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Hi All. Any experience shipping personal items from US to Saudi?

NAQ

New to the forum but have been in Riyadh for four months now. i'm back in the US getting my family to come back with me, as AISR starts in about three weeks.
We're only planning to ship a few personal items - bikes, scooters, skateboards, games, books, some kitchen juicers etc, - and was wondering if any of you had experience in shipping from uS to Saudi?

We're in Atlanta, and the total weight of our items will be no more than maybe 400lbs?

Would love any feedback/guidance you might offer.

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Alliecat

I hope the juicers aren't electric?  Remember it's usually 220V here whereas it's 110V in the States.

I didn't ship anything but everytime I go home, I bring back several large suitcases :lol:

NAQ

lol, Alliecat: I also brought three suitcases, two of which were empty coming home, but will be bursting at seams going back! Regarding voltage, our appliances are dual - 110/220 - plus, my villa has outlets for both.

Alliecat

re voltage:  lucky YOU!  I've had to buy all my appliances, even the small ones like a blow dryer.

And YES re the empty suitcases going back home.  In fact, I am leaving on Tuesday and am bringing home so little, I'll have one suitcase inside the other going, both STUFFED coming back lol

God help me when it's time to leave this place!

You and your family going to be in Riyadh?

CAF

Welcome NAQ!   I will PM you with some info.

NAQ

@Alliecat - I have been in Riyadh for four months, and am already on a compound there. We should be back on the 15th. Have a safe trip by the way.
@CAF - thanks, looking forward to your sugeestions.

Alliecat

We look forward to meeting you and your family, NAQ.

siwael

300 k.g will cost you about 300 SAR

MisterStretch

Alliecat wrote:

God help me when it's time to leave this place!


Got a codicil in my contract for my company to ship 1,000 pounds home AIR when I leave.  Looks like I should start packing.