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Offline 026497

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HELP! moving piano from hong kong to london
on: April 12, 2006, 03:01:47 PM
Dear all,

I am going to bring my piano with me to london. What can i do? My parents have no idea how to move a piano. as a cargo? i am afraid the rude workers will hurt my darling.
plus, is it worth to move a seiler upright(around $100 000 HKD)? is it wiser to sell it and buy a new one in uk? (my least favourite option) any experience or comment?

Offline gfiore

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Re: HELP! moving piano from hong kong to london
Reply #1 on: April 12, 2006, 04:18:23 PM
 You only have two shipping options.
 1 By cargo ship. it takes a few weeks, and is less expensive.
 2 By air-freight. Quicker, but more expensive. $3,800 USD, and more than what the piano is worth.
 I'd look into selling the piano, and finding another in the UK.
George Fiore  aka "Curry"
 Piano Technician serving the central New Jersey Area.
My piano- A 2004 Bosendorfer Model 214 #47,299 214-358

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Re: HELP! moving piano from hong kong to london
Reply #2 on: April 13, 2006, 04:06:15 AM
thank you for your advice.

what if i choose the first option, by cargo ship. how much does it cost? do i need to wrap the piano by myself? any professional can help?

PS 1USD = 7.8HKD

Offline mic2005

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Re: HELP! moving piano from hong kong to london
Reply #3 on: April 13, 2006, 05:55:41 AM
I am sure you can get the packing and shipping arrangement via the piano dealer you bought the piano from. They should have a nicely fitted size box for your piano. Regards.
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