anyone brought over a tv in your suitcase?

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 20:20

thinking of doing just that packed well and between clothes should be enough protection,

just wondered if anyone found them intact or glass shattered amongst clothes thanks

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 651

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 20:26

We managed to take a 22 inch flat screen television last time we came over. I used polystyrene and bubble wrap. No damage at all.



Paul

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 20:29

We also know of two other people who have done so without any problems. How big is you case..Huge ))







Spider,X

sunshine22



Joined: 07/06/2010
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 20:41

If you put masking tape over the glass in a cross (X) the glass won't break, just an extra protection.

cockneydave


Joined: 04/06/2009
Posts: 55

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 21:13

brought 7 t/vs over all 32 inch very large suitcase cut up bread carrier and used bottom to cover screen and bubble wrapped weight around 18 kgs made up remainder of weight with dvds

cockneylondon



Joined: 07/04/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 21:48

once brought is it a case of plug in & watch or do they need some kind of adjusstment in england at moment & thinking of bringing one out next trip

cockneylondon



Joined: 07/04/2010
Posts: 25

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 21:49

once brought is it a case of plug in & watch or do they need some kind of adjusstment in england at moment & thinking of bringing one out next trip

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 22:27

Same as Paul. We put ours in a suitcase - no problems whatsoever.

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
28/08/2010 23:00

Have Taken everything over except............fridge freezer----- still trying to figure that one out.

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 00:27

when you pass though customs do you stroll through fast, slow,make conversation with someone next to you and avoiding eye contact with the customs does your heart pound through that hallway,however if you were stopped would you have a reason for bringing a tv thro, what excuse would you give?

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 01:18

Considering some of the recent threads on here about who is doing things legally versus who isn't and who is paying taxes and who isn't do you think it is wise to talk about who has brought in a TV in a suitcase and how to get through customs.

Remember thata TV is one of the few things that you have to pay tax on when you ship it into the country in your tax free container so pretty much everyone who has imported TV's in a container or bought them in country has paid taxes.



I am not attacking anybody, I really don't care but that is probably because I bought all of my TV's in the Middle East and even with the shipping tax I probably paid about 40% less than UK prices and secondly, I am still earning so don't care about the money. Just thought I would mention that there are some who don't like to see this as they feel that they are being cheated and putting your name next to admittance might not be wise.



basheer, avoid eye contact, look inocent



Paul

TrulyBlonde


Joined: 16/08/2010
Posts: 8

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 01:32

Last time I came over bought a 22" flat screen TV, time before that was the kitchen sink!! (much amusement to be had at stansted baggage control)



This end they dont tend to question you - UK side they think it's funny that you have to bring over what they consider 'everyday' goods

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 02:41

Basheer - brought 2 x TVs to NC over the past few years. One via Larnaca and one via Ercan. Had no problems at either airport; actually, didn't give it a thought at the time that there was anything illegal about it

Fred8


Joined: 15/01/2009
Posts: 253

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 02:57

brought over a 32 flat screen wrapped in buble and carton, tied all around with rope. Passed through ercan custon no questions asked!

basheer



Joined: 22/12/2008
Posts: 949

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 12:56

thanks for the infor

will think about this method cheers

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 13:04

amazing



so many smugglers in 1 country

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
29/08/2010 13:05

Cockneydave,



When you arrived were your pants on fire?