Shipping belongings to USA

[John & Rose 7,239]

I know there are a couple old threads on how to ship items.  This is more of a "should we even try?" question.

 

I am just wondering what the general consensus is about the clothes and items that my fiancé and family have in Manila.  With the vast knowledge here what has your experience been.  They are quite limited in what they can bring on the plane.  I'm thinking a small package with some of their favorite clothes and of course, the karaoke machine!!!!

 

Are we better off leaving all that any buying new in the States?

[Hank_ 9,173]

2 hours ago, jwlussow said:

I know there are a couple old threads on how to ship items.  This is more of a "should we even try?" question.

 

I am just wondering what the general consensus is about the clothes and items that my fiancé and family have in Manila.  With the vast knowledge here what has your experience been.  They are quite limited in what they can bring on the plane.  I'm thinking a small package with some of their favorite clothes and of course, the karaoke machine!!!!

 

Are we better off leaving all that any buying new in the States?

You can buy a Magic Sing or other brands of karaoke machine (with Tagalog songs) easily in the USA ... just saying.

 

As for shipping I would look to LBC

[John & Rose 7,239]

15 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

You can buy a Magic Sing or other brands of karaoke machine (with Tagalog songs) easily in the USA ... just saying.

 

As for shipping I would look to LBC

Thank you again.  I will check out the karaoke.  If it weren't for that we might not to ship anything.  Maybe they can sell it there and we will buy one here.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Cheaper to buy one in the States. Sell the other one before departing or leave with they family.

[John & Rose 7,239]

1 minute ago, Greenbaum said:

Cheaper to buy one in the States. Sell the other one before departing or leave with they family.

That makes a lot of sense to me...  Now if I can just convince her!

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Try looking for the one Hank suggested and show her the cost, then show t he e cost to ship hers. Sensible women can see that she needs to own a new one here in the States.

[Hank_ 9,173]

5 minutes ago, jwlussow said:

That makes a lot of sense to me...  Now if I can just convince her!

I bought two of the Magic Sing and extra cartridges in Tagalog

 

https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=magic+sing

[RO_AH 1,625]

On 7/22/2017 at 1:32 PM, jwlussow said:

I know there are a couple old threads on how to ship items.  This is more of a "should we even try?" question.

 

I am just wondering what the general consensus is about the clothes and items that my fiancé and family have in Manila.  With the vast knowledge here what has your experience been.  They are quite limited in what they can bring on the plane.  I'm thinking a small package with some of their favorite clothes and of course, the karaoke machine!!!!

 

Are we better off leaving all that any buying new in the States?

What airlines will she be flying? United lets you take 2 bags up to 50 lbs plus carry on.

[Hank_ 9,173]

One more thought is check with LBC for shipping to the USA, I know they do it, just not sure on the cost.

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

On 7/22/2017 at 8:01 PM, jwlussow said:

That makes a lot of sense to me...  Now if I can just convince her!

You also have to check if it's 110AC or 220. If it's 220 then it won't work in the USA, my asawa found that out the hard way with a hair straightener that she loved. 

[ekim 10]

You can check-in the karaoke machine (i assume it is a portable one like the magic sing). Excess luggage from major airlines, I believe is $75 (50lbs or more if you are an elite member).

[John & Rose 7,239]

12 minutes ago, cyberfx1024 said:

You also have to check if it's 110AC or 220. If it's 220 then it won't work in the USA, my asawa found that out the hard way with a hair straightener that she loved. 

Good point!

[Hank_ 9,173]

I have more converters here because of stuff I shipped over that are 110

[John & Rose 7,239]

9 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

I have more converters here because of stuff I shipped over that are 110

I'm trying to convince her to leave it but it is the first thing she bought with her own money after her husband left.  It is old but she may just have to try to make room for it in the luggage.  I will not take that away from her.  It is a point of pride.  We will make it work.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

2 hours ago, jwlussow said:

I'm trying to convince her to leave it but it is the first thing she bought with her own money after her husband left.  It is old but she may just have to try to make room for it in the luggage.  I will not take that away from her.  It is a point of pride.  We will make it work.

 I'd do the same. Besides, you'll look like a nice guy before you look like a meany.