Originally Posted by
FCfree
And yes, I shipped the rest of his stuff via Fed Ex Ground, which, if you are not moving furniture, and depending on how much you are moving, is a pretty practical way to go (or at least was in my case).
If you are moving lots of books, USPS media mail is even cheaper than FedEx or UPS, and if packed reasonably well, they won't get damaged at all.
Originally Posted by
lougord99
I would be careful about the ropes. If loosely tied, they can easily get caught in conveyor belts and other things.
You can also use ropes or tape while bringing boxes to the airport, then take the off at check-in. Take them on board in a carry-on, and just put them on again at baggage claim when you land. I did this with tape when I checked a box, although ropes would probably be better for anything heavy or very large.