| Pages:
1
..
3
4
5 |
jrbaja
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4863
Registered: 2-2-2003
Member Is Offline
|
|
Margie
Have you ever considered just not posting rather than posting and then deleting the message?
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
Few people I know that live in Baja are not into smuggling, but usually the other way, north to south.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
MrBillM
Platinum Nomad
Posts: 21656
Registered: 8-20-2003
Location: Out and About
Member Is Offline
Mood: It's a Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Day
|
|
Bajalou
You're right about that. The amount of liquor, etc that I have brought North
pales in comparison to what has gone South, mostly building materials, Solar Gear
and Electronics. Recent years that has abated somewhat and I've found it easier
to simply declare when I bring across a large amount (using appropriate receipts, of
course) and pay a little duty.
As far as Margie's wish that I get "Caught", it is highly unlikely. Although this
trip could have been a problem because of the quatity involved, usually I just bring
across one or two items at a time and, if caught, they simply take them away. The one
exception was when I got caught with a case of Coronitos at a time they were not
available in the U.S. A friend wanted them and I hid them well. Unfortunately,
they were found in Secondary. Since they were so well hidden, they took offense and
actually fined me. The fine worked out to less than $3.00, but I spent over 3 hours
being "checked out" on the crime computers, etc. A fine show of force by the Feds.
I also went to Secondary almost every trip North after that for a year. I guess I
finally dropped out of the computer.
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
As many people in our area know, I was bringing some auto parts down (well hiddenI hoped) and got caught. They would not let me pay duty - believed
they was sto much just for me - so impounded my van, confiscated the parts and fined me the cost of the parts. They did this all in a very
professional manner, inventory of van and remaining contents, digital photos of van and contents as well as counterband. Gave me receipts etc. Took
a couple days to get it all straightened out (mainly getting value for the stuff from the custom appraiser). They told me when I paid the fine, that
they had no more problem with me, I was welcome to stay as long as I wished. I never was stopped again coming in except by the random red. - I
have other stories of mis-adventure and will say that when the thing is taken care of, I was never bothered again - even tho repeatedly going thru the
stop with the same people present. One time, 2 days after a situation, they pointed out I had a low tire and chan ged it for me.
The Mexican officials always were more polite and respectful than any going the other way. A trip to secondary in the USA is always a time for
short barked comands and rudeness.
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
Mexitron
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 3397
Registered: 9-21-2003
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Member Is Offline
Mood: Happy!
|
|
I was coming back north, got sent to secondary....the usual barking orders, and then the iguana tells us to go stand off to the side while they search
the truck.....iguana comes back holding a big baggie of candy from the front dashboard, in plain view...."what kind of pills are these?"...."those are
Juicy Fruit candies sir"......"yah, right, what are they, speed, downers?"....no sir, its candy"...."then why don't you eat one for me"....."sure, be
glad to".....gulp......iguana then takes one into his hand and breaks it apart, getting goopy sugar all over his fingers.....now we're trying to keep
from laughing...."get out of here!"
|
|
|
bajalou
Ultra Nomad
Posts: 4459
Registered: 3-11-2004
Location: South of the broder
Member Is Offline
|
|
Algodones
Going into USA thru Algodones one time 4-5 years ago, my wife and I were sent to secondary, ordered out of the van, raise the hood, then escorted into
a small room. empty your pockets - I'll take that knife (about 3 in pocketknife) how much money do each have and count it in front of me. Then he's
gone for maybe 10 minuets, comes back and gives back the knife and says OK you can go. I said what is this all about and he replied "We thought you
were carrying a dead body under the back seat." (a rolled up sleeping bag). Only after we were cleared wouyld they tell us what we were accused of.
And 10 min to look under one seat??
No Bad Days
\"Never argue with an idiot. People watching may not be able to tell the difference\"
\"The trouble with doing nothing is - how do I know when I\'m done?\"
Nomad Baja Interactive map
And in the San Felipe area - check out Valle Chico area |
|
|
| Pages:
1
..
3
4
5 |
![[*]](images/xmbforum/default_icon.gif){kind=icon}
