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dutchlove823   0

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Hello everyone! I have a question for everyone that has moved from Europe to America after being approved for the K1 visa. My fiance is from The Netherlands and we are starting to look into different ways on how to send his belongings to the states. We are looking for the safest but also an affordable way to get everything over here! Any help would be appreciated! I would love to hear how everyone else has gone through this process them selves. Thank you so much for your time! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!

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Gosia & Tito   199

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Most of her stuff came (and is still coming) in boxes -standard Polish post issued, same size across all the EU; about 18x18 inches; 50x50cm I think-, regular mail, the cheapest (but insured); every 2-3 weeks we get a couple of boxes. It takes up to 1 month (as I guess it comes by ship and then delivered by USPS)

So far, (since Septmeber). Obvisously, really special stuff that might not be possible to replace either came as carry on or is staying in Poland until another trip when I can bring it carry on.

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Sirdaniel42   86

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When I moved from the Netherlands to the US I sold my house together with all the furniture, books, cd's and the likes I sold, gave away or recycled. Most of my clothing was already in the US and the rest I brought as luggage, there is still a few items left and I will take those the next time that I visit the Netherlands.

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We will be bringing most of our things on the plane and paying for extra bags. Anything else will get sold.

Excess baggage ( http://www.excess-baggage.com/ ) has pretty decent prices too. They will do an online quote.

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KimberleyNatascha   1

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Hey there!

I'm going through the same process. I'm moving soon from the Netherlands to the States.

I found out through www.post.nl is the most cheapest way in The Netherlands (let's say till 20 kilo). Depending how heavy of big the packages are. If you're talking about furniture than you should think about shipping.

Good luck!

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