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Moving back to the UK from Spain - cheapest way to ship a few belongings?

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SpanishMove · 16/07/2019 12:28

Hi, my son is moving back to Scotland from Spain. He has around 6 boxes, a desk and chair, computer and 2 bags of clothes. Removal company quotes were really expensive so he is looking at leaving his desk and chair behind and just using a courier service for the rest but that is also working out quite expensive.

Anyone know of another way of doing this that won't break the bank for him?

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SpanishMove · 16/07/2019 19:50

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AgentProvocateur · 16/07/2019 20:03

There’s a service called sendmybag or something which is usually better priced.

AgentProvocateur · 16/07/2019 20:04

www.sendmybag.com/

Here it is.

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SpanishMove · 16/07/2019 20:19

Thank you AgentProvocateur, this looks really promising, I'll pass the link on to him.

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permanentlyshattered1 · 17/07/2019 08:29

I second using sendmybags. I used them when moving back from Spain and they were great.

Sgtmajormummy · 17/07/2019 08:36

DHL international services were cheaper than shipmybag. Around £12 for a medium locked suitcase from UK to Italy in 4 days. No liquids though.

Herocomplex · 17/07/2019 08:38

Has he been through all his stuff and made sure it’s cost effective to bring it back? I would be quite ruthless and donate the stuff he can replace cheaply when he gets back.

Sgtmajormummy · 17/07/2019 08:39

I’ve also used them from Italy to the UK for other services and they were fast and efficient with clear tracking. They seem to have monopolized the market.

SpanishMove · 17/07/2019 10:49

Thanks Sgtmajormummy, I'll pass that on, sounds reasonably priced.

Herocomplex, I'm sure he will have.

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ArfArfBarf · 17/07/2019 10:50

I’ve also used sendmybag.

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