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[kbaileyoakes]

Okay, I obviously had no idea how to word this title, but I need to know the best way to transport items bought on day and weekend trips to big cities to where I'll be living (Yeosu).

Should I bring my items back by train or bus? Are people going to be mad at me if I bring a bulky item on-board? We're concerned we may not be able to find a decently priced HD TV in Yeosu since it's kind of a small town.

[madoka]

You may ask about delivery. I've found delivery prices to be often free (within Seoul) or otherwise reasonably cheap. Otherwise as long as the train is fairly empty, I can't imagine anyone getting upset. I would not ever try to move a large TV with a fragile glass screen on the bus. Also, make sure never to lay the TV down flat during transport. You'll risk breaking the screen. Always move it on its side.

[ticktocktocktick]

I could only suggest buying online, and letting the professionals do the work. Gmarket.com has an English section, which will let you find what you need. You might need some Korean assistance, but prices are generally good, and delivery is often free for big ticket items.

[AsiaESLbound]

Long distance buses usually have a cargo hold on the same side as the door where you can store large items and bags yourself. DIY. I see old ladies often packing big bags of farm products larger than their own body weight. In smaller towns, they line up and load the cargo hold before getting on the bus to bring their goods to the markets in the cities. If you can hand carry it, it's a GO.

[Xuanzang]

Definitely buy from auction websites or a portal like Enuri. You don't want to lug a tv across the entire country (if you're buying from Seoul). Let the delivery services do it for you. The whole PITA is if you need A/S and the centres are all in Seoul.

[thrylos]

As they all said, get it online. However, you're still hell-bent on finding and buying it in Seoul, the store or stall probably has a delivery service they do business with or retain. Just get them to ship it to you with their 'taekbae' company. Probably can get the delivery for free, too, if you bargain it right. You'll just have to wait a day or so 'till you receive it.