Due to all the new airline baggage restrictions, I'm checking out options for getting my Artistic Interp prop to Michigan from New York. I have a rhythmic gymnastics hoop and was able to take it as luggage in a box several years ago. However, it is now considered "over sized" at 35" x 37.25" x 2". I am thinking of shipping it, but am not sure which service is the most reliable, how long it will take, how much it will cost, and where I should ship it. I'm staying at the very basic Super 8 - they said they can hold my box for a few days before I arrive. Anyone with experience and pearls of wisdom?
By the way, the Super 8 is walking distance from the Paterson Ice Arena, and is a bargain - only $41 a night with AAA!

Hmmm....since you have enough time UPS Ground is probably the way to go, or FedEx Ground. It's light too which helps on cost. I did a ton of shipping at my last job and found both equally reliable, with the slight nod to FedEx for reliability but UPS was cheaper.

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"Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket?"

Thank you, thank you for the tip on Super 8!! I'm going to save almost $200 by booking there instead of Best Western. It looks pretty nice from the photos, too.

The Super 8 was just recently bought by another company and it looks like they've done quite a bit of work from the outside.

Hopefully, the inside is redone, too, because that place was pretty skanky before.

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I've got mad salchow disease!

Well, they did have interior photos, allegedly from that location, that looked alright. Here's hoping.

When I made my reservation, the man on the phone was very nice and informative. Also I'm getting a microwave and frig, so it has everything I need for the week.

Did you have to request those or are they in every room? That was the one thing I wondered about and a big reason I initially booked at Best Western.

You have to ask, and there is a small fee.