Would you use these to ship excess baggage?

We are looking at buying some large suitcases or using rubbermaid containers to ship some things as excess baggage with us when we move to Scotland in June.  I have read about several of you using Rubbermaid containers instead of suitcases.  I found these on Target's website and thought they looked like a good option since they fall in the 62" limit and they only weigh 10 lbs each.  What do you think? Good option?

http://www.target.com/Iris-Stor-All-Airtight-Containers/dp/B000KA33Q8/qid=1203433790/ref=br_1_5/601-5036732-9814554?ie=UTF8&node=13825601&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

Melissa

i remember someone on here moving with rubbermaid tubs instead of suitcases- they drilled a couple of holes around the outside (through both the lid & the bottom bit) and then used zip-ties to secure the lid to the bottom half. 

I was one of those people! But I stole the idea from someone else. 

Although those do look good, my hesitation would be that they weigh about 10lbs even before you but anything in them. Do you need the reinforced ones? Excess luggage prices have become so ridiculous recently that I'd be loathe to give up those extra 10 pounds!

I used Rubbermaid containers, and avoided the ones with really rigid lids/sides. I only packed sturdy stuff in them, although I did manage a few items in bubble wrap.

Good luck!

We don't necessarily need those kind, but I was wanting to find some that are good and sturdy.  We are going to move into a furnished place, so we're only needing to bring some of our household things. Between the 3 of us (myself, dh and dd) we can bring 6 of those with our allowed 2 each, and some extras (if need be) because we have a budget of $750 for excess baggage.  In looking at different large suitcases, most of them are around 10 lbs as well, so I figure I'm not much better going that route.

How much lighter are the standard rubbermaid containers? 

Another thing we are doing to save space/money is use those Space Bags (the ones where you vaccuum seal everything to reduce the size).  Have any of you used those?

Thanks!
Melissa

Another thing we are doing to save space/money is use those Space Bags (the ones where you vaccuum seal everything to reduce the size).  Have any of you used those?

Thanks!
Melissa

I used those Space bags when I moved to the UK in July 04 they were a god send I thought. whenever Dh & I go back to the States for a visit we always use the Space bags since we always buy alot of clothes when we are home in the States.

I used space bags when I moved over (I moved most of my stuff in one trip, using four of those huge duffles with wheels - but the baggage allowance back then was still 70lbs per bag!) - the only thing to watch (aside from kittens with sharp claws, a fate which befell two bags before I realised what was going on in the other room) is the weight - it's very, very easy to pack your entire weight allowance in just half a suitcase!  I'd recommend using them for bulky things like sweaters, and filling the rest of the suitcase/container with light, fluffy things like pillows and duvets.

How much lighter are the standard rubbermaid containers? 

I used 18 gal Rubbermaid roughtotes. They weigh about 5 lbs empty.

I used 18 gal Rubbermaid roughtotes. They weigh about 5 lbs empty.

That was what I used as well, spacebagging items like stuffed animals and clothes.