<h3>What would be the estimated cost to go to finland from East coast USA?</h3>
for 2 people and one small dog. we have basic furniture (microwave,fridge, matress,bed frame, etc.) should we sell things here and go to finland and look for second hand or have our things shipped
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<p><i>Answer by walmeis</i><br/>The cost of shipping from the U.S. to Europe is very pricey. Avoid shipping everything you can, especially if you have to pay for it (versus an employer paying for your move).
In case it is not obvious, items like a microwave and fridge would need expensive voltage conversion to work (240 volts 50 Hz converted to 120 volts 60 Hz), and the wiring in anything other than new European construction probably would not be up to U.S. appliance demands. (U.S. appliances are much larger and more power hungry than European counterparts, and therefore you would be limited by inadequate wiring capacity and physical space in the kitchen.) Definitely leave the appliances behind—convert to cash if you can.
Finland has beds, tables, chairs, etc., most of which are very nice. There will be opportunities to buy used items, but they will be more pricey than the U.S. Check out IKEA for new low cost modern furnishings.
Sell, donate, or give away everything generic. Only personal items are worth shipping: family photos, favorite clothing, custom athletic equipment (ski boots, bicycle), trophies, cherished heirlooms.
Also consider packing infrequently used items and leaving in storage near home: maybe with a friend or relative with extra space, or rent a small storage space for $ 40 a month. Compared to what it costs to ship the items, the breakeven point on storage vs. shipping is years in the future. After awhile, you might decide the stored stuff should be donated or tossed. Or maybe request a friend ship some of it to you.</p>
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The Vesikko is a veteran of the Second World War, the submarine is one of Suomenlinna's most popular sights. Launched in Turku in 1933, it was originally commissioned by the German Navy, who took the vessel for test runs in Airisto off Turku. The Finnish Navy purchased the submarine in 1936 and named it Vesikko. During the Winter War and Continuation War, Vesikko saw action in convoys and on protection and patrol duty in the Gulf of Finland. The submarine base was located in the shipyard section of Suomenlinna. The Treaty of Paris (1947) forbade Finland from having military submarines, and the fleet was decommissioned and sold for scrap with the exception of Vesikko, which was put in dry dock.</p>
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