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Yes, exactly that, or if youre leaving the country they’d assume you bought them in Canada for extra cheap (not likley here lol) and are making a run for the border.
Dec 21, 2017,05:43 AM
Our tax isnt the killer, its the duties and customs fee always get ripped into with it when packages are incoming (like on my new Seiko now around 28% this time travel in and out is worse and their « penalty » fee if they dont believe you or your documents is even more insane
I had several situations when travelling where I almost got charged (I had all the paperwork with me) and I only bring 2 watches max lol The worst was when I nearly missed my flight, they called the dealer to confirm I bought it from them, even after showing the photocopy of my warrenty cards (this should be enough in all cases you dont need the originals as per their policy) but some like to take it to the extreme and its their right, they have the power to do anything.
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Congrats!
By: patrick_y : December 20th, 2017-19:24
If I were a customs agent, I'd believe you too!
Buyer vs. seller?
By: JBB : December 21st, 2017-01:11
Do you mean Canadian customs would think you're bringing the watches into Canada (as a Canadian citizen) to sell, or (more likely) bought them overseas while trying to avoid duty tax coming back in? I'm in the US, but I imagine it's similar?
Shipping coals to Newcastle
By: MTF : December 21st, 2017-03:17
alkiro, I've never had trouble entering Switzerland with watches but they were during watch fairs so maybe they allowed. Why would Swiss officials delay you? Since 90% of the watches came from Switzerland, why can't they re enter? Regards, MTF
oooer... I've moved to/from three continents without knowing that
By: MTF : December 21st, 2017-06:30
Of course, when you relocate internationally, there is a customs waiver for taxes because you are "moving house". The relocation agent dealt with that. It only applies if the watch is at least 12 months in your ownership before the house moving date. That...
Just the opposite...
By: U3O8 : December 21st, 2017-07:20
When I'm going to Switzerland with a plan...I go with no watches and leave with a couple. Ha ha ha. Taking watches to Switzerland is like taking ice to Lapland.
I do that quite often too, travelling with my watches
By: Eddie1 : December 20th, 2017-21:23
although not as many pieces as you have. Reason for me taking my collection along is that as I have live close to areas in conflict, I have this - you could say irrational - fear that the conflict might spill over whilst I was away and my collection of wa...
So you travel light i see 😱😁
By: Watchonthewrists : December 20th, 2017-22:01
Amazing collection and the KV is my fav of them 👌🏻😘 beautiful dail color .
Do NOT do that to Thailand...
By: ThomasM : December 20th, 2017-23:58
A Board member of a Big Three brand brought 10 of his personal watches to Thailand for a GTG and exhibition. He didnt do a carnet and unfortunately made the mistake of going in with his sales manager who was traveling with carnet. He ended up having to bu...
Great collection Karl.
By: RussW : December 21st, 2017-15:39
Couldn’t decide what to wear though ;-) At least you had every eventuality covered!
Did you put all that in a suitcase or carry-on??
By: Patekfinity : December 21st, 2017-20:47
If I had that many priceless pieces in my suitcase, I would be sweating throughout my flight. With luggage handlers, you never know what will go missing...and the airlines do not take responsibility of lost items in luggage. Furthermore, luggage insurance...
I salute you!
By: sham1 : December 22nd, 2017-03:15
Because I dare not travel with more than two watches at any one time to avoid any possible complications with customs. All it takes is for one over zealous official and you could not only be delayed but having to pay VAT if in Europe and arriving from out...
Thanks Joe!
By: sham1 : December 22nd, 2017-04:00
Interestingly, every time I walk pass customs at Heathrow, I still have a phobia that I will be stopped even though all I might have is a discreet looking Patek on my wrist. But I guess pushing a trolley with a 40 year old torn luggage does help!