Re: Mamiya Cameras, a bit OT

[Patrick Magee <pmagee@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 9 Jun 2000, Stan McQueen wrote:

> I have travelled internationally several times via JFK, LAX, SEA, and BOS 
> and have never even had my cameras looked at. Have I just been lucky or is 
> it just that I have never brought back any camera gear that I bought 
> overseas and had to declare? Does it matter if the equipment is obviously used?
> 
> Stan

Lucky. I went through a "thorough" documentation check at Dulles upon
returning from europe in 1993. I had filled out the customs form before
leaving the US and they were actually surprised that I had the form. You
could see the dissappointment in their face. I had purchased the
N90 and several D lenses just before the trip so the gear still looked
brand new. 

I never leave the country without filling out the custom forms for
anything of significant value - even when going to Canada.

Pat

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