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Originally Posted by ptbrock
like a $700 cargo container  |
The quote was actually an estimate in pounds, half it for dollars at current exchange rates. But then again I have no idea what charges are from the USA since it is closer (at least on the west coast) to Japan than the UK.
Pros for extra baggage; It arrives with you, costs less in general than all other options.
Cons for extra baggage; Extra baggage to struggle with, possibility of haveing to declair your personal items at customs (and any length process involved with the forms etc), possibility of airline "misplaceing" your bags and I am not sure but you may have to pay some tax on the items?
Pros for postage; You can insure the parcels (good in case of a loss), you can get tracking on your delivery, you can send just about anything and it will make it through (even illegal items have been known to make it through quite easily lol), no limit on the amount of parcels you can post to yourself.
Cons for postage; pretty expensive the more you post, possibility of damage to items in transit, possibility of lost parcels. customs decide to charge tax on the parcels, you tick the gift box on a large box for your customs form and they get pissed lol.
I would still recommend the suitcase for anything that can fit into one since it is more cheap and convenient in my opinion, plus you do not have to sit at home on a certain date to await the arrival etc. But hey if the company if paying, go for the most expensive option to say thank you haha.