Components in Suitcase?

panthro · 30 Dec 2010 at 09:43

Do you think its safe to pack some pc components (HDD, CPU, GFX, RAM) in my suitcase? I live in the UK but work in Australia and I want to buy them here and take them with me as its much cheaper. They will be in the original packaging and wrapped in all my clothes.
Safe or not?

EniGmA1981 · 30 Dec 2010 at 09:48

Most components undertake some form of international travel before they get to the UK stores... so I would imagine that as long as they're "secure" in your eyes, then they should be fine

You'll be more paranoid about packing them than the manufacturer will be too lol

R088ieS86 · 30 Dec 2010 at 09:49

As long as your suitcase isn't lost on flight :eek:

Reldar · 30 Dec 2010 at 10:11

Honestly I think they would be fine (I would do it). Just make sure you cushion them enough and that's all you can do really

stulid · 30 Dec 2010 at 10:18

Two words- Baggage Handlers

MADEinSTOKE · 30 Dec 2010 at 11:34

you might have to unpack your suitcase twice if it looks like a suspicious package in the airport scanner

freddie64 · 30 Dec 2010 at 16:19

Tis gonna look a bit dodgey when it goes through customs.

Could you not send them to your address in oz?

Skillmister · 30 Dec 2010 at 16:26

freddie64 said:
Tis gonna look a bit dodgey when it goes through customs.

Could you not send them to your address in oz?

Probably defeats the point of buying them here to pay a bazillion pounds in postage.

Just wrap in jumpers should be fine.

Aod · 30 Dec 2010 at 16:40

in their original packaging they'll all be FINE, with the possible exception of Hard Drives which you might want to buy when you get there.

mythicdawn07 · 30 Dec 2010 at 16:42

not even sure if they would allow it on the plane to be honest.

freddie64 · 30 Dec 2010 at 16:55

Skillmister said:
Probably defeats the point of buying them here to pay a bazillion pounds in postage.

Hmm, probably right there.

Still don't think i'd wrap it up in a suitcase though.

reygjabla · 31 Dec 2010 at 07:32

Done it numerous times, no problem at all. If you take it out of the box, just make sure your use the original anti static wrapper on it.

AtaRo · 31 Dec 2010 at 07:47

Bring a hand carry backpack with size enough to fit the seat overhead compartment and try to fit all your parts in there.I have done this several times although customs might check it and ask you to pay for importation tax or something just tell them its a gift but dont know about customs duty in there so ask around 1st if you have to pay taxes at customs.

panthro · 31 Dec 2010 at 08:32

Cant take them as hand luggage, already got an SLR + 3 lenses and my laptop to take onboard. Cheers for the advice