Receiving a barrel in Jamaica or shipping when I travel works out way better than buying the things out here. The last barrel I did, had clothes, food, toiletries, cleaning supplies and appliance. If I had to buy those items out here it would be nearly 3 times the cost. If you know how to pack the the barrel you can't lose.
Totally agree with you. Sending barrels to Jamaica when I'm in the UK is a no brainer for me too, definitely more cost effective for certain things and overall. I usually send 2, one with food and one with household such as detergent, soap shower gels etc. I find our detergent isn't so harsh on our clothes than the Jamaican ones which seem to contain bleach. Basmati rice is so expensive even for a small bag here so I always buy the 10kg bags to send down. My experience with the wharf has definitely gotten better, the process is much smoother and this last time I was in and out in about 3 hours which is a record and like you I came prepared 😊.
@@sash5193 exactly😊 No you are not the only one. I found their detergent harsh on my clothes and bleaching out the colour, even the fabric softener didn't make my clothes feel soft. I stick to what I'm used to and stock up everytime I go to the UK.
The barrel is cheaper if when you land at the airport you declare it to custom and they give you a special paper that you take to the wharf and the barrel become cheaper, because it is classified as a part of your luggage( if flew into Jamaica after shipping the barrel).
U dont get any paper at the airport again it automatically done u just stated that u ship an wen u reach wharf u just bring ur pastport an u got through
Every year I usually sent 3-4 barrels home but decide against doing so this year based on the increase in food cost and clearing. Why it makes no sense for me to send barrels this time around is because I usually send barrels to individuals and not for my use. It makes sense to send a barrel if it's for your personal use and not because you're just being generous. I'm not connected to the people I usually send barrels to, I just did it because I could but seeing how things are trending it is wise for me to reduce my spending. Great video as usual.
Despite the mass increases across the world, sending a barrel STILL works out to be cost effective. When I visit shoppers fair and Hi-lo, the 6 or 7 items bills the same as the fee you have to pay the shipping company. That doesn't work for me - I need more for my money. The air fare to travel in the next couple months (from London) is another cost I'm trying to beat but I can't get round that one....Yet😂😂
I do the math different. If I spent $200 on shipping and had 100 items, each item cost me an extra $2. Total cost of shipping divided by how many items equals what you paid per item. So a $1 bar of soap, actually cost $3 . If the local price is above $3 then I saved money. What's annoying is you won't know your actual cost until you get there so it's a gamble. Another thing to consider is whether you have a car, gas and parking. No car means paying more to get the barrel home. So I guess it depends on alot of things, and no matter how you slice it, I think it's too expensive.
Even if I calculated it your way, it would still be cost effective for me to send a barrel for the items that I want. Each to his own though I suppose.
It is cost effective to send barrels to Jamaica. The plastic barrel in itself is good to have to store water and other. The time you will spend in Jamaica travelling from one store to another to find the items you would like, is substantially reduced by a few barrels purchased and packed overseas. One day at the Wharf, saves days shopping around in Jamaica, it is well worth shipping to Jamaica. The cost of basic items is prohibitive for many items in Jamaica. As we experience supply chain issues and shortages and go into a global recession. At this time we need to add key items to the barrel and things that will last, like tools, boots, cloths and basic medicines. In a year ot two to come, many of us will not recognise the prices we will have to pay for food, goods or services going forward into the future. Buy and ship what you can now, no matter where you are living or going.
I sent a barrel for the summer. It took me all day.... Only a few days later I went into Price Smart in Portmore and saw everything. The prices were not really different for most things as they sold many Coatco items too
I love sending boxes and barrels to JA. I have been using Romac Shipping for a few years now. They are amazing. Unfortunately had a bad experience with Kingsley and so wouldn't ever use them again. I've sent down the approximately 30 boxes, barrels and pieces of furniture with them in the past few years and it's always been a very positive experience. I do door to door because I find it much easier. The quality of the products and the fact that I have everything sitting in my house makes life simpler for me and my family. I get a lot of clothing donations from family and friends, and distribute them to various people in Jamaica. I prefer it and won't be stopping anytime soon.
Insightful. Food for thought. Will always bring back items via our suitcase bit after viewing your vlog will need to consudwe sending the occasional barrel - its a no brained. Thanks for the insight
Lovely info.. So good to know these things! Don't forget to shop in London markets too when your in UK, soaps, shower gels, lipsticks kitchen towel and many more things etc,. Can be bought at such good prices too. Stock up.
Last barrel I sent cost me way more than that. Barrel was 45, to fill it was 500, shipping door to door was 300 and the guys were expecting a tip for actually bring it to the door. They complained about the house being up hill and the amount of steps. So tip was 100 (50 each) so it cost me 950 USD = 143,073.23JMD. It's less of a headache to just send money. Once in a while I'll send a barrel just because but not on a regular anymore
D. Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 I’m a bit behind with catching up! Thanks for this informative info. I’ve just purchased x2 barrels ready to fill up with items. I think it’s a good idea…luv the way u went prepared!✌🏾
Your info was really helpful. Would that size barrel fit in a car trunk? Did you use a van or pick up? I plan to send 3 barrels to the Caribbean. Just want to send some foodstuff before a major hurricane hit.
Deeza I use to send 6 barrels per year (2 in spring 2 in summer and 2 at Christmas) for my stepchildren. Very expensive to pack and costly all round. 1barrel cost me around 600dollars to pack and sometimes alot more if I don't get a sale price. I have to always look out for sales and if I send clothing it's more than a thousand. I stop and do one for Xmas up to 2020. I give it up now but I understand it's your personal barrel and that makes more sense. plus you spend less to fill it. costly from Canada.
A barrel in the UK is less the £40. Depending on the type (metal/plastic)and size. It's much cheaper to send a barrel, because if you buy the necessary stuff it will serve you for along time than buying it in JA. Jamaica stuff are expensive. I even send cows milk in the barrel (long life box/bottle). Tooth paste, bathing soap, tissues etc. Cheaper
just coffee and creamer here.. the big costco creamer was 3 pounds last time I was there.. takes three to four jamaican creamers for one- at 800-1200 each at Progressive. Coffee, I get Doug Egberts or whatever it is spelled- 8.50 each in UK..twice the size plus compared to Jamaican coffee- at 1600 in Progressive.. and better taste.. top laundry soap in box that fills a SUn plastic container but top brand 4-5 pounds..compared to 1600 at pricemart for Sun brand.. before talking rice, tuna, sardines
Deeza maybe you can set up a door to door barrel service for people who needs it and you can do it cheaper you can go with the people who are collecting their barrels and drop it off for them at a reasonable price
Lol you couldn’t buy sh&@“ if you take the 64000 and spend it in JA. I paid about 2000 JMD to buy just one small bottle of bloody milk in supermarket ! Jamaican prices re a rip off!
We Jamaican do not use bottle milk in the uk the bottles I was told they used it t wash them....... Jamaican do not do them tings that's why we drink from box box milk.
Moving back to Jamaica, could I put my personal electronics (computer, printer monitor, speakers) in the barrel (assuming they would fit). What kind of duty do you think I may be charged since they are not new but used over years?
That’s so typical when you bring all your snacks and book to keep yourself occupied. You got through early 😊 Nevertheless I’m so pleased you did. Prices sound crazy in Jamaica a barrel definitely seems like a good idea. Blessings to you both.
the fee from Jamaica Producers or Jamaica Freight Services was a little cheaper.. I think. But what gets me is we ship from London for 70-90 pounds yet the wharf, that advertises we can get barrels for 6500, charges us three different fees, one for paperwork, one for wharf and one or customs..lol
I like the content of these vlogs documenting the actual cost of living in Jamaica. Your first-hand account is very helpful to those who are considering repatriation or even budgeting for a visit. Maybe you can do one on shopping for other necessities such as clothing, shoes etc.? BTW you're doing a fantastic job- keep it up!
I think it was because of the pandemic why it took so much time, because I never usually all day, it usually about 3 to 4 hours and also get it in the car.
Hi there, so the barrel itself was about £40. I’d bought it about a year before and hadn’t used it, and petrol to and from the wharf was about £25 at the time
I will never ship another barrel into Freeport, Montego Bay....It was like you said a complete disaster. The customs officer was the rudest person I ever met in my life....She sat in her air conditioned office, seemingly doing nothing while we stood outside in the hot warehouse for 2 hours....When I went to see her, kept telling me she was not ready for me yet. When I went in a second time, she said "I told you I was not ready for you yet" while moving her head around to her Beyonce music. She finally took my papers and let me through, but I hope I never meet her again in my lifetime; worst human being ever.
I feel your pain. I think they purposely let you wait to show authority. The customer service in most places in Jamaica is lacking big time. Very disgusting bunch.
Goodwin Barely that is how They are rude in Jamaica No manners or respect I use to send barrels for my family but no more finish with that because everything is in Jamaica too much stress
Most of the customer service representative at the wharves in Kingston are rude they have no manners whatsoever they need proper training on how to deal with customers
You and I must have had the same kind of encounter with the custom officer. I was at the MoBay wharf in July to collect my container.. I meet hell in there, and the custom officer had to be Satan herself or at least a she-devil.. She was the worst female I have ever encountered at the wharf after shipping for years. The process starts for me at the shipping office in town where I pay the first fee. On the paperworks I received from this office to take to the wharf was a number amount. I then went to the wharf and paid the first cashier. After they locate my container, one of the custom officers look at my paperwork and told me to go the cashier. I went and paid the amount that was on the paper. Then came time for the container to be opened and the wait began for the inspection.. I waited in what felt like 110 degree temperature while the custom officers sit in their a/c offices. I went 3 different times and ask if someone could come and check my items. They just look at me like "who the hell are you" and barely obliged someone will be coming out shortly. They were talking, laughing and looking at their phones. When the she-devil finally came out of her cool office I saw her walking the other way. I called out to her bc I didn't want her to miss me. She look right at me and didn't even give a response and kept on going. Oh my God! I never felt so small, and the worst part is that I am an older woman for this girl. Without knowing her age, I could be her mother. I'm glad I'm not. She finally took her time and when she came back she just walked up to me and stretched her hand out wanting the papers. She looked at my items, left and went back to her office. After another wait, she came out and hand me the papers and told me to go to the cashier. I told her that I already pay. She gave me 'that look' and said go to the cashier. I told her I did not have all this money bc I pay the cashier. She told me I can come back when I have the money . I had to borrow some money from the transport man that was picking me up to make up this new amount. I ended up paying almost the same amount of money that I paid to the cashier earlier. My flight landed at noon, and i got to the wharf by around 1:30 pm. When I left the wharf it was after 6 pm. My clothes was so wet from the heat in that place that they were sticking to my body. My feet were so swollen they could pop open. Jamaica custom needs to rethink customer service and price structuring. They need to consider the impact on the country's economy if people abroad stop or even cut down on shipping. As for the she-devil custom officer, I hope she understands that what goes around also comes around.
@@audye9645 You must have had the same rude and disrespectful custom officer I had, sorry you had to go through that. Jamaica will never progress as a country, those people who work there are too ignorant and backward.
If your family is big you can not send one barrel but it expensive now I don't think I will be able to send anymore because oil goes up from £25 to £40 per tin maybe we can get rice a bit cheaper and wouldn't put soap of dettols in my food because no matter how you rapped it they smells maybe but at the moment I am thinking about it but it definitely saves you money because the things are very expensive out there
I’ve been to Kington wharf twice & it put me off due to the length of waiting time. But it is definitely worth sending a barrel from the uk as Deezer said the cost of items are a lot cheaper & affordable.🙏🏾💕🇬🇧
Oh wow I didn’t know you had to go through all that. I guess it makes sense if there’s certain items that you want while visiting homeland. How much is cost of groceries and toiletries in JA for your household?
Good information from everyone. It wouldn't work for me. I ship a lot of items to my peeps thru Amazon and I will ship my furniture because I haven't seen what I want on the island... ❤️
You have got it going on that vlog was superb ecomicallty can you believe that little island has become so expensive to live its a shame that could get direct to farmers to help drive costs down government beware look after the nation and the nation will look after the country blessed tk you both I looking for the next vlog already
Thanks for the vlog Deeza..its very useful info..My daughter & Granddaughter was there in July & I sent a barrel to JA for them..My daughter said it came in pretty handy..it has its benefits, but everything has skyrocketed..in every Country..Enjoy your weekend guys & bless up unnu self 🙏🏾👏🏾❤️🇯🇲🆙️🆙️👍🏾
I never see it cheaper to get barrel from the UK....get in tough with a supermarket close to where the receiver lives, if you dont want to put cash in peoples hand, pay for the stuff and have it pick up or send to which is more convenient
I only know of one store in Jamaica where people in UK, USA etc can use their Zelle& cashapp to purchase foodstuff for friends & family in Jamaica, you call the store,text them your list of foodstuff, pay via cashapp or Zelle and your family in Jamaica picks up the foodstuff from the store.
I think it just depends on personal preference. Some people don’t want to go and wait at the wharf, and find it more convenient to pay the extra to have it delivered to their home.
Thank you Deezer this was another helpful video, Outlaw is seems very laidback. I will definitely come prepared when it’s my time to go to the Wharf, what was the name of the shipping company that you used in the U.K.? I’ve already started buying items for our barrels, been to Aldi, Asda, Tescos, Poundland, B & M the Range and my final stop is Costco. I’ve bought items that will last us at least a year, food wise we will grow most of it.
I usually use Kingsley Shipping, but this time I used a shipping company called Romarc, only because Kinglsey were so busy and had a 2 week wait to collect my barrel. Romarc were very good.
@@DatMiSehTV when you send the barrel to the wharf you off to take all the things out or some of them.or they have to see every thing in the barrel just asking a question.
That’s cheap, I usually take me about $600 to $800 to fill my barrel, that's why my mother stop shipping food and buy it there. We buy things in bulk at the supermarket in Jamaica, now the toiletries I usually try and carry because I can get them much cheaper, I don't blame you if that's all it takes to fill a barrel I would do the same couple times per month, but it's more for me and I don't mind putting money in our economy.
That time if year you probably would with it being Xmas season. I've learned from past experience never to ship anything during that time. Its a nightmare, any other time not so bad. My last visit (May 22) I was in and out in 3 hours.
I have my barrel reach from the 11th, and now it's hectic, because I going have to figure out all this now and this is the first barrel I've ever collected. I just want to hurry up and get over with it, because is a big deficit to me as I don't have any vehicle and very intimidated to go rent one by myself as the likelihood of being held up and robbed. I really don't know what to expect as this is Jamaica, this thought is scary! I'm just a young man who lives by his self, I don't deal with much people or get involved unless I'm weened in, as this ongoing theme of violence and crime in this country is devastating and has become too much for me as character who perpetually placed in the vulnerable seat due to my families class in society, I just deal with school, work and girls. I've had individuals have targeted me in the past, complete strangers I never knew nor did they live in my community and attempted to invade my house then went on to hostile takeover my residence with brute force under the, that the could steal it by quote unquote "paying off the taxes for it" , (I couldn't believe it) domestically terrorized me the entire time, (the entirety of parish was totally in support of it, I couldn't get no justice and all people did was shaming me for being a victim, people I had no clue about me prior to taking interest to misguide and mislead me, all my girlfriend got scared and left me) so I learnt a big lesson during that time, and now trying to make effort of recovery so I can sort out myself, get on my feet like I was doing before this happened and gain back the time that was lost, because allot of damages where done, school fee burnup, practically I'm in shambles now, and everyone wants to obstruct me getting justice, which pushing me to take on certain ideologies for my sake of self perseveration, as there were no recourse, as when I had initially called the police, they came and assaulted me as to come to find out they had happened to be consorts of the perpetrators who had taken over, I've even went to neighbours to procure advice, assistance, something and they were very devisive and fixated on this Ludacris idea to write me off as if I happen to be suffering from delusion and these characters who came out of nowhere who I had never had any relations with happen to be my family all of a sudden, they all were acting away, as if they telling ME! all for the sake to condescendingly show support of this atrocity, I never done these people nothing in my life, and to do that to somebody, it's beyond me! They always were very fascinated with them until them same criminals turn around killed one of the neighbours, how ironic seeing initially the fact my life was in danger which never matter to them or worth doing anything well on contrary they felt it was worth to endorsed but at the cost of their own safety too and it being pushed under a rug it happens that they were the only ones, well one of them out of all of them to experience injuries to that capacity, they had deluded theirself and end up get it horrible, all to oppress me. These people hospitalized my grandmother also as I was caring for her, while merely juggling school and work, I have lost multiple of jobs, couldn't finish school due to the domestic terrorism and the damages done to my reputation because while they at it, they out there sullying my name to discredit me, and people take to it because, I don't even know? I have people harrassing me on the road complete strangers about the welfare of my family estates, or their opinions on my circumstances being disadvantaged not anything positive, always to escalate or instigated conflict and I don't know if they cops or some form of agent. I genuinely don't know why people feel as if they more entitled to my family properties and why it's not being treated for what it is, All to emasculate me isolate me, because of the wealth my father worked for and died left trying to build up this god for saken country. All I wanted was to setup myself to go abroad with my gf to migrate to avoid the very same thing that had happened, here comes these lowlifes I can't even describe the whole of what I had witness, as it was gruesome, but afterwards when they started to go on a killing spree, they no longer where even at my house any more and suddenly became interest to the police because now they can come in and capture the house well to there thoughts, as they never expected me to survive so long. The police one early morning barrage in with no warrant, nothing, rifles pointed at me in my sleep through my window, yelling on top of there voice, demanding me to open up, they then kidnapped me as I went on to show them prove that I this was my house and that I was who they said I was, to there knowledge I don't know why their here, they stated no reasoning as to why they here and even when I asked they ignored me and exert as if this was not a regular rodeo to investigate any crime because only crime that was ever committed was to me, why they brought me into costody with no charges nothing? Literally abduct me from my house traumatize me, then went on for no reason at all, which is defame more to my character, as people saw me in the back of a police truck, nor did they ask me any question of any sort, they just usurp my rights again, luckily I never show them any title for them to confiscate because they was very insistent on seeing that after breaking into my house, for the longest while the police been trying to capture my house so they've not only allowed things escalated, even endorsed it as the time I was being brutalized by an officer for calling them, they've been the main perpetrators of the crime, so I'm tired of these stresses as it's all out of my control, then this victim blaming thing I can't take from society, cuz crimes being done to me and there is no justice, and there shouldn't be no justice, this no different from slavery and is the very same black people exercising this (My mother and father are die and I'm all by myself now). So I'm hoping and praying with this barrel does not cost me too much trouble, nor attract any unwanted or any kind of attention and become a burden more than it should be, especially getting it out of customs. I don't even have any more money to lose, so I can't go through all these things again for a barrel, it's hard enough to go find the money, I been waiting for years before all this transpire.
What do you mean it's not too bad it's amazing how we accept poor service and think it's normal treatment there are some countries that can complete that process in an hour and a half..its damn well worse than Nigeria
I will never send another barrel to myself or I don't want anyone to send me any of any food .. I go to pricemart or my regular supermarket. . It's jus not worth it
Not really. What I found things like cereal, although made by Kellogs, doesn't taste the same as its for the American taste. A lot of the foods have additives which were banned in Europe many years ago but are still used in the manufacture process in the USA which are shipped to Jamaica. So yes they maybe the same but definitely don't taste the same.
@@missfluffydiva2120 This is true. Because of the proximity of the Carribean to the US a lot of their imports come from the US. I think UK food standards which more align to the EU are stricter than the US, so there will be a difference. However, this may change with Brexit.
@@Coco-uk9tv yes there's a definite difference which is why I purchase a lot of things when I'm in the UK and ship them, its what I'm used to and I can't get used to the "chemical" taste of some of the foods here. I think UK will still maintain the same standards with regards to additives and preservatives in the manufacture of their foods even after Brexit.
Thanks Deezer for the information, I knew it was a no brainer to do this, but your video gave evidence. I think I will do this for hubby as he reside there n I here- UK
So what shipping company did you use for door to door. Can you recommend a shopping g company that you used and we're very satisfied with their service. Thank you. I have things to send out there.
That’s exactly what I was thinking, I know other shipping companies from other countries seems to be raving about their business to JA but I’m not sure about the UK!
@@vernajoseph9444 Door to door cost more money, but there are many people who us this service. You also have to calculate the cost of driving to the wharf (gas) or if you have to pay someone to drive to the wharf. Once you've calculated this cost then you can work out if it's cheaper for you to send door to door. Door to door may also be a lot more convenient, and this may worth the extra cost.
I usually use Kingsley Shipping but on this occasion I used Romarc. You can always use the door to door service instead of picking the barrel up from the wharf if this makes it easier.
@@DatMiSehTV i send 4 barrel way before the the lock down, I was told things were missing.. I am going to a barrel again.. This is why I want to know. Thanks again.
Who godbless that is so Crazy why so much dam fee in the same place that’s thief my days of sending Barrels is over and on top of it is all day you have to leave your house from before day what a Stress
Excuse you! What accent! This is how I speak. I was born and raised in the UK, how do you want me to speak? If you don’t like my accent then I suggest you don’t come on my channel and watch me.
Receiving a barrel in Jamaica or shipping when I travel works out way better than buying the things out here. The last barrel I did, had clothes, food, toiletries, cleaning supplies and appliance. If I had to buy those items out here it would be nearly 3 times the cost. If you know how to pack the the barrel you can't lose.
Absolutely. Definitely works for me.
I will not stop sending baubles to jamaican it more than worth it keep sending it God bless it work for me to
Totally agree with you. Sending barrels to Jamaica when I'm in the UK is a no brainer for me too, definitely more cost effective for certain things and overall. I usually send 2, one with food and one with household such as detergent, soap shower gels etc. I find our detergent isn't so harsh on our clothes than the Jamaican ones which seem to contain bleach. Basmati rice is so expensive even for a small bag here so I always buy the 10kg bags to send down. My experience with the wharf has definitely gotten better, the process is much smoother and this last time I was in and out in about 3 hours which is a record and like you I came prepared 😊.
I thought I was the only one who noticed issues with the detergents...I walk with my Persil and Fairy every time!
@@sash5193 exactly😊 No you are not the only one. I found their detergent harsh on my clothes and bleaching out the colour, even the fabric softener didn't make my clothes feel soft. I stick to what I'm used to and stock up everytime I go to the UK.
Girl, it makes a lot of sense the way you break it down and explain it. ✌
Lidl we ting deh!! Not gonna lie it's weird to see food items from my cupboard in a kitchen in Jamaica lol
Make a lot of sense D. I will do that for anytime I’m going to be on the island for more than 3 weeks.
The barrel is cheaper if when you land at the airport you declare it to custom and they give you a special paper that you take to the wharf and the barrel become cheaper, because it is classified as a part of your luggage( if flew into Jamaica after shipping the barrel).
U dont get any paper at the airport again it automatically done u just stated that u ship an wen u reach wharf u just bring ur pastport an u got through
@@lorditsme1154 So true
@@lorditsme1154they start giving a little slip now. No longer the big yellow paper.
Every year I usually sent 3-4 barrels home but decide against doing so this year based on the increase in food cost and clearing. Why it makes no sense for me to send barrels this time around is because I usually send barrels to individuals and not for my use. It makes sense to send a barrel if it's for your personal use and not because you're just being generous. I'm not connected to the people I usually send barrels to, I just did it because I could but seeing how things are trending it is wise for me to reduce my spending. Great video as usual.
Very nice of you bro Mr .j and may God continues to bless you
@@waynegrant158 Hey Wayne. Good to see you over this side lol. Bless up my friend.
@@mr.j7468 yeah bro 😆😆#bless up
Despite the mass increases across the world, sending a barrel STILL works out to be cost effective. When I visit shoppers fair and Hi-lo, the 6 or 7 items bills the same as the fee you have to pay the shipping company. That doesn't work for me - I need more for my money. The air fare to travel in the next couple months (from London) is another cost I'm trying to beat but I can't get round that one....Yet😂😂
Respect Deezer…….. your people shop at my favourite shop. The Big L … lovely Vlog🙌🏿
I do the math different. If I spent $200 on shipping and had 100 items, each item cost me an extra $2. Total cost of shipping divided by how many items equals what you paid per item. So a $1 bar of soap, actually cost $3 . If the local price is above $3 then I saved money. What's annoying is you won't know your actual cost until you get there so it's a gamble. Another thing to consider is whether you have a car, gas and parking. No car means paying more to get the barrel home. So I guess it depends on alot of things, and no matter how you slice it, I think it's too expensive.
Even if I calculated it your way, it would still be cost effective for me to send a barrel for the items that I want. Each to his own though I suppose.
So true but if it's items that you have to have then it worth shipping it.
I have done it and i dont think sending barrel to jamaica is worth it. Its convienent if you dont mind the cost.
It's a personal choice with a lot of things to consider. I don't think there's one good or bad .
It is cost effective to send barrels to Jamaica. The plastic barrel in itself is good to have to store water and other.
The time you will spend in Jamaica travelling from one store to another to find the items you would like, is substantially reduced by a few barrels purchased and packed overseas.
One day at the Wharf, saves days shopping around in Jamaica, it is well worth shipping to Jamaica.
The cost of basic items is prohibitive for many items in Jamaica. As we experience supply chain issues and shortages and go into a global recession.
At this time we need to add key items to the barrel and things that will last, like tools, boots, cloths and basic medicines.
In a year ot two to come, many of us will not recognise the prices we will have to pay for food, goods or services going forward into the future.
Buy and ship what you can now, no matter where you are living or going.
Thank you sooo much for this invaluable information. Blessings to you and Outlaw🥰🙏🏾
I sent a barrel for the summer. It took me all day.... Only a few days later I went into Price Smart in Portmore and saw everything. The prices were not really different for most things as they sold many Coatco items too
I love sending boxes and barrels to JA. I have been using Romac Shipping for a few years now. They are amazing. Unfortunately had a bad experience with Kingsley and so wouldn't ever use them again. I've sent down the approximately 30 boxes, barrels and pieces of furniture with them in the past few years and it's always been a very positive experience. I do door to door because I find it much easier. The quality of the products and the fact that I have everything sitting in my house makes life simpler for me and my family. I get a lot of clothing donations from family and friends, and distribute them to various people in Jamaica. I prefer it and won't be stopping anytime soon.
How odd. I use Kingsley all the time and have never had a bad experience with them yet including door to door.
Thank you for this!!! I wanna send my furniture...
@@BloomingRose60 please do. They are extremely helpful and your furniture will arrive safely.
@@missfluffydiva2120 what's their contact details. I think amma try them
Thank you as Kingsley was a recommendation which I forwarded and the experience was negative thanks for the heads up with Romac.
Insightful. Food for thought. Will always bring back items via our suitcase bit after viewing your vlog will need to consudwe sending the occasional barrel - its a no brained. Thanks for the insight
Lovely info..
So good to know these things! Don't forget to shop in London markets too when your in UK, soaps, shower gels, lipsticks kitchen towel and many more things etc,. Can be bought at such good prices too. Stock up.
Last barrel I sent cost me way more than that. Barrel was 45, to fill it was 500, shipping door to door was 300 and the guys were expecting a tip for actually bring it to the door. They complained about the house being up hill and the amount of steps. So tip was 100 (50 each) so it cost me 950 USD = 143,073.23JMD. It's less of a headache to just send money. Once in a while I'll send a barrel just because but not on a regular anymore
Try n look for sales and/deals because that’s expensive
Bigup yrself outlaw ✊🏿manner an Prayer, Dee blessings 🙌🏿 an alway with interested ideas 💡 🙏🏿, thks again guy's 💯
I think its a wast of money you will still have to shop when your there for all the rest of the shopping.
It works out for us and it saves us a lot of money. Of course it will be different for different people.
I am like you better yet getting items on sale plus using coupons I would send a barrel every three months if I could afford. Great maths !!!
D. Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 I’m a bit behind with catching up! Thanks for this informative info. I’ve just purchased x2 barrels ready to fill up with items. I think it’s a good idea…luv the way u went prepared!✌🏾
How was your experience?
Your info was really helpful. Would that size barrel fit in a car trunk? Did you use a van or pick up? I plan to send 3 barrels to the Caribbean. Just want to send some foodstuff before a major hurricane hit.
I used a car but it had a big trunk space.
Deeza I use to send 6 barrels per year (2 in spring 2 in summer and 2 at Christmas) for my stepchildren. Very expensive to pack and costly all round. 1barrel cost me around 600dollars to pack and sometimes alot more if I don't get a sale price. I have to always look out for sales and if I send clothing it's more than a thousand. I stop and do one for Xmas up to 2020. I give it up now but I understand it's your personal barrel and that makes more sense. plus you spend less to fill it. costly from Canada.
Very informative..Love your videos
A barrel in the UK is less the £40. Depending on the type (metal/plastic)and size. It's much cheaper to send a barrel, because if you buy the necessary stuff it will serve you for along time than buying it in JA. Jamaica stuff are expensive. I even send cows milk in the barrel (long life box/bottle). Tooth paste, bathing soap, tissues etc. Cheaper
So when they collecting the money…that they make sure is quick. But you got to wait forever to actually get your Barrel…mmmm OK🤷🏽♀️
just coffee and creamer here.. the big costco creamer was 3 pounds last time I was there.. takes three to four jamaican creamers for one- at 800-1200 each at Progressive. Coffee, I get Doug Egberts or whatever it is spelled- 8.50 each in UK..twice the size plus compared to Jamaican coffee- at 1600 in Progressive.. and better taste.. top laundry soap in box that fills a SUn plastic container but top brand 4-5 pounds..compared to 1600 at pricemart for Sun brand.. before talking rice, tuna, sardines
Deeza maybe you can set up a door to door barrel service for people who needs it and you can do it cheaper you can go with the people who are collecting their barrels and drop it off for them at a reasonable price
Lol you couldn’t buy sh&@“ if you take the 64000 and spend it in JA. I paid about 2000 JMD to buy just one small bottle of bloody milk in supermarket ! Jamaican prices re a rip off!
Ja is not a rip off its the rate of exchange dear only for those that can afford it yea
That's why Jamaicans don't use bottled milk they buy the powder dry milk.
We Jamaican do not use bottle milk in the uk the bottles I was told they used it t wash them....... Jamaican do not do them tings that's why we drink from box box milk.
It must be food bank some people goes not even also you can spend 200 pounds to full barrel.
Bottle milk bottle in the uk have different uses that's why a lot of people nth use bottle milk always see them in the........
Hi deezer and outlaw it does make sense to send a barrel manners and prayers
Moving back to Jamaica, could I put my personal electronics (computer, printer monitor, speakers) in the barrel (assuming they would fit). What kind of duty do you think I may be charged since they are not new but used over years?
It’s really hard to say because customs will charge what they think the goods are worth, and not always necessarily what the value is.
That’s so typical when you bring all your snacks and book to keep yourself occupied. You got through early 😊 Nevertheless I’m so pleased you did. Prices sound crazy in Jamaica a barrel definitely seems like a good idea. Blessings to you both.
Give thanks
the fee from Jamaica Producers or Jamaica Freight Services was a little cheaper.. I think. But what gets me is we ship from London for 70-90 pounds yet the wharf, that advertises we can get barrels for 6500, charges us three different fees, one for paperwork, one for wharf and one or customs..lol
Hi D, my mum loved the Fairy liquid, Carnation milk and Colgate Toothpaste 🇬🇧..better quality and last longer 👍
I dont care wat people say i will CONTINUE send barrel boxes any thing i can send i send it work for me from the uk
Works for me too.
I like the content of these vlogs documenting the actual cost of living in Jamaica. Your first-hand account is very helpful to those who are considering repatriation or even budgeting for a visit. Maybe you can do one on shopping for other necessities such as clothing, shoes etc.? BTW you're doing a fantastic job- keep it up!
Thanks for the valuable information. Didn't know appointments were needed now to clear a barrel. How do you make the appointment ?
Once you’ve sent the barrel, the agency in Jamaica will contact you and arrange the appointment for you to collect the barrel
Hi guys. Thanks for the info. Blessings.
I think it was because of the pandemic why it took so much time, because I never usually all day, it usually about 3 to 4 hours and also get it in the car.
make alot of sense 💯
I think you missed out the cost of the barrel it's self plus petrol to get barrel plus time.
Hi there, so the barrel itself was about £40. I’d bought it about a year before and hadn’t used it, and petrol to and from the wharf was about £25 at the time
I will never ship another barrel into Freeport, Montego Bay....It was like you said a complete disaster. The customs officer was the rudest person I ever met in my life....She sat in her air conditioned office, seemingly doing nothing while we stood outside in the hot warehouse for 2 hours....When I went to see her, kept telling me she was not ready for me yet. When I went in a second time, she said "I told you I was not ready for you yet" while moving her head around to her Beyonce music. She finally took my papers and let me through, but I hope I never meet her again in my lifetime; worst human being ever.
I feel your pain. I think they purposely let you wait to show authority. The customer service in most places in Jamaica is lacking big time. Very disgusting bunch.
Goodwin Barely that is how They are rude in Jamaica No manners or respect I use to send barrels for my family but no more finish with that because everything is in Jamaica too much stress
Most of the customer service representative at the wharves in Kingston are rude they have no manners whatsoever they need proper training on how to deal with customers
You and I must have had the same kind of encounter with the custom officer. I was at the MoBay wharf in July to collect my container.. I meet hell in there, and the custom officer had to be Satan herself or at least a she-devil.. She was the worst female I have ever encountered at the wharf after shipping for years. The process starts for me at the shipping office in town where I pay the first fee. On the paperworks I received from this office to take to the wharf was a number amount. I then went to the wharf and paid the first cashier. After they locate my container, one of the custom officers look at my paperwork and told me to go the cashier. I went and paid the amount that was on the paper. Then came time for the container to be opened and the wait began for the inspection.. I waited in what felt like 110 degree temperature while the custom officers sit in their a/c offices. I went 3 different times and ask if someone could come and check my items. They just look at me like "who the hell are you" and barely obliged someone will be coming out shortly. They were talking, laughing and looking at their phones. When the she-devil finally came out of her cool office I saw her walking the other way. I called out to her bc I didn't want her to miss me. She look right at me and didn't even give a response and kept on going. Oh my God! I never felt so small, and the worst part is that I am an older woman for this girl. Without knowing her age, I could be her mother. I'm glad I'm not. She finally took her time and when she came back she just walked up to me and stretched her hand out wanting the papers. She looked at my items, left and went back to her office. After another wait, she came out and hand me the papers and told me to go to the cashier. I told her that I already pay. She gave me 'that look' and said go to the cashier. I told her I did not have all this money bc I pay the cashier. She told me I can come back when I have the money . I had to borrow some money from the transport man that was picking me up to make up this new amount. I ended up paying almost the same amount of money that I paid to the cashier earlier. My flight landed at noon, and i got to the wharf by around 1:30 pm. When I left the wharf it was after 6 pm. My clothes was so wet from the heat in that place that they were sticking to my body. My feet were so swollen they could pop open. Jamaica custom needs to rethink customer service and price structuring. They need to consider the impact on the country's economy if people abroad stop or even cut down on shipping. As for the she-devil custom officer, I hope she understands that what goes around also comes around.
@@audye9645 You must have had the same rude and disrespectful custom officer I had, sorry you had to go through that. Jamaica will never progress as a country, those people who work there are too ignorant and backward.
If your family is big you can not send one barrel but it expensive now I don't think I will be able to send anymore because oil goes up from £25 to £40 per tin maybe we can get rice a bit cheaper and wouldn't put soap of dettols in my food because no matter how you rapped it they smells maybe but at the moment I am thinking about it but it definitely saves you money because the things are very expensive out there
I’ve been to Kington wharf twice & it put me off due to the length of waiting time. But it is definitely worth sending a barrel from the uk as Deezer said the cost of items are a lot cheaper & affordable.🙏🏾💕🇬🇧
Yes, it was definitely worth sending the barrel. 👍🏾
Lovely shipping item u got there
Oh wow I didn’t know you had to go through all that. I guess it makes sense if there’s certain items that you want while visiting homeland. How much is cost of groceries and toiletries in JA for your household?
Good information from everyone. It wouldn't work for me. I ship a lot of items to my peeps thru Amazon and I will ship my furniture because I haven't seen what I want on the island... ❤️
You have got it going on that vlog was superb ecomicallty can you believe that little island has become so expensive to live its a shame that could get direct to farmers to help drive costs down government beware look after the nation and the nation will look after the country blessed tk you both I looking for the next vlog already
I never have a problem. Sending barrel before. But now it cost too much
How much petrol did you have to put in the car to get to the port and back
Wow, I've never seen wharf this empty before. Must be the early hours and time of year.
Thanks for the vlog Deeza..its very useful info..My daughter & Granddaughter was there in July & I sent a barrel to JA for them..My daughter said it came in pretty handy..it has its benefits, but everything has skyrocketed..in every Country..Enjoy your weekend guys & bless up unnu self 🙏🏾👏🏾❤️🇯🇲🆙️🆙️👍🏾
You pay three time for one Barrall plus you don’t check the gas for the car and you need to add the barrel money bevy everything adds up
Wow, approximately $20000 to clear a barrel. For a Jamaican living at home it’s a stretch but definitely worth it
I never see it cheaper to get barrel from the UK....get in tough with a supermarket close to where the receiver lives, if you dont want to put cash in peoples hand, pay for the stuff and have it pick up or send to which is more convenient
I only know of one store in Jamaica where people in UK, USA etc can use their Zelle& cashapp to purchase foodstuff for friends & family in Jamaica, you call the store,text them your list of foodstuff, pay via cashapp or Zelle and your family in Jamaica picks up the foodstuff from the store.
WORTH IT A MILLION .PEOPLE LOVE GIFT FROM ENGLAND. LOVE UK 😷 💚🙏🌴
Big up yourself Deezer blessings
It's better to send straight to the home or sending it to the warft. Just asking 🙏🏿
I think it just depends on personal preference. Some people don’t want to go and wait at the wharf, and find it more convenient to pay the extra to have it delivered to their home.
@@DatMiSehTV Thank you and God blessings x
Thank you Deezer this was another helpful video, Outlaw is seems very laidback. I will definitely come prepared when it’s my time to go to the Wharf, what was the name of the shipping company that you used in the U.K.? I’ve already started buying items for our barrels, been to Aldi, Asda, Tescos, Poundland, B & M the Range and my final stop is Costco. I’ve bought items that will last us at least a year, food wise we will grow most of it.
I usually use Kingsley Shipping, but this time I used a shipping company called Romarc, only because Kinglsey were so busy and had a 2 week wait to collect my barrel. Romarc were very good.
Great, thank you Deezer.
Since outlaw listens to the news a lot - can he give us a weekly round up of current affairs in Jamaica please?
Good idea, we'll definitely see if we can do this
@@DatMiSehTV Especially some positive things happening there in Education, business and sport for example.
@@DatMiSehTV when you send the barrel to the wharf you off to take all the things out or some of them.or they have to see every thing in the barrel just asking a question.
@@horacebent5246 you only have to take out some of the things
That’s cheap, I usually take me about $600 to $800 to fill my barrel, that's why my mother stop shipping food and buy it there. We buy things in bulk at the supermarket in Jamaica, now the toiletries I usually try and carry because I can get them much cheaper, I don't blame you if that's all it takes to fill a barrel I would do the same couple times per month, but it's more for me and I don't mind putting money in our economy.
So much money to take out one barrel was it worth it or you could buy those things there.
For me it is worth it but it maybe different for others
I would like to know when you travel how you travel with a extra suitcase for £15
Travel via Europe instead of directly
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Thank you for the info
Love your channel so much information. Keep up the good work
Keep up the good work loving your channel
I need my foreen goods. So I now.do door to door delivery. I.dont.go to the warf.no more
Good information 👍👍
Back in December. 2021 I spend. 14 hours at that place never again
That time if year you probably would with it being Xmas season. I've learned from past experience never to ship anything during that time. Its a nightmare, any other time not so bad. My last visit (May 22) I was in and out in 3 hours.
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Can you just pay one fee to have it picked up and delivered…door to door?
Yes you can
I think you need to add your plane fare & your gas and toll fees.
That doesn't matter re plan fare as travelling there in the first place. For me it is still the better option even with the gas and toll.
Theres no in n out at wharf ina j'aica!! U gwen need more dan snacks!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
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I have my barrel reach from the 11th, and now it's hectic, because I going have to figure out all this now and this is the first barrel I've ever collected.
I just want to hurry up and get over with it, because is a big deficit to me as I don't have any vehicle and very intimidated to go rent one by myself as the likelihood of being held up and robbed.
I really don't know what to expect as this is Jamaica, this thought is scary! I'm just a young man who lives by his self, I don't deal with much people or get involved unless I'm weened in, as this ongoing theme of violence and crime in this country is devastating and has become too much for me as character who perpetually placed in the vulnerable seat due to my families class in society, I just deal with school, work and girls.
I've had individuals have targeted me in the past, complete strangers I never knew nor did they live in my community and attempted to invade my house then went on to hostile takeover my residence with brute force under the, that the could steal it by quote unquote "paying off the taxes for it" , (I couldn't believe it) domestically terrorized me the entire time, (the entirety of parish was totally in support of it, I couldn't get no justice and all people did was shaming me for being a victim, people I had no clue about me prior to taking interest to misguide and mislead me, all my girlfriend got scared and left me) so I learnt a big lesson during that time, and now trying to make effort of recovery so I can sort out myself, get on my feet like I was doing before this happened and gain back the time that was lost, because allot of damages where done, school fee burnup, practically I'm in shambles now, and everyone wants to obstruct me getting justice, which pushing me to take on certain ideologies for my sake of self perseveration, as there were no recourse, as when I had initially called the police, they came and assaulted me as to come to find out they had happened to be consorts of the perpetrators who had taken over, I've even went to neighbours to procure advice, assistance, something and they were very devisive and fixated on this Ludacris idea to write me off as if I happen to be suffering from delusion and these characters who came out of nowhere who I had never had any relations with happen to be my family all of a sudden, they all were acting away, as if they telling ME! all for the sake to condescendingly show support of this atrocity, I never done these people nothing in my life, and to do that to somebody, it's beyond me! They always were very fascinated with them until them same criminals turn around killed one of the neighbours, how ironic seeing initially the fact my life was in danger which never matter to them or worth doing anything well on contrary they felt it was worth to endorsed but at the cost of their own safety too and it being pushed under a rug it happens that they were the only ones, well one of them out of all of them to experience injuries to that capacity, they had deluded theirself and end up get it horrible, all to oppress me.
These people hospitalized my grandmother also as I was caring for her, while merely juggling school and work, I have lost multiple of jobs, couldn't finish school due to the domestic terrorism and the damages done to my reputation because while they at it, they out there sullying my name to discredit me, and people take to it because, I don't even know? I have people harrassing me on the road complete strangers about the welfare of my family estates, or their opinions on my circumstances being disadvantaged not anything positive, always to escalate or instigated conflict and I don't know if they cops or some form of agent. I genuinely don't know why people feel as if they more entitled to my family properties and why it's not being treated for what it is, All to emasculate me isolate me, because of the wealth my father worked for and died left trying to build up this god for saken country.
All I wanted was to setup myself to go abroad with my gf to migrate to avoid the very same thing that had happened, here comes these lowlifes I can't even describe the whole of what I had witness, as it was gruesome, but afterwards when they started to go on a killing spree, they no longer where even at my house any more and suddenly became interest to the police because now they can come in and capture the house well to there thoughts, as they never expected me to survive so long.
The police one early morning barrage in with no warrant, nothing, rifles pointed at me in my sleep through my window, yelling on top of there voice, demanding me to open up, they then kidnapped me as I went on to show them prove that I this was my house and that I was who they said I was, to there knowledge I don't know why their here, they stated no reasoning as to why they here and even when I asked they ignored me and exert as if this was not a regular rodeo to investigate any crime because only crime that was ever committed was to me, why they brought me into costody with no charges nothing? Literally abduct me from my house traumatize me, then went on for no reason at all, which is defame more to my character, as people saw me in the back of a police truck, nor did they ask me any question of any sort, they just usurp my rights again, luckily I never show them any title for them to confiscate because they was very insistent on seeing that after breaking into my house, for the longest while the police been trying to capture my house so they've not only allowed things escalated, even endorsed it as the time I was being brutalized by an officer for calling them, they've been the main perpetrators of the crime, so I'm tired of these stresses as it's all out of my control, then this victim blaming thing I can't take from society, cuz crimes being done to me and there is no justice, and there shouldn't be no justice, this no different from slavery and is the very same black people exercising this (My mother and father are die and I'm all by myself now).
So I'm hoping and praying with this barrel does not cost me too much trouble, nor attract any unwanted or any kind of attention and become a burden more than it should be, especially getting it out of customs.
I don't even have any more money to lose, so I can't go through all these things again for a barrel, it's hard enough to go find the money, I been waiting for years before all this transpire.
Are you Ok I think you need someone to talk to because this comment Is screaming help me
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What about the petrol for the car to get there and back? Isn't petrol price in Jamaica high?
Even with that it still works out cheaper.
What do you mean it's not too bad it's amazing how we accept poor service and think it's normal treatment there are some countries that can complete that process in an hour and a half..its damn well worse than Nigeria
IAGREE WITH YOU AHUNDRED PERCENT THATS WHY ISEND 2 ARRELS EVERY YEAR ILIVE IN EWYORK
Of course the part making the payments is the easiest part. \
No don't worry it
That's like 20gran It costs you to collect it so packing the barrel is better than sending the money
I will never send another barrel to myself or I don't want anyone to send me any of any food .. I go to pricemart or my regular supermarket. . It's jus not worth it
The same things you buying in Jamaica, it's been shipped there anyway
Not really. What I found things like cereal, although made by Kellogs, doesn't taste the same as its for the American taste. A lot of the foods have additives which were banned in Europe many years ago but are still used in the manufacture process in the USA which are shipped to Jamaica. So yes they maybe the same but definitely don't taste the same.
That may be so, but it cost a lot more to buy those same things in Jamaica.
@@missfluffydiva2120 This is true. Because of the proximity of the Carribean to the US a lot of their imports come from the US. I think UK food standards which more align to the EU are stricter than the US, so there will be a difference. However, this may change with Brexit.
@@Coco-uk9tv yes there's a definite difference which is why I purchase a lot of things when I'm in the UK and ship them, its what I'm used to and I can't get used to the "chemical" taste of some of the foods here. I think UK will still maintain the same standards with regards to additives and preservatives in the manufacture of their foods even after Brexit.
Thanks Deezer for the information, I knew it was a no brainer to do this, but your video gave evidence. I think I will do this for hubby as he reside there n I here- UK
Sending a barell from England no worth it when u calculate the pound.
I found it cost effective.
My sister send me one barrel from the 20th of June. Now it's August 28th and the third party fail to deliver
Oh no!
😊😊😊👍👍👍door 2door for me
So what shipping company did you use for door to door. Can you recommend a shopping g company that you used and we're very satisfied with their service. Thank you. I have things to send out there.
Which shipping company did you use and their contact details
I have a question please Deeza. Does door to door work out cheaper?
That’s exactly what I was thinking, I know other shipping companies from other countries seems to be raving about their business to JA but I’m not sure about the UK!
@@vernajoseph9444 Door to door cost more money, but there are many people who us this service. You also have to calculate the cost of driving to the wharf (gas) or if you have to pay someone to drive to the wharf. Once you've calculated this cost then you can work out if it's cheaper for you to send door to door. Door to door may also be a lot more convenient, and this may worth the extra cost.
well, I was indecisive about whether I would ship a barrel. I think I will now. What shipping company did you use??
I usually use Kingsley Shipping but on this occasion I used Romarc. You can always use the door to door service instead of picking the barrel up from the wharf if this makes it easier.
Anything missing..People always take from the barrel, just asking.
Nothing missing in my barrel
@@DatMiSehTV i send 4 barrel way before the the lock down, I was told things were missing.. I am going to a barrel again.. This is why I want to know. Thanks again.
Plus taxi fare ten thousand too expensive
Mark Morgan you are right plus lunch for every one that go with you no Sa lol 😂
But yuh still haffi guh buy chicken…. Fish….beef…. And other protein etc.
Just iD
I will not send a another Barrel to Jamaica again
Why
One barrel for twenty thousand dat too much money
U didn't seh anything about the transportation add that in
We drive our own car so we just put gas in the car. If we had to get someone to bring us it would cost more
Sleep mi sey 🤣🤣🤣
Dem have a fee for every god almighty ting
Who godbless that is so Crazy why so much dam fee in the same place that’s thief my days of sending Barrels is over and on top of it is all day you have to leave your house from before day what a Stress
I don't anderstand why every wear you go you afto pay my God is like you are buying your goods all over again.
Not worth it
It’s not worth the hassle. All those stuff can be found in the supermarkets in Jamaica. In the end, you are better off buying these things in Jamaica.
It's a ripped off
girl just stop the accent please..worse it sound so force
Excuse you! What accent! This is how I speak. I was born and raised in the UK, how do you want me to speak? If you don’t like my accent then I suggest you don’t come on my channel and watch me.
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😏 if you’ve been watching this channel from the beginning then you’d know.
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