Billy Sport
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February 2008
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Billy Sport on Jun 19, 2008 0:58:41 GMT 1, hi
Anyone experienced any problems when taking a print/tube to the states either Uk end or US end? customs had a hissy fit?
i've been sent the wrong print from Bast and its been suggested I bring it out/ pick up my 2 prints that should have been delivered, as I'm going to look at the show next month, but not sure as dont want to run into any probs
cheers for any info
hi
Anyone experienced any problems when taking a print/tube to the states either Uk end or US end? customs had a hissy fit?
i've been sent the wrong print from Bast and its been suggested I bring it out/ pick up my 2 prints that should have been delivered, as I'm going to look at the show next month, but not sure as dont want to run into any probs
cheers for any info
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by felix on Jun 19, 2008 1:02:20 GMT 1, Make sure the tubes are as short as possible and take them through as hand luggage.
Just watch out for those snakes...
Make sure the tubes are as short as possible and take them through as hand luggage.
Just watch out for those snakes...
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jonvespa
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by jonvespa on Jun 19, 2008 1:55:01 GMT 1, i went to santas ghetto 2006 and trudged across the uk (three countries) on a series of buses, flights, train, and taxi...never had any issue with the five prints as far as customs or anything.
i went to santas ghetto 2006 and trudged across the uk (three countries) on a series of buses, flights, train, and taxi...never had any issue with the five prints as far as customs or anything.
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Heavyconsumer
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Heavyconsumer on Jun 19, 2008 1:59:11 GMT 1, i went to santas ghetto 2006 and trudged across the uk (three countries) on a series of buses, flights, train, and taxi...never had any issue with the five prints as far as customs or anything.
But how did you take the tubes out of the UK though, back to the US? That's the issue here. Your post reads like you travelled through England, Wales and Scotland or something. If that is what you are saying then of course; there is no customs, they're all treated as one country for such purposes. Sorry if that's obvious, but it's how I read your post. 
i went to santas ghetto 2006 and trudged across the uk (three countries) on a series of buses, flights, train, and taxi...never had any issue with the five prints as far as customs or anything. But how did you take the tubes out of the UK though, back to the US? That's the issue here. Your post reads like you travelled through England, Wales and Scotland or something. If that is what you are saying then of course; there is no customs, they're all treated as one country for such purposes. Sorry if that's obvious, but it's how I read your post. |
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Heavyconsumer
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Heavyconsumer on Jun 19, 2008 2:01:54 GMT 1, gonna go watch the Samba boys lose against the Argies! Wife will get moody if they do no doubt!
gonna go watch the Samba boys lose against the Argies! Wife will get moody if they do no doubt!
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burghlar
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by burghlar on Jun 19, 2008 3:56:03 GMT 1, Dont f**k around with US customs is my advice.... be truthful with them. And be aware of the size restrictions on carry on baggage from the Uk as BAA can be very anal about it....
Definitely the best advice. They gave me a hard time once about some stuff I bought coming back from Europe. Claimed it was worth a lot more than I paid.
Dont f**k around with US customs is my advice.... be truthful with them. And be aware of the size restrictions on carry on baggage from the Uk as BAA can be very anal about it.... Definitely the best advice. They gave me a hard time once about some stuff I bought coming back from Europe. Claimed it was worth a lot more than I paid. |
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jonvespa
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by jonvespa on Jun 19, 2008 4:16:02 GMT 1, i went to santas ghetto 2006 and trudged across the uk (three countries) on a series of buses, flights, train, and taxi...never had any issue with the five prints as far as customs or anything. But how did you take the tubes out of the UK though, back to the US? That's the issue here. Your post reads like you travelled through England, Wales and Scotland or something. If that is what you are saying then of course; there is no customs, they're all treated as one country for such purposes. Sorry if that's obvious, but it's how I read your post.
noone said a word bringing them back in the US...
i went to santas ghetto 2006 and trudged across the uk (three countries) on a series of buses, flights, train, and taxi...never had any issue with the five prints as far as customs or anything. But how did you take the tubes out of the UK though, back to the US? That's the issue here. Your post reads like you travelled through England, Wales and Scotland or something. If that is what you are saying then of course; there is no customs, they're all treated as one country for such purposes. Sorry if that's obvious, but it's how I read your post. noone said a word bringing them back in the US... |
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by freeisthemagic on Jun 19, 2008 5:28:58 GMT 1, Theres no problem, just tell them the art works worth ยฃ20,000 and its by you.
Theres no problem, just tell them the art works worth ยฃ20,000 and its by you.
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kahuna
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February 2008
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by kahuna on Jun 19, 2008 5:57:35 GMT 1, I regularly transport tubes across the Atlantic as carry-on luggage and keep the tubes as short as possible. Would never try and take a BRP missile launcher onboard.
As far as I am aware, there is no import duty in the USA for art. This country does everything possible to acquire cultural booty from other nations.
I regularly transport tubes across the Atlantic as carry-on luggage and keep the tubes as short as possible. Would never try and take a BRP missile launcher onboard.
As far as I am aware, there is no import duty in the USA for art. This country does everything possible to acquire cultural booty from other nations.
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Wiseblood
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Wiseblood on Jun 19, 2008 6:23:18 GMT 1, I went snowboarding in the tahoe area earlier in the year, i bought a map of kirkwood, about 50x60cms it was only $3 so didnt come in a tube, it stayed in the room safe for 3 weeks, travelled from tahoe to san fran safely, got to the airport, the security questioned it but believed me when i said what it was, couldnt find anywhere to put it safe on the plane where it wouldnt get squashed, so asked the trolly dolly if there was anywhere safe to put it, they stashed it in an empty cupboard, made it safe back the uk, uk customs questioned what it was too but believed me when i said what it was, travelling on the drive from heathrow to the north our lass reclined the her seat to go to sleep and squashed the fucking print. 
I went snowboarding in the tahoe area earlier in the year, i bought a map of kirkwood, about 50x60cms it was only $3 so didnt come in a tube, it stayed in the room safe for 3 weeks, travelled from tahoe to san fran safely, got to the airport, the security questioned it but believed me when i said what it was, couldnt find anywhere to put it safe on the plane where it wouldnt get squashed, so asked the trolly dolly if there was anywhere safe to put it, they stashed it in an empty cupboard, made it safe back the uk, uk customs questioned what it was too but believed me when i said what it was, travelling on the drive from heathrow to the north our lass reclined the her seat to go to sleep and squashed the fucking print. |
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Matt-lock
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Matt-lock on Jun 19, 2008 6:43:21 GMT 1, I just got back home to the states from the UK and had purchased some things there and brought back in tube. I carried them on and once back to the states they did ask what it was in customs but I just told them it was a piece of my artwork I had done and didn't have any problems
I just got back home to the states from the UK and had purchased some things there and brought back in tube. I carried them on and once back to the states they did ask what it was in customs but I just told them it was a piece of my artwork I had done and didn't have any problems
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Bram
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Bram on Jun 19, 2008 12:02:19 GMT 1, I know one thing, the US customs officers think they are out of Rambo film and their motto is "I have a gun and not afraid to use it" so tell the truth (ish) at all times.
I know one thing, the US customs officers think they are out of Rambo film and their motto is "I have a gun and not afraid to use it" so tell the truth (ish) at all times.
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Pattycakes
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Pattycakes on Jun 19, 2008 12:04:30 GMT 1, I have been hand carrying prints across the Atlantic for over 10 years now, I would suggest being very, very careful with what you take. If customs open it up and they can do sometimes you'll have to explain what it is and it's value, they can do various things including fining you, seizing the work or if they take pity on you letting you go.
As a word of caution I have a friend who brought a Braque etching to the UK on Eurostar about 5 years ago, French customs opened it and threw him in jail for a day until the bond was paid on the work! He didn't have the right export license and the agents knew exactly what it was despite him claiming it was a poster - the moral of this story is don't expect the customs guys to be not knowledgeable about what you are carrying, and don't lie to them if you're caught!
I have been hand carrying prints across the Atlantic for over 10 years now, I would suggest being very, very careful with what you take. If customs open it up and they can do sometimes you'll have to explain what it is and it's value, they can do various things including fining you, seizing the work or if they take pity on you letting you go.
As a word of caution I have a friend who brought a Braque etching to the UK on Eurostar about 5 years ago, French customs opened it and threw him in jail for a day until the bond was paid on the work! He didn't have the right export license and the agents knew exactly what it was despite him claiming it was a poster - the moral of this story is don't expect the customs guys to be not knowledgeable about what you are carrying, and don't lie to them if you're caught!
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Billy Sport
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February 2008
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Billy Sport on Jun 19, 2008 16:04:51 GMT 1, thanks forthe info, everyone has been very informative, much appreciated
its been marked as a gift, value of $100 on tube and in my name, so I suppose if I do get stopped either way, i could say i'm returning it, and as a gift no business transaction will have occurred, and on the way back I could say i was going to return it but didnt..??
thanks forthe info, everyone has been very informative, much appreciated
its been marked as a gift, value of $100 on tube and in my name, so I suppose if I do get stopped either way, i could say i'm returning it, and as a gift no business transaction will have occurred, and on the way back I could say i was going to return it but didnt..??
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by rosstierney on Jun 19, 2008 16:10:50 GMT 1, can't you just take it over in a portfolio? that's if it's not the winehouse print which is huge!
can't you just take it over in a portfolio? that's if it's not the winehouse print which is huge!
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rcab11
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by rcab11 on Jun 19, 2008 16:37:21 GMT 1, You got that right Bram. I was coming back from a trip to Cuba and they were all over me looking for Cigars. Jabbing my bags with batons. @sses!
You got that right Bram. I was coming back from a trip to Cuba and they were all over me looking for Cigars. Jabbing my bags with batons. @sses!
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by cashman on Jun 19, 2008 19:12:24 GMT 1, Dont take a BRP tube, they'll think your a terrorist !
Dont take a BRP tube, they'll think your a terrorist !
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samo
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by samo on Jun 22, 2008 14:04:07 GMT 1, Last week I went for a short trip to London and visited POW.
I was planing to take the print with me, but unfortunately due to hand luggage size restrictions it was not possible,
when I informed at the airline company which i flew with to London.
Maybe it's best to inform at your airline company what the size restrictions are with hand luggage
or maybe they are willing to make a exception?
Last week I went for a short trip to London and visited POW.
I was planing to take the print with me, but unfortunately due to hand luggage size restrictions it was not possible,
when I informed at the airline company which i flew with to London.
Maybe it's best to inform at your airline company what the size restrictions are with hand luggage
or maybe they are willing to make a exception?
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Deleted on Jun 22, 2008 14:08:10 GMT 1, they allow camera men to carry camera's and portabraces onboard so in theory a tube should be no problem. But airlines make there own rules really so it is hit and miss.
they allow camera men to carry camera's and portabraces onboard so in theory a tube should be no problem. But airlines make there own rules really so it is hit and miss.
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by grantb on Jun 22, 2008 15:25:38 GMT 1, it should be fine, just carry it in a tube, if they ask just say its a poster.
it should be fine, just carry it in a tube, if they ask just say its a poster.
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Heavyconsumer
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Heavyconsumer on Jun 22, 2008 15:39:20 GMT 1, My plan is to pack a few tubes in my suitcase, when I return to Brazil in September (each with a couple of prints in). I will pack them in he centre of the case, side by side and wrapped together. I have no plan to risk paying 60% import tax!
My plan is to pack a few tubes in my suitcase, when I return to Brazil in September (each with a couple of prints in). I will pack them in he centre of the case, side by side and wrapped together. I have no plan to risk paying 60% import tax!
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brun
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by brun on Jun 22, 2008 15:58:18 GMT 1, mostly they dont care about poster tubes , just keep it under your arm and dont say anything and they wont bother . restrictions apply to 1 x hand luggage and 1 x personal item .......any problems you can ask to have it checked at the gate or fragile check in ! they cant be too specific if something is narrower yet longer than restrictions as long as it is not explosive ......once i showed up with a bag that was within the measurements but the stoopid security guy said it wasnt. i showed him the restrictions (i printed from the BAA website) and he said it was wrong ........fuck me i cant win !
avoiding import duty is an offence and i strongly recommend you do this ! always nice to break the law now and again 
mostly they dont care about poster tubes , just keep it under your arm and dont say anything and they wont bother . restrictions apply to 1 x hand luggage and 1 x personal item .......any problems you can ask to have it checked at the gate or fragile check in ! they cant be too specific if something is narrower yet longer than restrictions as long as it is not explosive ......once i showed up with a bag that was within the measurements but the stoopid security guy said it wasnt. i showed him the restrictions (i printed from the BAA website) and he said it was wrong ........fuck me i cant win ! avoiding import duty is an offence and i strongly recommend you do this ! always nice to break the law now and again |
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Heavyconsumer
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by Heavyconsumer on Jun 23, 2008 8:39:03 GMT 1, Personally, I feel that these monkeys telling me I have to pay over 60% more again than the original purchase price of goods, is a far greater offense than my attempts to dodge it  . It takes the absolute pi$$! I've bought food, DVDs, clothing and art online (from US and UK sources) since living here and they've had enough out of me already at 60% on the lot (including all postage charges if you don't mind ). From now on it's strictly smuggling and tax-evasion for me! I recently beat the tax on a framed original that was sent and it was bloody satisfying I can tell you! ;D
Personally, I feel that these monkeys telling me I have to pay over 60% more again than the original purchase price of goods, is a far greater offense than my attempts to dodge it . It takes the absolute pi$$! I've bought food, DVDs, clothing and art online (from US and UK sources) since living here and they've had enough out of me already at 60% on the lot (including all postage charges if you don't mind ). From now on it's strictly smuggling and tax-evasion for me! I recently beat the tax on a framed original that was sent and it was bloody satisfying I can tell you! ;D |
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welshboy
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by welshboy on Jun 23, 2008 9:57:43 GMT 1, JONVESPA.As i understood it,from the santas web site, All buyers would get a ticket and details how to pay as they did not want people trying to carry these prints home?
JONVESPA.As i understood it,from the santas web site, All buyers would get a ticket and details how to pay as they did not want people trying to carry these prints home?
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welshboy
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by welshboy on Jun 23, 2008 10:00:13 GMT 1, Dont go with virgin!!!! I just came back and they charged me ยฃ480 excess.
Dont go with virgin!!!! I just came back and they charged me ยฃ480 excess.
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brun
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by brun on Jun 23, 2008 12:09:19 GMT 1, ยฃ480 .........man that must have been some heavy print !
ยฃ480 .........man that must have been some heavy print !
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barry cilit
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Taking Prints/Tubes on planes, by barry cilit on Jun 23, 2008 12:33:04 GMT 1, Dont go with virgin!!!! I just came back and they charged me ยฃ480 excess.
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont go with virgin!!!! I just came back and they charged me ยฃ480 excess. WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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. It takes the absolute pi$$! I've bought food, DVDs, clothing and art online (from US and UK sources) since living here and they've had enough out of me already at 60% on the lot (including all postage charges if you don't mind 
