Hi, I have to transport my Mac27 over the atlantic ocean from Paris to Guadeloupe. I will take a plane soon anyway but the Mac27 is too big for hand luggage. How about transporting the Mac27 as hold bagage, I mean like a normal checked-in suitcase?
Would this be safe especially for the monitor ?How about sending the Mac by boat?
Any other idea is welcome. Time does not matter.
Thank you very much in advance!
If you use the original box it should survive fine, however one can never tell for sure how airline personnel handle any baggage. If you don't have the original box, there are multiple alternatives including:
http://www.cameronpackaging.com/computerboxes.html#27imac
Apple IMAC 27 Computer - Heavy Duty 3/8" ATA Case - Road Cases USA
I just shipped my 2014 iMac (a 21") from London to Chicago, it was in its original box and my son made creative use of foam to fill up the gaps between stand and everything else. It arrived fully functional, UPS was the shipper.
Check with your airline carrier for their recommendations and package weight and size limits, and with shipping companies servicing both France and Guadeloupe.
I'd generally want to pack the iMac in the original box, or have the shipper pack and insure it. After Plus is listed as an Apple reseller in Guadeloupe.
Depending on the vintage of the iMac, selling your current iMac and purchasing one in Guadeloupe might be cheaper than shipping, though I'd check with the Apple reseller to determine models and availability before trying that.
Given what I've seen of airport baggage handling practices around the world, shipping a 27" iMac by airline passenger cargo hold would not be my first choice. Particularly if the original carton or equivalent packaging isn't available. I've seen ground crews throw luggage from the hold onto the ground among other misadventures, and folks traveling with me had cargo stolen between Paris and Lyon, among other legs.
Also confirm that the proper power cord for Guadeloupe is available, though it does appear that both France and Guadeloupe use the same electrical connections.
Shipping is unfortunately too expensive. (My Mac is quite old but I like it.) I sent an e-mail to the airline. As they did not answer, I just called them. For little money I can take it with me when I fly out. (Hold bagage)They said:
Normally computers arrive well, they just have to be really well packed.
Do you have the original packaging for it?
Yes, I still have all the original packaging.
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