Home From Melbourne, Australia to Valparaiso, Chile - October, 2016

From Melbourne, Australia to Valparaiso, Chile - October, 2016

Submitted by Kevinvw
Route
Shipment From: 
Melbourne, Australia
Shipment To: 
Valparaiso, Chile
Shipper details
Contact person name: 
Ivan
Company name: 
Bikes Abroad
Company web page: 
http://www.bikesabroad.com.au
Contact person email: 
i...@bikesabroad.com.au
Contact details: 

 

Travellers Impressions of the shipper
Recommended?: 
Yes
Rating: 
5/5 - Excellent
Information about this Shipment
Shipping Method: 
Sea
Shipping date: 
October, 2016
Cost Paid at Start (US $): 
1200
Cost Paid at Destination (US $): 
400
Comments: 

I had troubles finding a shipping agent for my motorcycle in Melbourne. I never heard back from the first one after many emails back and forth, the second one told me her agent in Valparaiso doesn't take bikes anymore. I've lost a lot of time during my trip because of this and Ivan was a real lifesaver. When I contacted him, it took about a week to have my bike picked up. I was 300km from Melbourne when they picked up my bike, for which I paid about US$200. This and the crating costs are not included in the price, as this may vary from person to person.

In Valparaiso, I used Villa Kunterbunt as a shipping agent, they were very good. I paid about US$200 to them, and also about US$200 to the warehouse in Valparaiso.

Both the agents are recommended, wish I contacted Ivan from the beginning.


 

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