I have searched the lobbys and just couldn't find the answer to the following, so I hope someone could help me on the logistics of transporting my cigars from Atlanta to Seattle in a cross county move.
Here are the basics.
Cigars currently reside in a cubancrafters end table style cabinet (approximately 12-15 boxes)
Value of said cigars 2K-3K
I am not concerned with humidity control ( I have enough 65% bead)
I have a new coleman cooler to transfer them to.
All boxes will be wrapped in bubble wrap and packed tight in the cooler.
Here are the options as I see them.
1. Place cooler in the moving truck with household goods. 2 serious drawbacks, 1st is transport time 4-7 days, 2nd and more important termperature can reach up to 130 degrees inside trailer.
2. Ship via FedEx or UPS AIR, cost would be approximately $250-$300 due to the dimension(s) of the pakage.
3. Take them on the plane with me when I fly to Seattle the day after the moving truck takes off.
Of the 3 options, I am looking at # 3 seems to be the best way. My concern goes back to the genesis of this thread. Temperture Control and cabin pressure (or lack there of) Do I run the risk of of something "Shocking" my sticks.
If I do go this way my plan would be to duct tape the hell out of the cooler. What will TSA's response be. Will they tear it apart looking for contraband or other malpheesince. I will TLC the packaging but if they start digging around inside all bets are off.
Any thoughts or idea's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Lou
Here are the basics.
Cigars currently reside in a cubancrafters end table style cabinet (approximately 12-15 boxes)
Value of said cigars 2K-3K
I am not concerned with humidity control ( I have enough 65% bead)
I have a new coleman cooler to transfer them to.
All boxes will be wrapped in bubble wrap and packed tight in the cooler.
Here are the options as I see them.
1. Place cooler in the moving truck with household goods. 2 serious drawbacks, 1st is transport time 4-7 days, 2nd and more important termperature can reach up to 130 degrees inside trailer.
2. Ship via FedEx or UPS AIR, cost would be approximately $250-$300 due to the dimension(s) of the pakage.
3. Take them on the plane with me when I fly to Seattle the day after the moving truck takes off.
Of the 3 options, I am looking at # 3 seems to be the best way. My concern goes back to the genesis of this thread. Temperture Control and cabin pressure (or lack there of) Do I run the risk of of something "Shocking" my sticks.
If I do go this way my plan would be to duct tape the hell out of the cooler. What will TSA's response be. Will they tear it apart looking for contraband or other malpheesince. I will TLC the packaging but if they start digging around inside all bets are off.
Any thoughts or idea's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Lou