How to take a 40" LED TV to New Delhi from London on BA flight?

ashphim

Hi,

I know I can take the TV to New Delhi and I might be charged for excess baggage. However, I have 2 questions:

1. Would I be charged any customs in India?
2. How to go about getting the TV from my home to the airport for check-in? I would be travelling alone and carrying 1 big bag for check-in and a laptop bag. Can I get a service from the airport/BA that could collect it from my place and check-it in for me?

So I would definitely like to have some suggestions on how I shall manage this transit.

Thanks
@Montana: Thanks for the quick reply. Could you please elaborate on that? Do you mean I should ship it from my home to the PO at Heathrow? Is there an option where I don't have to check it in myself; as in, they do it for me? I seriously don't want to "carry" it.
Please note that the main concern in Q2 here is around getting the TV from my home to the airport. I'm not so confident about carrying it myself in a taxi/train - as I would also have a large bag. I will check the tv in at the airport (with whatever extra cost), but how to get it to the airport? Is there a service that can do it from me (Just from my place to the check-in counter)?

Answer
I suggest that you find another way of transporting the TV. Baggage handlers are not exactly the most careful of people and they usually just toss around the luggage. If you have to check it in, then make sure that the TV is properly protected with layers of foam, bubble wrap, and etc... Make sure that the box is really sturdy and another tip is to tie ropes around the box (they have to be thick and tied tightly all around). You can also try putting large signs that indicate that the box is fragile and should be handled with caution. However, I wouldn't take the risk.

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Answer
A bigger problem is the incompatibility of your set with the TV broadcast system in India. India uses the PAL system. North America uses the ATSC/NTSC system. Your TV won't receive local channels in India.

Also, the voltage mains there are 240v/50 hz. Your TV *might* be optionable for that voltage and line frequency--check your owner's guide. But as equipped for the U.S. market, it's set up for 110v/60 hz.

You might be better off returning your set for a refund if possible, and buying one locally in India. That also saves you the hassle and cost of transport, customs, etc.

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