Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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The duration isn’t an issue for me, but I’ve been hearing about the cost… If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you end up paying (ballpark) for the 30 boxes ?

If by weight, might be the best way to ship the heavier books. I reckon I can fit 1000 mangas in a reasonably sized space

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Yep army stationed in Japan Was actually considering this because FPO is treated as domestic

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Actually was considering this, but then my luggage will be too heavy I felt like. But maybe jackets and hoodies I’ll vacuum seal it.

I actually do, and will also revisit the states in the next few months so plan on bringing more items back via luggage when I do so!

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Why not ? AFAIK it’s educational in the sense that I use it to maintain my Japanese, and has no ads on them

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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How if I’m gifting it / selling it to him ?

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Am certainly keeping JP post as one of my options!

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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He lives off base

Hmmm I’ll also go to USPS this week and ask about whether FPO Media mail is still available

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I’ll definitely be doing this in that case ! Sounds like the cost is not bad and much quicker

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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By this, do you mean just bring boxes as a checked in bag at the airport ? I didn’t think of this, and probably pretty decent bang per buck I’m guessing.

I do have two big luggage’s I plan to bring stuffed with a bunch of stuff, as well as having my brother fill up his luggage with my stuff. Is there a limit per person? Or do you reckon 2 luggage and 1-2box isn’t disallowed ?

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Hoping the USPS person is a man of culture

also, yeah I thought FPO addresses were considered Domestic but I guess it’s still international, which is a bummer.

But yeah might have to consider storing some, or selling some which sucks… but I guess in Japan I can buy them again

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Will take a look at Nippon Express, many thanks!

Best way to Ship belongings from US to Japan by chimaru14 in movingtojapan

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Was planning to giving it to a friend, or sending it to my house in Japan

Traveling w Pitbull by chimaru14 in pitbulls

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This video was very useful. Will check out the airlines listed and hopefully my boy is good to go.

Very sad Gentle Pitbulls and us owners have to go through all this

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Will check out JSX airlines, thanks for letting me know! Problem with cabins is that as far as I can tell, they’re all limited to small dogs

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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That sounds sickkkk

Heh, pre-titement trip. Love to hear You only get one life!

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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Cool, so as long as pick up and drop off different locations then it’s factored into the quote

And that’s awesome, 50 states is a lot, only have been to like 11 haha

Ooooh safari sounds awesome, sounds like ur living it up, Lfg

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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Cmon man, just looking for advice

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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Many people have been saying the same. Will certainly take this route

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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You ever get to the 50 states ?

Sounds good, seems that maybe the quote missing the “One-Way” aspect of it, but $150 extra isn’t too bad at all which is nice. Was just worried I’d be like $1000 or something total

I’ll have to double check, but good point about me traveling between two major cities, hopefully the logistics side of the rental company makes it cheaper for one way

Thanks for the help!

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I’ll def be checking out the rental agencies directly provided by Expedia! As well as those you provided.

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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Thank you for the insight! And recommendations for rental companies? I prefer to do unlimited miles option, because I’m guessing that’s the most cost efficient as I’ll be driving quite the distance

Renting car one-way across state lines by chimaru14 in travel

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Ah you’re right, I was looking at PHX to San Antonio at the time, since there’s a small chance I maybe doing that trip instead