Not sure how strong the Pelican cases are -- but this one is $29.99!!! I would
definitely trust MY hurdy gurdy in it, especially if you were placing it inside
custom fitted FOAM lining which prevented it from moving at all.
Worst case scenario: you take it to the ticket counter as checked luggage; they
actually measure it, and so it goes 1" over. So you pay for "oversize" which
isn't going to be a big deal.
Alternatively: you buy this case from the container store for $29.99 and then
send your H.G. to Hungary IN ADVANCE via DHL.
Best wishes to all!
Michael Laird
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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: hg@hurdygurdy.com
> Subject: Re: [HG] CONTAINER STRATEGY (was: Transporting a HG as checked
> luggage)
> Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 07:50:51 +0800
>
> This looks quite good. Any idea how it stands up in strength to the
> (much more expensive) Pelican cases mentioned on the list recently? It
> looks like it could be comparable in strength and even if it wasn't it
> could be reinforced fairly easily.
>
> I checked and the dimensions for the case are 1" bigger than the
> allowable dimensions for the airlines. My guess is that one could risk
> it with something like this since in a busy check-in situation an
> agent is unlikely to whip out the tape measure and check something
> that looks reaosnable.
>
> -Arle
>
>
> On Aug 4, 2008, at 11:09 PM, Reaping Crone wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Arle,
> >
> > I found a really incredible "roller" trunk from THE CONTAINER STORE
> > which is perfect for my H.G. -- you will need to see if the
> > measurements will work for your instrument (it's 32 inches x 18 x
> > 13). Remember that you can position the H.G. diagonally inside:
> >
> > http://www.containerstore.com/browse/Product.jhtml?searchId=15310524&itemIndex=8&CATID=250&PRODID=62806
> >
> > The good news is that it's only $29.99! It also has roller wheels
> > and it's REALLY, REALLY TOUGH -- I have used my roller case to ship
> > an H.G. across the county, and it arrived without ANY problem or
> > damage whatsoever.
> >
> > For the money this is the best "Hurdy Gurdy shipping case" I have
> > ever seen, and would not hesitate to recommend it to you or anyone
> > else.
> >
> > Signed,
> >
> > Michael Laird
>
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