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Zog The Undeniable
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Martin Wilson wrote:
> What with the exchange rate nearing $2.00 and some amazing prices on
> bikes being available across the pond and the occasional really cheap
> airfares. I wonder if theres a faq anywhere for how to take an old
> banger bike and bring back a shiny new one without being hit by
> customs.
Given the publicity that cheap shopping in the US currently enjoys, I
expect HM Customs are on their guard right now. Go through the green
channel and get caught and presumably they can do a full cavity search
for that extra Dura-Ace STI lever they think you might be carrying ;-)
> What with the exchange rate nearing $2.00 and some amazing prices on
> bikes being available across the pond and the occasional really cheap
> airfares. I wonder if theres a faq anywhere for how to take an old
> banger bike and bring back a shiny new one without being hit by
> customs.
Given the publicity that cheap shopping in the US currently enjoys, I
expect HM Customs are on their guard right now. Go through the green
channel and get caught and presumably they can do a full cavity search
for that extra Dura-Ace STI lever they think you might be carrying ;-)