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sinkingfeeling

(56,505 posts)
Fri Sep 26, 2025, 03:14 PM Sep 26

Finally! My household goods were delivered in Costa Rica!

Two trucks brought my 242 boxed items to the house today. For those interested, they loaded the shipping container on June 25, so just about 90 days to get the shipment.
I only see about 12 to 15 that were inspected by US Customs.






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Finally! My household goods were delivered in Costa Rica! (Original Post) sinkingfeeling Sep 26 OP
Like all of us, you have too much stuff. Enjoy your stuff and Costa Rica surfered Sep 26 #1
Wow, you have got your work cut out for you! questionseverything Sep 26 #2
Glad you finally arrived. I', sure they move was pretty stressful. Enjoy your new home. Fla Dem Sep 26 #3
Take your time and enjoy the unpacking malaise Sep 26 #4
YAY!! 2naSalit Sep 26 #5
Glad to hear. sinkingfeeling Sep 26 #6
That didn't take too long at all, congratulations! questionseverything Sep 26 #9
About... 2naSalit Sep 26 #16
Congrats! berniesandersmittens Sep 26 #7
Do you have teak wood in your house? GreenWave Sep 26 #8
Yes, most is guanacaste with some teak. sinkingfeeling Sep 26 #12
Yes! Stuff to make new home feel more like your home. Solly Mack Sep 26 #10
Nice big kitchen and congrats on your things moniss Sep 26 #11
Never fear, your personal belonging are here Niagara Sep 26 #13
I had the same question Sanity Claws Sep 26 #14
It looks like most U.S. appliances are compliant with most Costa Rica outlets Niagara Sep 27 #17
Shipping by container doesn't go by weight. Yes, all small appliances use US style plugs. That and driving on the sinkingfeeling Sep 27 #19
That's fantastic that shipping by container doesn't go by weight Niagara Sep 28 #20
Around $15,000. You can choose the shipping container size. I got the larger sinkingfeeling Sep 26 #15
Thank you for that information Niagara Sep 27 #18
Holy Zeus! Well, happy for you-doing-you. My goal at 78 yrs is all my stuff fitting in one of your boxes! UTUSN Sep 29 #21

2naSalit

(97,990 posts)
5. YAY!!
Fri Sep 26, 2025, 04:19 PM
Sep 26

I like the new place!

I am waiting for the okay to move into the place I signed a lease for... Housing Authority has to inspect it and a few other things. I hope to move in by the 15th.

Niagara

(10,879 posts)
13. Never fear, your personal belonging are here
Fri Sep 26, 2025, 06:51 PM
Sep 26

Take your time unpacking.


May I ask what the estimated shipping cost is for 242 boxed items?


I'm curious to know how much item purging I don't have to do.

Sanity Claws

(22,263 posts)
14. I had the same question
Fri Sep 26, 2025, 07:59 PM
Sep 26

I may move abroad and assume that shipping costs are probably so excessive that I will leave everything behind, except for very, very things.

Niagara

(10,879 posts)
17. It looks like most U.S. appliances are compliant with most Costa Rica outlets
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 04:31 PM
Sep 27

U.S./Costa Rica outlets information:
https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/us/costa-rica/


I know that shipping goes by weight, but I was thinking that it would be less expensive to have already owned small compliant appliances shipped with extra adapters.


I also looked to see if Amazon delivers in Costa Rica and for the most part depending on particular items it does but there's additional taxes and shipping costs.

https://www.specialplacesofcostarica.com/blog/does-amazon-deliver-costa-rica/

sinkingfeeling

(56,505 posts)
19. Shipping by container doesn't go by weight. Yes, all small appliances use US style plugs. That and driving on the
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 11:12 PM
Sep 27

right are pluses for Costa Rica.

Niagara

(10,879 posts)
20. That's fantastic that shipping by container doesn't go by weight
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 01:01 PM
Sep 28

That means that I won't ever have to purge my items!

sinkingfeeling

(56,505 posts)
15. Around $15,000. You can choose the shipping container size. I got the larger
Fri Sep 26, 2025, 08:22 PM
Sep 26

40 foot one. You see them on every freight train.

Niagara

(10,879 posts)
18. Thank you for that information
Sat Sep 27, 2025, 04:44 PM
Sep 27

I'm always looking for helpful expat information.


Not right away, but please keep us updated on how the house unpacking and organizing is going with a few photos if you can. I know you have an abundance of work to get done but take your time and don't overwork yourself.


I'm excited for you. Viewing your new surroundings is almost like us being there too.

UTUSN

(75,943 posts)
21. Holy Zeus! Well, happy for you-doing-you. My goal at 78 yrs is all my stuff fitting in one of your boxes!
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 12:18 AM
Sep 29
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