paddington bear
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We have arrived
Well folks we have arrived in Side with all 18 bags and 2 boxes.
What a doddle going through customs, we got 6 trolleys piled all the cases on and then asked for help, waiving lira brought 2 men and 2 ladies who pushed our trolleys from the carousel and to the customs point. All the customs were interested in was a box with a sun lounger in as they obviously thought it was a TV. We pointed to the picture on the front, they picked the box up which was too light to the a TV and waived us through. Our men and ladies then pushed the trolleys to the waiting mini bus, well worth the 20 lira tip.
So the cost for our move was £512 in excess luggage plus £50 which BA made us pay in Manchester as they said a few cases were overweight, which I don't think they were as we checked the weights twice before setting off. I would certainly recommend anyone to bring their stuff over this way and not by container. If anyone wants any more info please pm me.
Sue
What a doddle going through customs, we got 6 trolleys piled all the cases on and then asked for help, waiving lira brought 2 men and 2 ladies who pushed our trolleys from the carousel and to the customs point. All the customs were interested in was a box with a sun lounger in as they obviously thought it was a TV. We pointed to the picture on the front, they picked the box up which was too light to the a TV and waived us through. Our men and ladies then pushed the trolleys to the waiting mini bus, well worth the 20 lira tip.
So the cost for our move was £512 in excess luggage plus £50 which BA made us pay in Manchester as they said a few cases were overweight, which I don't think they were as we checked the weights twice before setting off. I would certainly recommend anyone to bring their stuff over this way and not by container. If anyone wants any more info please pm me.
Sue