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Oh geeze, so did I!!!! lol

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I have had a lot of good “findings” on Omega http://www.omegatransport.com
Contact them and tell them exactly what you have and want. Ask about their building a wooden crate for your goods (good idea). If you should talk to Greg Tyrell – tell him Butch suggested you contact them.
Good Luck………

I would suggest that you google Omega and others to see if they have many complaints against them, even check with the Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.com

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Maravilla

I agree 100% with you!! It just seems to me that there are people who will try to get away with something, no matter what country they are in. I put so much effort, time and money into moving to Costa Rica, why would I want to put all this in jeopardy. One reason I moved here to Costa Rica is because of the easy life, and I feel that if Costa Rica accepted me that I should and I WILL follow all the legal ways. I wouldn’t feel bad seeing those who come to costa rica and try to misuse the legal ways, lose their investments and be removed from C.R. This reminds me of those in the United State who say “Use the System” i.e. those one welfare who are still working, who are married etc.

I love Costa Rica and would gladly use one of my boots to kick those individuals out and back to where they came from.

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I AGREE WITH DAVID! AFTER SO MUCH EFFORT BEING PUT INTO MAKING COSTA RICA MY HOME – I SURELY DON’T WANT TO DO SOMETHING TO JEOPARDIZE MY GETTING RESIDENCY. THANKS DAVID!!!!

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Man I don’t know ——– My lawyer said I had to make the 72 hr excape before Sept 7th. I’ll go to Boca de Toro, inexpensive and nice. I will mention what you thought – sounds good to me – lol “Thanks Gringotico” – Butch aka Tico Tio B

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Best to you too!

My only problem with my entire move was the shipping of my goods to C.R. I only had about 300 cu. ft. but none the less, this was the “I can’t live without stuff” you know what I mean.
Unfortunately, to date, the Transport Company “Global Ocean Freight” can not tell me where my stuff is. I shipped it out 5/22 and was promised delivery by 6/30 –

I suggest that you a lot of searching when picking a company to transport your goods. As I said earlier, I furnished this house with local goods. Had I known that I was going to have so much touble with my small amount of goods – I would have sold it all along with everything else and just entered Costa Rica with my carryon! This problem I am having has nothing to do with the Tico’s or Costa Rica – it’s the U.S. I recemntly talked to another family that is having the same problem but with a full container of all their goods…….just something to think about – if you would like to eamil me direct, I’d be happy to answer questions etc for you. itsbutch@hotmail.com

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Koty
You sure got a lot of input! lol
I’ll tell you a little of my experience. I came to Costa Rica 4 times over the last two years. I searched the Pacific Coast – Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Quepos and it just wasn’t what I was looking for. Too hot and too touristy (great for many, but not me) I then went into the central areas of Heredia, Garcia, Escazu, La Garita and Atenas………When I arrived in Atenas, I fell in love with this small, clean, freindly town. I stayed at the Colinas del Sol for a week and during that week, I check out homes…..I wanted to rent not buy. I found a beautiful “Gringo” home in Villatenas – it’s 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, veranda, large front and rear yards, large living room, nice kitchen with eating bar and a large living room…..oh yes and a carport. The property is Iron fenced in the front and on three sides with an 8 foot stucco wall – Very Attractive. The house is only $450 a month. I rented the house last May and arranged for a nice couple I met to live in the house until I moved here for good. I furnished the house “very nicely” with local furniture and art work. I moved to Atenas for good this last June 7th. I found that I spend less than $1000 a month for the rent, food, gas etc. I did purchase a car over the internet from a gent in San Ramon, CR. I came with an income of $2860 so I can tell you that I am living just as well as I did in Califonria with so much less stress and the good thing – I have $$$ left at the end of the month.
You can choose many life styles that fits your budget – enjoy this wonderful country.
Butch

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DAVID….
THANKS FOR THAT SPECIAL NOTE!!!! I WAS GOING TO GO TO SAN RAMON AS I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE FIRST ONE WAS TO BE OBTAINED IN SAN JOSE. ALSO….I HEARD TONIGHT AT A RESTAURANT THAT YOU HAVE TO GET A DOCTORS CLEARANCE (????) IN ORDER TO GET YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE! IS THIS TRUE TOO?
IS THERE ONE SPECIAL OR SPECIFIC PLACE THAT WE HAVE TO GO IN SAN JOSE?
I JUST WENT THRU ‘H’ OPENING AN ACCOUNT WITH BCR FOR DEPOSIT OF MY SS CHECK………FINALLY FOUND OUT THAT I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO THE EMBASSY OF THE US FIRST, OBTAINED THEIR DIRECT DEPOSTI FORM AND THEN TO THE BANK…….MIGHT BE SOMETHING WE SHOULD POST HERE TOO………THIS WELOVECOSTARICA.COM IS A LIFESAVER AS ARE YOU DAVID!!!!
BUTCH

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Scott:
Thanks for the note – sure, I’d be happy to give the business to your brother-in-law – can you give me an address and a phone number?
Butch

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Thanks David……..I surely will do the proper thing and leave for the 72 hrs. Lord know I don’t want a world of hurt and thanks too about the drivers license tip…..I’ll do that too………
Thanks again!

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Thanks Terrytica……

I hope everyone who reads your mesg will read it a couple more times. Great information.

My main concern when I contracted Global Ocean Freight, Inc., was NOT to have the goods shipped thru Lemon, as I had heard even worse reports then you mentioned. But, now it’s exactly where I didn’t want it and where I was told it wouldn’t go………but after Global Ocean Freight, Inc., got the money all the promises became just words. I am not looking forward to what I will find “if” my goods ever reach me. As of today, they are not returning my calls. Just adds to the degree of unhappiness I have with Global Ocean Freight. I hope, or should I say pray, that no one use Global Ocean.
Thanks again to Terrytica

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Thanks for the input David.
I am glad SG Global is not the same as the “Global” that I used. I don’t want to give a bad name or complaint to SG Global.

About your comment regarding the Goodwill/Salvation Army value – I understand completely, but I am concerned that if there is loss or damage, my coverage will be “nothing” when it should worth something. I shipped items of “value” and having placed a picture atop each box – it’s anyone choice, should someone want one of the boxes. Time will tell……..I only wish I knew where it was!

Thanks again David!!!!

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Scott

I originally contracted with “Global Ocean Freight, Inc” in Florida…I was living in the San Franciso Bay Area, they in turn had Isaac’s moving pick up the load – Isaac’s overcharged me $550 for wrapping a couple pieces of furniture with a layer of cardboard and then shrinkwrap. Besides that, I was quoted that should I go over the 200 cu. ft. limit that I would be charged $6.00 per cu.ft. – Isaac’s over charged me there too – they charged $8.00 per cu.ft. Between the time Isaac’s arrived and left, I had to write an additional check for over $1000. NOTE: ALL THE CHECKS WERE MADE PAYABLE TO “GLOBAL OACEAN FREIGHT INC”. I was quoted by Global that the shipment would be shipped to Port Long Beach, then shipped from there to Port Caldera, Costa Rica………..this never happened, I am now being told that it was shipped two weeks ago from Long Beach, via truck to Miami to meet a ship going to Lemon. BUT, they are unable to tell we which carrier they used to ship it overland. I chose this company, based on their price – which inflated greatly; based on the amount of handeling that “wouldn’t” take place; but now I see it’s being handled a lot more than I wanted, which, as we all know, will allow for stolen goods to occure and breakage as well. This bothers me too because I was instructed to give an inventory of what was in each box, attach it to the top of the box. I also was instructed to compile a master list of all boxes and give each box a “GOODWILL/SALVATION ARMY” value. I questioned this and I was told that if I don’t I will pay thousands in import taxes – I complied – probably a big mistake….we’ll see!

After the goods left my home in Califonria I was given a tracking number from “Trans Global Moving” – I am under the impression that the two company’s are one of the same, seeing as they have both emailed me during this “time of confusion”. I have been labled “an unhappy customer” – that doesn’t even touch my feelings for this company.

EXCEPT FOR THIS PROBLEM WITH GLOBAL, my move to Costa Rica was an easy move. I used “welovecostarica” to answer many of my questions. I took the advice I found on this site and purchased a very nice Isuzu from an American in San Ramon, CR. I have met very nice and helpful tico’s and I have no regrets with the move, except for the obvious.

If I am the only person who has had such a problem with Global, I do apologize, but I surely wanted to alert those who may be considering Global. I was given such a wonderful sales pitch – but after I signed the contract, issued the checks – that’s when everything started to fall apart. Most of the blame is tossed around to other employees……….not my problems!

Good Luck if you use Global – I hope you have a pleasant experience.

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