I used WP-DB-Backup to export the database. Then on the new host I'm using phpMyAdmin import to import the database. I have a number of plugins for shopping cart items and I can not lose those settings.
"Or try using the WP export tool."
Isn't that the same as using WP-DB-Backup? If I use export in Wordpress and then upload it does not bring over all the settings - I tried. I'd have to redo everything almost from scratch.