Can we bring our wine collection to the TRNC?

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 17:18

Hi all,



My husband being a butler has over the years collected some quality wines. We realise we cannot bring them all to Cyprus when we move there but we would like to bring about 3 dozen bottles. Does anybody know the implications of doing this?





The butlers wife

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 17:26

Hi The butlers wife,



Why not contact JAMES VALENTINE OVERSEAS REMOVALS,



and bring the whole lot over....



http://www.removalstocyprus.co.uk/



Good luck,



Navek

Laptalocal


Joined: 28/02/2008
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 17:27

We brought some wine over when we came although it wasnt that much. Maybe if you can prove that you have owned it for a while and that its not for resale, then you may be ok, but they will probably still tax you quite a bit. Its probably best to check with the shipping company or an agent here first, or could you not bring a few bottles over at a time (each time you or someone visits)?

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 18:48

Brought 8 cases of mixed wines in our container and declared the lot. Customs looked at them and as there were only two or three of every one they were not interested at all - all gone now but the memory lingers on!!!

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 18:50

Unless you have a temperature controlled room/big fridge I think the Cyprus climate will turn it into vinegar PDQ



I would fring in now and enjoy

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 20:19

One of our very good friends is a wine collector, (he is teetotal) But he has an entire wine cellar, all properly stored and detailed, Its like walking into A Restaurant wine cellar in France.



1'000s of bottles. He brought them all over in one of his containers, he said the only problem was a few cases went missing.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
26/08/2010 20:40

Thank you all for your replies, we have decided to sell the better ones at auction and only bring enough to fill a wine fridge, which we will bring with us.





The butlers wife

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
27/08/2010 00:12

i was going to suggest an auction, my son in law deals in good wines. I can put you in touch if you would like. email me at guidoandliz@yahoo.co.uk if interested. Have you any Petrus as my man would love me forever

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
27/08/2010 00:31

Don,t sell them, just bring them to Lillies. and a few of us will help you drink them.



Now isn,t that a much better idea, and just think of all the new friends you will make.