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husker16
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 Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 4:42 pm Post subject: Shipping a computer home... |
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| I did a search and found nothing, so has anyone had any experiences with shipping a laptop home through the Korean Post Office? What could be the potential consequences of them finding out without telling them? |
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Daniel_D
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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| If it's a laptop just walk on the plane with it. |
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husker16
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh I forgot the add that I'm traveling after Korea and I don't want to bring it with because my girlfriend is already bringing hers. I have to ship other things, so I figured I can just put the laptop in the box mixed with clothes. |
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fugitive chicken
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Location: Bucheon
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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| You cannot ship a computer home if your from the States, (I don't know about other countries), it's "prohibited contraband" as I was told when I tried. You can do it through the company DHL, they have several offices around Korea, but its pricey. |
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fugitive chicken
Joined: 20 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh, and if you don't tell them, there is a possibility that they will scan it at customs, find the computer and then confiscate it. I don't think its worth the risk personally. |
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Stalin84
Joined: 30 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Just bring it with you in your carry on luggage. That way it'll definitely make it back in one piece (provided the plane doesn't crash) and you can use it during the flight. |
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husker16
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh, and if you don't tell them, there is a possibility that they will scan it at customs, find the computer and then confiscate it. I don't think its worth the risk personally. |
Thanks, that's what I was wondering. Are you just guessing that they will confiscate it, what are the chances of this happening? It's just going to be pretty sucking lugging around two computers for three and a half weeks. |
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hapigokelli
Joined: 04 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Perhaps you could give it to a friend who lives in your home country and have them fly it home? |
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fugitive chicken
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm guessing, but these days security into the States is tight, and since the Korean Post Office guy called it contraband, I would give it an 85% chance of confiscation |
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geldedgoat
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| Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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| fugitive chicken wrote: |
| You cannot ship a computer home if your from the States, (I don't know about other countries), it's "prohibited contraband" as I was told when I tried. You can do it through the company DHL, they have several offices around Korea, but its pricey. |
 I just checked the US customs website, and it said nothing about computers being prohibited. |
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husker16
Joined: 05 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:49 am Post subject: |
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| I just checked the US customs website, and it said nothing about computers being prohibited. |
Anyone know anything about this? Since one poster has first hand experience, I'm thinking it's still pretty risky. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:19 am Post subject: |
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The post office won't accept a computer for shipping (if they know about it) because they won't accept responsibility for it's damage or loss (still considered to be a high value item). They won't accept jewelry or currency/negotiable items for the same reason.
I HAVE shipped computers (desktops) in parts or as whole systems (about 14kg) by surface (simply labeled it as used or defective computer parts) and placed a value on the package.
They typically made it just fine although occasionally the cases get dinged/damaged even though they are in proper computer shipping boxes with appropriate Styrofoam packing.
I have NOT shipped a laptop but as long as the value wasn't too far out of line on a used machine being returned home, customs should not be an issue.
The other option is strip the HDD out (all your data), replace it with a new one (about 50k won at your favorite computer shop) then sell the computer and mail your HDD home.
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husker16
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| Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:07 am Post subject: |
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The post office won't accept a computer for shipping (if they know about it) because they won't accept responsibility for it's damage or loss (still considered to be a high value item). They won't accept jewelry or currency/negotiable items for the same reason.
I HAVE shipped computers (desktops) in parts or as whole systems (about 14kg) by surface (simply labeled it as used or defective computer parts) and placed a value on the package.
They typically made it just fine although occasionally the cases get dinged/damaged even though they are in proper computer shipping boxes with appropriate Styrofoam packing.
I have NOT shipped a laptop but as long as the value wasn't too far out of line on a used machine being returned home, customs should not be an issue.
The other option is strip the HDD out (all your data), replace it with a new one (about 50k won at your favorite computer shop) then sell the computer and mail your HDD home. |
Thanks ttomplaz! My laptop isn't worth all that much. I only paid about $600 new, and this was two summers ago. So it seems like I should be safe sending it home? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:27 am Post subject: |
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The post office won't accept a computer for shipping (if they know about it) because they won't accept responsibility for it's damage or loss (still considered to be a high value item). They won't accept jewelry or currency/negotiable items for the same reason.
I HAVE shipped computers (desktops) in parts or as whole systems (about 14kg) by surface (simply labeled it as used or defective computer parts) and placed a value on the package.
They typically made it just fine although occasionally the cases get dinged/damaged even though they are in proper computer shipping boxes with appropriate Styrofoam packing.
I have NOT shipped a laptop but as long as the value wasn't too far out of line on a used machine being returned home, customs should not be an issue.
The other option is strip the HDD out (all your data), replace it with a new one (about 50k won at your favorite computer shop) then sell the computer and mail your HDD home. |
Thanks ttomplaz! My laptop isn't worth all that much. I only paid about $600 new, and this was two summers ago. So it seems like I should be safe sending it home? |
Personally, I would just add it to a box of stuff, add "used Pentium" to the packing list along with the other stuff (used clothes," misc household goods") you are sending with it and let it go.
Make sure the box is well taped (including the corners - not just the top and bottom) and it should be fine.
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husker16
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| Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:24 am Post subject: |
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Personally, I would just add it to a box of stuff, add "used Pentium" to the packing list along with the other stuff (used clothes," misc household goods") you are sending with it and let it go.
Make sure the box is well taped (including the corners - not just the top and bottom) and it should be fine. |
ttompatz, how sure are you that this will work? I was for sure going to go with what you said, but a co-worker of mine said she tried shipping some electronics and they said no electronics? But if I just do what you said, it I should be fine? |
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