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swift · November 18, 2007, 12:53 PM

We will be flying to Florida for Christmas. What tips do you have for packing presents? Someone said to Fed Ex them but then I worry about them getting there on time since Christmas shipping is a busy time. Also, if I ship them up wouldn't I just have to ship them back? Sounds costly. Gift sizes would be things like 2- Ipod clock/radios, clothes, a couple small stuffed animals. Not too bad really. I guess I am most concerned about the clock/radios.

Winky7650 · November 18, 2007, 03:18 PM

As a TSA employee, I suggest you pack your items unwrapped. If we cannot tell what is inside the box/package we must unwrap them. I personally try to be careful with the wrapping so it can be re-done, but sometimes no matter how careful I am the gift needs re-wrapped.

johnmfaeth · November 18, 2007, 03:52 PM

FedEx has guaranteed timetables. Just leave an extra day for weather delays and you will be golden. They are truly the best.

DeniseM · November 18, 2007, 03:58 PM

Take your gifts unwrapped and take flat-packed gift bags and tissue to stick them in once you arrive at your destination, or buy the bags after you get there. But I always worry about gifts being stolen out of my checked luggage, especially small items. It happens all the time. You might want to pack your gifts in your carry on bag and check everything else.

Laurie · November 18, 2007, 04:02 PM

If you can't take them onboard or in baggage, US post office has a special flat-rate Priority box, usually 2-3 days, any weight, $8.95. Boxes come in a couple of different shapes. You have to go there and ask for the special flat-rate box first. I'm in mail-order, and use this method frequently for heavier shipments that need to travel pretty quickly.

swift · November 18, 2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeniseM

Take your gifts unwrapped and take flat-packed gift bags and tissue to stick them in once you arrive at your destination, or buy the bags after you get there. But I always worry about gifts being stolen out of my checked luggage, especially small items. It happens all the time. You might want to pack your gifts in your carry on bag and check everything else.

I think this is what I will end up doing with the Ipod stuff. For the other stuff maybe I will dedicate a suitcase to them, leave them unwraped and get one of those special locks that only airline people are suppose to have a key for. Can anyone tell me where I can find one and if they are still ok to use?

sfwilshire · November 19, 2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swift

Can anyone tell me where I can find one and if they are still ok to use?

You can find them any where that sells luggage, including Walmart, I think.

Sheila

November 18, 2007, 12:53 PM	#1
swift Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 1,848 Resorts: Lake Condominiums, Big Sky, MT	Christmas packing tips We will be flying to Florida for Christmas. What tips do you have for packing presents? Someone said to Fed Ex them but then I worry about them getting there on time since Christmas shipping is a busy time. Also, if I ship them up wouldn't I just have to ship them back? Sounds costly. Gift sizes would be things like 2- Ipod clock/radios, clothes, a couple small stuffed animals. Not too bad really. I guess I am most concerned about the clock/radios. __________________ Theresa My Weightloss Journey

November 18, 2007, 03:18 PM	#2
Winky7650 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 28, 07 Location: WV Posts: 5	Wrap at your destinaion As a TSA employee, I suggest you pack your items unwrapped. If we cannot tell what is inside the box/package we must unwrap them. I personally try to be careful with the wrapping so it can be re-done, but sometimes no matter how careful I am the gift needs re-wrapped.

November 18, 2007, 03:58 PM	#4
DeniseM Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 14,072 Resorts: Starwood-WKORV, SDO, & SVR, Branson-Roark Vacation Club, Tahoe-Kingsbury Crossing, Kauai Beach Villas - 2 weeks	Take your gifts unwrapped and take flat-packed gift bags and tissue to stick them in once you arrive at your destination, or buy the bags after you get there. But I always worry about gifts being stolen out of my checked luggage, especially small items. It happens all the time. You might want to pack your gifts in your carry on bag and check everything else. __________________ DeniseM "Starwood is hired to administer reservations, clean the toilets, and take out the trash. They are not paid to interfere with owners' usage. They're acting as if they own the place." - Pit

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November 18, 2007, 03:52 PM	#3
johnmfaeth TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 7, 06 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 2,601	FedEx has guaranteed timetables. Just leave an extra day for weather delays and you will be golden. They are truly the best.

November 18, 2007, 04:02 PM	#5
Laurie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NC Posts: 1,365	If you can't take them onboard or in baggage, US post office has a special flat-rate Priority box, usually 2-3 days, any weight, $8.95. Boxes come in a couple of different shapes. You have to go there and ask for the special flat-rate box first. I'm in mail-order, and use this method frequently for heavier shipments that need to travel pretty quickly.