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AJL
19 yrs ago
We're moving to HK soon, and have a few large furniture pieces, like a king-size bed and an upright piano. My husband thinks we should store these items as they will not generally fit in the living accommodations there, but I really want to take them with us. We don't know yet where we will be living. Any advice or experiences that you can share?
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WWcC
19 yrs ago
Unless you really really want to take them, I suggest not to. Apartments are tiny in HK compared to overseas, most apt can barely house a double bed, let alone stacks of furniture. Also as rents move up so quick, you may find you are moving apts every 2 years and you'll always have to find a place for these. Otherwise you will end up selling them for less than you want.
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hkkm
19 yrs ago
On the whole, I would agree with Saikunga - bring the piano but not the bed.
Of course there are other factors, such as the relative cost of storage versus moving costs, how long you plan to stay, etc.
And if you don't bring the piano, you can pick up an electric keyboard here for not too much money and sell it when you leave (not as good as a real piano, I know, but you can use headphones if you're worried about disturbing the neighbors).
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Shipping large furniture is too pricey. It is more economical giving it away and buying brand new.
Unless an employer with deep pockets is footing the bill, don't do it. I've shipped my big beds and settees around the world at my expense. Its a mistake you only make once !!
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i would personally never part with my bed, but your piano is likely to get damaged. if you can buy a cheap one here for the duration of your stay i'd do that. beds usually come apart so usually get into lifts (pianos, big sofas, big tables more of a problem).
can you come to hk for a 'looksee' before you move? we found our flat before we moved and STILL a lot of our furniture (not size, just volume) doesn't really fit. and our place is pretty big by hk standards too.
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It also depends on how long you think/know you will be here. Buying cheap stuff as your stuff is in storage is not my idea of a solution. If you're going to make it your home you will want your possessions around you? Shipping is not expensive even if you are paying for it out of your own pocket just make sure you have really good adequate insurance cover. Our king size bed has gone with me everywhere including HK and we tend to buy a new mattress at each location. It fits fine into our 1700 sf apartment. Agree with stillost re the piano but if you do really want it you can at least push it up against a wall so long as its not a grand!
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maz27
19 yrs ago
AJL - have sent you a pm. Log into via control panel to read.
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kenko
19 yrs ago
hi, do u have phon enuber ( posted by mav lui) he'is a second hand furmiture shop, may i have thier phone numbber if u have. tks kenko 92601389
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