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[@andrewh6898]

Wow! My first thought was he's crazy! The more i thought about it, i would consider a small container myself. Im just afraid of tax at customs to "grease" palms...I suppose having so much detailed documentation and a trustworthy shipping/brokerage company made all the difference. Great interview sir! Very interesting and informative! Thanks!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Your Welcome Andrew

[@seanrussell1868]

to add to the information, the taxes on my container was 2000.00 dollars, so the taxes are not that bad..

[@raroque12]

How much did it cost you for the 20 by 40 container to send to the Philippines?

[@carmelaelliott227]

...you will pay ( lagay here and there in the customs, but still if you can bring your stuff so much better )!

[@adeltrudesbond9509]

How much tax you paid in the Philippines

[@BIG_AL_Channel]

He should post all the companies, timeline,s and prices he used in the transfer process. This is valuable information for someone thinking of doing the same thing.

[@teds8928]

Smart man, he absolutely did his homework before starting his journey. Absolutely brilliant!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

He is Ted and Retired navy..

[@teds8928]

@@mikesphilippineretirement That explains why he is smart. USN!!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

hahaha that is the main reason..plus he is just smart

[@edwincunanan6873]

Good on you sir. My wife and I also moved and in the Philippines and shipped our household as well from Washington state. I retired from the US Army and had the army shipped our household in the Philippines and established our home in Angeles City.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for sharing

[@briancasteel8025]

Thanks for your service.Im from port Orchard wa.Love the Philippines. 2027 we will be there.

[@revilladickinson4382]

We moved here in Luzon Province of Nueva Ecija from Texas last October 2019 and we shipped most of our personal belongings, stereo with speakers, lots of nice kitchen and bathrooms stuff, 10 unique nice curtain rods, a high end dining table with thick glass, 2 divider from Expo Design Center / Home Depot Company and a very heavy antique safe deposit, total of 38 jumbo BALIK BAYAN BOXES, my husband and myself pack it nicely, the shipping company picked it up. We have the small container, we did not get insurance and we paid less than $20,000. Delivered in good condition before Christmas 2019. I have a DUAL CITIZENSHIP❤ my husband is American and we DID NOT PAY TAXES❤️ we as a BALIK BAYAN are intitled for ONE TIME SHIPPING FREE TAXES❤❤❤❤❤ and the best thing is my husband LOVE living here in our BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY Philippines🇵🇭💖🤩

[@sinamartv3276]

I can tell He is a good person. Welcome to the Philippines guys

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

he is...

[@antientdude1100]

That pretty well covers everything a person needs to know.. Preparation is 90% of the process . Hands and eyes on from beginning to end... What a great video.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Absolutely!

[@georgenestler2534]

Lets get real, this is a man of means. Most of us would not be able to do this. But more power to him if he can.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Yes he is and he and his wife have earned the retirement they want.

[@TheIslandExpat]

Planning, planning, and goals go a long way in paving the way to financial freedom. Not always, but mostly. Just a random thought. You probably knew this already though.

[@koufax174]

Mike you are an excellent interviewer. You’re very thorough and focused on the questions. Sean seems like a wonderful person with the best attitude for the Phillipines. I’m very happy for him. I personally am a minimalist and a slow traveler. I was the opposite and everything I carry is in a carry on so I can explore SE Asia. Thank you Mike.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I appreciate that! Some like to travel and travel light and enjoy the life they have. Others want to build a new home and enjoy life differently. Any way any thing you do just enjoy your life and be safe

[@koufax174]

@@mikesphilippineretirement🙏🏼

[@sdleasia]

Same here. I'll have a personal under-seat, and an overhead carry-on. I'm ok with starting from scratch and leave the USA life behind. I can see where not wanting to leave a lifetime of things behind and not wanting to buy it again.

[@regoparknyc]

Great interview Mike. He really brought what he needed. The lawnmower, washer and dryer, etc. Naturally, I’m wondering more about this man. Who is he, how did he retire young? He’s leaving a lot on the table by not contributing to SS all these years. What about his family? Does he have parents, siblings, how do you just pack up and leave them? I’m just inquisitive by nature.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

we will do a follow up interview when he starts building his house

[@edmhie1]

Tsismoso!

[@gheecute5573]

@@edmhie1maybe he had a good job earns good money and retire early

[@richardkingham7183]

Really enjoyed this particular video Mike. Excellent job and great to see a man on a mission who's well clued up and sincere. Awesome Mike. Thank you for bringing this particular topic to us

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheSunflower777]

I did the same. To get new goods are too much hassle in the Phil's. Suppliers locally are either overpriced or local stuff do not lasts!! Customs are not interested with used furnitures. I agree I detailed every box. I brought my memories of great life abroad which I worked hard for long years. I thank God for those.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Great that you have them with you now

[@lesliewood4069]

This guy is a very humble guy, he is a perfect example of flowing rules 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

he does. and what a great couple him and D'Mars make

[@JoyRockk]

Oh my goodness! Thank you for the useful and good information. By the way, I am a new sub. Since we are moving to the Philippines in a few days for GOOD, we did our research also including for my husband's visa. We are also using shipping container. This interview gave me more detailed information regarding how to ship properly. Kudos to you Mr. Mike and Sean for the well informed interview. Yes, Mr. Sean is correct for those who are moving in/immigrating to the Philippines be patient and the key work is ADJUST. As a Filipina, I did the same thing coming over to the good Ole USA.

[@midlifewanderings]

Interesting interview Mike. We are moving there next year and we are bringing some of our stuff but we're doing it two boxes at a time with the balikbayan box. And yup my husband is bringing the lawn mower and even the grill/smoker which he will start dismantling here in a couple of days since it's getting cooler here now and put it in balikbayan boxes. I know when we get there we will also have our house full of boxes waiting for us. I can tell Shawn is very excited to start their new life in the Philippines. So happy for them. Thanks Mike.

[@jexigunn7821]

So true. Filipino time.. things work at their own pace. Its more fun in the Philippines. Love you guys and I subscribed🇵🇭❤️🇺🇦

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thank you

[@Matt_T__]

This is the exact video and info I've been looking for, thanks Mike.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Very welcome

[@rinabobis1563]

May you and your wife live happily in the Philippines. God bless .

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks so much

[@johnrobertmartyn5040]

Mike .your getting better by the day mate Congratulations sir . Thanks for this kind of information. God bless

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks John

[@TDK67DK]

I am glad that you had Shawn as a guest. I was always considering shipment but hesistant because it´s not easy to find valuable references for this kind of import. Much appreaciate and thank you for asking the good questions again. Also- once his family starts the housebuilding project, will they create a KZbin channel for it? If this kind of question is not welcomed, just ignore it. I respect the rules even the unwritten ones :)

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lmcc0072]

Most of our personal items will be sent in a Balikbayan box on a cargo ship or in our luggage on the airplane. I see Sean’s point though. Often times you can’t get the same quality for furniture and appliances that you can get in the states. Although, they do have nice things at the S&R stores now so maybe the quality of goods available is starting to improve. As we don’t have a lot of high end furniture and appliances in the states, getting a container doesn’t make sense for us. We’ve been planning our move for several years now, so we’ve been trying to avoid making expensive purchases. Thank you to Sean for providing the information as it will help people to decide whether to get a container or not.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

well said

[@ejtaylor73]

One thing you need to look out for with electronic appliances is the power supply. U.S. uses 120V while Philippines uses 240V, need to look at each appliance and make sure it is 120V/240V 50/60Hz. If it is then you can just use an adapter on the plug, if it's not (Only shows 120V 60HZ) then you'll need a transformer and that will drive the electric bill up a lot.

[@lmcc0072]

@@ejtaylor73 I know a guy that converted his entire house in the Philippines to 110 because he wanted to use appliances from here. I’ll have to ask him how much his electricity bill is.

[@i-am-your-conscience]

The container thing is actually pretty clever, I thought about it myself.. If you bought one, you can keep it, and use it as workshop - and when there is Typhoon season, you have a very safe (compared to filipino housing) storm shelter next to the house. And, if you should move again, you just put everything in the container again.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

hmmm interesting

[@Lexy-O]

Great idea. I was considering that too.

[@rap3208]

A filipino house is made of concrete, it is a lot stronger and sturdier than those houses made of matchstick in the states.

[@broncanomix2565]

This was the perfect video I was looking for regarding this subject. I am planning a similar shipping container move, but, to Palawan. This was very informative. Thank you for this !

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad it was helpful!

[@steveperyer4850]

Very enlightening video, and a lot of great info! Thanks Guys.😊

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Our pleasure!

[@stevengonyaw1617]

I can't wait to get rid of everything ! 17 acres and home, equipment, tools ect. Im bringing a couple suitcases of clothing and a bank account in America. I never want to be tied down again. 😜🤣

[@borisj4054]

Good for you. A new life can be very refreshing and freeing.

[@johnwelch3016]

This is the way you want to go about it if you're going to go that way but me. I will sell everything I own in america.... If I was going to make the move. I don't think I would want to bring anything I got from America to another country. Maybe my car if anything. That's about it..... The house, the land and all the other products and the house. They can be sold off and exit. I'm gone LOL.,,,, But yeah, in my container would be my car. That's it, LOL.,,,,ohhh,,,,lol,,,,😂😂 Might as well think about buying a scooter too, might as well get that.😊😊 Then the exit is on...😂😂😂 But I'm not leaving without my social security. Not going to happen then I will Come....😅 I think I got Less than 18 months.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

enjoy your retirement. You earned the right to do what you feel is best for you and your family.

[@aurorahornbuckle2899]

Thank you Mr Mike, it gives me an idea. GOD BLESS

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

You are very welcome

[@user-fs3ws4br2d]

Awesome video Mike. Great information.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

very welcome

[@KB-dm7nt]

Very interesting Mike - he certainly did his 'homework' on this move.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

That he did

[@robadventure8007]

I believed he did a lot of homework to do those things. Thats tedious but hope its worth it bringing all his stuff in Philippines. Good luck to him! Its amazing work!👍🇧🇭🇵🇭🙏 The last part is nice...after formalities in interview, you have a casual conversation!👍😊

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I think so too

[@shawn2380]

I know I am going somewhere when I retire. At first I thought "get rid of everything" then I thought. "hey I bought this stuff over the years because I had wanted, needed, found it useful etc" so I will just end up re-buying at lot of it. This video helped.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad it was helpful to you Shawn

[@geraldarrington9620]

Different strokes for different folks, I came with a backpack and rented furnished places, once I settled in a area, I bought furniture, for $30k I could have bought a condo cash. Makes zero sense but hey good luck.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

He has a great plan

[@glendasagendorf2355]

Great interview Mike!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks @GLENDA

[@ashleyttulshanaa2854]

goodluck folks!Just be safe always

[@gwitproductions5505]

Great video mike and Janet.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you

[@Positivevibes6238]

Welcome to the Philippines Sir.God bless you and your family.💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thank you! 😃

[@lesliewood4069]

Thank you very much,

[@ivoted7199]

Been thinking about this. Fill a 40 foot shipping container & ship it. Better still, a tiny home built into a container that is also filled with my goods... I owned/operated a moving company back in 90's and can easily pack, load and negotiate shipment from A to B. However, $30K to ship my (8X9X40 container) entire actual house and personal belongings seems very well worth the price...

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

your all set then...You really going to bring a tiny house?

[@ivoted7199]

Been fantasizing about it for a couple of years. (tiny house built in ship container or ship container with tools & materials to build house - I'm a building contractor now and I used to own/operate a shipping/moving company back in the 90's) My first visit to Philippines/CEBU will be June 2024 - Been planning that for 2.5 years. Need to arrive & get a deeper plan together. @@mikesphilippineretirement

[@ronaldhein5739]

Great interview with greater information:

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Ronald

[@francismarzon4559]

Wow, hes the 2nd person I watched in youtube that brought his stuff to Phil. Theres Filipino couple as well from California decided to move in Ilo-ilo. Same thing, get a shipping company and a reliable company that help them ship their dogs. It maybe expensive but i agree with him, thats why they had it planned for years, save the money.

[@filipinachileancouplevlog]

Hi there, can you link this Filipino couple’s KZbin please if you don’t mind? I would love to get an idea on how to do this. Thank you in advance!

[@jdendsleyutube]

what is the name of the shipping company and how much did it cost

[@haroldchannel8883]

Thank you for sharing i'ved been there and done that

[@gwitproductions5505]

All necessities to feel like he was at home 🏠 that is cool 😎

[@billyjohnson9166]

$29,000 crazy you can buy most things here. Plus they’d be brand new

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Crazy!!He has very high qualify items That you can not get here. Plus things they wanted as a couple to keep forever if they can

[@Wesna269]

@@mikesphilippineretirement yes, crazy. most people want to have less when they move to a different country. like downsize and have less material items. still an interesting story.

[@melgalang2506]

How could it be Crazy? I'm a retired Filipino living abroad, and I'm seriously considering shipping most if not all my personal belongings I accumulated for over 40 yrs that has meaningful value. Just call me Sentimental, who valued things that hold dearly to my life. New things don't mean anything until you possess it for a long period of time...

[@Wesna269]

@@melgalang2506 some people are pack rats.

[@memoisbill]

I wonder what the taxes were? I thought a Filipina could ship goods back to the PH tax free?

[@milagros.ferr1727]

My husband used balikbayan boxes when he moved here 6 years ago. He call it home now. We went there last year to visit his family for 6 weeks but on our 4th week he said i missed home which is the Philippines.

[@joeymarcos6133]

Its good to have to system voltage (110v & 220v) especially having US 110v appliance. Ensure that the house service entrance (feeder to the building/house) is fed by a pole mounted transformer with a center tap (neutral), to properly obtain a 110v. Most service entrance in Philippines are line to line (220v) with ground/earth.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks Joey

[@paulleekrivanec8985]

110volts is low for most USA motors. 117v to 120 v. For proper voltage.. motors on 110 v overheat quickly. 13 years in PH. . Best to leave electric stuff in USA and buy 240 v

[@bertlaguiwed4190]

Nice content… after my retirement i will go back also to the philippines my home country.

[@briancasteel8025]

What a great vlog. AWSOME INFO. IM FROM PORT ORCHARD WA. WILL BE LIVING THERE SOON. ORMOC city LEYTE

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@richieredw9218]

Some of the electrical items may not use the same voltage like in Ph. they use 220v and US 110v but some appliance may be dual voltage.

[@jennyservida543]

welcome to philippines.

[@winduncan9818]

I know a guy that did this for his pianos, some stuff just isn't available in Asia. Was wondering about the 110/220 thing. Good idea.

[@brent2438]

Informative video, Mike. Certainly a big investment in shipping that amount of stuff.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

He did want he wanted to do

[@brent2438]

@@mikesphilippineretirement I dont fault him for doing so.. Getting quality items in the PI can be challenging

[@gwitproductions5505]

Two receptacles this guy is cool 👋👋👋🌎

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

We agree!

[@nelsonairforce]

Great video ,,, he can easily do his own KZbin channel.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I think so too

[@carmelaelliott227]

My husband and I did that too year 1990, and it was 40 foot container, with all of our stuff. We paid for the freight, and of course the fees in the customs... it was good, but was expensive.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

it is a big move and not getting any cheaper to do that. Sounds like everything has worked out for you

[@Cabinet03]

Thanks!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

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[@samquinn6427]

I live 2 hours from the port of Jacksonville FL so I can pack and drive what I want to bring once the time comes. My wife is friends with the company that shipped the balikbayan boxes so our price will be a lot less. Also, we do not need a 40 foot container for will sell most everything and start over. I will not need my tools, tool boxes or yard equipment for labor is cheaper. We look forward to down sizing.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes cheaper but getting harder to find people to do part time work. Best of luck. No thing wrong with downsizing I did that. Enjoy your retirement

[@222jojo]

Great video! The one thing I did want to import is my vehicle so I am still looking into that. The import taxes are not too bad on an older vehicle

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

If you can do it let me know

[@TharaLetzISLANDER]

I want to bring my Tahoe poor thing

[@elenaceleste4363]

Great informations how long is the waiting for the shipment to the Phil?- Poulsbo WA yay!

[@ronberry3378]

Just a possible clarification to one of your closing statements. There is difference between values and attitudes. I would argue that traditional, western values are very sound and should accompany those who believe in and practice those values, wherever they might go or be. Attitudes should probably be adjusted to more easily transition to the society and culture in which some might find themselves. Apart from those thoughts, another good video...Thank you!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

good point

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

I tend to agree. There is nothing wrong with ‘western’ values, although in such multicultural countries as Canada and the US, there can be differences in values. For example, many cultures value education. Filipinos also highly value education. So nothing wrong with bringing that value. I think this comment was said light heartedly, not to be taken seriously. More than anything, don’t bring your western ‘baggage’ with you.

[@aveteranretiringtothephili9203]

We have been planning for three years.. purchased our lot.... in Batangas.... LIPA... we are using a 20' shiping container. We have been taveling to the Philippines every X'mass season, except 2020 due to COVID. We have mailed over 30 Balikbayan boxes to reduce our overall HHG volume due to the duty-taxes on HHG imported. With a SRRV we have a total cap of $7500.... All 30 BB boxes are already in-country.... This type of content is very informative for us. Especially since we are PCS'ng (Jun24)... We are retirng from the SF "Bay Area" California. I have three quotes, none of them exceed 8k.... but my packing is completed by me.... 24 years of military moving over seas and endless supply of information put out in YT, it only makes since.... anyway, thank you for the video format, very much appreciated.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

your welcome

[@tessa1158]

Geez $29000 that is so expensive! I'd sell my belongings in the USA and just buy brand new in Philippines!

[@patrickmunneke8348]

The tools he should bring either way. Those are priceless

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

good tool are hard to find and not cheap..

[@tessa1158]

@@mikesphilippineretirement You can find them in Manila and Pampanga. Yes they are not cheap, but definitely not $29,000. My brother buys Dewalt brand in Pampanga. There are a lot of foreigner in Pampanga so businesses cater to them. Western products and food are available there.

[@patriciaandrada4]

It would cost more to buy everything here, I know that for a fact since we furnish condos and we spend much much more than that. Am sure all his furniture are good brands.

[@jovzhapin21]

Nice video

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks @jov

[@jovzhapin21]

@@mikesphilippineretirement welcome

[@wildmonkeyhunter6631]

Could have just bought several step down transformers ( 220v to 110v) and place them by the outlet. Most of my tools are battery powered so I have charging station with transformer in workshop.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for the info

[@lynne14344]

Lol he bring everything here. Thats cool.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I agree...

[@cristinacejudo1924]

They did the right thing it's actually cheaper and better quality. Just buy a converter for the appliances, and you don't have to pay taxes.

[@gwitproductions5505]

Dual citizenship good information.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

welcome

[@mariamacabali4776]

DENR - Department of Environmental Natural Resources, Sir that is stand for ☺️.

[@commonsenseisntcommon1776]

He brought sand to the beach..........brilliant

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

did he say that. I have to go back and listen

[@stevengonyaw1617]

Exactly

[@HumbleTravels]

On the mattresses, the good ones come in a fairly small box these days - they don't get big until you open the box.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

really never saw one in a box

[@HumbleTravels]

They are called Memory Form Mattresses but there are others. @@mikesphilippineretirement

[@toledofamily1450]

I would

[@LADETROIT]

Good work. You guys mentioned shipping and insurance cost. How about the tax charge at the port? BTW. Sometimes the U.S. Philippines embassy conduct remote sessions for dual citizenship

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

He said in a comment 2,000 tax on arrival to the Philippines

[@afvet5075]

He is smiling now. I have a feeling he didn't do homework enough. See if he is still smiling after he has been out here a year or two.

[@allenplatt8334]

You do the right thing cz the appliances are not good I come here sold everything in Florida now I regret it

[@PhilsRSN]

We just moved to Southern Leyte. After living in Singapore for over 20 years and accumulating lots why throw it or give away. Just over SGD 10k for the lot delivered and as a balikbyan no taxes. Some stuff to buy for our new house build but if you are not rich it’s worth the fun of packing and moving it. The dog a separate more difficult thing but sorted. Not a deal for single mingle folks.

[@Ray_Warren]

I also plan on bringing your dog. I would love to get in contact with this guy!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

give me your e mail and I will past it on

[@royleverette6399]

Isn't it nice to be able to move to another country, and be accepted. My friend just did the same thing using UMAC shipping service. It's not hard to do at all.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes many countries except US expats the Philippines is a great place to live

[@luzsypewsy1]

What an idea I am thinking doing the thing .I would like to move to Burawen, Leyte where my grandparent province mostly cousin and Aunt and Uncle lives in those province. 👌👌👌

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Best of luck!

[@supremolakay5384]

Thumbs up a very very good advice what is the name of shipping company? If u dont mind 😊😊

[@Culleyscrazyjourney]

This is very interesting to me

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

To many others i hope also

[@graemescebuphilippines363]

Hi Your video bringing USA house hold goods. Our Cebu holiday home We shipped 20 feet container from New Zealand the main thing was I did not want hollow block kitchen. Sent Chinese made flat pack kitchen all new electric appliances Inc 5 aircons leather 3 pice loung. Separate boxes 15 balikbayn as well. Every item arrived and no damage. Used Crown Relocations door to door. Cebu customs were slow but the duty was reasonable. Interesting as we did similar shipped from New Zealand our power is 230 volts 50 hz. Cost including insurance USD ten thousand plus customs and extra cost for 3 week at cebu port shipping container hire. And cebu custom brokers fee. Would I do it again probably not.

[@veronicalee745]

We will do the same thing coz my husband had a lots of tools to bring in the Philippines! I will bring some of my furniture to specially all my Knickknack from Japan.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

That is awesome!

[@quackersna]

Not the choice for me. I can replace things easily, and I tend to be a bit minimalist these days anyway. Not knocking his decision. Maybe those things are really important to him, but wow, I once put a 3 bedroom house into a storage shed and left it forever because I didn't want yo drive it 1500 miles. 😂

[@LD-li5zz]

You don’t need to be dual in order to buy a property. A former, natural-born Filipino can own a property in the Philippines, subject to limitations prescribed by Philippine Republic Act 8179. Residential property up to 1000 sq meters of urban land or one hectare of rural land.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

ok

[@graemescebuphilippines363]

Yes small property any Filippo can buy But larger lot requires citizenship

[@allengina1091]

Cheaper in S&R . Be safe their Sir.

[@papabear007]

I built a home in The Philippines when I was married and we had the home wired 120 and 220 for same reasons but to me we did not ship our stuff most stuff in usa is from china anyways but wish them the best

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

he will be just find. Thanks for sharing PapaBear

[@wallyjehs]

Mark this is Wally in Minnesota great video I have a question please did he have to pay duty and inport fees, thanks Wally

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

he said i one of the comments he had to pay 2,000 in tax and port fees

[@jennymark7403]

Hi Mike and Janet, well here is our update to thailand move were coming to dumagetti to check it out the thai goverment wanted duplicate fees even though we're married bonds etc eyc , to expensive so early next year we'll be coming there to find out the gist of things , so see you next year, my poor Ray is beside himself with the paper work and fees wanted by the new goverment in Thailand so he said that's it let's check out the phillipinnes, he's frustrated as he'll but now we have a new direction .hope your both well, great interview about moving house well done, and I want my dog to come too he's cute little chihuahua, long hair but hair kept trimmed.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

sorry about the change of plans..Hope to meet you when you come to the Philippines

[@johannwanner3469]

What shipping company did he use. can it be stored on the Philippine end for any amount of time and what might the storage fees be? Then what are the expenses to move it to any particular island?

[@leronreronsinta1781]

Sir would you tell us what company he used to ship his households stuff please. And it would help very much if you do video about this and the cost. We are thinking of moving also to the Philippines also by next year.

[@rustynail3630]

Sounds crazy. Must have money to burn. Hope he manages his finances better in the Philippines

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

hahaha...he will have no problems

[@timothybright7064]

Good Video. I just Hope I could find an Area Large enough outside of a Condo or Apt to put My Grills, Flat Top Griddle, Gas Stove, & everything else I like to cook with on The Outside. That's All of America I want to bring with me!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Good luck! with finding an apartment that big. Maybe rent a small house with a yard

[@timothybright7064]

@@mikesphilippineretirement Yep.

[@virginiathibodeau8628]

I have a friend in Germany who shipped all her belongings(German Shipping Company) and it cost her 4-5k euro -she live in Pangasinan!

[@ragjamrock]

Is he building near Wilma and Greg? I love the view from their house.🏝️

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

just down the hill

[@Ray_Warren]

We will be building by Wilma and Greg.

[@martinj221]

Hi Mike. I have a question . Hope you can answer. He took everything with him when he moved. But he needed to fill out some paperwork for a chainsaw or lawnmower. Where can I find these papers? Best regards Martin

[@petesrules1508]

Thats 45k in Australian dollars, for the Philippines its a fortune. You must have patience and balls of steel to deal with the whole process. I just sold everything in Australia and brought my bank account. Sure the products sold here only last a few years. Like over 20 years we have had 5 rice cookers, 3 new king mattresses, changed cars 3 times, a whole stack of kettles, 2 microwaves, 2 ovens, 5 portable ovens, 4 printers, about 15 mobile phones, 3 vacuum cleaners, 3 water pumpers for flooding, 6 stereo units, 4 TVs, 3 fridges. Basically the heat, ants and humidity kills a lot of the electrical equipment over a short period of time. You can see this guy pays attention to detail coming from the US but that trait can bring you down there.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for sharing

[@geridayao8924]

I don't even know if I should say this but just the same voltage supply in Phil's is 220v so if you accidentally plug in a 110v device its going to be a little ugly.

[@johngregory7427]

I am bringing the kitchen sink ! LOL

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Please do!

[@victorrosa5323]

Good interview. At 19:37 what he said is very important. I would add. Leave your country at HOME when you move abroad and LEARN how the ROMANS do ROME and assimilate.

[@nengg4835]

hi, nice to see the video but one thing i have to say, former natural born filipinos can buy land or properties in the Philippines under Philippine Republic Act 8179...it's with limitations. i made sure i checked on that before i bought mine.

[@betbet7241]

Good day Mike, quick question, are you guys still filing your ITR annually? Thank you.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes

[@Just_do_it123]

DIY built my 3200sqft 2br house, 1month every year for 5 years. Built the double deep 2car garage witd BR and bath first to house the caretaker and storage for all my materials and tools. Shipped all my tools including jackhammer, air compressor, planer/joiner, bench top planer. table saw, miter saw, rebar cutter/bender, washer, dryer, welding machines, etc. etc. All thru Balikbayan boxes. Fr the beginning, the tools are hard to come by but lately most of my tools were readily available locally. If you already own your goods, yes, maybe worth to ship. But to buy and ship, recommend buy locally. Frames and artifacts with personal attachments definitely Shipped. Furniture, beds and cabinets, buy locally Thanks, Retired USN