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mikeyg
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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 Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject: cardboard boxes as luggage |
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I'll be flying to Seoul soon and have toyed with the idea of getting sturdy large double-walled cardboard boxes that are the maximum dimension that the airline will allow, rather than spend money on all new luggage. I would seal the boxes up well and shrink wrap them at the airport. My flight involves 2 connections. A friend of mine recommended this to me and said that it worked out well for her when she went to Japan. Has anyone else done the same thing? Did your stuff make it through unscathed? How often is luggage opened for inspection?
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uofagirl
Joined: 06 Jan 2006
Location: Central Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| You could always go with those ugly plastic bags that are used all over Asia. They have handles so it'll be easier to lug around. These can usually be found in China Town if you're near one. Super cheap and does the job. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject: Re: cardboard boxes as luggage |
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| mikeyg wrote: |
I'll be flying to Seoul soon and have toyed with the idea of getting sturdy large double-walled cardboard boxes that are the maximum dimension that the airline will allow, rather than spend money on all new luggage. I would seal the boxes up well and shrink wrap them at the airport. My flight involves 2 connections. A friend of mine recommended this to me and said that it worked out well for her when she went to Japan. Has anyone else done the same thing? Did your stuff make it through unscathed? How often is luggage opened for inspection?
Let me know what you think... |
I have seen lots of people use boxes for checked luggage here in Asia.
The odds of it being opened will depend on where you are coming from.
Skip the shrink wrap. If you are coming from the States you can expect it to be opened, tagged, x-rayed, sniffed and shaken. If the explosive sniffer has problems (due to shrink wrap) they may blow it up to check the contents.
Also remember, if you are coming from the States or the UK, that you CANNOT take liquids or gels in your carry-on baggage. They MUST BE in your checked luggage.
Restrictions, as of this weekend, will become lighter on folks from other destinations. Canadians and folks from NZ can take liquids in their carry-on provided it was purchased in the secure zone of the airport (duty-free zone). You still CANNOT carry it through security. |
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justagirl
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Cheonan/Portland
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| Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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| You could always go with those ugly plastic bags that are used all over Asia. They have handles so it'll be easier to lug around. These can usually be found in China Town if you're near one. Super cheap and does the job. |
the Op is flying TO Seoul.
The boxes are fine. I had a friend pack a big, plastic tub full of stuff. It arrived rather battered, but intact. I like your box idea. Tape the crap out of it, especially all the corners, the bottom and the seams. Label "TOP" clearly, so if they do cut it open, they can tape it back up and make it easier on you when you open it in Korea. |
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