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I have a list of stuff to move, including my degree books, electronics (PC, Xbox, Speakers), gaming chair, and some clothes.

 

Clothes are easily fit on my checked bag, what I'm worried about is over weight and/or oversized items.

I know I can fit the rest in 2 to 3 boxes, but what is the best way to move these items? is it possible to check them in? or do I have to ship them? if both options are available, what do you recommend?

 

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Pavel1982   104

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23 minutes ago, MKB said:

I have a list of stuff to move, including my degree books, electronics (PC, Xbox, Speakers), gaming chair, and some clothes.

 

Clothes are easily fit on my checked bag, what I'm worried about is over weight and/or oversized items.

I know I can fit the rest in 2 to 3 boxes, but what is the best way to move these items? is it possible to check them in? or do I have to ship them? if both options are available, what do you recommend?

 

Thank you!

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The cheapest method will likely be shared container shipping. Something like UPakWeShip if they service a port near you. Doesn't sound like you have enough stuff to make their UCrate service worth it. For that, they bring a crate to you, you fill it, and they pick it up and deliver it on the other end. But I think the smallest volume for that is 50 cubic feet. They also offer a baggage shipping service where you drop your boxes off at the port and pay for the space your items take up then pick it up at the terminal on the other side. Call them up and they will be happy to give you the details on pricing, how things are measured, available terminals, etc... Also, depending on how well connected you are, you might be able to find shared space in a container of a small import/export company for much cheaper but I'm guessing if that was an option for you, you'd already know it.

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