Jamaican shippers

[Jawaree 717]

My wife and myself got this question last nite

but she has no clue although she's in travel

industry , thought I'd ask here: Person moving

from Jamaica and want to ship personal effects.

a barrel and key-board,was told Ameriflt from NMIA

charges US$345 for Barrel alone, Does anyone know

who, how to ship reasonably to US (I don't)

Ideas or info appreciated ...thx

[Pinkrlion 2,714]

What is barrel? I have heard that term alot when talking about shipping. Why not take it on the plane? You would pay that much, and your stuff is with you.

[Jawaree 717]

Its like the barrel ppl ship stuff to JA in @ $70

from NY....she has suitcases of clothing , shoes

personal keepsakes and a keyboard..do U think 6

or so suitcases on to the plane would be cheaper and

the keyboard boxed? My wife says that's a lot paying

for all the extra pieces and connecting

[thinkerbell 0]

From what i understand one can carry as many baggages as necessary as long as none of them does not exceeds 50 lbs. if any of them does then there will be a charge in U$ for the over weight. oh and just box up the key board or get the bag type case and take it as carry on.

[Jawaree 717]

Thanks, my wife checked at work for her, U R correct

she may pay a little less. her plan was to just travel with

one piece, she is returning home to the US and wanted

to send her stuff ahead.

[Pinkrlion 2,714]

No you cannot take as many pieces, it depends upon the airlines. I know that when my husband was moving, we packed three suitcases to the brim with as much stuff, and I brought it back with me, then he traveled with two bags with the rest.

[Jawaree 717]

My wife will take 2 pieces for her which she will

monitor the packing when she's off next week,but

she just goes to Fl. so I guess home-girl will have

to stop there and pick them up B4 final destination