Shipping Books/CD's

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John A MinerMember20 August 2013 11:38:40

I will be moving/retiring to Corozal Aug 30. I have a few boxes with books and CD's. Can anyone suggest the best (as in cheapest) way to transport these items? I am thinking about putting them in a large suitcase and paying the airline a small ransom or maybe mailing them.

Any suggestion would be appreciated. I mailed a large box of science and reference books to a young relative in Michigan from South Carolina via the USPO and it costs around $15.00. Sending the same box to Corozal will cost triple that or more, I would guess.

Thanks for suggestions to come.

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kristinanadreauGuest20 August 2013 14:01:21

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John, you are in for a shock. I checked on sending moderate sized box from Atlanta via post office and UPS. $70-over $200 for a moderate sized box. If you can get your things to a shipper, they can combine with other shipmenets for a resonable price. Hyde out of Florida & there is a guy from Texas who drives thru Mexico.

We have used Hyde and it is in process, as I write this. I will share more about this experience when it is complete. People tell me that the humidity here is had on books. We will see.

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John A MinerMember20 August 2013 15:25:44

Ok that settles it. I will just bring them with me on the flight. Thanks for the info

Keasbelize Member

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KeasbelizeMember21 August 2013 17:45:55

Hi....maybe this might come late to you but I usually used seaboard marine, office in Belize city for shipping

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John A MinerMember22 August 2013 13:16:53

OK I will check them out, Thanks

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