Balikbayan Boxes

[bryryb22]

my parents sent boxes to the Philippines and took 6-7 weeks to arrive, intact and untampered. Anyone out there who knows a company who could deliver a box quite fast? (3-5 weeks) because i want to send something bulky and quite urgent. thank you

[Sis Suze]

my parents sent boxes to the Philippines and took 6-7 weeks to arrive, intact and untampered. Anyone out there who knows a company who could deliver a box quite fast? (3-5 weeks) because i want to send something bulky and quite urgent. thank you

Sorry, the only suggestion I can make is sending it via Airmail through the post office which will cost a lot...plus there's a postal strike looming!

xxx

[pennybarry]

I've got 10 kilos of chocolates free package next week lol
I grabbed my friend's offer. He said he can take 10 kilos for me as next week he will fly! I saved a lot I am praying his kids will not spot my chockies for my family.

[Sis Suze]

I've got 10 kilos of chocolates free package next week lol
I grabbed my friend's offer. He said he can take 10 kilos for me as next week he will fly! I saved a lot I am praying his kids will not spot my chockies for my family.

xx

[Sophie]

I've got 10 kilos of chocolates free package next week lol
I grabbed my friend's offer. He said he can take 10 kilos for me as next week he will fly! I saved a lot I am praying his kids will not spot my chockies for my family.

LOL, make sure to wrap it properly, beyond recognition so they don't spot the chockies, hehehe

[pennybarry]

LOL, make sure to wrap it properly, beyond recognition so they don't spot the chockies, hehehe

Actually I bought 20 kilos of chocolates and didn't realize chocolates is very heavy. I just gave 3 kilos of chocolates for his kids. I still have 7 kls. here. I need another filipino fisherman going home (Pinas) to take this lol.

[bryryb22]

Sorry, the only suggestion I can make is sending it via Airmail through the post office which will cost a lot...plus there's a postal strike looming!

xxx

thanks, yeah ive heard of the postal strike, i need to send car parts for my brother and he's excited about it but i inquired on other parcel companies online and its more expensive than what i've thought

[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.

[adam&chryss]

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.

hi darren!

do they pick-up anywhere in UK?

[alicat]

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.

i always used that company as well,

[Kalboaso]

That forex doesn't pick up in Scotland so it's no good for me...

Me. Do you pick up in Aberdeen?

Forex. Is it near London?

Me. Eh no, it's N/E Scotland.

Forex. We don't do Scotland.

Eh ok, bye bye..

[korki]

yep, my sister always "nagpapadala" to us with balikbayan boxes but just when she gave us 2 boxes it did not arrive :(

we tried to find the company but no avail

[darren-b]

hi darren!

do they pick-up anywhere in UK?

They claim UK, though not sure if they really mean UK.

We're actually Suffolk (Ipswich) too and one of the filipinas (Marissa) living in Ipswich acts as an agent for them.

[adam&chryss]

They claim UK, though not sure if they really mean UK.

We're actually Suffolk (Ipswich) too and one of the filipinas (Marissa) living in Ipswich acts as an agent for them.

Thanks! We are about 40minutes away from Ipswich by car. So not that for

[slaterlp]

Does anyone know the best and CHEAPEST way to send FROM the Philippines to the UK?

Does anyone have a contact in MANILA. I have been quoted reasonable rates locally, but the charges once in the UK get very expensive.

I have been quoted over 600 pounds to send 1 cubic meter of boxes of my things to the UK. Does anyone know who is the best company to use?

Thanks very much

[vbkelly]

Does anyone know the best and CHEAPEST way to send FROM the Philippines to the UK?

Does anyone have a contact in MANILA. I have been quoted reasonable rates locally, but the charges once in the UK get very expensive.

I have been quoted over 600 pounds to send 1 cubic meter of boxes of my things to the UK. Does anyone know who is the best company to use?

Thanks very much

hi slaterlp try this email add jjmendieta@aol.com and you can call manila office tel.no. 02-4806602 and cell no 09189363581