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Old Nov 16, 2015 | 5:40 pm
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Originally Posted by jupaty
Hello friends,
I would like to know if you have experience checking in TVs in international flights... I wanna check a TV of 32 inches from Sao Paulo to Brussels as normal cabin luggage. The weight is 7 kgs and the dimensions are 85, 54, 25cm, I know it is ok for the weight and dimensions but I am afraid the screen will break or something like that during the trip... do you have any advice to me ? How should I pack it or so? Thanks!
Seems to me that inevitably it will get laid flat somewhere along the line and another bag thrown on top of it. Awfully risky, IMO.

Have you checked customs regulations? If the EU doesn't have the right trade agreement with Brazil then you could get tagged.

Also, not sure the EU prices, but you can get a 32"TV in the US or on Amazon for barely over $100. I wonder if it's worth the effort and risk.
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