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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 11:56 am
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BenA, WillCAD thanks so much. I will be implementing your advice. I guess http://forums.redflagdeals.com/where...-packs-191240/ I will ask my florist and the local Footlocker for desiccant. I thrown away all I had I am afraid :/ and this package doesn't have any. No personal data, it's new (OK, refurbished).

Filling out empty spots won't be hard, I have quite a few items of very small clothing as xmas gifts for very small persons (that I adore most and I will take a transatlantic trip to see).

As for straps, I was thinking of a luggage cart but I will see what can be done
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 10:29 pm
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Originally Posted by WillCAD
Okay, chx, if you're going to insist on checking this item rather than carrying it on with you, let me give you a few tidbits of advice:
And I'll add one more:

6) Make sure nothing on the outside identifies it as valuable.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 12:55 am
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By the time I am done with the box the only visible thing from the outside will be Gorilla Tape

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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 10:41 am
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By the time I am done with the box the only visible thing from the outside will be Gorilla Tape
That won't work--Customs won't like you importing animals!
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 3:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel
That won't work--Customs won't like you importing animals!
Importing animals is fine, you just have to put them in a 6-month quarantine.

God forbid any of those animals try to smuggle in any fruits or vegetables in their cages, though!
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 4:12 pm
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The toughest part will be ripping tape off a gorilla.

WillCAD provided positively brilliant suggestions, IMO. ^

All that is necessary now is to put the whole thing in a "Balikbayan box"; those things are so ubiquitous at airports thieves would probably give that a pass.

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