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Old February 2nd, 2011, 02:22 PM posted to rec.travel.air,rec.travel.usa-canada
Terry Pinnell[_2_]
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Default Packing an 'electronics kit'?

I'm shortly flying from Heathrow to Los Angeles by Virgin Atlantic. I have
a gift for each of my two grandsons. One is a jigsaw, no problem. The
other, for the 6 year old, is this beginner's electronic kit:
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/i...ab/30-in-1.jpg
described here
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/m...kit-mx-903.htm

I'm a bit nervous about whether it will attract attention in the X-ray
scan or whatever. Should I pack it in my large case, or try to get it in
my hand-baggage (a small rucksack)? If packing it in the hold luggage, is
it OK to gift wrap it, or is that likely to get opened and spoiled?

Gifts like this must be fairly commonplace so I'm probably being unduly
apprehensive, but I'd appreciate any advice please.

--
Terry, East Grinstead, UK
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Old February 2nd, 2011, 02:45 PM posted to rec.travel.air,rec.travel.usa-canada
S Viemeister[_2_]
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Default Packing an 'electronics kit'?

On 2/2/2011 8:22 AM, Terry Pinnell wrote:
I'm shortly flying from Heathrow to Los Angeles by Virgin Atlantic. I have
a gift for each of my two grandsons. One is a jigsaw, no problem. The
other, for the 6 year old, is this beginner's electronic kit:
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/i...ab/30-in-1.jpg
described here
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/m...kit-mx-903.htm

I'm a bit nervous about whether it will attract attention in the X-ray
scan or whatever. Should I pack it in my large case, or try to get it in
my hand-baggage (a small rucksack)? If packing it in the hold luggage, is
it OK to gift wrap it, or is that likely to get opened and spoiled?

Gifts like this must be fairly commonplace so I'm probably being unduly
apprehensive, but I'd appreciate any advice please.

I routinely carry electronic stuff to/from the US - do NOT gift wrap it.
I pack the gift wrap, and wrap gifts when I arrive. At check-in I
generally am asked about anything electronic in my bags, and have
occasionally had my bags opened and thoroughly searched.
Pack it in your hold luggage.
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Old February 2nd, 2011, 05:41 PM posted to rec.travel.air,rec.travel.usa-canada
William Black[_2_]
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Default Packing an 'electronics kit'?

On 02/02/2011 06:52 PM, Terry Pinnell wrote:
I'm shortly flying from Heathrow to Los Angeles by Virgin Atlantic. I have
a gift for each of my two grandsons. One is a jigsaw, no problem. The
other, for the 6 year old, is this beginner's electronic kit:
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/i...ab/30-in-1.jpg
described here
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/m...kit-mx-903.htm

I'm a bit nervous about whether it will attract attention in the X-ray
scan or whatever. Should I pack it in my large case, or try to get it in
my hand-baggage (a small rucksack)? If packing it in the hold luggage, is
it OK to gift wrap it, or is that likely to get opened and spoiled?

Gifts like this must be fairly commonplace so I'm probably being unduly
apprehensive, but I'd appreciate any advice please.


Hold baggage, don't wrap it.

--
William Black

"Any number under six"

The answer given by Englishman Richard Peeke when asked by the Duke of
Medina Sidonia how many Spanish sword and buckler men he could beat
single handed with a quarterstaff.
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Old February 2nd, 2011, 09:57 PM posted to rec.travel.air,rec.travel.usa-canada
Terry Pinnell[_2_]
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Default Packing an 'electronics kit'?

William Black wrote:

On 02/02/2011 06:52 PM, Terry Pinnell wrote:
I'm shortly flying from Heathrow to Los Angeles by Virgin Atlantic. I have
a gift for each of my two grandsons. One is a jigsaw, no problem. The
other, for the 6 year old, is this beginner's electronic kit:
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/i...ab/30-in-1.jpg
described here
http://www.quasarelectronics.co.uk/m...kit-mx-903.htm

I'm a bit nervous about whether it will attract attention in the X-ray
scan or whatever. Should I pack it in my large case, or try to get it in
my hand-baggage (a small rucksack)? If packing it in the hold luggage, is
it OK to gift wrap it, or is that likely to get opened and spoiled?

Gifts like this must be fairly commonplace so I'm probably being unduly
apprehensive, but I'd appreciate any advice please.


Hold baggage, don't wrap it.


Thanks both.

--
Terry, East Grinstead, UK
 




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