Having moved
many times, including significant downsizing upon RE, my advice would be to
be brutal when purging. It seems one always keeps more than needed, or even wanted after a short bit of time in the new place. Plus, you’ll have paid to ship it internationally. Some purging rules would be:
1. Haven’t worn or used it in a year?
Purge
2. For personal items/memorabilia, if it doesn’t bring you tears or overwhelming sadness to get rid of it?
Purge (Note: pictures or digitizing is an option)
3. Old and/or worn out?
Purge
4. Won’t fit into your new condo?
Purge
5. Costs => to move it than to buy new?
Purge (Note: Moving cost is mostly by weight so, you’d be surprised what qualifies for purging-most furniture, appliances, exercise machines, books, etc.)
Plus (and I’m guessing here), my bet is you will derive psychological peace from having “new” stuff around you...in your new place. All the Best!