How can I bring a 20-piece dinnerware set on a plane?
I would not check the china in the store packaging, as that’s usually not sufficient. If the box fits carry-on size, I’d consider it, but it might not. You can take the set to a place like the UPS Store and have them pack it for shipment–assuming they do a good job, it will be packed well enough to be loaded on an airplane, shipped UPS, whatever. I used to work at a store in the chain that became the UPS Store, and we packed china all the time, with varying levels of obsessiveness depending on the customer’s desires and the value of the pieces. If you want to do this yourself, memail me and I’ll explain the maximum-paranoia packing method.
