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Subject: Re: Brits Flocking To NYC... Posted on: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 18:34:52 -0000

>>> It certainly is great shopping in the states especially if you are a Brit
>>> but the only drawback is that we are only allowed to take £145 worth of
>>> goods in total into the UK so if you get stopped at customs and have to
>>> pay the duty ...

>> Take the tags off the clothing and say you brought it with you :)

> If only it was that easy! If they even suspect that you're lying they're
> quite capable of asking you to prove it, right down to demanding
> receipts for any items that look fairly new...

Yes, well, people who say things like "*if* you *get stopped* at customs"
deserve what they get.
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