Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On 04-Jul-98 Mark wrote: > Michael Garmisa wrote: >> >> On 03-Jul-98 Mark wrote: >> > further, unless one wants to smuggle, i believe that duty would be >> > owed on any leica gear as there is little they sell that is less >> > than the duty-free allowance. > >> Maybe a stupid question but how do they know where you bought it? > > um.....as they are empowered to go through all your luggage they > can find the paperwork ? > > about 20 years ago i got into trouble at UK customs for bringing in > a flute. they thought i was carrying drugs and went over everything > (i was strip searched). i ended up having to pay duty on the flute, > they didn't fine me or confiscate the flute (both within their power). > since then i have been kind of aware about the potential screw ups > that can happen when bringing stuff across borders. > > i have never brought anything across a border that i should not > have since <cough> <cough>..... > > mark what paperwork? lets say i dont bring the paperwork or lets say send it in mail or something... not that I would try this to save some cash if any... just wondering when i take new equipment I bought in the US how do I prove I bought it in the US... is that what the passport warantee card is for? - -- Michael Garmisa <elmar@webreach.com> 03-Jul-98 22:44:06