Shipping

[tourist43]

I'd like to ship some things to the USA -- I can't possibly get it all into my airline luggage. Nothing fragile, perishable, dangerous, illegal, and nothing time-sensitive. Like to do it as cheaply as possible. If it takes a month or more to get to LAX, that's OK. Does anybody have any tips for me? Thanks in advance.

[lomatopo]

Depending on your airline, class of service, status you may well be able to transport your items, even packed in a box or two, as checked baggage. You might even compare any airline excess baggage fees with Thai Post (stop in a post office or check their web-site) rates.

[tourist43]

...you may well be able to transport your items, even packed in a box or two, as checked baggage. You might even compare any airline excess baggage fees with Thai Post rates.

That will help, but I have a lot to ship. I'm thinking of two or three heavy wooden crates. Does anyone have experience doing this?

[Pacificperson]

E-mail these people in LA and ask whom they would recommend in Thailand. Most of the time sea freight has a minimum of 2 cubic meters. No real limit on the weight. My guess is that you might end up around $500, but that is a wild guess.

Address Triple B Forwarders, Inc.

1511 Glenn Curtiss St.

Carson, CA 90746 Phone (310) 604 - 5840

(800) 228 - 8465 Fax (310) 604 - 8551 Email [email protected]

[tourist43]

Excellent, thank you very much indeed!

...Additional tips solicited, of course.