International transport of computer?

Neshi · Jun 15, 2009, 12:56 PM

I am wondering.. at the end of this of this year I am moving to New Zealand to start my study of architecture in February. Would it be worthwhile to get my stuff (especially my computer stuff: case, speakers, monitor) shipped over? Like with container transport with ship. I reckon that's the cheapest way to do it..

Is it worthwhile, or can I better sell it here (holland) and buy a new one when I'm settled there. Probably need a laptop for student work anyway..
I just want a desktop as well and I'm kinda attached to my machine..

What do you reckon? take it with me or sell it and buy a brand new thing...
(dunno if NZ is relatively cheap on computer hardware)

I just can't find anything about shipping rates

**temeteus82** · Jun 15, 2009, 01:18 PM

I don't recomend you to ship it over the sea. The journey might damage the PC. The ship travels in area with high humidity and the container will be heated up so when you get the PC it might not work at all. And it's not cheap... Best deal would be that you would sell it in NL and then get a laptop. Since the new laptop would cost less than transporting the PC over seas to NZ...

Neshi · Jun 15, 2009, 01:24 PM

hmm, yea. Kinda figured that already.
I found the UPS and tried the online calculator thingy.. Would cost me 950 euro's..
Ah well.. I'll just buy a good laptop then, like you said.

BlueMak · Jun 15, 2009, 05:42 PM

Eh, you can always ship it with the cheapest UPS option, make sure you have the measurements right, and insure it for a few thousand.

How long are you planning on staying in New Zealand? From what I know NZ is not that cheap...

Neshi · Jun 15, 2009, 07:24 PM

First 5 years of study, after that I hope I can get a permanent visa.
I think NZ is about the same as Holland in hardware prices..

dawgXdenta · Jun 15, 2009, 07:39 PM

I'm no expert when it comes to new zealand but my experience with going to new places is: its less of a hassle to move with less stuff. Better to save ur harddrive if you have important stuff on it. Unless you have a killer once in a lifetime collectors rig which might be worth the move. Otherwise i'd let it stay.

Mac Daddy · Jun 15, 2009, 11:28 PM

The two things that would concern me have already been mentioned shipping cost and prices of replacement hardware in NZ.

Sic Puppy · Jun 16, 2009, 12:12 AM

I sold my system when I moved to NZ from the UK. My uncle got me a good deal on the exporting of my stuff, but he said the PC would probably not fare well on the ship. There's a risk of extreme temperature changes plus moisture so unless you pack it in a well padded and insulated box or air mail it, I'd say not to bother.
For an idea of hardware costs over here try Playtech. This are where I generally shop. We don't have as much choice as the UK/US but the prices aren't too bad.
Exchange rate at the mo is around
1 USD = 1.58864 NZD for the Greenback
1 GBP = 2.58760 NZD for the Pound
1 EUR = 2.18983 NZD for the Euro
As an example - An Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is NZ$336.38 (thats US$212.00 or GBP130.00 or EUR154.00).

Hope this helps.

Jun 15, 2009, 12:56 PM	#1
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,377 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	International transport of computer? I am wondering.. at the end of this of this year I am moving to New Zealand to start my study of architecture in February. Would it be worthwhile to get my stuff (especially my computer stuff: case, speakers, monitor) shipped over? Like with container transport with ship. I reckon that's the cheapest way to do it.. Is it worthwhile, or can I better sell it here (holland) and buy a new one when I'm settled there. Probably need a laptop for student work anyway.. I just want a desktop as well and I'm kinda attached to my machine.. What do you reckon? take it with me or sell it and buy a brand new thing... (dunno if NZ is relatively cheap on computer hardware) I just can't find anything about shipping rates __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jun 15, 2009, 01:24 PM	Thread Starter #3
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,377 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: International transport of computer? hmm, yea. Kinda figured that already. I found the UPS and tried the online calculator thingy.. Would cost me 950 euro's.. Ah well.. I'll just buy a good laptop then, like you said. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jun 15, 2009, 05:42 PM	#4
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,465 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	Re: International transport of computer? Eh, you can always ship it with the cheapest UPS option, make sure you have the measurements right, and insure it for a few thousand. How long are you planning on staying in New Zealand? From what I know NZ is not that cheap... __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jun 15, 2009, 07:24 PM	Thread Starter #5
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,377 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	Re: International transport of computer? First 5 years of study, after that I hope I can get a permanent visa. I think NZ is about the same as Holland in hardware prices.. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jun 15, 2009, 07:39 PM	#6
dawgXdenta HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gabz Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 135 System Specs	Re: International transport of computer? I'm no expert when it comes to new zealand but my experience with going to new places is: its less of a hassle to move with less stuff. Better to save ur harddrive if you have important stuff on it. Unless you have a killer once in a lifetime collectors rig which might be worth the move. Otherwise i'd let it stay. __________________ Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. --- Osama bin Laden when relating how global media has the minds of the masses. ______________________________________ http://dawgxdenta.deviantart.com/gallery/

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Jun 16, 2009, 12:12 AM	#8
Sic Puppy Le' me Merc It! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wanganui, New Zealand Posts: 832 Rep Power: 84 System Specs	Re: International transport of computer? I sold my system when I moved to NZ from the UK. My uncle got me a good deal on the exporting of my stuff, but he said the PC would probably not fare well on the ship. There's a risk of extreme temperature changes plus moisture so unless you pack it in a well padded and insulated box or air mail it, I'd say not to bother. For an idea of hardware costs over here try Playtech. This are where I generally shop. We don't have as much choice as the UK/US but the prices aren't too bad. Exchange rate at the mo is around 1 USD = 1.58864 NZD for the Greenback 1 GBP = 2.58760 NZD for the Pound 1 EUR = 2.18983 NZD for the Euro As an example - An Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is NZ$336.38 (thats US$212.00 or GBP130.00 or EUR154.00). Hope this helps. __________________ PC:- Intel i5 760 with CM 212 Hyper HS&F - Asus P7P55D-E Pro - 8GB G.Skill 1600 Sniper CL9 & 4GB G.Skill 1600 Ripjaws CL9 - Gigabyte GV-R585OC-1GB ATI 5850 - CoolerMaster CM690II Advanced - Crucial M4 SSD 128GB - Seagate 7200.11 500GB - Seagate 7200.12 1TB - Sidewinder X8 - Logitech G510 - LG Flatron W2353V 23" & Dell 17" LCD - Razer Goliathus Alpha - Logitech Z4 Last edited by Sic Puppy; Jun 16, 2009 at 12:23 AM. Reason: Abysmal Spelling