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Thursday 7 August 2008

a sign of the times...?

In case you haven't already noticed, 1st Dibs has added a new "price reduced" search facility. This, coupled with the dropping value of the US Dollar, will surely encourage overseas purchasers, like me. Not that I need the extra encouragement! Actually, the HK Dollar is pegged to the US Dollar so it's not doing me much good, although I have bigger problems than that. Remember the dining table I bought myself for my birthday - 2 months ago? Well, it's still sitting in the shop I purchased it from waiting to be picked up. Why, you ask? Because I am having trouble finding a shipping company that can provide customer service along with international door to door shipping. So, if anyone out there has any tips on how I can get this table shipped from Miami to Hong Kong, please let me know!!

5 comments:

  1. HOBAC7 August 2008 at 23:27

    This may sound odd, but try Mail Boxes Etc. They have just taken to advertising in the antiques trade. Have not had a problem so far with them. Good luck.

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  2. The Peak of Chic8 August 2008 at 22:20

    Suzy, I wish I could help but I'm afraid I can't recommend anybody. Do you think the blogger in Thailand- The Corinthian Column- might have some ideas?

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  3. Suzy9 August 2008 at 17:23

    Thanks to everyone for the comments and emails with recommendations...you guys are such a great resource! I think I've managed to find a shipper, so fingers crossed! I might get the table here before Christmas!

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  4. J.Covington11 August 2008 at 21:52

    Why don't you call H.K. Sotheby's? Ask who they use to move big pieces from the N.Y. house over there?

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  5. Suzy12 August 2008 at 08:35

    That's a great idea Alex! I have it sorted out now, I think. But will definitely keep that in mind for next time!

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