General Chat

Thanks for the email Liz, I think some of it needs washing, so will do as you suggest. We have to sort out the different "sets" and make them up, and then our younger son in London will have his, and the rest will go to Canada. It is a good idea to send it a bit at a time,
Yes, it is very painful to step on! Both boys have a "memory box" in the loft,
including school projects.
Regards, Liz

Not being rude Liz, but is it grubby? I think you can wash it inside pillowcases in the washing machine if so. Do you have any of the boxes with the pictures on? You might like to do a few of the items and send them gradually or let your other son take some over in his luggage. It might be quite exciting for the children to get a few at a time and they could practice on small amounts and then be thrilled to receive a new pack with more to use as time goes on. Their Mum could get used to stepping on a few bits at a time lol Oh, doesn't it hurt if you accidentally stand on a piece lol?
You could use one of those zip up plastic bags (£1.00 or £1.99 at lots of shops) to hold it having already popped the bits into a strong bin bag and then tape over the zipper and tie it all up with string for your son to carry at the airport, or wrap it for posting with address labels inside each layer of packing.

My son's huge tub of Lego is in my loft, and I have most of the boxes too, folded flat. Also have a big tub of Konnex? and most of his other toys as well lol

Lizx

Many thanks, we have just spent a few hours starting to sort it out - didn't realise the boys had so much, it has been in the loft for years.
Liz

We are not sure of the weight yet, at the moment we are sorting into the various "types", will post on this thread again when it is ready and weighed,
Thanks for the advice,
Liz

How much does it weigh? Anything over a few kilos and it will be cheaper to take it as excess luggage.

Sometimes it's cheaper to send it in 2 smaller boxes than 1 large one.

Rose

Sending packages from Canada to the UK, I have been told by the PO that sending them by sea (so-called) is almost as quick as sending by air, and VERY much cheaper. They do go by air regardless, but if the load is full, the surface packages go in last. if it's not a busy time of year they may arrive very quickly. I've never had to wait a long time to hear that packages have arrived. I'm sure it works the same way in reverse.

Liz,

We have every sort of Lego, from simple stuff to very technical. Train sets, space layouts, etc. Don't know who was keener - our boys or me!

There is a very large tub of Duplo, kept in the cupboard under the stairs, for any visiting very small people. I remember what it was like trying to keep two small boys busy in childless houses. My very small great nephews now go and get it out themselves!

Elisabeth x

This is a suitcase full which belonged to our sons, I used to love playing with it. Our grandaughters in Canada are too old for Duplo now, so our son thought we may like to post it out!!!
We waited a while for grandchildren, so don't give up hoping.
Regards, Liz

Liz,

Bet you have had fun! I would have loved to be there to play too - I love Lego! (I have a large collection from our children, waiting for grandchildren, though I don't think I am going to have any!!)

Elisabeth x

Our younger son is going to Canada for Christmas, so he may take it as excess baggage, depending on the cost. Thanks for the advice re packing, not using a suitcase will make it lighter.
We have been sorting it out this afternoon, didn't realise how much there was!
Liz

Many thanks, it is a large suitcase full of Lego, which our elder son has asked if we could send out for his daughters.
Liz

Many thanks, it does not have to be there for Christmas. Will have to weigh it and measure the box, and make enquiries,
Liz

Liz,

You could also contact courier services like UPS and DHL.

I think W H Smith are agents for DHL - they could perhaps tell you the cost, if you quote the size and weight.

Elisabeth

Hello Liz,
I think it would be cheapest to send it by surface mail, but it is a slow process. The last date for posting for receipt by Christmas was 18th October. From past experience I know it can take eight weeks, or even longer. It is possible that it might be cheaper by airmail. I suugest you take the parcel to your nearest post office and get them to weigh it and give you the cost for both methods.
Kathleen

Please can anyone tell me the cheapest way to send a large box of Lego to Canada,
Many thanks,
Liz