Shipping Lots of Stuff from Ukraine

[Charles]

Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to ship large quantities of stuff, such as some large rugs/tapestries, from Ukraine.  Not looking to move furniture, but we are selling my wife's flat in Simferopol and would like to ship some rugs, books, and an artist's loom to the U.S.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Dan]

... in response to Shipping Lots of Stuff from Ukraine, posted by Charles on Apr 7, 2002

The have a long-standing reputation of fair treatment and are well-established in Ukraine. Here are some contact numbers:

Meest America
817 Pennsylvania Ave
Linden, NJ 07036 USA
908-925-5525
800-288-9949

Meest-California
5134 1/2 De Longpre Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
213-661-0607

Note: I have not worked with them myself - only passing along what appears to be largely favorable reports on them.

- Dan

[odeccaman1]

... in response to Shipping Lots of Stuff from Ukraine, posted by Charles on Apr 7, 2002

they have an office at Odessa Airport not sure about Simferopol??? or else a container if there is a lot?

[vagn]

... in response to Shipping Lots of Stuff from Ukraine, posted by Charles on Apr 7, 2002

maybe meest?

http://www.meestboston.com/about_meest.htm

[Stan]

... in response to Shipping Lots of Stuff from Ukraine, posted by Charles on Apr 7, 2002

Just curious,,,,, what part of town was her flat in,, how big and how much ya getting for it. My wife is from there too and am trying to keep up on prices as we wish to retire there, (most of the year) when retirement comes.
Thanks in advance,
Steve

[micha1]

... in response to Shipping Lots of Stuff from Ukraine, posted by Charles on Apr 7, 2002

The way I would suggest, it would be for you to do it by a countainer,  by boat.
Do not share it with anyone, you will have room for a lot of stuff and it will take some time,  it is the cheapest
way and surest to do it.
While I have never done it from the eastern countries,  I have done it,  to and from France.
Was forgetting, do all your arrangements from your home town, with a broker.  That way you will be safe.
It will be deliver to your door.