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2nd October 2004, 03:22 AM
#1
How much stuff fits in a 20ft container?
I know its a difficult question to answer, but I'm just trying to conceptualise how much we can take and what we have to leave behind. I dont plan on taking furniture other than a 3 piece suite and maybe a desk and a couple of chairs.
TVs, PCs, washing machine, lawnmower, clothes, dishes, books, hifi etc. Will I have plenty room? (family of 2 adults and 2 kids).
Anyone give me a rough idea please?
Thinking maybe a 40ft container and stuff the lot in, maybe it'll be cheaper in the long run?
Cheers
Billy
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2nd October 2004, 03:53 AM
#2
Hi Billy
We're right in the middle of getting our quotes from various shipping companies.
We have been told by all of them that our entire house contents will fit into a 20ft container (sole usage of course).
We are a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. Now I understand that the following list may bore the pants off some folks - but I reckon it will help you. I am amazed at how much will fit into a 20ft box !!!
Loung:
3 seater sofa
2 seater sofa
Pine chest
Tall shelving unit
Big TV
Large knee hole desk
small oak cabinet
1 footstool
rug
Large overmantle mirror
Pictures and ornaments
Stereo & approx 200 CD's
Hall:
Telephone table
Wall mounted hat stand
Pictures
Cloakroom:
Medium sized shoe cupboard
Kitchen:
2 x large bar stools
contents of 10 cupboards (plates etc)
Massive wall clock
Microwave cooker
4 slice toaster
Electric kettle
Dining Room:
7' x 4' dining table
Wall mounted corner cupboard
Floor mounted corner cupboard
Pine side table
Small floor standing cupboard
Stereo
Flower stand
Garage:
2 Adult bikes
2 BMX bikes
Stepladders
Tumble Dryer
Various tools
Landing:
Large wall mounted miror
Pine washstand
Bathroom:
Pine washstand
Wall mounted mirror
Large quantity of towels & bedding
Bedroom 1:
Double bed, base & matress
Dressing table
Bedroom chair
Portable TV
Wall mounted mirror
Pictures & ornaments
Contents of double wardrobe
Bedding & curtains
Bedroom 2:
Double bed, base & matress
Bedside table & lamp
towel stand
Lloyd Loom chair
Pine tallboy
Curtains, bedding & rug
Bedroom 3:
2 x captains beds (to be dismantled)
2 x wardrobes
2 x desks
1 x chest of drawers
1 x CD stand
2 x swivel desk chairs
Large amount of kids toys and books
Contents of wardrobes
I told you it was boring, but it just goes to show how much they can cram into a 20 footer - however I still need convincing, seeing will be believing.
I hope this helps.
Diny
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2nd October 2004, 03:55 AM
#3
Ah hold on - I forgot the office:
1 desk
1 swivel chair
1 bookcase with dozens of books
Large framed picture
Plus all the curtains, curtain poles and lampshades in the house too.
Diny
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2nd October 2004, 04:00 AM
#4
Blimey, I'm shocked. I was hoping to convince the other half we would need to ditch half our junk. Thanks for that, gives a bit more scope I guess for loading up with paint, wallpaper, Guinness etc.
Cheers
Billy
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2nd October 2004, 04:16 AM
#5
I know - it's amazing how much stuff they can cram in.
Don't get putting paint in though - I understand it's not allowed 'cos it may be flamable. If in doubt about anythng, either ask the shipping company or log onto the NZ MAF website.
Diny
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2nd October 2004, 04:18 AM
#6
Gad zooks!!!!
You have more stuff than we do (except maybe tools and garage items), and our mob is trying to push a 40' container off on us!!
Further investigation warranted!!!
Diny, thanks so much for taking the time to publish the list. It's an extremely good guideline for the rest of us to gauge against.
All the best, Rae
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2nd October 2004, 04:51 AM
#7
Looking back at my list it just seems that there's no way it will all fit into a 20 footer. However, all 3 companies have said the same so they must be right.
When I get all 3 quotes back I'll let you know what they are.
Diny
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2nd October 2004, 05:12 AM
#8
Thanks Diny, that is all very good info. Me thinks you are after Moorfs job.
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2nd October 2004, 05:31 AM
#9
Nahh - I just like waffling !!!
Diny
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2nd October 2004, 11:04 AM
#10
Crikey Moses ... all that in a 20ft'er - maybe I'll just ship our belongings Parcelforce Registered
We sold pretty much everything and then I de-junked... feels good though...
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