Does anyone know if there are some items that the movers did not get the first time they came, can you set up another move on move. mil? Also, is it true they will not pick up liquids of any kind? I have like several differents soaps, body washes, lotions, things like that? I considered just checking the things, but I dont want to deal with all those checked bags, plus risk anything being overweight. The though of mailing these things scares me. I know it will be super expensive! And of course its things like a set of dishes, bathroom stuff...... any advise would really be great TIA!

I don't know about the first half of your question but will address the liquids. I think you can run into different scenarios with each different packing company but ours had no problems with the liquids and most people that I have spoken with have said the same thing. We shipped cases of wine, hair color, shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent and the list goes on. The safest bet would be to contact the company doing your packing but I haven’t heard of anyone coming overseas that was not permitted to bring these types of items. Best of luck.

I think the rule they go by (or at least the company that did my packing) is that if it is sealed (as in never been opened) they'll pack it.

Once it's been opened, they're not packing it and will leave it off to the side.

In our case that only applied to the alcohol. They gladly took our opened bottles at the end of the day. :-) They did not seem to care about any of the bathroom products but it's probably a good idea to expect that requirement. I would suggest grouping those products, whether sealed or not, together and sort of oversee what they pack it with just to be on the safe side.

Honestly, the company may tell you one thing and the packers may do another once they are there. The whole packing thing can be an adventure.

Our movers packed most of our liquids....pretty much e/thing that wasn't flammable. I would suggest putting them in large ziplock bags and then in a plastic bin for protection. We had one of our items leak all over the place. It was one of those margarita buckets. The liquid pouch inside the bucket somehow leaked out. It made for one sticky, moldy mess.

As far as mailing, it's not super expensive. You're just paying postage to SFO, and the military carries it free from there. Or, you can get flat rate priority mail boxes at the post office, and regardless of the weight it costs like $9 and it's very quick. Just make sure nothing leaks.

USPS Rules:

Help Us Keep the Mail Safe
Keeping the mail safe is a top priority at USPS. Avoid delay in your shipments by following these simple guidelines.

Don’t put stamped mail over 13 oz in a blue collection box, lobby drop, Automated Postal Center drop, or any other unattended location.
If your mailpiece weighs more than 13 oz and is bearing only stamps as postage, you’ll need to take it to the retail counter of a Post Office™, Contract Postal Unit, or Approved Shipper location. If left in a mailbox, it won’t be picked up; if dropped in a collection box or lobby drop, it will be returned to you.

Don’t send alcohol. And, in most cases, don’t send prescription drugs, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or handguns.
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) are not considered hazardous but can’t go in the mail. If you’re reusing a box displaying alcohol brands, all logos and labels need to be covered up.

Prescription medications can only be mailed by registered practitioners or dispensers. Similar laws apply to over-the-counter medications.

Only licensed manufacturers and dealers can mail handguns. And even though unloaded rifles and shotguns are mailable, mailers must comply with all applicable laws.

Don’t send a hazardous material.
From perfume to batteries, you might be surprised by our list of what’s not safe to put in the mail.
Check our list of hazardous materials ›

Many household items can’t go in the mail.
Hazardous materials come in a wide variety of forms and can be chemical, biological, radioactive, or a combination.

The Postal Service's™ definition of a hazardous material includes many common household and consumer products. They may not be dangerous on your shelf at home, but they can become a hazard when shaken or when the temperature or pressure changes.

Some common hazardous materials include…

Perfumes
Nail polish
Flea collars or flea sprays
Aerosols
Bleach
Pool chemicals
Paints
Matches
Batteries
Fuels or gasoline
Airbags
Dry ice
Mercury thermometers
Cleaning supplies
Items previously containing fuel
Glues
Fireworks

Not sure if what you’re sending is hazardous or prohibited? Just call 1-800-ASK-USPS or your local Post Office.

Of all things to leak Yokogirl- NOT THE MARGARITAS!!!!! LOL! But yes, I am the Queen of Ziplock bags, I normally get those huge ones and put all of DH's stuff in there and send it in a box

Thaiguy, I am scared its going to be expensive becuase those flat rate boxes are wayyyy too small. I have only sent my husbnad one or two of those. ANd when I mail it in a regular box like from Lowes, it can cost like $30-$40

Of course my husbands solution was to leavethe stuff behind, obviously I dont need it.... yeah, like Im leaving all my stuff! lol I hate my sister isnt here, she is a whiz at packing and consoladating things.

My next choice was to box the stuff up in maybe 2 boxes and check them with our luggage, has anyone checked a box before? Will the airline even allow it? ANd now I worry about all this stuff on that shuttle! My DH said he would meet us at the airport, will they let him ride back with us?

Always consult your local Transportation Office. Or read up on the wealth of information on: www.move.mil. Remember! "IT"S YOUR MOVE"!