- Thread starter jpjoejoepink
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Bring tv on a luggage
LOL, sounds like me. Can't deal with the lying BS.
Maybe someone can enlighten me but my understanding is you can bring in a TV up to 32" screen size without taxes. I have seen so many TVs spin on the baggage carousel at SDQ waiting for the owner to claim it that it is ridiculous why one needs to "hide" it in a piece of luggage.
If it fits in luggage, you can surround it with your clothing, etc. If you ship it in the box it's considered another suitcase, and you pay extra. And you will definitely be stopped and questioned. And another big problem is that there are embargo periods when the airlines won't accept a box.
Sorry, forgot to add just double check with airline if there is a cardboard box embargo on your flight date.
If it fits in luggage, you can surround it with your clothing, etc. If you ship it in the box it's considered another suitcase, and you pay extra. And you will definitely be stopped and questioned. And another big problem is that there are embargo periods when the airlines won't accept a box.
But AE, if you pack it in luggage it is still another piece of luggage? si?
Especially this time of year peeps fly into SDQ and Tvs are flying all over the place. Customs checking pay them no mind, they seem to be more interested in what I have in a plain cardboard box. They open it and I have all kind of frozen meat which doesn't seem to faze them the least bit.
Only thing irks me is when I say you have tape-e to close my cardboard box. We all end up laughing and off I go......
If you pack it in your luggage, your chances are probably better than shipping it in a tanque. It will cost you less even if they charge duty.
We didn't have an 'extra' luggage for the TV, we just packed it in the center of a big suitcase, surrounded by clothing. Mind you, this only works for 32" or smaller, anything larger won't fit. We have a 40" in a box, but can't take it with us because AA won't allow boxes Dec/Jan.
I only fly with one checked bag and one carry on. AA will charge you $100 if your bag is over the limit (44 lbs, I think).
That's what I want to do, put it in my luggage and wrap it and cover it with a comforter or something. I'm just a little skeptical if they check my bag once I arrived to SDQ. Last year I went in sept and I wasn't check. I didn't have anything of value but I just breeze through without them checking me.
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True.....but if its scanned/discovered via the x-ray machine, you can now claim it as a gift.....but only if you have declared it.
Again it is roulette as to whether to declare....I usually check the box for bringing in gifts.....but do not identify them in the other box where you actually are supposed to identify the gift. This way they cannot say you did not declare a gift....you just did not identify it.
Identifying the gift involves writing it on the form.....and that might surely get attention...so just check the box and CYA.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
I think I'll take the chance and put in my luggage. Hopefully it goes well.
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Likely you will have no problems....but if you have a receipt....keep it with you until you clear customs.
While stories of hassles by customs have fallen significantly over the years....they still exist.
Good luck.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
Those of us who have been coming for years.....all have our methodology.....but I bet the "Animal House" approach (fat, drunk, playing stupid) you describe above....works too.
Respectfully,
Playacaribe2
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Haha, similar to my "Tourist Theresa" act. Mr. AE doesn't open his mouth, most people don't take him for Dominican until he speaks, and even then they sometimes ask him where in Italy he came from.
