Balikbayan Boxes

[Sis Suze]

Apparently you've done good job - nearly bulletproof balikbayan box

Hahahahaha! Yes I hope so!! If anyone tried to tamper with it it would take them two weeks to get inside!!!

[Ji&Ma]

Hahahahaha! Yes I hope so!! If anyone tried to tamper with it it would take them two weeks to get inside!!!

Just hope your friends will be able to get inside without getting hurt or using heavy machinery

[Sis Suze]

Just hope your friends will be able to get inside without getting hurt or using heavy machinery

hahahaha!

[darren-b]

...left here today! I was so excited...lol. My friends in the Phils are excited now its on its way too....how long do they take approximately? I was really shocked to see all the boxes in the van as none seemed to be very securely taped....whereas mine you could have used as a prison!!

I used brown tape on all sides, then gaffer tape all the way around and then after that I used a roll of Tickitape as well!!! You can see the difference in boxes in the pic I uploaded....hope they all arrive safely.

Normally 6 to 8 weeks though it does depend also on exactly where the destination is.

[angel1231]

I used to send 3 boxes in a year ...but then my family back home seems to get borred in everything they just prepared us to be home than a box.I think they have all the souveniers from all over the countries now no need to send more.......but the company im using before is the forex one ..thier service is super and arrive in advance and not a scratch of your box.....like old times ...

[Sis Suze]

I used to send 3 boxes in a year ...but then my family back home seems to get borred in everything they just prepared us to be home than a box.I think they have all the souveniers from all over the countries now no need to send more.......but the company im using before is the forex one ..thier service is super and arrive in advance and not a scratch of your box.....like old times ...

Thanks for that, (Darren also!) I am using Forex so I can feel confident in them now that you have told me how reliable they are. Mine is going to Davao City so not a remote place, so it should arrive in the earlier time rather than later.

For the next one, which will be jumbo, I have decided to pack stuff in smaller boxes so I can keep them in my study then assemble the box nearer the time as it will have to sit in my utility room until it is collected. The large one I just sent was sat there for weeks and I was always falling over it
That way I can just bring the smaller boxes downstairs when necessary.
xxxx

[Kalboaso]

Thanks for that, (Darren also!) I am using Forex so I can feel confident in them now that you have told me how reliable they are. Mine is going to Davao City so not a remote place, so it should arrive in the earlier time rather than later.

For the next one, which will be jumbo, I have decided to pack stuff in smaller boxes so I can keep them in my study then assemble the box nearer the time as it will have to sit in my utility room until it is collected. The large one I just sent was sat there for weeks and I was always falling over it
That way I can just bring the smaller boxes downstairs when necessary.
xxxx

So does anybody else use someone other than Forex? How big would you say a large box is and what's the average cost of this and delivery times?

[darren-b]

So does anybody else use someone other than Forex? How big would you say a large box is and what's the average cost of this and delivery times?

We've just sent one using Jireh Iinternational Cargo and Travel and we will probably use them next time - think it took about 7 weeks. Sizes of large boxes can vary, though I think 24″ x 24″ x 18" is fairly typical. Actual cost of one large box depends on exact destination, though maybe £70-£100. You can get deals if you send more than one.