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msteve1014
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I'm confused. Did you have to go to Otay because of a freezer? I will be bringing in a stove and refrigerator at some point. I have no problem paying
tax on things, but I really do not want to have to reroute to Otay as a last minute change if I can plan around it.
It's not hijacking if I don't talk about booze is it?
[Edited on 8-20-2009 by msteve1014]
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bajabound2005
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I did not make either of these trips...I am simply reporting to Baja Nomad what was reported on our local Yahoo group this AM. Can't tell you anymore
than what they posted. My understanding from reading the post it that, yes, it was the freezer.
Baja Duty Free: Bombay Sapphire $15, Stoly Vodka $10 -- 35% off the 2nd bottle (of anything). They are always having specials....buy $60 worth of
booze, get $10 off...so you go hunting for another bottle to get to the $60.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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bajajazz
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Is this what's known as a hijacked thread? Would like to know more about the new border-crossing hassles and less about the cost of rotgut. Am
crossing next month and need to know how much time to allow for reentry in order not to miss plane. Sounds like new customs agents are going apechit
in the overly officious department.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajazz
Am crossing next month and need to know how much time to allow for reentry in order not to miss plane. |
I don't think your question can be answered without pure guess-work. Who's to say what will be happening there next month, next week or tomorrow.
There are sites to check crossing times, such as this:
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/
but they're for northbound traffic. I would hope that soon a site will be available for southbound traffic as well.
In the meantime, don't miss the sale on V.O. at Baja Duty Free.
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irenemm
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we were told at TJ if you have more than 1000.00 dlls value you must go to Otay. At that time the import closed at 3:00 p.m. and you had to start over
the next day.
do not even try to get them to accept a tip to cross at Tj.
If you do not declare at the border you can have your vehicle taken and be charged up to 800% for the stuff you did not declare and pay taxes on.
Happened to my best freind. Took 3 days to get the car back and cost him 800.00 dlls. He had a box of the small ticket that go on the fruit in the
trunk of the car he forgot about it. They did not care.
We just buy almost everything in Baja. Cost more but in the end cost less.
Same with the booze. The green store in Card##as just pass San Quintin is the Avigal it has really good prices for booze hard to find parking but
good prices. It is on the East side of the Hwy.
Help the economy of Mexico if you live here buy here.
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
Happened to my best freind. Took 3 days to get the car back and cost him 800.00 dlls. He had a box of the small ticket that go on the fruit in the
trunk of the car he forgot about it. They did not care.
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I am sorry. I don't understand
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
Help the economy of Mexico if you live here buy here. |
All well and good if you can find what you want and need here. So often you can't.
There will be an adjustment in the enthusiasm of the inspectors soon. The first response is what they're after. The SY crossing just won't tolerate
thorough inspection for lack of space and they'll soon learn that. I mean...gawwwwdammm. Do we have to be treated like they do at the airports?
It'll just ruin tourism in the region and commerce on both sides. This kind of pressure won't last.
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irenemm
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You can find anything you want in Mexico. It takes time but it is here. Years ago before freee trade (not really freee) You could not get things here
but now everything is here.
If you bring in something anything above what you are allowed and do not declare it, it is contraband and you can get fined for not declaring it and
paying the duties on it.
The Mexican government does and does not care about the tourist. I have been in the tourist business now since 1978 when we bought this. Over the
years they have done many things to run off the tourist.
They want to make things better at all cost. Sure you can find someone who will take a tip at the boarder but who. Just like the cops who and which
one. choose the wrong one and you might have a problem.
Buy it in Mexico. It cost more but it is here somewhere
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
You can find anything you want in Mexico. |
boolchit
[Edited on 8-20-2009 by DENNIS]
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rts551
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rts551
| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
Happened to my best freind. Took 3 days to get the car back and cost him 800.00 dlls. He had a box of the small ticket that go on the fruit in the
trunk of the car he forgot about it. They did not care.
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I am sorry. I don't understand |
IRENE
You didn't answer
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David K
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Yah, what is a "small ticket that go on the fruit" ???
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rts551
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chiquita
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sylens
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
You can find anything you want in Mexico. |
boolchit
[Edited on 8-20-2009 by DENNIS] |
i'm with dennis. try and find non-fat sugar- (and sugar substitute-)free yogurt anywhere in baja...
i know that's not what most of you guys are talking about, but
i'm just sayin'...
lili
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DENNIS
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Hi Lili...Nice to see you.
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The Gull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajajazz
Is this what's known as a hijacked thread? Would like to know more about the new border-crossing hassles and less about the cost of rotgut. Am
crossing next month and need to know how much time to allow for reentry in order not to miss plane. Sounds like new customs agents are going apechit
in the overly officious department. |
Stay home or start your crossing today, with your 'tude you may be detained for a few weeks.
�I won\'t insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.� William F. Buckley, Jr.
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bajabound2005
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We crossed yesterday - no problem. it seemed they were, at first, pulling over all SUVs, trucks and vans. Crossed in our SUV, green light, and we
carried on. They were not waving ANYONE over yesterday. They may have been over-zealous their first couple of days on the new job, creating traffic
backups, etc. Seems pretty normal now.
That being said, if you are bringing in appliances, etc - go to Otay and avoid the headache that may or may not come with attempting to cross at SY.
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
That being said, if you are bringing in appliances, etc - go to Otay and avoid the headache that may or may not come with attempting to cross at SY.
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Worst headache immaginable. They just open the gate in the fence and put you at the mercy of the northbound crossers who lost their sense of humor
and humanity long ago. It takes a special person to allow you to break into the line.
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Bob and Susan
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i crossed yesterday at otay mesa
lots of american guards with weapons ready
mexicans were moving right along
only red lights went to inspection area
no problems at the border
on the way over our guys were "ready" with weapons
VERY professional
i ALWAYS like our inspectors
they have the correct "attitude"
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irenemm
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oh i did not answer because i had to go buy splenda or equal at the store in town
try cosco in ensenada they have both sugars. smart and final has it too.
the tickets for the fruit are the little stickers with the number you see on it
home depot and walmart have stoves and ref. try a restuarant supply if you want commercial
fat free and sugar free yogurt is made by LaLa most store have it you need to look for it but it is here if not ask the grocer to get it.
dennis get a phone book and look in the yellow pages it is in spanish and english you can buy what ever you need in Mexico.
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CaboRon
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| Quote: | Originally posted by irenemm
oh i did not answer because i had to go buy splenda or equal at the store in town
try cosco in ensenada they have both sugars. smart and final has it too.
the tickets for the fruit are the little stickers with the number you see on it
home depot and walmart have stoves and ref. try a restuarant supply if you want commercial
fat free and sugar free yogurt is made by LaLa most store have it you need to look for it but it is here if not ask the grocer to get it.
dennis get a phone book and look in the yellow pages it is in spanish and english you can buy what ever you need in Mexico. |
As long as you don't care about the quality .... especially the appliances 
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