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    eprask
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    Scott,I am planning a move to Escazu Oct.-Dec this year.Can anyone recommend moving companies from the Nevada,USA ? I also have an 1997 GMC Yukon and thinking of shipping it as well.. Thanks Ed

    #177737
    DavidCMurray
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    ABC Mudanzas and SG Global are both based here in Costa Rica and can accomplish your containerized move, or your local (Nevada) worldwide mover can do it. There’s a lot of bureaucracy which has been discussed extensively here but it’s not rocket science.

    As to the Yukon . . . There are lots of pros and cons. Importing any vehicle can be a nightmare, and once here, you’ll be astonished at how expensive a Yukon will be to insure, fuel and pay tax on. And then there’s the matter of parts and service . . .

    #177738
    cindyc
    Member

    I am using Barry Wilson, barry@shipcostarica.com, when we move in August.
    He has been very responsive and competitively priced. I’ve seen lots of good reviews of his services.

    Cindy

    #177739
    kclower
    Member

    My wife and I are also using Barry for our move in October. I agree with what Cindy said. He was quick to respond to the inquiry, answered any questions and we’ve had positive feedback from others he has helped move.

    #177740
    rocky425
    Member

    Can you tell me what kind of prices he charges, We need to move a Hummer H2 and electronics, no big furniture but a few pieces we want to keep?
    Thanks

    #177741
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    Unless they’re moving an entire container from the same point of origin as yours, no one except the mover can give you any meaningful information on costs. There are too many variables.

    If the only “household goods” you’re shipping consist of electronics, then a crated shipment should suffice. That will probably take longer in transit and cost more per cubic foot than sending an entire containerload.

    As for the Hummer, it can be shipped by itself (or maybe loaded with the electronics??). Do consider, however, the implications of owning and operating it here where gasoline, insurance and the marchamo will be very expensive. It’s not an easy task getting a car imported here, either, due to the bureaucracy, import duties, inspections and certifications, etc. That, of course, applies to any vehicle, but the operating costs of the Hummer will be very substantial.

    #177742
    maravilla
    Member

    And won’t there be about 80% of its value imposte as an import tax? Driving a Hummer in CR will make you stand out like a big fat sore thumb and may even make you a target for a robbery, given that the cost of that Hummer may be more than an average Tico earns in a LIFETIME!!!!

    #177743
    rocky425
    Member

    I’ve thought of the fact it might make a good target for robbery, on the other hand, it’s big and red and isn’t going to be easy to hide, and it does have satellite location technogy, anti threft devise etc. Oh, and I have a gun and am not afraid to use it. LOL

    #177744
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    And, speaking of satellite location technology, it probably won’t work here. That’s the bad news.

    The good news is that there is radio-location technology readily available. We just learned of this when friends bought a new car. They had it (Lojac)installed for $387US.

    The better news is that, with the Lojac installed, you get a 30% discount from INS on the theft portion of your supplemental auto insurance. For us, that’ll pretty much offset the cost of the Lojac and likely prevent our having to pay the 20% deductible if our vehicle is stolen.

    The best news is that the annual renewal for the Lojac in second and subsequent years is about $200.

    #177745
    rocky425
    Member

    We’ve had LoJac on another vehicle. I had forgotton all aboutthem. Good idea. Did they have it install in CR?
    Rocky

    #177746
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    Yes, it was installed and is supported in Costa Rica. Their office and installation site is in Pavas about a kilometer from the U.S. embassy and easy to find.

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