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JudicatorKhoury

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Traveling to the USA with electronics

I am leaving for the USA in July and I would like to bring some of my electronics with me.
I haven't managed to sell them for an enough price replace them in the US.

So I would like to know how feasible is it.

Mini itx pc in a Node 202 case
Ps4 pro with 2 controllers
GTX 1080ti strix (standalone)
G502 spectrum + MX master
2 mechanical keyboards
Oculus rift with controllers
Blue yeti mic
2 high end headphones

I have a backpack that can fit the pc and Ps4 but then I will have no space for essentials in my carry on.

Am I being stupid? Can this be done?

Last edited by JudicatorKhoury (February 27 2020)

Johnaudi

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Re: Traveling to the USA with electronics

I wouldn't expect you to be able to sell them at a better price there as they are already relatively cheaper. Nevertheless, they're quite big volume-wise. I'd suggest (for anything with no batteries) to ship them in extended baggage (perhaps a 20kg luggage). Or ship them separately.

JudicatorKhoury

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Re: Traveling to the USA with electronics

I wouldn't expect you to be able to sell them at a better price there as they are already relatively cheaper.

I want to use the equipment not flip them in the US. I was hoping to sell them here and rebuy in the US

I'd suggest (for anything with no batteries) to ship them in extended baggage (perhaps a 20kg luggage). Or ship them separately.

Any faq or documentation I can read about extended baggage?

Last edited by JudicatorKhoury (February 27 2020)

Johnaudi

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Re: Traveling to the USA with electronics

Any faq or documentation I can read about extended baggage?

For Beirut's airport: https://www.mea.com.lb/english/traveler … cted-items

You might want to check the restricted items at the landing airport as well. Concerning the baggage, each airline has its specific size allowed (you might want to check your ticket to know your limits)

duke-of-bytes

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Re: Traveling to the USA with electronics

take all without the case .. they will fit better

rolf

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Re: Traveling to the USA with electronics

Am I being stupid? Can this be done?

For some electronics that you are putting in your backpack or cabin luggage, you may be asked to take them out of your bag for pre-boarding security checks (x-ray, etc) depending on the airport.

I think you can put them in your checked in luggage. I don't know if they will try to open it or not - which means they would rip it open or break the lock if they need to.

Last edited by rolf (February 27 2020)

Johnaudi

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Re: Traveling to the USA with electronics

My friend has his checked luggage open and they took his power bank at BEY airport. They had "no damage has been done to the luggage" option ticked.
He couldn't open the bag (they broke the lock).

Just my 2 cents.