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Sorry about the multi-posts, it seems to happen whenever I use my phone.
Especially with $7k, I would suggest bringing some form of documentation around price. Otherwise you are relying on the border agent to trust you as to the true value of the coins.
Are you returning to Canada with the coins? If so, you may wish to stop off at the Canada Customs office to get a declaration what you are leaving with (might avoid issues on return).
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Valued Member
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Documentation will help protect you against some of the risks associated with traveling with coins.... but it is not full proof. Again, I have to ask "why take the risk?"
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As said in other post. I sold 10 2nd dinos to a international coin club. So I will bring some 1st, 2nd dino, and other NCLT coins to exchange with them on my trip. Some of the coins are gift for friends.
Also print out the invitation letter from the coin club.
I will print out all the coin info (Price) from Mint page. (just in case they need them.)
Also will put all the coins in a small travel backpack and keep it with all the time, put under my seat.
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Honestly, I wouldn't even take the risk.... too much of a chance 1) they will get lost/stolen, 2) issues with customs (even though it might be perfectly fine it may still require a process) 3) chancing that you would be faced with duty in either country 4) unknowns.
It just seems like a situation where something is bound to happen with them. Yes far to much risk involved. The plane could crash, you could have a head on collision on the way to the airport, China could attack Taiwan. You never know what could happen. Oh wait, yes you do, everything is documented on the internet. BiBo, I think you are on the right track and have a good understanding of what to do. Any risk involved will be very minor. You will not have your coins seized. You most likely wont have any tax implications. Keep your more valuable coin with you to protect from theft, and your bag will probably be in the overhead storage. Sounds like a fun trip. To be honest most countries I have gone to don't care about what you are bringing in unless its drug related or you have hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Have fun on your trip and watch out for fake SML coins from China. |
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Thanks for your advice Dooby,
Will do.
I do plan to exchange any SML coins with them. :). Just expect if I can exchange some Mongolian Wildlife Series coins from them.
Cheers
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You have to let us know how you end up making out!
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Valued Member
Sweden
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Where do I attach a picture in the thread?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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You need go to "Reply to Topic"
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Pillar of the Community
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Sorry to jump in again, the more I think of your situation, the more complex it becomes because of the value of your goods.
Duty Free
1. Gifts bringing into Taiwan ~$200 CAD
2. Personal Goods ~$700 CAD
I don't know if your SML's would be considered commercial goods for sale or trade and I found indications of special regs for gold, silver, old coins. There is also currency export restrictions. (Based on Quantas site for departing passengers). It looks like there is a VAT tax on goods that exceed these values.
Good luck and have a great trip.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for your kindly remind.
As I said on the first page. I do not worry about the custom at the destination side.
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Can elaborate more on customs (for group knowledge)? I always find it is good to learn more.
Sorry, I've met more that a few people that have said they were "ok" with customs and it turned out the customs agent had a very different opinion, only trying to be helpful. (everything from the surprise VAT, import permits, carrying commercial goods without a carriers license or insurance, no declaration form, country of origin, overvalued goods, no importers license etc...). Our company now ships most items ahead of time to avoid border problems.
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All I can said is:
If you know someone you should not have any problem.
Thanks again purelywasted
Edited by BiBo
02/07/2013 2:35 pm
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 True that. But most of my problems have been in the US and Canada. Not many problems traveling in Asia. Did get busted smuggling alcohol into Kuwait. The guy just seized it and let me go. Probably drank it after work. |
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I bet he will drink it. LoL
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Pillar of the Community
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gotcha, cheers and good luck.
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