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[Sapa]

I have 22inch LG monitor/HDTV that I would really like to take back with me. Anyone have any experience of doing this? I know it's a fairly small TV but I wouldn't be able to take it as carry-on because I already have my laptop, camera bag and normal bag. I'm already worrying that I won't even be able to take that on with me.

[PeteJB]

First guess would be a shipment crate - Takes a couple of months, but you can fill them up with many things.

[Sapa]

Well it's only really the TV that is the problem. How about just putting it in checked-in luggage?

[eamo]

Strong cardboard box. Lots of foam and bubble wrap inside. Lots of packing tape wrapped outside the box to strengthen it. Check it in. You'll be fine.

[Robot_Teacher]

I'm going to put my widescreen HD monitor back in it's original box with Styrofoam and then pack that inside a postal box surrounded by crumpled newspaper to post home. Just have to cut the plug or get a plug adapter as it's dual voltage and is the same tech specs as Korea sells in the US.

[Sapa]

earmo - do you reckon you would have to pay extra at check-in for putting in another bag?
I think with flights to the US you're allowed two bags but I think with the UK, only one. I'm pretty sure I read that those were the rules, at least for Lufthansa on my flight out here.

Robot - you going to do that airmail? If so how much do you think? I'm not sure if I would want it on some ship for 2 months.

[madoka]

Personally, I think you're better off selling it and buying another when you get back home. I'm sure someone would likely buy it for about $100. Since a new LG 22" runs for around $200 new and shipped in the U.S., it's better to pay the extra to have a new monitor and not worry about cracking the screen while lugging it through the airport.

[eamo]