Getting Tools to Atlanta

[Chris_Elston]

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher

We ship a second crate.

121 has a bus going. Perhaps your stuff can catch a ride

http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...hlight=121+bus

John,

How do you do this? You just ship your second crate to the same address as your robot and the drayage people bring you TWO CRATES?

Is that how that works? About how much does it cost to ship your second crate round trip? What service do you use? FedEx or Roadway?

[AdamHeard]

Originally Posted by David Brinza

Yep, we fly to/from ATL. We arrive two hours before departure. We stay together as a group as TSA x-rays, opens, waves magic wands, etc. We then reseal the packages (no duct tape, but packing tape, zip-ties, etc.). We actually ship hand carts so we can manage the equipment at both airports. I think the baggade handlers enjoy seeing how high the carts bounce when dropped 10 ft. (We've had the bearings broken in wheels, frame bent, etc., all considered normal wear and tear).

Did I ever mention that the Championship should move out west for a couple of years? Jet lag, ticketing lines and cunfosion, waiting for luggage, explaining RC controllers to TSA, should be experienced by the whole FIRST community.

Oh, yeah. Next year there's a Hawaii regional. If your going, have a nice flight!!

Truer words were never spoken.

[JohnBoucher]

Originally Posted by Chris_Elston

John,

How do you do this? You just ship your second crate to the same address as your robot and the drayage people bring you TWO CRATES?

Is that how that works? About how much does it cost to ship your second crate round trip? What service do you use? FedEx or Roadway?

10 days before we call Roadway and ship it to the dryage company. The two crates are waiting for us. One of our sponsers donates the freight. I believe it was about $300 each way. You can call Roadway for a current rate.