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18. Thank you for that information

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #15)

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.

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Finally! My household goods were delivered in Costa Rica! [View all] 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