Testimonials

Thursday, 21 September, 2006
Subject: Re: Shana Tova from Kef

Shana Tova to you as well.

I want to thank you for your personal and devoted service; I am sure I will contact you again for any future shipping (unless you had enough of us?!).

Again, Thanks and Shana Tova,

Tali. From: Creativeways
Wednesday, 20 September, 2006
Subject: Passageways

Dear Neil and Ed,

The Passageways Exhibit finally landed on our doorstep. We've been slowly unpacking it and want to tell you how carefully and beautifully packed every component was. Everything was meticulously handled and prepared for shipping. The interior of the crates was a work of art unto itself!

Although we haven't unpacked everything yet, all the important artwork is in excellent condition. Please convey to the packers that we appreciate and recognize what a great job they did. And we thank you both for orchestrating this complicated shipment. We appreciate your care and patience in bringing this exhibit back to the U.S.

We wish you all a Shana Tovah--and a hopefully a year of peace and quiet.

Regards,
Shari Davis and Benny Ferdman

Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Subject: Possibly on Tuesday for Saslowski

Hi Ed,

Everything went just fine today. The guys came right on time and did an excellent - professional and friendly - job. We are very satisfied customers. I hope we won't need you again J but will certainly recommend to anyone that asks!!!

All the best and Hag Shavuot Sameach,
Walter Shalev.

Thursday, May 25, 2006
Subject: [nefeshbnefesh] Need Shipping info

B"H

You should try Kef, I used them out of Baltimore and they are GREAT!

m

Monday, May 15, 2006
Subject: [nefeshbnefesh] Sending a lift from Baltimore

B"H

Go with KEF for sure. I just shipped from Columbia. Kef uses Aarid of Baltamore locally. The whole experience was WONDEFUL! Neal, Ed, and Joan were in touch consistently and made the whole process great!

Michal

Columbia, MD ==> RBSA 2/06

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Subject: [nefeshbnefesh] shipping to Israel

We also used Kef and were pleased. Nothing was broken, the service was good, and we purchased our major appliances through Kef and they were put into our lift prior to shipping. Also, when our lift came to Israel the movers came with a truck with a conveyor belt that moved everything (American size regrigerator, washer/dryer, etc.. everything) from the truck on the ground up four stories to our apartment balcony so there was no banging anything up the stairs.

Aharon Green
Indianapolis to Jerusalem (Har Nof)

Friday, January 13, 2006
Subject: Re: [BS/RBS list] Did you use Kef International to bring a lift?

We have shipped three lifts, B"H.

The last one was with Kef, and Neil Kummer there could not have been better or more honest and responsive... it made us very much regret our two previous choices which seemed like they would be slightly cheaper at the outset, but in the end they brought damage, theft, and dishonesty.

Also, it was because of Neil that we bought our oven through Kef the way we did, and I believe I have the finest oven in all of Israel! B"H....

Hope that helps.
Sarah Alpert

Sunday, December 25, 2005
Subject: RE: Hi Josef

... Feel free to use me as a reference of a very satisfied customer. Happy Chanukah.

Josef Silny

Sunday, November 27, 2005
Subject: KEF Results

Dear Neil: As I mentioned to you earlier, I wanted to thank you again for helping us with our lift and providing the answers to all of our questions and worries. You and the KEF team were really the one-stop shop for all of our shipment needs, and it was a pleasure doing business with you. Thanks for all of your help and for the delivery -- of your promises as well as of the contents of our shipment! I will gladly and confidently recommend KEF to others.

All the best,

Jeffrey Rashba, Adv.

Monday, October 17, 2005
Subject: RE: Hi from Kef

HI Neil, Ed and Joan

Just wanted to let you know that my shipment was delivered yesterday and all was fine.

Thanks for the great service from start to finish.

Chag Sameach,

Tammy

Friday, October 07, 2005
Subject: Re: Shipping and moves to TA

I have to ditto this about KEF. I sent two lifts. One was with the Gamma Omega team and boy did they double-team me. The second was with KEF. Neil gave me a complete disclosure and knowing that it is my duty to read the contract, I read the contact with the detailed disclosure of costs. There were unknowns (e.g., difficult access), but they were explained and possible ranges of fees were provided. His agent in Yevna and I had a little disagreement about types of saws, but she eventually came around to accepting my position and represented me with success to the customs authorities.

Also, access to my flat in Ramat Gan was very difficult and the delivery guys really had to work extra hard to get my belongings into my place. I was happy to give them a very generous tip, which I had budgeted for, knowing with forethought how hard they would have to work. It was clearly explained to me by Neil that if my place was too far from the street or was on a higher kumat with no ma'alit, I would be charged more and I should expect to tip the delivery guys, too. In addition to that, as a courtesy I bought several bottles of water and juice for the delivery team.

Moshe Helfman

Friday, October 07, 2005
Subject: Re: Shipping and moves to TA

Gila Weiss wrote:

First, I have seen various posts regarding shipping the last couple days. I don't believe I have said so yet (and if so, I have been very remiss), but I did my shipment through Kef with no problems whatsoever, and only one item damaged (not bad out of 17 boxes crammed with dishes, porcelain and the like). And yes, they brought everything into my house.
:)

I also shipped with KEF about two and a half years ago and had no problems. Out of a 20 ft. container only one item was damaged. It was the top of a glass-top coffee table. I was able to salvage it by cutting the broken part and making the table a bit smaller. All the large items were placed in the house in the proper location. Some of the items had to be reassembled and that was done by the moving teem. All the debris was removed. In short, I was very satisfied.

Ofra

Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Subject: move - nice job.

Dear Neil and Kef,

Our lift arrived almost 2 weeks ago, and now that we are fairly settled, I just wanted to say that both Lisa and I think you did a great job, and were especially happy that you were so responsive when we had questions and specific needs.

We are recommending you highly to our friends.

Take care,

Alan (and Lisa)

Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Subject: Thank you!

Neil, Joan,

Everything went very smoothly yesterday. The crew was extremely nice and helpful.

Thanx for all of your help and excellent service with my Dad's lift!

Live long and prosper,

Eli Jacobs

Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Subject: RE: [nefeshbnefesh] making do while waiting for the lift

As far as the lift goes, I must make special mention for Neil Kummer and KEF. From beginning in Denver to after we settled in Efrat, Neil has been superlative.

He gave ongoing, thorough and correct advice on every subject I brought to him, and made himself available to give it. He supervised an incredibly successful move, and held my hand (figuratively, since he did all the leg work) while the lift went through its stages, especially the wait in port during Chol Hamoed. I even got a residual refund at the end, which came in handy here. He is a professional of the highest magnitude.

So, thank you , Neil.

Sol NBN '04

Sun, 19 Dec 2004
Subject: Refund: Neil Kumner

Dear Neil,

We wanted to thank you for recalculating our shipment and sending us a refund check. We are very thankful that we did our lift and used your services.

Kol Tuv,
Chaim and Bluma Sheindl Bank *****************

Sent: 12/27/04

Dear Kef People:

I want to thank you for all of your work regarding my move from Montreal to Tel Aviv. Everything is now unpacked and more or less placed and I just want to thank you for the ease of the move.

You worked hard and I thank you. Not one box is missing, nothing broke and the men who unloaded were very nice. They had a problem with the large truck and a narrow street with cars parked on both sides, but they did it!

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Lola Gordon

Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Subject: Re: Kef International gave me your name as a reference

datia, shalom!

all i can say is that you are in very good, professional hands with kef. we have been using them for the past 20 years and they are reliable, trustworthy, honest, and a great source of information!

welcome to israel! and good luck on your aliya!

yours,
Rabbi Michael Klein-Katz

28 January, 2003
Subject: RE: Shipping

I used Kef from LA to Israel and was very happy with him. They are in Israel and could handle any problems here, which is why I used them. I was happy with their service and fortunately, didn't have any problems.

Barbara
bre@netvision.net.il

25 April, 2002
Subject: referral

Mazal Tov, Saul You are making a smart move. Neil bought our appliances, stored our stuff for 3(!) years and then imported it all and also all my medical office equipment. He just ordered and brought in a new appliance for me last month. He knows what he is doing. It can a difficult experience at any rate. I think that you will find Neil helpful and trustworthy as opposed to many so called importers. I suggest that you be sure to insure everything as well as you can. Neil can do that for you. I know a woman who put her stuff on a ship and the ship sank! So, you never know.

Hope that helps and best of luck. Anybody who is making aliya now deserves special recognition.

What do you plan to do here?

Richard Jaffe

08 May, 2002
Subject: Recommendation

"Below is a sample (KEF) which also shows at the bottom where you can get on Tachlis subscription list. Incidentally, Neil Kummer handled my shipping. His representatives will come to your home and pack everything for you, or advise you if you prefer to do it yourself. He'll give you door to door service, advise you on insurance matters, and anything else you might want to know. He handles little-bitty shipments (like mine), as well as the big jobs--with no hidden charges. You will know the total cost before you leave. He is thoroughly dependable."

Neil, because I very much appreciate the service you provided for me, I am happy to recommend you to my friends. I'm sure they will be contacting you when they are ready.

Kol Tuv,
Sarah Yocheved (Sylvia June)

26 August, 2000
Subject: Re: Reference for KEF

Hi Kira,

Everything KEF did for me was done professionally and was very satisfactory, especially their choice of movers on the Israeli end.

KEF did not do my initial shipping (my first 'lift') when I made Aliyah; I didn't kow about KEF at that time. All of that was done by Rainier.

What KEF did, after we arrived in Israel, was to help us to purchase lots of appliances (TV, VCR, Microwave, etc.) from the States and arrange for all the shipping, customs, deliveries, etc. We didn't want to buy things until we knew where we would be living in Israel.

(A personal note is necessary here; my wife and I had the friendliest divorce imaginable last year -- we're still each others' best friends -- because she wanted to live in the States and I wanted to stay here.)

KEF handled all the packing, transporting, etc., for my ex-wife's things that were shipped back to the States. KEF handled everything except the divorce.

All prices KEF quoted were accurate; nothing was broken; pickup/delivery times were kept; customer service was always prompt.

I heartily recommend them. Good luck with your move.

Marvin

14 April, 2000
Subject: Re: Shipping from LA to Jerusalem : Comparing Movers

I sent two shipments from LA using Kef and was very pleased with them both times. They were efficient and timely on both sides and I didn't have any damages. I was able to have my purchases shpped directly to their warehouse. They came to my house to pickup what I had packed and to pack my breakables. The main reason I chose them was the fact that if there were problems, they are headquartered here and I would be able to deal with them in English.

Good luck and Hag Sameach
Barbara Gold

22 March, 1998
Subject: RE: rentals and appliances

...We then ordered our appliance through KEF which was very easy and (B"I"H) we have had no problems. ...

07 May, 1998
Subject: Re: Appliances/cars

I got the Maytag stackable washer/dryer through Kef & I was completely satisfied by their service. I brought just these items in as a shipment (my 2nd) & I'm not sorry. Frankly I can't imagine what I'll do with my 3rd (probably I'll forget about it). I highly recommend this method, & if you do decide that you want a US stove or one of the other appliances from the US, then you can bring it along with the Maytag.

***Yael (at home in Jerusalem!!)

01 December, 1996
Subject: Kef's movers

... Anyway, regarding Kef's movers here in Israel: We were very very pleased with the guys who delivered our lift here. They were very courteous, did a good job, and were very appreciative of the tip we gave them. It was a real pleasure after I was expecting much worse.

Sharona Shapiro

18 December, 1996 <
Subject: Re: Buying Stuff.......

Now I am at the point where I need to start buying stuff before my rights run out. I have nothing and would like to buy a fridge, TV, washing-machine, stove, stereo and car... wheeh! Are there any other items that I should take advantage of before my rights run out? Is it better to make my purchases in Israel or to purchase in America and do a shipment?

Since you are already living here (Mazal Tov!), I think it would be better, easier and in the long run, cheaper for you to purchase here in Israel. I would sincerely suggest you call Neil Kummer (on this list, "Mr. KEF") and arrange an interview with him, he can answer all your questions and arrange for door-to-door delivery.

Anyone else on this list, before "automatically" going to Aryeh of ABC, I would seriously check out KEF's prices and policies. When you have a problem that needs solving right away, Aryeh is in NYC; Neil is here. It was one of the things I thought was very helpful when I used him oh-so-long ago........

-Steven

19 December, 1996
Subject: Re: Buying Stuff.......

Hint: Neil of Kef who participates on this list (& has a very helpful web site) can help you with most of this (of course for a fee). And no I don't work for him, but do consider him a friend. Long, Here, here. We also bought appliances through KEF, and although there have been some minor problems, Neil deserves great praise for his willingness to provide a great deal of information about a large variety of appliances, and no fee was charged for the information and long discussion about different options - I havent heard of any dealer in the US who is willing to spend time on such discussion or on information gathering if you dont want to go with the standard options.

A commission is charged if you order through him - but even with this, some, but obviously not all, the prices were still cheaper though than ones I was quoted in the US.

Chana

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