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2nd December 2014 #1
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Which is the best balikbayan box?
Hello everyone, this is my first time here and I really need help as to which balikbayan box to use. They are not easy to access - especially if you are in a place where they'd don't collect or pick up the box. I live in Hook and I find it very difficult to obtain one. Is there any bench that does this around my area?
Thanks a lot. I need it urgently - this week. Thanks again.
Enah
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2nd December 2014 #2
LBC are the best and a rep is in Bournemouth so close too
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2nd December 2014 #3
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My wife swears by Forex - they drop and collect Hook Tuesdays & Saturdays http://www.forexcargouk.com/ phone 0208-813-7064
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2nd December 2014 #5
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3rd December 2014 #7
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Hi Enah Lyn, welcome aboard Filipino UK
I use LBC
This year we have sent almost 20 boxes with them and never had the slightest issue.
LBC will accept custom built boxes too for some extra flexibility if oversized items need to be shipped.
I've also used Forex some years ago.
I'd always suggest going with a reputable and experienced organisation.
Happy packing
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3rd December 2014 #8
Recently used LBC for the first time, what is the average delivery time from collection please?
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3rd December 2014 #9
4 to 5 weeks Michael depending on when they get your box to the ship and the route it takes.
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3rd December 2014 #10
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3rd December 2014 #11
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3rd December 2014 #12
Sorry, should have said, that's the time from UK to Manila. We live about 4 hours north east of Manila so it arrives quite fast once it lands.
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4th December 2014 #13
LBC, I used them for 3 large boxes a year ago and all arrived without a dent or scratch,
There was no LBC where I lived in UK, but they had an agent who they requested to contact me,
All in all I was very pleased
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4th December 2014 #14
We always use LBC and to date have had no problems.
As others have said stick to the reputable companies as there are some horror stories where people have tried to save themselves a small amount of money by using what turned out to be cowboys.
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7th January 2015 #15
Just called LBC on this number 02031102522 to try and track our box that was collected 21/10/2014 for delivery to Siquijor. The reason for calling was because the tracking number won't register on the LBC website and to my surprise the number went through to their office in Philippines and a very nice young lady tried to help me with tracking our box, the outcome was, our box does not come up on their system no record of it at all and she told me to call the UK office and I told her that I had just called the UK number and she was the one who received the call, I then asked for the contact number and she said that they have no contact number in the UK. Has anyone any idea what is the next step I should take please? I must speak to someone at LBC uk!
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7th January 2015 #16
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Michael,
Here's a different number to try:-
020 8896 9225
I think there's also an 0800 number but I can't lay my hands on right now.
Do you have the contact details of the driver ?
Many of them are self-employed contractors although some are regular employees.
The driver will be able to give you direct info
Do you still have the blue customer/sender copy of the packing list ?
There's a CNTRL No at the bottom LH corner.
Hope it all works out fine. Should do with a large organisation like LBC
I've been trying to track my final box sent November 3rd and the web site hasn't been updated since December 28
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7th January 2015 #17
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Michael, have you tried to track boxes with tracking numbers both before and after yours just to see what happens?
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7th January 2015 #18
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7th January 2015 #19
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7th January 2015 #20
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7th January 2015 #21
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0800 338 5424
Worth a try
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7th January 2015 #22
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That's great news Michael
Wish mine would arrive very soon
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7th January 2015 #23
We had our first box collected by LBC on December 20th and I tried to track it on the web site last night but it said the number is not yet registered. I'm guessing because of Christmas etc it hasn't actually gone anywhere yet but it does make me a little nervous. It is comforting to see yours arrived Michael, glad it got there safe
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7th January 2015 #24
I advice that those who want an update about their boxes to just send message to LBC's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/LBCexpress Their online tracking in their website hasn't been working for years and people just usually ask their customer reps thru Facebook. In my experience, they reply quite quick.
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7th January 2015 #25
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I wonder if the OP ever sent her box -............. not a hint of thanks
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8th January 2015 #26
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8th January 2015 #27
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8th January 2015 #28
Ever heard of 'eat and run' Ded?
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8th January 2015 #29
Thanks Rayna, I did that yesterday and worryingly they cant track it either!
I will get my hubby to call the guy that collected it from us and see what is going on.
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8th January 2015 #30
do you pay on collection of box ? I have just asked forex to drop me a jumbo box off to me and they said it will be delivered to me on saturday .
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