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What would be the best way to transport dj equipment from Canada to Ireland ?

I am going from Canada to Ireland shortly and will be needing my decks and mixer once I arrive. What is the most secure and cost worthy method for me to transport them. Canada Post and UPS are too expensive. Ok you guys, you have rather gotten away with your basic knowledge of the industry. You do not sell equipment that has cost a pretty penny when in fact I have found out that they can be stored in the cargo of the plane I will be travelling on. I do hope that you research your answers and don't assume.

Public Comments

1. You certainly left out a lot your options. First they will have rental music stores in Dublin and Belfast. Look it up online. If you are doing a music tour contact the booker. They should have a list of rental places. If you are doing this professionally I would fire your agent/manager, this is their job description. You get them to work on this. If you are going permanently or as an amateur sell them off and buy new/used/rent in Dublin or Belfast. Do carry your music instrument. And remember, if you are doing this professionally, a lease or rent is a 100% cost writeoff off the top of your taxes. You diminish the value of your equipment by moving them onto an aircraft, truck or whatever. I don't care what insurance you put on that equipment, you don't get 100% recovery. The only tax benefit if you use your own equipment is an annual depreciation. If you are a DJ then same goes. Just bring your music. Rent the equipment there. Its a tax write-of.
2. I agree with Gord...if going for a visit or tour and you will need equipment there, I recommend renting instead from a local music equipment supplier. Doing so you are less likely to have damage to your equipment, use the costs you would have incurred for shipping as payment towards the rental, and you will also not have to worry about buying new power supplies or power cords, since the voltage is different over there (240 vs 120). If you are going there permanently, sell the equipment you have on eBay or to a local store, then use that money as a downpayment for new equipment at your destination.