Quote: Originally Posted by Nitnylyin1 Hi there,
I beleive that if you are going to send stuff down there ahead of time you will need to allow yourself extra extra time. I read somewhere that you should hire a "customs broker"....they assist with customs procedures and how to handle taxes. To me it sounds like a lot of work with too much worry involved that things may not make it there in time. Or they could get there too early and get mishandled and lost in the shuffle. I have decided to just carry it all down there with me. I plan on doing a dry run of how I will pack beforehand. Most fragiles will go in my carry on. That way if it breaks I know that it was my fault not the airlines. As for my OOT bags, I am buying the snacks, toiletries, and first aid nick nacks when I get there, I read up that there is a Walmart nearby my hotel destination. Hope this was somewhat useful. I was just reading that you are going to buy your stuff down there, great idea! I am doing half and half but wish I would have done more down there! I was thinking that you could make labels for things at home beofre you leave... lots of girls put a label around chapstick and made it their own, you could make a label to stick on a baggie with first aid, etc. Just an idea!
As for me, I am trying to keep it simple... but bringing everything with me so far. I am having my mom and sisters all take something in their bags... and if they have an extra bag I'll pay for it... I am also using duffel bags for the unbreakables, they can be packed in the suitcase on the way home that way I am only paying one way~