Trying to bring my friend a drill on our upcoming visit...

[Accompong]

Hi-

From what I am seeing on Google, I can not bring a drill onto the plane. Is there anyway else I can get my friend a drill over in Jamaica? We are from the states and was hoping to bring it over in November on our next trip but it looks like I'm not going to be able too...

Just looking to see if anyone has other options.

Thanks

You can always put a drill in your checked baggage and not declare it. Even if it is found, they are not so expensive that it would be a big deal.

However.... there are plenty of hardware stores in Jamaica that sell them as well. Why don't you just consider buying one there?

[bobbynh]

thank you man, I thought about buying a drill there but I am unsure of what to expect for prices and quality. I will check it out. Is it better to go a hardware store in Negril or on the way in?

[rtitle]

I don't know but your question reminds me of this story. I was asked to bring a bicycle for a 8-year-old pickney (child of a close friend). Obviously I didn't want to carry one on the plane. So after arriving I stopped in MoBay. As soon as I got out of my rental car, one of those higgler types approaches and asks if I want weed or a girl or anything. So I said, no but I'm looking for a bicycle for an 8-year-old. Without missing a beat, like it's the most normal request in the world for a tourist to make right after arriving, he says "no problem, follow me" and guides me to a store where I can buy one.

Moral of story: "No problem" I'm sure there are plenty stores in MoBay where you buy a drill and plenty folks who can help you find one.

Have a great trip!

[MikeyNYC]

I don't know but your question reminds me of this story. I was asked to bring a bicycle for a 8-year-old pickney (child of a close friend). Obviously I didn't want to carry one on the plane. So after arriving I stopped in MoBay. As soon as I got out of my rental car, one of those higgler types approaches and asks if I want weed or a girl or anything. So I said, no but I'm looking for a bicycle for an 8-year-old. Without missing a beat, like it's the most normal request in the world for a tourist to make right after arriving, he says "no problem, follow me" and guides me to a store where I can buy one.

Moral of story: "No problem" I'm sure there are plenty stores in MoBay where you buy a drill and plenty folks who can help you find one.

Have a great trip!

Too funny.
I'll play. Reminds me of a story...
At a red light in Mobay after airport pick up. Guy walks up selling all kids of car accessories, steering wheel covers, air fresheners, floor mats, you get the picture. My driver says you could probably tell him you need a transmission and he'd have it for you here tomorrow.