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sinkingfeeling

(56,435 posts) Fri Sep 26, 2025, 03:14 PM Friday

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

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! [View all] sinkingfeeling Friday OP

Like all of us, you have too much stuff. Enjoy your stuff and Costa Rica surfered Friday #1

Wow, you have got your work cut out for you! questionseverything Friday #2

Glad you finally arrived. I', sure they move was pretty stressful. Enjoy your new home. Fla Dem Friday #3

Take your time and enjoy the unpacking malaise Friday #4

YAY!! 2naSalit Friday #5

Glad to hear. sinkingfeeling Friday #6

That didn't take too long at all, congratulations! questionseverything Friday #9

About... 2naSalit Friday #16

Congrats! berniesandersmittens Friday #7

Do you have teak wood in your house? GreenWave Friday #8

Yes, most is guanacaste with some teak. sinkingfeeling Friday #12

Yes! Stuff to make new home feel more like your home. Solly Mack Friday #10

Nice big kitchen and congrats on your things moniss Friday #11

Never fear, your personal belonging are here Niagara Friday #13

I had the same question Sanity Claws Friday #14

It looks like most U.S. appliances are compliant with most Costa Rica outlets Niagara Yesterday #17

Shipping by container doesn't go by weight. Yes, all small appliances use US style plugs. That and driving on the sinkingfeeling 17 hrs ago #19

That's fantastic that shipping by container doesn't go by weight Niagara 3 hrs ago #20

Around $15,000. You can choose the shipping container size. I got the larger sinkingfeeling Friday #15

Thank you for that information Niagara Yesterday #18