How to Prepare for a Move Overseas

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• Its easier to move across the world now than at
  any other time in history. But that doesnt mean
  making an overseas move isnt a big decision, or
  the potential source of a lot of stress and
  confusion. If youre getting ready to move to a
  new country (or even continent), weve got some
  helpful advice to make the transition to your new
  home as smooth as possible.

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• Moving is always a great time to take a look at
  all the stuff youve accumulated over the years
  and decide how much of it you really need. This
  goes double for an overseas move, when
  transportation logistics and costs can easily get
  out of hand. When deciding what youre taking and
  whats staying behind, do so with an eye to take
  as little stuff with you as you can get away with.

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• Things to keep in mind when packing for an
  overseas move
• Shipping costs are calculated by weight for small
  packages. Moving a lot of heavy items (books,
  furniture, etc.) is going to be better to use
  ocean freight services to ship a container. If
  you have personal items that are very fragile,
  its best to put them in containers. .
• Keep in mind how much space your new living
  quarters provide. Most homes and apartments are
  smaller abroad.
• Remember Expenses can add up when replacing
  electronics and appliances! If you can buy a
  voltage converter transformer that will allow you
  to use your appliances or electronics overseas,
  you should!

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• Before moving abroad, do some research on prices
  for electronics items and appliances. The easiest
  way to do this is to look up a retail websites
  based in your new country your moving to. Then
  compare the cost to purchasing a voltage
  converter and shipping the items overseas.

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• Electronics are one of the items that cause the
  most trouble for people relocating to a new
  country, and not just because they are fragile
  and can potentially be damaged during a move.
  Most countries have electrical outlets with
  different power outputs than those used in the
  US, not to mention the compatibility and region
  code issues associated with some devices.

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• If you are bringing your electronics with you,
  here are some important packing instructions to
  remember
• Make sure to store electronics in properly-sized
  boxes. If a box is too small, its likely to
  break during shipping. If its too big, it will
  run up your shipping costs, and increase the
  chance of your electronics being jostled around
  in transit.
• Use lots of padding. The longer the distance
  something is shipped, the more opportunities
  there are for it to get banged up. Fill up all
  free space in the shipping container with bubble
  wrap, packing paper, or other cushioning.

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• Once your electronics arrive safely, the first
  issue that needs to be solved is how to get
  American-designed plugs to work in non-US power
  outlets. Most countries (specifically Europe,
  Asia, and most of Africa) use 220 to 240 volt
  outlets to power their electronics. The US, on
  the other hand, uses a standard of 110 volts.
  Trying to plug a 110V plug into a 230V socket
  without the proper plug adapter will be futile.

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• Thankfully, theres a solution to this problem.
  As more and more people travel and move abroad
  freely, and as more and more people become
  dependent on their electronic devices, voltage
  converters and plug adapters have become readily
  available. If youre bringing your American
  electronics abroad, these devices are a must-have.

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• 110220Volts.com is your number one source for
  voltage converters, power adapters, and other
  tools that allow you to convert your electronics
  for use overseas. For more information or to
  place an order, contact us today at
  www.110220volts.com.