All this talk about shipping your stuff to Colombia...

Miguel_Clavo says on Mar 29, 2007, 22:21:

If shipping by a cargo container, you pay for volume, not weight PM expatriate as he has been the most reliable source of info that i have found....Kamino shipping is the one i am using, but not sure if they would be of help in Florida as they are in San Francisco,,,i decided to buy most of my stuff in California then pay to have it shipped...including some larger items (ie, with the features or quality you wont find in Colombia without spending months looking for)...expatriate has some excellent suggestions for what to buy here and bring with you.....

Just my opinion...and brought to you by a kinder and gentler

Miguel_Clavo =).....Colombia es pasión!

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miamimike says on Mar 29, 2007, 22:33:

If you use a Miami Shipping Company(freight Forwarder) ask if you can split a container with another person who is also shipping to Colombia if you don't have enough to fill a Container.. This is a common practice(sharing containers) here in Miami, lots of freight forwarders here in Miami off the Palmetto Expy by the NW 25 and 36st exits. In the same area as Servientrega's Office,,,

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mecca says on Mar 29, 2007, 22:35:

Mike, Not sure if they do containers, what we do is air. It's there the same day then delivered in 3-4 max. I've got no experience with containers. So, i can't be too much help on this one.

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miamimike says on Mar 29, 2007, 23:41:

Friends of mine do this all the time here in Miami Last week a Dominican Couple split a container; it cost each around $800(1600 total)...It will be there in Puerto Plata,DR in a few weeks,,,There's a Ton of Companies here in Miami where this couple is located. If they can't find a company here, it won't be found anywhere,,,

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bradenmiami says on Mar 30, 2007, 10:59:

Thanks so far... Mecca... you say "we do air". Do you work for someone? Can you give me a reference or contact?

The "lovemedellin website" is a piece of crap made by some moron who has only been to Medellin once...you'd be better off reading the Lonely Planet advice from a guy who never even came here!

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bradenmiami says on Mar 30, 2007, 11:00:

Also, a vehicle? Anyone also have experience in a vehicle? I know it has to be new and unlicensed.

The "lovemedellin website" is a piece of crap made by some moron who has only been to Medellin once...you'd be better off reading the Lonely Planet advice from a guy who never even came here!

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mecca says on Mar 30, 2007, 11:05:

Brad, no i don't work for anyone and I've got no experience with cars. I just ship personal items via a freight forwarder.

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bradenmiami says on Mar 30, 2007, 13:47:

Mecca... Can you refer me to the company you use, if you can provide a good reference on them? I have a few now that I am talking to but want to make sure I exhaust all the possibilities.

The "lovemedellin website" is a piece of crap made by some moron who has only been to Medellin once...you'd be better off reading the Lonely Planet advice from a guy who never even came here!

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mecca says on Mar 30, 2007, 14:04:

Yep, Brad I've had excellent luck with JJ Logistics, ask for Raphael (305)805-8300 , from Miami to CO. Good luck..

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bradenmiami says on Mar 30, 2007, 18:12:

Thanks... Thanks Mecca, and everyone else for the insight. If you have anything else to add, I will listen!

The "lovemedellin website" is a piece of crap made by some moron who has only been to Medellin once...you'd be better off reading the Lonely Planet advice from a guy who never even came here!

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