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Ordering furniture from uk and having it shipped

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PlatinumStart · 14/10/2013 17:14

I have seen some furniture that I want to purchase in UK and have shipped overseas. The company don't offer overseas shipping so I was wondering if anyone knows a company who will take delivery and then ship it on?

Thanks

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OnePlanOnHouzz · 14/10/2013 19:30

which country are you looking to ship to - ie is it mainland Europe so driveable or are we talking far far away ?!

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PlatinumStart · 15/10/2013 04:57

Middle East - would need to go on a ship. I've used pick fords to send stuff I already own but not sure if it's possible to do with new furniture.

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Isthiscorrect · 15/10/2013 08:04

We have used crown relocations many times. Very happy with them. They did a part shipment to the Middle East for me lady year and were ultra flexible. Give them a call or drop Vicky at the Leeds office an email

But seriously what furniture are you looking for that you can't get, laura Ashley, m&s, ikea. Then there is Marina & Pride of Kashmir, luckys and pinkys, all the designer shop like BB Italia, Kartell etc in Dubai. So many others I can't think off hand.

bigbrick · 15/10/2013 08:44

I'm interested to know on shipping companies as would like to order some UK furniture to Belgium

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PlatinumStart · 15/10/2013 13:00

Thanks, but would Crown accept a delivery from a third party and then ship them on? - guess I can but ask.

I'm looking at 2 x Laura Ashley sofas - they are available here for 22,000 AED (about £3,700) each with potentially 20% off . However they are on sale in UK for £900 each. I also want a chair from SCP - who will ship but at ££££ so I wondered if it was possible to arrange something myself..

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Isthiscorrect · 16/10/2013 14:21

I'm honestly not sure and I can certainly see you reasoning ;-)
Vicky was excellent when I was clearing my mums house, she even took carrier bags after the packers had been, and packed them for me as I had so little time. Really give her a call or send an email. I will try and find her details.

Isthiscorrect · 16/10/2013 14:23

Oh yes not sure how long you have been here but my friend has Laura Ashley sofas and from crate and barrel and negotiated a good discount, waving wads of cash at the manager. She negotiates everywhere here with big purchases and it usually works.

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