jamoo Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 I've been lurking for a while, getting a feel for things. I have one question that I haven't seen an answer to - What are the dangers of bringing reps in through customs? Am I at any risk of something happening to me? I've also been looking at some rep bags for my wife, is this inherently more or less dangerous than watches? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted December 28, 2006 Report Share Posted December 28, 2006 Go to the RCMP web site, search on copyright infringement and you will find the answer... No one can be in trouble for buying fake stuff, it's the sellers that are at risk, not the buyers... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 The only danger is that you can lose the watch....every time have that in mind..BUT the posibilities to lose a watch at customs is very very small!The dealers take good care of tha package!!!!Trust me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 in canada, the posibility is very high! some dealers wont even ship to canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 The Zigmeister repair a lot of watch and he is in Canada. I don't think he have that much problem with customs. I personally never had problem either. I have a watch from a member in transit, I pray for it to get to my door, but I'm sure it will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprimerozen Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 The Zigmeister repair a lot of watch and he is in Canada. I don't think he have that much problem with customs. I personally never had problem either. I have a watch from a member in transit, I pray for it to get to my door, but I'm sure it will be ok. I agree that ther is noso much danger....i have send already 2 watches for somefriends and both of them passed ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I have sent upwards of 20 packages containing multiple rep watches back and forth to Canada from the U.S.A. over the last year. No problems. As Ziggy says, it is not illegal to buy in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 (edited) I have sent upwards of 20 packages containing multiple rep watches back and forth to Canada from the U.S.A. over the last year. No problems. As The Zigmeister says, it is not illegal to buy in Canada. Not illegal to buy, but they have the right to stop them at custom (in fact, it's their job) But usually, small package like envelope don't attract much attention. They look at the declaration papers to see if they can charge you something and that's all. But if you send a box, 80% of the time they will open it to see what is inside. Btw here is a good read: hxxp://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/fio/intellectual_e.htm Question 5: Possession of counterfeit items is not a criminal offence in Canada as long as there is no intent to distribute them. Also very interesting: Downloading music for personal use is currently not a criminal offence in Canada. Edited December 29, 2006 by vric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamoo Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylar Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 A friend of mine has sold bowling balls to Candian buyers and they always get hit with import tax. But as stated above it could be because of the large packaging and wieght of the item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasng Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Nope, Canada Customs doesn't care about fake watches. They only care about taxing your ass off on genuines, in the range of 20%+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 The Zigmeister repair a lot of watch and he is in Canada. I don't think he have that much problem with customs. I personally never had problem either. I have a watch from a member in transit, I pray for it to get to my door, but I'm sure it will be ok. watches which are sent to The Zigmeister dont come from Xun Ching Chuan from Taipeh, Taiwan though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 I remember very very well, that about 1 year ago (or 1.5 years), most dealers refused to send to canada, or only "at your own risk", same with austria and that A LOT of members here were bitching about canadian customs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 Sadly, I live in Canada. But I also love these watches - I've purchase about a dozen now, and have had absolutely NO problems at all. Joshua is an impeccable dealer... his packaging is made to withstand both elements of nature and the security clearance. They are much more interested in packages coming out of the Middle East than China these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vric Posted January 2, 2007 Report Share Posted January 2, 2007 I remember very very well, that about 1 year ago (or 1.5 years), most dealers refused to send to canada, or only "at your own risk", same with austria and that A LOT of members here were bitching about canadian customs! I'm in Canada, and 1/1.5 years ago, only River refused to ship to Canada. Josh, Andrew, Neil, Jay and Paul all had no problem with that. Like said, they don't care about replica, they only want to tax us to the death (6% + 8.5% taxes + 8% brokerage because it's a "Swiss" watch. Make the count, buying a Gen (or if they think your rep is gen) cost a LOT of money.) Look here for brokerage fees. (20% on Clothing and bags !) hxxp://www.aacb.com/tools/tariffguide.htm No question why we are the most taxed people in North America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cucumber_Jones Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Slay - I dont think you live in Canada. I do and 13 Panerai and one Rolli later I have had no problems... Corgi - If you hate Canada so much then leave - it is not that hard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slay Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Slay - I dont think you live in Canada. I do and 13 Panerai and one Rolli later I have had no problems... But I talked to a lot of canadians, including a Dealer who lives in Canada plus I was around (maybe you werent) a long time ago when there WAS this rumor about canadian customs that no watch gets through. Maybe this has changed, I dont know, but dealers will have their reasons when they tell me that canada is a [censored]! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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