I'm going to use this tip when I go on vacation. DH says I can only take one bag, but with this method, I bet I can take 3 or 4...
Moving suggestions and ideas?
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If they are insured, shouldn't you be ok? If you are concerned bite the bullet and ship them yourself. It may be wOrth the leave of mind
Pack them in a box with wrap, etc and tape the box and label it "bedding/towels" on the side. If they are wrapped in bedding and towels, no one will dig or try to snatch it, and they are protected. I would put them in boxes and not with you on the plane....I've done the mainland -Hawaii move and you want to avoid having to carry too much, it is a stressful day anyway. Take jewelry, pack purses. Good luck!
Oh, okay. I wuz just wondering since I'm not far from Keesler and there's an outlet not too far away either.
Hmmm. Do you have a place to ship them too? I might do the 'one box full at a time' method. It wouldn't cost so terribly much too ship each time, but the best thing is that if a box is lost / damaged, not ALL of your collection is in there. Heck, I'd probably keep a few of the best ones and fly them home with me!
Or, I might pick out my best / favorite pieces and ship them via UPS or FedEx and the others that weren't my favorites or are easily replaced, just let the movers do their job......and have plenty of photos of the bags and any other valuables that they are packing up!
It works great! I did this when I went to Florida. Took 3 large bags and a tiny cross body. 2 large packed in luggage and the third as my "personal item"
When we moved from Turkey to San Antonio, I mailed my handbags to my sister so I wouldn't have to deal with the movers.
I have just moved from NY to London.
I dont have such large collection as some, but I do have quite many.
I stuffed them with socks, rolled shirts, pillowcases etc, put them in dust bags and tried to distribute them amog other stuff, so no more than 1-2 purse per box.
They went on the cargo container ship and arrived in London about 6 weeks later in excellent condition. No moisture issues at all.
I would say if you stuff them and put them in dust bags you are good to let the movers pack it just like other fragile items.
I did not bring any Coach purses with me as the luggage limits are quite strict and I had to bring most of my work wardrobe. I only brought my Vera Bradley bag as they are more practical, foldable, and lighweight and dont need to be babied.
I dont have such large collection as some, but I do have quite many.
I stuffed them with socks, rolled shirts, pillowcases etc, put them in dust bags and tried to distribute them amog other stuff, so no more than 1-2 purse per box.
They went on the cargo container ship and arrived in London about 6 weeks later in excellent condition. No moisture issues at all.
I would say if you stuff them and put them in dust bags you are good to let the movers pack it just like other fragile items.
I did not bring any Coach purses with me as the luggage limits are quite strict and I had to bring most of my work wardrobe. I only brought my Vera Bradley bag as they are more practical, foldable, and lighweight and dont need to be babied.
Thank you all for your suggestions. I will likely bring my favorite bags with me on the plane, and then let the other ones get packed up (or use the suggestion of packing them up among the towels and bedding, GREAT idea!)