When I travel overseas I consider the taxes/duties I pay upon my return (to
Canada) as a SMALL price of the total trip. I bring back "things" that I need
permits for and don't ever think of bringing back meat products with no
government stamp.
For the European traveller, North American alcohols might be a novelty, but
there are more than enough excellent alcohols in Europe that we simply cannot
buy here.
Clothes and electrical stuff is certainly less expensive in the USA - and just
consider the taxes as still part of the "inexpensive price" of the item. Beware
of the electrical stuff that does not meet European video and voltage
requirements, for if you don't it will not work (generally) in Europe.
Pan wrote:
> "dismum" wrote in message
> news:215927fb93fee2fd29b20187fffc2b8d@localhost.talkabouttravelling.com...
> > 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 or even excess baggage at the airport it somehow takes the
> > gilt off it !
> >
>
> Take the tags off the clothing and say you brought it with you :)
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