MOVING to AMERICAN SAMOA | SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS OR BUYING THEM LOCALLY | COST OF LIVING
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- TO SHIP or NOT TO SHIP, that is the question when you're moving to AMERICAN SAMOA.
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Moving can be stressful and chaotic, no matter how far you're going, but moving across oceans can be next level!
When moving to American Samoa, you're probably either going to sell all of your household items and need to buy replacements once you arrive or you'll need to arrange to ship it all. Or maybe even a combination of both.
Anyway you choose, this can seem overwhelming and confusing. Well, we've got you covered. For shipping, look into ICS, icargosupport.com/, and CSL, www.cslcargo.com/, for information, pricing, and customer service.
If you're planning on purchasing new household items, we've included the many furniture and appliance stores around Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa.
While we weren't able to actually answer the question for you (each situation is unique), hopefully we've been able to provide you with the information you need to make the choice that's right for you and make the process a little less intimidating and overwhelming.
For more information on shipping and packing, head over to AmSamFam.com for a detailed list of packing instructions provided to us by ICS. amsamfam.com/ship-to-american...
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00:00- Intro
00:44- Thanks to our sponsor, Skillshare
02:32- To Ship or Not to Ship
03:17- Shipping
06:10- Buying Local
06:48- Large Appliances
08:47- Small Appliances
11:22- Furniture
13:55- Dishes and Linens
15:52- Electronics
16:17- Tofa Soifua
Thank you for featuring my family’s business (Ace) on here. My sister Ngaire and the employees do their best to provide what you are looking for with great customer service and the best prices possible. ❤️❤️
They do an amazing job! The employees are always helpful and friendly and Ngaire is one of the loveliest people we know ❤️
Great video! Would love to also know about the process to bring pets, and what is the availability of vet care and pet supplies ❤️
We split the difference: Shipped our electronics and stuff that was personal/irreplaceable, and will pick up a few pieces of furniture locally later. Got through quarantine last week and are now living inside the covid bubble in Ofu.
Wow, awesome!! That’s sounds like a great way to get your stuff here. We’re hoping to make it back out to Manu’a in 2022. Enjoy your time there!
Thanks for sharing 👍 much cheaper than Maui I can tell you that 😉 😆 🤣 😂 God bless 🙌 🙏
Thank you so much for this Am Sam Fam!!! Exactly the kind of video I was looking for!
It looks likely that we will be heading your way in a couple months or so! This video helps me feel hugely better about the availability and cost of necessary items. Thank you both so much!!
Don't forget GIAS for small appliances and furniture 👍🏼
Awesome informative video you guys! love where you are filming this looks so beautiful and love the drone footage
Amsam.fam back at it good to see you guy's again.let's go
Great video! Perfect informational video for tips & more. Thank you for sharing! ❤️ Kudos to your sponsors.
Thank you as always for the best video and some of those things are cheaper or the same as here in the us God bless you all and your family.
GREAT video! This is the kind of thing I have been looking for. The trail and beach videos are fine, but I will only be hitting those now and then. First I have to find a place to live and a way to furnish it.
Super informative!
So many options and excellent information to sort them with, thanks so much!
Thanks!!
Very good insight and right on. Reminds me of Saipan and people shipping over containers. Some of the guys I worked with had their belongings shipped over to Guam on the company. Crazy shipping prices these days. Wow.
I remember Cost-u-less on Guam and Costco. Great place to shop on those islands. I remember in the late 1980s on Guam, or Saipan, those never existed. Even less on Saipan. By the 1990 s, I saw Ace, Kmart, Costco, Cost-u-less, it really brought the prices down on island. Saipan didn't have Cost-u-less, nor Kmart, but they had Ace and Price Costco in 1995. Those islands got a Hard Rock Cafe too and Guam had a Planet Hollywood. I wouldn't ship for 7k anything I would buy my things locally there unless your company you work for ships it over. When you sign a contract to work there include shipping cost in your contract negotiations.
Maybe do a video about schooling??? Just tryna give out ideas. Thanks for sharing
New subscriber. ❤
Wow it's pretty much the same price here in Seattle Wa! Thank you for sharing this video! Love it!
It’s nice to have the comparisons, huh?
The major appliances were not that bad at all. I thought they would have been. thanks for the info
nice video and I'm really enjoying your channel. if I may suggest one improvement: it's difficult to compare local costs of the appliances (large and small) if you don't slow the camera down enough to show the actual costs there.
Hey! Great video! And pretty interesting! …off topic, when is your anniversary? 😊👍🥳🌷
June 😍❤️
Hi famz. . Thatz awesome and useful information..on the cost of living . And how about . Where can you find services ..... like plummers and electrians or carpenter.. or all round handy man.. so yeah .. those services... may need one day ... but anyway... God bless famz...
Great suggestion! Keep them coming 🤙
New Subscriber here, awesome video's . Love the tunes! On another note, what is the medical system like?
Thanks! We basically have universal health care here. We have one main hospital, with a few other clinics.
You can see more through our videos “Having a Baby” czcams.com/video/rMDW9cN8WXQ/video.html and “Why We Stayed in American Samoa” czcams.com/video/RemTJo6lVuQ/video.html
always nice to see Americans transitioning to island life , truth is American Samoa is American than Australia .. MURICA!! lets go brandon.. Cheeehooo
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO ,VERY USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE ..MAGUIA LE ASO..
Hello! This video is super informative, thank you! Do you happen to know any moving companies that ship out to Mainland US for moving? Thanks!
We've been watching your videos and would really like to visit American Samoa. However, we are an older couple and disabled as well. We must use walkers to get around. We would also have to bring our medications with us. Does A.M. have adequate accommodations for disabled individuals such as ramps to enter buildings, handicapped rooms in hotels etc. Do they allow prescription medication (we do not use narcotic drugs.)
Are y'all still in Samoa? If so, can you post any real estate link for properties on island. I left in 1970 and am thinking of retiring but the family is too big for the family land remaining so I'd like to see what the real estate prices are like.
I heard that with all the craziness today, shipping containers are back logged and may not get belongings for months? Is that so?
Do one on building materials
Great suggestion!!
maybe can you do a video (or part of a video) about voters rights?
What are the grocery store like. Is there tropical fruit trees there
I got Questions for you. I am moving to American Samoa in December. Should I ship 6 box’s or should I buy them in Samoa? 3 box’s have Dog Toys & I have 1 box that has Electronic EQUIPMENT I paid a lot for it. Should I just ship 1 box & dump all the Dog Toys & Equipment? I live in Minnesota & my Dog comes 1st I’m bringing my King Sheperd in a large Skykennel Dog Crate. She will have to get her updated Shots next.
Ronald
Come and visit AuA please
Hello, do you have any recommendations on good rental cars on the island?
Really nice presentations...You mentioned a shipping cost of about $7K for a full container to American Samoa but where would that be from?
Sorry, we should have specified that. US west coast- San Francisco or LA.
I am moving to American Samoa no later than June or July. Are there good Vets in Samoa? I have a King Shepherd which I have a lot of money in Her. I got Prepscription for her plus Doctors letters for Her!! I got around 7 Carboard box’s full of Dog Toy’s & my items. Is the Post Office a good way of Shipping them?
I will be bringing my Petmate Giant Dog Kennel with me also. Got any ideas on this?
We have one veterinarian clinic on-island. Just last week, our son brought a kitty home, so we’ll be taking her to the clinic soon to get her shots and everything and we’re planning on capturing the visit on video and sharing everything we learn. 🤙
Eastern Samoa's military and political agreements are not meant to indulge the rare "Family International Traveler" from 'CZcams'. Keep that in mind.
What about phone and wifi?
Is it possible to move to American Samoa and find jobs without being on contract?
Yes. Coming on contract is usually easier, because it’s a smoother process, but it’s definitely possible without one. 🤙
Living on an island is peaceful. Safe place too raise children
Yes! We love our life here ❤️
But..but...nobody can move to American samoa
Why not?
edward jsure you can,it’s American.