Shipping TV to USA
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Shipping TV to USA
Hi there.
Im planning on shipping my 49 inch LG 4k TV to USA when i move out there.
Ive checked that its compatible already and it is.
My question is, Why don't places like Interparcel and Transglobal express accept TVs above 32 inches (even using UPS etc through them) even though the carriers themselves accept TVs?
I have been looking at Fastlane, and they seem to be the only option ive found other than going direct. Can anyone recommend any other service?
I was thinking about taking it on the place as luggage with me but i figured it would get trashed and be effort to lug it around and i dont think the car i have would be big enough >
Im planning on shipping my 49 inch LG 4k TV to USA when i move out there.
Ive checked that its compatible already and it is.
My question is, Why don't places like Interparcel and Transglobal express accept TVs above 32 inches (even using UPS etc through them) even though the carriers themselves accept TVs?
I have been looking at Fastlane, and they seem to be the only option ive found other than going direct. Can anyone recommend any other service?
I was thinking about taking it on the place as luggage with me but i figured it would get trashed and be effort to lug it around and i dont think the car i have would be big enough >
#2
Re: Shipping TV to USA
Too great a risk of damage, probably uninsurable.
Sell it and buy in the US. Amazon will sell you a 60" LG 4k TV for $1,600 today. The 49" is $900.
Sell it and buy in the US. Amazon will sell you a 60" LG 4k TV for $1,600 today. The 49" is $900.
Last edited by Pulaski; Dec 20th 2015 at 11:28 pm.
#4
Re: Shipping TV to USA
Sell it and put the money towards a new one in the USA. You'll probably get more TV for the money.
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Re: Shipping TV to USA
Honestly, don't bother. Anything under a 60" TV looks comically small in most houses here anyway.
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Re: Shipping TV to USA
Several other issues as well - most TV's are not 110/240V switchable - every TV i've seen is either one or the other.
I would go on about differing standards as well - but in this age its mostly digital so that's not a factor.
I would go on about differing standards as well - but in this age its mostly digital so that's not a factor.
#10
Re: Shipping TV to USA
Our UK purchased LG TV is auto sensing 110/230V, so we brought it over in the container. It does just fine with our games consoles as we haven't bothered with cable or satellite subscriptions. If we did it would work quite happily via an HDMI cable from the set-top box, so diifering standards would not be a problem either.
#13
Re: Shipping TV to USA
Still less hassle to sell and buy a new one though.
#15
Re: Shipping TV to USA
You can buy a larger 4K tv for under a grand. Forget the shipping and just buy a new tv over here.