07-24-2009, 04:08 PM
Ol,
I'm with DRR, especially if you want to travel light. Lugging around a boxed up TIVO in itself is inconvenient and definitely not for those who want to travel light. Having to deal with security makes it even more of a pain in the tuckus. Imagine the agita you'll experience if airport security decides to inspect the TIVO itself!
Pack the TIVO in a box, preferably it's original box. Stuff it appropriately. Take that box and put it into a larger carton with additional packaging material. Appropriate and ample stuffing material is key. A strong out box is a must as well. Once you've packaged TIVO, ship it to its intended recipient.
Insure the TIVO. Make sure to use a shipper that allows for tracking of the package. Insure it. I wouldn't inclined to allow the delivery staff to just leave the box outside the door of the recipients home, so adult signature required is a must, too. This is why I have everything shipped to my office. There is always someone there to receive it for me.
Consider... Like you, I also like to travel light. There are times when I'll ship my clothing and such to my intended destination in advance, i.e. if I'm visiting friends and family. That way, I just take a super light bag on the plane or the train and grab my gear from the place that has it upon arrival. It is vastly easier than dealing with a big carry or and/or checking in bags. Unfortunately, this method isn't always feasible.
Robert
I'm with DRR, especially if you want to travel light. Lugging around a boxed up TIVO in itself is inconvenient and definitely not for those who want to travel light. Having to deal with security makes it even more of a pain in the tuckus. Imagine the agita you'll experience if airport security decides to inspect the TIVO itself!
Pack the TIVO in a box, preferably it's original box. Stuff it appropriately. Take that box and put it into a larger carton with additional packaging material. Appropriate and ample stuffing material is key. A strong out box is a must as well. Once you've packaged TIVO, ship it to its intended recipient.
Insure the TIVO. Make sure to use a shipper that allows for tracking of the package. Insure it. I wouldn't inclined to allow the delivery staff to just leave the box outside the door of the recipients home, so adult signature required is a must, too. This is why I have everything shipped to my office. There is always someone there to receive it for me.
Consider... Like you, I also like to travel light. There are times when I'll ship my clothing and such to my intended destination in advance, i.e. if I'm visiting friends and family. That way, I just take a super light bag on the plane or the train and grab my gear from the place that has it upon arrival. It is vastly easier than dealing with a big carry or and/or checking in bags. Unfortunately, this method isn't always feasible.
Robert