So far, the best (and most reasonable) we've found is Airborne.
However, be aware, that if you ship by ground (cheapest method), it
travels first to Willington, OH (their main processing center) and
then out to wherever it needs to go. On Monday, the 3rd, I shipped my
equipment to West Yellowstone, MT, thinking I had enough time to get
it there for my project which begins on the 12th. Well, it's still in
transit, so be sure to leave plenty of time...especially if you live
in a rural area and/or are shipping to a rural area as we are and do.
Bernie Krause
>Since 911 I've been pulled aside and received extra scrutiny every time
>I've flown with recording equipment. Usually the security people slide
>my case across the table to me and stand back as I open it. The
>microphones and preamp seem to be the most frightening items for them to
>touch and they try to figure out what I'm carrying.
>The only theft so far has been my AA and 9volt batteries. While
>traveling US->Mexico->US I wasn't allowed to carry on any batteries and
>had to put them in my check-in luggage. Upon arrival I found my bag had
>been rifled thru and all the batteries taken. Luckily I had extras
>hidden away and got my recordings...so much for "tight security"
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>I can realize that a case with mics, recorders and cables must look
>pretty suspicious under an x-ray, but having equipment confiscated
>and/or stolen is just not acceptable. I don't mind saying that I feel my
>privacy and personal security has been greatly compromised by the
>current laws and standards. We carry on our recording gear because it
>is crucial to our work and very valuable. Perhaps shipping equipment is
>now the way to go despite the expense and hassle.
>
>I guess the next thread after this should be which shippers are the best
>and packing tips. :-)
>
>Will
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>Wild Sanctuary wrote:
>> With the new Homeland Security mandates in place, it has become a
>> real problem to check audio gear through in baggage on the same
>> flight, especially if your field equipment is too large to fit (with
>> your clothes and other personal items) in a carry-on. The Transp.
>> Sec. Agency requires that all bags be left unlocked if they are to be
>> checked through as baggage so that they can be inspected by hand.
>> Locked bags are summarily broken into.
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>> Anyone else having these problems?
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