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Shipping personal stuff to Canada?

Drjmagic
#1
Hi,

As this saga of trying to get back homes continues to twist and turn (now I know how Dorothy felt), I am thinking of going to wherever I can and transform a lot of frustrations into an adventure. To simplify things, though, I'd want to travel light.

Does anyone have experience shipping a suitcase (50lbs+/-) to Canada?

What carriers should I look to?

What is the cheapest way? A slow boat is fine as it is not essential stuff. I can ship to a friend in Vancouver so I won't need to have it stored anywhere.

Thanks in advance.

Pete
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Texanbrazil
#2
I shipped some before I came via United, TV, and trunk. Rest was with me and charged for extra bags
So look at Air Can for price
Texanbrazil
#3
Revisit this question. Since the land and sea borders are closed for entering Brazil, there may be ships docked waiting to be filled.
When I checked prices were high and value just not there.

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