Shipping things TO Colombia

Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 14, 2006, 17:38:

I had one estimate last month from San Francisco CA to Buenaventura for one 20 ft shipping container, including door service to Manizales for just under $10,000 for 4 bedrooms without a vehicle...ouch! i am seriously considering just saving the shipping money to buy things there other than the things i seriously want with me in Colombia. $10k can buy alot of furnishings in Colombia!

Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo

"Ignorance is a Weapon of Mass Destruction..."

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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Miguel says on Apr 14, 2006, 18:12:

Yeah, think it through If you want to ship to Colombia, I highly recommend Servientrega, yet like Miguel_Clavo said, you probably will be better off to liquidate in the States and purchase what you need in Colombia.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 14, 2006, 18:56:

Miguel.....where is Servientrega based? They ship from... west coast USA or just Florida area?

Nice name by the way......=)

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Miguel_Clavo............the "other" Miguel! hahahah

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Miguel says on Apr 15, 2006, 09:28:

Miguel_Clavo My experience has been with Servientrega's Miami office.

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ColombiaBoard says on Apr 15, 2006, 13:42:

Container 10K is not really that much, it's about 23.5 million pesos, see how much you can buy with that, I mean, you're talking about a "4 bedroom house" furniture, I guess that's a lot of beds, tables, sofas, chairs, maybe refrigerator, washing machine, etc.? if you're bringing appliances then I think it's worth paying those 10K.
Go to a colombian store and try to figure out how much you'd have to pay for all the things you'll need and then compare how much you'd get selling your stuff in the US and spending that much money in Colombia buying what you need.
If you live in Medellin then choose Cartagena as a port, not Buenaventura. It's cheaper.

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z_gringo says on Apr 15, 2006, 14:19:

Well it doesn't sound worth it. I'd only be shipping some of the furniture, and other household items. It sounds like it would be cheaper to just buy new stuff in Colombia. It would all be going ot Pereira, so the port would have to be Buenaventura.

Thanks for the tips.

All we really needed to send was the Sofa and dining rooom table, but we were planning on selling it, but my wife wanted to send it. The table is ridiculously heavy because the top of it is tiled, and I think the sofa is too big for the house in Pereira anyway. Shipping this stuff sounds like a horrible idea to me.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 15, 2006, 17:51:

I would bring in electrical appliances, stereo components,.. and especially computer related items (wireless setup, printers and the like) it has been my experience that the higher quality electronics like the above are not readily available, and you could spend many days trying to hunt down what you could bring. i was also told that if you are shipping less than 300 lbs then you should consider air freight forwarder to get it their, as it would cost the same but you would have it quicker. For the heavy furniture you should add your stuff to a LFC (less than full container) and pay a prorated cost for shipping inside of someone elses partially empty trailer....

Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo

"Ignorance is a Weapon of Mass Destruction..."

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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SingSling says on Apr 15, 2006, 21:27:

Don't forget to add... My stuff arrived in Pereira two weeks ago having been shipped from Spain. Door to door was around 10,000 euros but you have to add on taxes which seem to be made up on the spot in Buenavetura, make sure you have the proper paperwork. Currently it is costing me 250,000 pesos per month for storage as the house isn't ready yet but sounds like you are moving stuff straight in.

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Apr 16, 2006, 20:21:

efmap says on Apr 17, 2006, 09:06:

how I let to know that company in Colombia receives the package? From the EEUU a package has sent me to Colombia through USPS (SH to Columbia, via usps Air Parcel, estimated delivery to Columbian Customs at 4-10 days), the package was sent the 16 of March 2006 and it has not even arrived, how I let to know that company or organization in Colombia receives the package to tracking in Colombia?
Greetings,
Efrain Maldonado
Barranquilla / Colombia

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efmap says on Apr 17, 2006, 09:07:

Please help !!!! - I am really desperate! From the EEUU a package has sent me to Colombia through USPS (SH to Columbia, via usps Air Parcel, estimated delivery to Columbian Customs at 4-10 days), the package was sent the 16 of March 2006 and it has not even arrived, how I let to know that company or organization in Colombia receives the package to tracking in my country?
Greetings,
Efrain Maldonado
Barranquilla / Colombia

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 17, 2006, 09:24:

Efmap: tranquillo,Senor. I sent a package to my office in Cartagena on March 17, air parcel via USPS, and it still has not arrived! The time included does not include Customs delays, which is like playing Russian Roulette. The only thing you can do is request a tracer (1-800-222-1811 USA, you will need the CP #))from the USPS, which means that they send a request to Colomian postal to locate the package, however, Colombia postal can take up to 60 days before they are required to respond according to International agreements.

Sometimes they arrrive quicker than later, but not often. Too many ladrones in between.....


Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo...faltan 75 días.....

"Ignorance is a Weapon of Mass Destruction..."

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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efmap says on Apr 18, 2006, 13:39:

Gracias Miguel, si supiera cual empresa recibe en Colombia? Gracias Miguel, si tan solo supiera cual empresa recibe aqui en Colombia pudiera hacer el tramite, pero la desconozco. Si alguien mas puede ayudarme se lo agradeceria. Ya coloque el caso en USPS y demora los 60 dias que me comentas.
Cordial Saludo,
Efrain.
efmap at yahoo.com

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