what to bring / not to bring to North Cyprus

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:16

Hi im moving over next year, and in the process of buying usual stuff like tv kitchen things,linen etc. But was wondering after reading various threads looks like theres quite a bit that you A) cant find in N.Cyprus or if you can is expensive..this we all know. Can anyone help with any comments or advice on things maybe they regret not bringing after living there for a while or any advice on what to bring/not to bring...?



thanks hope you are all having a nice evening!



Natascia

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:18

just bring yourself and for me some eal irish soda bread please speak soon and f you want me to do anything let me know xxx

Barabus



Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 163

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:18

Good One N....will also help me in deciding what I have to send home for

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:21

lulubell and barabus - you'll get loads of good advice from people on this forum. I think a lot depends on whether you're bringing a container or just large suitcases!

You'll be surprised what you can bring over several trips with a couple of cases!

Good luck

Jean

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:27

thank the wicks



i am bringing a container... a very large one.. because for only 2 and a half people in my house i seem to have loads of stuff.... hmmm it seems to be breeding... bags and bags of it..

Of course my mum is also out buying up most of belfast just incase..lol



thanks jean



take care

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:28

Hi Lulubell, do you intend to bring a container over??

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:28

Lilli



hello my lovely..



yes no problem, soda bread,potato farls, tayto chesse and onion..



whatever you need let me know.. and thanks lilli will be in touch x

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:29

yes jock



im planing on bringing a container over.

Barabus



Joined: 04/01/2009
Posts: 163

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:30

Thanks wicks, how much are we talking for a container ?...roughly and how much really for any other type of shipment. I know this is a bittie bizarre, but I used to be one of the worlds top dealers in a certain type of cellectable toy and I have kept one full set for investment purposes and would hate to NOT have them here.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:31

Hi Barabus



i had a quote last year though from dolphin, im sure maybe it has gone up last year it was £6000

britvic



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Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:32

£2,500 with Olaytrans 20FT

britvic



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Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:33

Lulubell look at msg 5

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:35

hi britvic i was quoted 40 cubic metres £6000 by dolphin and they would part pack..



but maybe more expenive for me as i am not mainland uk, im in northern ireland. they send someone to pick it up and then deliver to them it then gets unloaded and loaded onto another lorry.not great as things can go missing thi way, happened to me before on a move to italy.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:37

lulubell this is Olaytrans email address - hurmus@olaytrans.com



Cooper

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:39

thanks cooper will email for a quote, no harm



take care

lulubell


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Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:41

ok, can anyone tell me if they think electric blankets are a must or not? i dont have one here but thought maybe might need it for winter there ..

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:45

hi again its me yes yes yes. they are a must right now i wish i had a hot water botttle. Its cold at night and we have a couple of months of it also feb is damp and you feel it when you get into your bed so yes and one for me xxxx

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:47

http://www.jamesvalentineremovals.co.uk

lulubell and barabus - never used Jo Valentine, but have heard very good reports. Worth getting a quote I reckon

PS Lulu - if you can fit it in, I think a good idea about electric blanket - it can get bloody cold at night. Like you, never use one at home, but .....

PS Dolphin seem to be very helpful - they gave us some good advice in the past. They have a website and also advertise in Cyprus Today.

Hope this is helpful

Jean

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 21:53

Lulubell, i would strongly advise you to use olaytrans,they will do everything for you, and at a damm site cheaper.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:03

thanks jock



im going to email them tonight, yes i hope they can do it cheaper..



will post and let you know



thanks alot



have a nice evening

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:09

I researched every container company for months before finding Olaytrans was the cheapest, and because the company is in Nicosia, it's easy to keep in touch with them once your out their.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:23

I also used olaytrans, found them to be the most helpful and the cheapest.

My must have was my tumble dryer, everyone laughed at me but it has been a godsend.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:30

Thanks teresa, yes i must admit have also purchased a tumble dryer cause HATE clothes everywhere ok in the summer but a problem in the winter so have to admit im glad i got one to put on the container.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:31

hi Britvic



good to hear they were they cheapest and also helpful have emailed them so will wait to hear back from them..



fingers crossed



thanks

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:36

my advice - don't be hasty in throwing anything away, for example you won't believe how cold it gets here in the winter.



Most things you have in the uk will be more expensive here and often harder to get.



Hope this is helpful,



Nick

Tasgirl


Joined: 31/12/2008
Posts: 100

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:39

We also used Olay and his wife Hermus to transfer Car and all of our 'goods and chattels'.... bring everything, they could not have been more helpful, unreserved recommendation.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 22:49

Lulubelle ..I dont live inTRNC but converse regularly with most people on the board and the one thing they have not yetmentioned to you is ,if your villa/apartment has no central heating bring some Parrafin Heaters with you..A lot of the board members have told you it gets cold at night in the winter and tobring a electric blanket,I would certainly put a coup[le of heaters in as I do believe electric heaters or using your air con on heat can be a bit expensive....

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
05/01/2009 23:22

Electric blanket definitely and stick in a log burning stove as well if you've got room. Oh and if your husband has got feet bigger than a size 11 make sure you bring plenty of shoes!

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 01:28

hello coachie thanks for advice yes will try and bring heaters too as i think from what i see it will be cold over there.



thanks once again

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 01:30

thanks nick



yes did get rid of a load of winter stuff under the belief ohhh it will never be cold in cyprus.... hmm so have replaced some things and definately re thinking whole winter situation



thanks for advice

Val44


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 210

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 01:35

There seems to be a lot of people selling up here. There should be lots of things you could buy here second hand and cheap.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 01:40

yes val



i get the impression that many people are leaving also, hence decided to buy my car over there as im sure theres bargains to be had. I think i have most things im sure there will be something i forget to bring or wish i had but like you say can find it there



thanks

lovinit


Joined: 20/06/2008
Posts: 745

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 07:12

Hi lulubell, I would bring a good quality microwave, as they are expensive here, I brought my panasonic combie with me after 3 yrs it gave up the ghost, could I get another one, no chance.

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 08:36

Hi Lulu,

we had a container through Olaytrans.

To be honest, I quite liked living minimalistic, so when they unloaded all my stuff, I wished I hadn't bothered, be careful, there isn't a lot of storage in these houses.

There are three things that I'm glad I bought over;

my steam iron with exra shsh, george foreman grill, and the slow cooker.

Also, be careful bringing your car over, import duty is so high now.



I'm sure you will be happy here, with or without a container load of possetions

good luck Lulu,

x,

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 09:30

hi lulubell well i think you have received some very good advice. however i would check out the car situation. dependant of the age and country of origin thats howw they base the import car. Cars here are very expensive even for a banger they want top dollar. I am not sure but if you bring your car I think you have a year to pay taxes. I will try to find out for youHave a good day and I will email you once I have some info. Love lilli xxx

flowerfairy


Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 1277

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 09:54

Lulu,

We bought our car over in a container. Yes we did have a year as a tourist.

But after that year, the import surcharge had gone up.

We budgeted about £5,000 to import it. After the year it cost us over

£10,000. In hindsight, we'd have been better just buying one over here.

Cars are more expensive here, but once you've paid all the dues on an

imported car, it works out about the same, with less agro.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Lambousa Gordon


Joined: 03/11/2007
Posts: 1992

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 10:11

Things to bring from the UK:



Any and all things electronic (tvs, hi-fis, computers etc) are much cheaper in the UK and you'll have a much better selection than here. If you're bringing a plasma tv be sure to stow it upright and in such a way that it cant fall flat (to do with the gas in the screen or some such).



Bed linen: 100% cotton.



Kitchen utensils and equipment - better quality from UK.



Sofas and suites from the UK are of a better quality and use better padding than here.



If you're installing curtains heavier than gauze that need runners rather than a bar then see if you can source heavy duty curtain-railing and METAL runners and hooks and eyes.





Things to source here:



White goods are ok here and will carry guarantees so probably not much point in bringing them from the UK.



Garden furniture: there's quite a good selection here but I'm unsure as to how the prices compare with the UK

Turbo


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Posts: 833

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 10:21

If you dont have air conditioning, a few good fans. The ones you buy in Cyprus all have a very short life span.

carmel


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 206

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 12:44

Hi Lulu.

We have moved over here from N.I also and just wondering if you are sending a container would there be any space for a few boxes in it. We would of course contribute to the cost. We are not talking about a lot (2 or 3) so don't panic. I Hope you will be doing your mobile beauty when you get here and some real brown bread would be heaven.

Yes it is cold at night but right now it is just over 70 degrees in bright sunshine, something like home I suppose!

You can ring me on 028 95812775 anytime.

Carmel

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 12:57

The only reason we did not bring a tumble dryer with us,was that we thought it would just be the two of us at winter,how wrong we were with family coming over it was difficult getting the towels dryed, it would be handy !!!

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 13:52

lullu

bring everything!

forget the car the customs tax will be stupid, more like 100% of the value.

they told us 7k before we sent ours on arrival 7k became 12k.

a friend brought one in last april again tax was 12k



if you need a shipping company try george baker at felixstowe, they are on the net.

dolphin are a load of scammers who let us down at the last minute.

(they wanted to leave our brand new car parked in the street in north london for a week before putting it on the boat.)

jardap


Joined: 08/08/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 14:09

Hi

We used valentines and i can recommend them very professional company

In terms of what to bring, everything that you where going to bring then add everything that you where going to throw away,then when you get here you wont be saying i wish we had brought that as well, as we are doing now

In respect of a car we drove over and the cost of importing it was horrific

especially as they made us pay the import costs after a month not this time next year as we hoped.in terms of what things cost here garden furniture,sunbeds,b-b-q,s are expensive as are most things electrical TVs,s etc

my wife swears by her tumble dryer you do need one at this time of year just wish we had put an electric blanket in

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 15:08

Also bring your own fridge freezer, I remember being in the same situation as yourself, and i asked the same question, and some of the replies i got was how the fridge freezer in the UK was no good, and that i will have to buy one here that can cope with the Cypriot heat, what a load of bollocks you can save yourself money if you bring one over.

irishvixen


Joined: 25/05/2007
Posts: 63

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 19:39

Hi lulubell



I am from Ballymena and we have a property on the TBV site. I would recommend you bring a safe (purchased one from Makro for £19.99) and also fire blankets and extinguishers if you have room they are expensive. I brought all blankets, quilts and covers, curtains, all electric stuff for kitchen and living area, bbq and 4 recliner chairs. All over on the plane!!! I did get some strange looks but what the hell you have to chance it. Got it over no problems.



I did bring Lilli her soda and potato bread the last time I was over in August. Lilli I will hopefully be over April/May and also in July and I have your soda/potato bread on my list. We will be back for a meal.



Yvette-Irishvixen

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 19:50

Hi everyone for posting,

yes i think defo on electric blankets tumble dryer have bedding and towel etc and think will get sofa here and microwave also thanks for that lovinit wasnt sure about microwave one of those things you do and dont use but im definately going to bring one just in case.. have white good already so going to bring them. Thanks for all advice and helpful comments..



As for the car i am definately buying one in trnc as there are very good bargains to be had here but by the time you bring it over pay the tax etc etc its not worth it, im sure there will be bargains to be had!!



thanks once again everyone

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 19:52

Hi carmel yes when im getting things sorted nearer the time i will call or email you and i can put a few boxes on for you.

yes i will be doing beauty therapy when im over mobile beauty that is, love my job so will be sticking to it! glad to hear the suns out any chance of sending us some? its freezing here as you well know



thanks once again

carmel


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 206

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 20:20

Thanks for that Lulu, I forgot to include my e mail address, carmelkeavney@cyprus.com or the one that is on this site. When do you expect to be here.

Carmel

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
06/01/2009 20:35

hopefully if all goes well end of june, yes thanks for email addres mine is also on profile if you need it



natascia

freckle


Joined: 12/03/2007
Posts: 48

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 12:31

Hi, we used Olaytrans - they were fantastic - the one brilliant piece of advice we got was to bring a shed! They are very expensive here and ours has been a godsend (flat pack from B&Q)!

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 14:28

Jock1

There is an element of truth to the temperature issue, but you are quite right in saying that it is better to bring one from the UK, as freezers that meet the 'class requirements' are readily available in the UK - you just need to check.

"Climate class-

This is the room temperature that the fridge freezer can operate in. The most common classes in the UK are N class which means it should be in a room with a minimum temperature of 16°C and a maximum temperature of 32°C. SN models can cope in temperatures between 10°C and 32°C. Other classes are ST and T which operates best at a minimum temperature of 18°C and a maximum of 38°C and 43°C respectively." taken from http://www.reevoo.com/pages/fridge_freezer_buying_guide

Most Samsung fridge/freezers are ok, class info is given on a label inside the fridge compartment, and in the handbook.

You may want to take the item out of its original packing, and use it for a while to avoid having to pay Custom's duty!

Keith

irishvixen


Joined: 25/05/2007
Posts: 63

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 19:30

Sorry lulubell



forgot to mention to bring power tools ie drill etc as they are really expensive in the TRNC.



Yvette

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 20:06

hi yvetter thank you i am going to well stocked with you and lulubell. are you all ok. i look forward to seeing you xxxx

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 22:00

lullubell

jock is quite correct regarding fridge freezers.

buy something that is A rated as the electric prices here are on the up and up.



in the uk we always either ate out or purchased fresh food on the way home and cooked.

here my freezer is a god send and i never used one in the uk.

its just so time saving and you can shop without having to drive miles to get fresh everyday.

also i can have a big shop in the south where prices are cheaper and quality better and just stock up.

its amazing how you can adapt,lol.

i might have a freezer now, but still don't need a microwave,lol.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
07/01/2009 22:05

hi all

thanks for all helpful comments have loads to go on now and more or les know what i need to bring, even though you get so sick of packing boxes i quite like the idea of minimilistic.... thanks once again to everyone



hi lilli we are all well hope your ok too speak soon take care

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 22:01

Lulubell, you have received a huge amount of advice and I have found it very interesting. But one thing not mentioned is the comparative costs of import when everything is added-up compared with bringing some oddments over on the plane and buying the rest locally.



My situation is different in that I just want to furnish a holiday flat in the next 2 months, but just what are the real essentials that MUST be brought from home ? Surely the cost of collection from UK home, freight and insurance, customs clearance, duty, and final delivery to the local address must weigh heavily on the expected bonus of getting say a fridge or tumble drier a 100 quid cheaper than in Cyprus?



Just wondering - cheers



Guin

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
10/01/2009 23:53

Hi Guiness



yes i have had lots of helpful advice and feedback, and it is also a very different situation for me as we are moving over permanently this year and have not purchased a holiday home, therefore a container will be shipping all of our belongings over anyway so a few extra things doesnt really make much difference and maybe its just easy to bring some things that you cannot find easily in trnc.

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 00:09

Thanks for your quick response, but I was rather hoping that some old hands with such experience in these calculations would respond, as I appreciate that you are like me in terms of making a first move. Though, to my advantage I have been working in TRNC over the past 2 years and have some idea of 'how it works' as it were. But perhaps as a professional economist I am attracted to working out the costs ! Does that make me dull ??



cheers



Guin

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:00

Guin in my experience (first setting up a holiday home then moving here permanently) there is nothing that you absolutely must bring from the UK other than your personal effects, e.g. clothes. We brought a couple of items of furniture that we wanted to keep (for example a large antique cupboard that has been a godsend in the kitchen) but unless you are bringing a full container then I would say that the cost outweighs the benefit. The items we brought came overland and we paid rediculous amounts of duty on stuff that was old and definitely well used.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:03

Heaters ! - its bloody freezing in our villa...





Nick

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:41

mess 58



hopefully you will recieve all the help you need,sorry didnt realise you wanted info from people that had already done it.

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
11/01/2009 12:42

Thanks J&J and Nick.



J&J you are proving the rule I think. You will remember from our previous contact my intention was to buy a holiday flat and then find a retirement home later. So now I have found the flat I am in phase 1. But I appreciate that you and Lulubell do have a different agenda.



Nick, I fully appreciate your view, but there are plenty of heaters for sale in TRNC without the need for me to import one, well, maybe a fan heater in the luggage perhaps. I have also seen the recommendaton for catalytic paraffin heaters, but I doubt very much that they are easily found at the right price in UK, such is their volume of sales there.



As an expat worker I have seen many heaters in other countries right for the local conditions, so assume the same for TRNC. Though, I note that a few members like the heating supplied by the standard aircon blower. Though in my experience maybe the addition of a ceiling fan would make it more efficient.



Great help, thanks to you all



Guin

irishvixen


Joined: 25/05/2007
Posts: 63

Message Posted:
13/01/2009 13:25

Hi Guinness



I have a 3 bed apartment on TBV. I brought over on 1st trip all curtains, bedding, pots, cutlery, cockery, kettle, toaster (refused to pay £45 to £60 for each) TV/DVD,drill, hoover was over my limit on baggage but just paid the excess I used the 4 hold baggage to my advantage and brought my clothes in the handluggage. Use vacume bags.



2nd trip - 4 recliner chairs, rugs, folddown tables, light fittings, hubby brought over electrical stuff as this is expensive. No surcharge used my charm which was really my 4 year having a hissy fit at the check in and the guy just wanted rid of us so everything booked on no charge.



Next trip - ceiling fans and energy saving lightbulbs



Hope it helps



Yvette

southgate



Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 01:56

I have some huge mirrors that I wat to bring to TRNC (Im talking wall size). Do you think I could bring them to Stansted with me or do you think they'll tell me where to go?

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 06:34

I think they will tell you where to go , but hey i might be wrong , but how would you transtport them from the airport unless you can hire a people carrier or lorry , and don't forget they are quite heavy at that size , so you will be looking at axcess because it's only 20 kg per person baggage allowance . Or maybe Jo valentine can take them over for you , she does post if she has room left in her containers , e-mail her , it might just be worth it . Good luck , i hope you are successful

Regards , Simbas

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 08:13

hi guin

if you want to bring in a container i have someone in lefkosa who will help you, from our village. hence you won't get stung for major taxes!

but as a holiday home you should shop locally and as i think you only get one chance for personal stuff when you live here full time, leave that for retirement.

when are you next out??

i can get someone in your area to help you with shopping so you get a local price,lol.

guinness


Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 10:55

RE: Msg 65.



Hello FS you have picked-up a posting I made in January ! But thanks for your care and I will take you up on your offer of some more of your kind help, will be in touch soon. Since my last trip - and after spending valuable time with Simbas in UK and getting some very good advice - we have accumulated some essentials. The vacuum bags used on my trip in January were invaluable, so we have bought 5 more ! In the next 2 weeks will be bringing small electricals and tools, towels, curtains and bedding (surprising how much you need for a 4/6 person home). Also took your hubby's advice and stocked with tea bags & coffee ! We are gradually accumulating and weighing packed luggage on the bathroom scales as we go. I would advise anyone in a similar situation to look at Ikea for bedding & towels, plus the major mail order catalogues for sales of curtains, we found some real bargains. Oh don't I sound domesticated !



Cheers all

guin

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 12:14

Hello Guin

I'm sending you an Email

Cheers

Jo Valentine

01302 729595

southgate



Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 13:35

Thankyou Simbas for your advice. x

segmen


Joined: 05/12/2008
Posts: 120

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 16:23

Hi lullubell,

I used to work in customs and here is my suggestions:

Dont bring ( you can but not worth it!!)

1) Car

2) Chainsaw ( not quite sure whether you are into things like this! )

3) Fax machine ( special licence required)

4) Telephone ( " " " )

5) Not more than one tv ( if so you have to pay approx 30stg per tv)

6) Not more than one of garden electrical goods.

7) Anything that it will draw customs officers attention e.g. 50 pairs of shoes or 10 boxes of wines etc.



What to bring:

1) Yourself ( come on summer is here!)

2) Garden furniture ( very expensive here)

3) Anything



Advice:

Do not keep any orijinal wrappings on even new products!!!

List them all second hand

Once you goods arrives here in trnc there is maximum couple of hours running around to do and..............you can sit back and enjoy the sunshine....

good luck.

if you need further details drop me a line,

I love helping,

Segmen

fire starter


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Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:38

segman

you must have had loads of free kebabs,cos the price of more than one tv sound a little high to me,lol.

you probably still work for customs regarding your advice!

i bet you love helping!

Yvonne



Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 273

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 21:45

lulubell,

Am too lazy to read all the previous threads, so here is my advice (apologies if I'm repeating!)

Electronic goods (tv, radio etc): bring from UK

Bed linen: from overseas if possible



From my experience, it can be expensive furnishing an apartment in NC unless you have good friends who will let you know what is best to buy there, or in the UK/overseas. Best thing is to ask people living there where is best to buy in NC. I've heard Ikea in the South is very expensive too? But perhaps I'm wrong in this?



Y

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:03

come on segman, where is it you worked for customs?

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
11/04/2009 22:05

Thats the spirit what ever happened to supporting the local economy in the new country you have chosen to live in. Island life is no cheap.

Agnes


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 04:49

The Saints From what I have read they support them more than enough with all the money it costs just to reside in Northern Cyprus

phylray



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Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 13:51

I would say:- Duvets & covers etc. microwave, dvd player, good candles,

instant coffee (if you like it) non-stick pans.

Have never needed electric blankets but hottie useful

Winters are mild compared to ours but think folk get used to

them. Never needed dryer either, plenty of days when you

dry outside on patio, but if you have big family, maybe?

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
12/04/2009 14:49

Electric drill most useful

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 01:30

thanks everyone for all comments posted. the container is booked for the 13th of may THANK GOD!!! I was worried that my mum could not possibly manage to fill all of our 40foot container as she only has 3 more valuable shopping weeks left to go! Have purchased items listed and think we will be ok now thanks to all helpful advice recieved on this thread...



And hopefully see you all soon in sunny cyprus...



many thanks

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 01:37

Natascia - think of all the fun you'll have unloading/unpacking!!



Looking forward to meeting you, hopefully in June.



Safe journey both (you and the container, that is)



Best wishes



Jean

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 07:55

Firestarter, you are completely wrong about Segmen..and I think you should apologise for those horrible remarks..he is one of the nicest most genuine people here..he doesn't work for customs...he has his own business and sells his products at very reasonable rates and gives discounts..and he is only too happy to help anyone.



I am shocked by your remarks.. Dee

fire starter


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Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 08:59

dee,

my remarks about the tv i stand by. 30 gbp is far too much tax for a tv, we have a 42 inch plasma, we didn't pay that price.

customs officers here , it is well known they like a free kebab and a free drink.

i also asked where he previously worked for customs? as i was interested as most people i have met from customs don't speak english .

i don't know segmen and can't comment on his business or his discounts, so i guess no apology needed!!

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 09:44

Hi firestarter,

I don't think that it matters what size the TV is, - I believe that ALL TVs (in excess of ONE) attract the same duty.

Have to agree that I don't remember it being 30GBP, although it was 3 years ago now...

Keith.

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 09:47

hi jean



yes looking forward to meeting you to! thanks for the luck, i will need it its one thing packing another unpacking it!! but at least its in the sunshine..



best wishes



natascia

trncoldboy


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 182

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 10:12

msg 63 Some years ago I brought over the biggest Trampoline you can buy, via; Heathrow. My Wife, my Son and I , negotiated 4 Trolley loads of metal Tubes, Bars and canvas through a busy Terminal. Oh, we were popular!!!

Managed to avoid paying Duty mainly because they couldn,nt wait to shift us from the Desk. (Huge Queue behind us). At Ercan, we almost completely filled the Tour Minibus . We brought it to sell. We did, but that's another story!!

Yes, it's amazing what you can get away with sometimes ,but I wouln't recommend it as a general rule.

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 10:36

Hi Lulubell

Me and Mr Snakes have our container arriving next week and loading starts Tuesday!! I am too running around like a headless chicken with lists for everything and feeling frazzelled!! Great opportunity to rid off all stuff accumilated over the years and start afresh!! Good luck and hope to see you maybe for beauty treatments that I wish I had the time to do right now!!



Mrs Snakes x

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 13:23

Hi Mrs Snakes

Our container arrives May 2nd so we are in the same position as you, loads to do and time running out. Thirty six years in this house and two children as well means a hell of a lot of clutter, I can't believe some of the stuff we have thrown out. Hope everything goes well for you

Hattikins. .

semtcm


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 249

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 14:14

a sense of humour and body armour! that's what ı would brıng - !!!!

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 19:32

hi mrs snakes



can sympathise its very stressful but worth it in the end, im just amazed at how much stuff we hoard and have!!!



i did do the right thing and throw out stuff, donate to charity,giveaway etc etc but for every 5 bags that leave my house another 10 appear must have bargains mum has bought that we cannot live without..lol



anyway all the very best to everyone who is moving over the next few weeks and hope to see you out there



lulubell

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 19:48

Lulubell I'll give you 12 months and I bet you'll be having a clear-out of all the things you brought with you and realise you either don't really need or can't fit in your house!

Good luck with your move and I hope everything goes smoothly.

Jo

hattikins


Joined: 17/02/2008
Posts: 2793

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 20:03

Oh Jo ,

Please don't say that, I have thrown so much stuff away/given to charity/passed on to family that there cannot possibly be anything that I don't need in Cyprus that I have packed in these dozens of boxes.

Tired but undefeated, yet ! Not long now until we finally make the move.

Hattikins

jardap


Joined: 08/08/2008
Posts: 318

Message Posted:
24/04/2009 20:32

Hi Lulubell

Bet you a gin & tonic after you have unpacked your container and are looking for something that you really really need, you say oh bugger that went in the skip as well !!

Best Wishes for your new life in Cyprus

juliachcc


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 01:06

Hi Lulubell



Can I ask you, How much did you pay for your 40ft container, and who was it with?



Good luck with the move - what an adventure! You too Hatikins. (same question please)



best wishes



Julia

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 02:38

hi julia



yes i am going with olaytrans i am in northern ireland so i dont know if price differs from uk but 3800. give them an email and speak with enay she is lovely so so lovely and helpful.



good luck

lulubell

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 07:22

Lulubell did you have to pay for packing on top of the £3800 or was that included?

lulubell


Joined: 18/11/2008
Posts: 595

Message Posted:
25/04/2009 10:33

mess 93



we have packed all of our things, as some were already packed and wrapped from my lst move.