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Hi there,
I'm travelling overseas and I'd like to take an iMac 24" with me, dispatching it.
What's the safest way of doing it? Should I use its original box (I've heard it is pretty sturdy)? Is there any insurance recommended?
Thanks
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)
The Apple iMac original packing has excellent protection. I think it can withstand some rough handling. On a plane flight you can pay extra for special handling and they will bring your box to the claim area separately from all the bags that go on the conveyor belts. I would also get insurance and make sure you have two reliable backups in case you have to get a new computer despite all that. Contact the airline to ask about the special handling.
The Apple iMac original packing has excellent protection. I think it can withstand some rough handling. On a plane flight you can pay extra for special handling and they will bring your box to the claim area separately from all the bags that go on the conveyor belts. I would also get insurance and make sure you have two reliable backups in case you have to get a new computer despite all that. Contact the airline to ask about the special handling.
The box our 24" iMac came it is like a fortress. Very good and protective packaging, lots of well packed cushioning.
That said, I'd wonder if the shipping charges you are talking about might be a good fraction of the cost of the iMac? And yes, I would absolutely insure it for its full value.
We have a couple of older MacBook Airs and that's what I take on trips. Very portable, can easily carry on airplanes and use to do work or watch movies, etc.
A new M1 MacBook Air starts at $999 and a new M2 MacBook Air starts at $1199. I am guessing that shipping of a huge iMac box (round trip) plus insurance will amount to a significant fraction of a new MacBook Air.
Thanks for your reply mate.
I'm moving overseas, sorry I didn't make it clear, that will be a computer for my office so it shouldn't have to travel again!
I'll check the insurance options, I was afraid because we know how they treat luggage and parcels on flights, they throw them everywhere.
Thanks a lot mate, I have already paid for insurance. I'll check with the airline now about the special handling.
I appreciate a lot your help.
Shipping iMac overseas
