Packing a lamp in my luggage on the plane?

Question

I have a small desk lamp i'd like to take with me on my move from chicago to Hawaii thursday. I don't want to carry it on so am I allowed to pack it in a suitcase??

Also I've gotta pack my computer monitor but only the monitor bc the "tower" is actually a laptop so i'm gonna carry that on with me. Any suggestions on packing the monitor so it doesn't get damaged?

I don't want to take many bags and i've never even been on a plane before, any packing tips so i can get as much packed without a lot of bags?

Answer 1

I don't think it would be a great idea to send your computer through checked luggage.  It is not handled gently.  Check with the post office about the cost of mailing it.  You can get a box and styrofoam to pack it at various places such as U Haul or Mail Boxes or even an office supply store.

Answer 2

May I suggest that you consider shipping those items instead?  Baggage handlers can be rough, and there are no guarantees that your monitor or lamp won't be broken.