UPakWeShip is very proud to be sponsoring you both, we wish you well and look forward to seeing you at the finish line. Your tremendous effort and self determination is very impressive and hope our sponsorship goes a long way to supporting the charities that you have chosen to represent.

Enjoy the run and the sights along the way.

Congratulations to both of you and all the other runners this Sunday for the 2024 London Marathon.

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In the old days this answer was no unless you wanted to play the same system videos or DVD’s, as the signal and formats were different.

But nowadays however, none of this matters on new TV’s as modern digital  TV’s are 16:9 ratio and use 720p or 1080p/1080i – with the p standing for progressive scan and i interlace with the same color format. Frames per second are now 30 or 59.94/60. and are standardized in most countries.

The only difference is TV tuners – aka the aerial plugin – Digital TV standards for receiving transmissions are different so if the TV has a tuner that won’t work, the UK for example uses DTC and the US ATSC standard. But none of that really matters as most people plug in a sky box or a Firestick or a cable box etc. by HDMI.

Most modern consumer electronics like TV’s have 100-240v input so you just need to change the plug.

So in short, don’t be a nelly, bring your telly and be happy,

Ship it in a TV box or the original box your brought it in and ship your TV’s with UPakWeShip.

Cheers The International Moving Doctor

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If you haven’t watched the International Moving Doctors video on how to complete a packing list when you are shipping your things overseas, then I suggest you should

It explains how to produce a “customs friendly” list of all your things you are shipping by typing a list as well as sticking the correct labels on all your items and numbering them so in the rare event that customs look at your list and ask to view item 22 they can easily identify it quickly without looking through everything else.

I know I’m biased but I really think its worth a quick watch.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGQ1Wjj6r4M

The International Moving Doctor  You Tube channel is full of helpful information on subjects like how to pack, how to tape a box properly, what to ship and what to leave behind as well as many great tips from the UPakWeShip coordinators on shipping self load hipping containers and U Crates.

Please also subscribe so that you get notified when the next video comes out. We try and do a couple every month. We are currently working on a video about how not to get scammed when moving overseas which will be full of great advice for people relocating overseas.

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Our website has never been more user friendly. We listened to our customer feedback, and we are confident to say that we have delivered.

So, what’s changed?

Well to start with, we’ve changed up the design to maximize efficiency and offer a better online experience for all of our customers – everything is displayed in your dashboard as seen below.

We now have the option to book insurance directly through the hub, rather than by reaching out to your shipping coordinator. You set the value of the insurance, and our insurance policy costs 2.5% of the values you put on your items and only 2% if the value is over $30,000.

Unsure of your customs forms? Don’t worry, simply select which applies to you and your move through our Customs Forms page.

Need to reach out to the UPakWeShip team? We’re right on hand with our Customer Support forms – you can even secure your collection date online.

And if you’re looking to transfer your USD into a foreign currency, our friends at CurrenciesDirect can help.

Our new Customer Hub was designed for you – our customers. We want your moving experience to be as smooth as possible, which is why it’s important your online experience is too.

You can access the new dashboard here. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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But how did UPakWeShip come to be the multi-million dollar business that it is today? And why does he think customers keep coming back to use this family-owned, self-packing mover? Our Q&A with Mark discusses the UPakWeShip process, what makes it different, and why it’s so successful.

1. How has UPakWeShip changed since its initial conception?

“The idea simply started as a way to offer the public a cheaper way to move overseas if they wanted to pack themselves – a little like a budget airline but for people moving. Sort of a ‘Freddy Laker’ of the moving business if anyone else can remember that far back! The concept seemed to work, and customers loved it, so we started to develop the business further, and came up with our U Crates, which offer door to door moving.

“So much has changed since the initial startup. The obvious is that we’ve grown into a multimillion business with overseas offices, but I think the biggest change over the last 15 years is the technology.

“We started with a phone, a fax, a PC, and cardboard files. Now, we are paperless and cloud-based and have an amazing custom-built database that connects with our customers to make the whole process easier! If only it could make the tea! 

“We also now have our automatic online pricing system, which is a real game-changer as it allows everyone to see all the different moving options and the prices 24/7. It allows us to keep our overheads down as there’s no longer the need to have staff emailing out direct quotes. Instead, our staff can concentrate more on the moving experience for customers, answering questions, and guiding them through the process.”

2. What’s been the biggest lesson learned as UPakWeShip has evolved?

“Wow, so many lessons! To name a few: Nothing ever goes exactly to plan, nobody will do as good a job as you and your team, never burn bridges, learn to delegate, don’t ever presume, and as a Brit, it’s always worth thinking things out over a cuppa! 

“I’ve also learned that if at first, you don’t succeed, it’s important to look at your business from the outside in, looking at things from a perspective customers’ point of view will always help with problem solving.”

3. Why is UPakWeShip different from other moving companies?

“The main one is that we allow you to pack your own things. Obviously, this saves you the money on using movers, but it also means nobody needs to come into your residence and touch all of your belongings – pretty invaluable at the moment!

“We also charge lump sum all-inclusive prices – our prices are online for everyone to see, and we have the most brilliant, knowledgeable, personable, team you could ever have to hold your hand through the process! We also have our own offices and personnel in the USA, Europe, and the UK so you get the great UPakWeShip customer service door to door.”

UPakWeShip is very popular right now during  Covid-19 because we do not need to send anyone into your house to collect your things. We can maintain social distancing with our driveway or curbside collection and delivery services.

4. What motivates you on a day-to-day basis?

“Coffee, and my wife! Not in that order though, of course! I also have a lot of employees and family that rely on me for a paycheck. In all honesty, I just enjoy this business… I’m always thinking about how we can do things better for our customers, how to make the international move a little less stressful, more affordable, and just plain easier!”

5. UPakWeShip is a very family-oriented business, do you think that benefits how it operates?

“There are two sides to this. It’s great to be able to provide for family members and help them progress and do well. I obviously trust them a great deal and rely on them to get on with things without being micro-managed. The relationship also means they’ll tell me things straight as they are and not beat around the bush. My only negative is that it’s sometimes hard being the boss during, for example, a personnel issue, or when I have to leave work behind and be a Dad/husband/uncle/ brother at the end of the day.”

6. You’ve moved about a lot yourself, what tips do you have for somebody, or a family, relocating overseas?

“Go on a vacation and have a look at the area before you settle down long-term. I’d also advise you to rent and not buy, and make sure you join Facebook groups and research the area properly.

“We have a lot of advice and guidance on our blog about the moving process, everything we write on there, from the guides to tips and tricks about the moving process, come from our first-hand experience so I’d definitely recommend checking it out for more advice.”

Have a good clear out and don’t ship things you don’t need!

7. Of the places you’ve lived, which has been your favorite and why?

“I loved Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There was sun, sea, sand and pina coladas…! Just kidding, but I did have a great experience there. I learned a lot and met some great friends.

“To be honest, any destination is only as good as what you make of it. Make sure you become a part of the community, join local expat groups, and make friends! It’s also important to visit local bars and restaurants and try the local food and drink, just make sure you discover all of the different places on offer! When we lived in The Netherlands, we made the most of its location by spending long-weekends in neighboring countries – that was great! I’d also recommend learning a little of the language, although we failed big time with Dutch, I must confess!”

8. What is your favorite US city?

“I have to say, Charleston SC where I currently live is the best city in the USA. It has so much charm, the people are friendly, we have great beaches -and dolphins! – and the weather is wonderful if you can get over the hurricanes! I also think we have amazing independently owned restaurants serving great food.

“Having said all that, I also love San Diego for the weather, Seattle for the views and the market, New Orleans for music and food, Nashville for my name and the music and Washington DC for the museums, so I promise I’m not too biased!”

9. UPakWeShip has hugely expanded, with offices in the US, Canada, Mainland Europe and the UK… do you have any plans to expand further afield?

“Always! We are planning our next venture right now, which might well put us on the move again to start up a new office, but that’s still in the hush-hush stage right now!

“We are also looking into the possibility of an Australian/New Zealand liaison office sometime in the future. We use a great agent there at the moment but strongly believe having our own people at the destination, liaising with our customers and making sure everything goes well with customs clearance, and delivery enables us to maintain our high customer service standards and keeps us getting personal recommendations and customers coming back again for their next move.”

10. Finally, what’s your favorite part of your job?

“I love reading the personal reviews from people, saying what a great job the team did. That just makes it all worthwhile.

“The other aspect is the personal stories behind some of the moves, for example, a few years back we moved a lady in her 80’s from Virginia to England. She told us she was moving there to be with her fiancée and was planning to get married for the first time!

You just never know what the next phone call or email will bring. Rod Stewart might have said every picture tells a story but every move has one as well.”

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As an international moving company, we are doing everything we can for our customers under the restrictions. And with one of the UPak team catching an emergency flight back to the UK after just moving to New Zealand – we know firsthand the impact of this uncertainty.

However, if you have found you have more time than previously planned for your move, we want to put some positivity into how you can use this time to make your move more affordable.

Depending on your reasons for moving abroad, you may have a relocation allowance provided by your job. At the very least, you should have a rough budget on how much you’re willing to spend on the process.

So, how can you use these extra months to your advantage in the meantime?

1. Book Cheaper Flights
If your flights were booked for lockdown, most airlines are offering refunds or new flights in the knowledge you can’t fly currently. With this in mind and no date for resuming normality, it could be worth accepting the refund rather than the new flight date.

Flight prices are expected to drop dramatically, with airlines desperate for their grounded planes to be full of passengers. The chances are, if you get a refund and then rebook your flights when the time suits you, you’ll save much more money than on the ticket you initially bought.

2. Research potential movers for the best deal
Having time on your side means you don’t have to rush into finding a mover for your needs and wants. The safety of your belongings shouldn’t be compromised, which is why shopping around is incredibly important when deciding to move anywhere.

On top of this, you’ll often find some movers are less transparent than others. Make sure the mover you go with has no-hidden-fees, and the price you are quoted is the price you pay when your shipment is delivered.


3. Save money on movers by packing yourself
Packing yourself is one of the easiest ways to save money on your move – and right now, you have the time to do just that. UPakWeShip is currently able to deliver pallets and U-Crates straight to your front door.

By having the service there with you, you can practice packing, have a better idea of the most efficient way to fit, and save yourself money by not paying for movers. Not only will it save you money, but having your service ready for collection when business resumes to normality puts you right at the front of the line!

UPakWeShip is continuing to offer services with certain limitations. Keep up-to-date via our Facebook page or email move@upakweship.com.

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Yes but it depends where you are. Their oldest and biggest markets for Amazon are Germany and the UK, but more recently they have opened up in France, Spain and Italy. If, like us you are an expat living in the Netherlands, you can buy online from Amazon in Germany using your same USA prime account user name and password but you will have to pay for shipping. Amazons web site in Holland only sells books and kindles at present.
We have the items we order online delivered to our UPakWeShip Europe office in Rotterdam as home delivery seems to be a bit dodgy here. Things get left with neighbors with no notification of whom.
I don’t think anyone is coming forward with our vacuum cleaner we ordered 6 weeks ago! Pardon the pun but that sucks!

Moving to Europe? You can trust the International Moving Doctor to answer all your questions and don’t forget to read the blog that has tips and tricks for International Moving.

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Moving to UK is easy with UPakWeShip

We went on line to see how we were going to get our household belongings from the U.S. to the U.K. we saw the ad for “ UPakWeShip “. we contacted them and almost the next day things were set in motion. We chose which crates we wanted and they were delivered promptly. They were easy to pack and they were picked up on time. They sat in their warehouse until we got a T.O.R. number and as soon as that was implemented the crates were on their way to the U.K. When they arrived we were notified that they would be delivered to our new house in the U.K. UPakWeShip kept in touch the whole time from start to finish. They were very professional and personal. we were very happy with every part of the process and were very courteous throughout the whole process. Yours truly, ” happy, satisfied customer ” thank you for your service the Radcliffe family.

International Moving Doctor says: Thanks Richard for the five stars and a great international moving company review. If you want to see more great overseas moving reviews posted by our customers, click here.

If you need overseas moving costs and lots of different options to suit every relocation budget, click here to see all our overseas moving rates and options online.

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For an example: say your moving estimate is $12 per cubic foot for moving from New York to London. A large mattress at 40 cubic feet once protected and loaded into a mattress carton would cost 40x$12 = $480

A new one vacuum packed in a box is at most 8 cubic feet x $12 = $96 and costs to buy a mattress is about $300.00

Therefore, seeing its cheaper to buy a new mattress and ship it, rather than shipping your old bed bugged stained bulky mattress, you are technically  shipping it for free!

 Alternatively don’t ship a mattress at all and buy a new one when you get there.

Sweet Dreams, The International Moving Doctor

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Cheers and Happy Packing! “The International Moving Doctor”

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