think US customs is getting tougher?

[buffer1]

holy shit,i allways use a good customs broker,but even then,you never now.the man does what he wants when he wants

 

[gymratforlife]

Mine was a domestic order lol.But the pack musta gotten hit for the weight.

 

[jaexbx]

Mine was a domestic order lol.But the pack musta gotten hit for the weight.

they didn't come knocking at your door?

 

[calico2580]

Indirectly related to the topic, I was in Nuevo Laredo on Wedensday. I crossed twice on foot. The first time I was empty handed, the obese douche-bag asked if i was a citizen, what my job was, where i was from, and then asked if i had any meds or liquor. He made me empty one pocket and that was it. The second time through I had a small bag and didn't get harassed at all by a different agent. However, you can't draw a consensus conclusion off of 2 crossings by one gringo like myself. At any rate, I think its about the same as it has been (i've made about 20-25 runs in the past 3 years) Needless to say I got my load of gear, didn't have it on me though. As a sidenote, the border patrol station about 15 miles from the border CAN stop your car , search it, you, etc. even if you are as white as vanilla ice cream. Its very rare, but it has happened to me one time. So never get sloppy if you make a run for the border.

 

[gymratforlife]

they didn't come knocking at your door?

Nope never came knocking just tracked to the PD and that was the end of that.I sure as hell wasnt gona go there and ask for my 2 years worth of personal gear.

 

[DIVISION]

Indirectly related to the topic, I was in Nuevo Laredo on Wedensday. I crossed twice on foot. The first time I was empty handed, the obese douche-bag asked if i was a citizen, what my job was, where i was from, and then asked if i had any meds or liquor. He made me empty one pocket and that was it. The second time through I had a small bag and didn't get harassed at all by a different agent. However, you can't draw a consensus conclusion off of 2 crossings by one gringo like myself. At any rate, I think its about the same as it has been (i've made about 20-25 runs in the past 3 years) Needless to say I got my load of gear, didn't have it on me though. As a sidenote, the border patrol station about 15 miles from the border CAN stop your car , search it, you, etc. even if you are as white as vanilla ice cream. Its very rare, but it has happened to me one time. So never get sloppy if you make a run for the border.

I should have you do my border runs for me, CalicoCat.....




DIV

 

[musclemuscle]

Only way the stuff wont get through is if you get unlucky enough to have the package detected at customs and searched. If they search it and find the stuff, chances are all they will do is send you a letter. I have 4 letters now,lol

LOL, very cool. That makes me feel better about ordering through the mail.

 

[Indy]

I was able to use one address for over a year, but finally got a package seized back in January. That address was flagged and 2 other packages that were on their way also got snagged. I am using a new addy now. There is part of an order that I am waiting on now that is taking longer than it should to get here and I am afraid they have struck again. If I have to open up a new PO box, anyone have any ideas of how I might keep my box at the same store but just change the box number? What would I tell the clerk at the front desk. Guess I am not very creative. There are not alot of PO box businesses around here, and I do not want to use the local post office.
I suppose in the near future we might all have to start using domestic sources if things continue the way they are. this will surely drive up prices. thanks to the US gov!

this is speculation and fallacy, they dont "flag" you unless you really deserve to be flagged, and incoming gear does not constitute that. Not only have I got a package seized this year, but every other package after that was delivered successfully. With that said I know many of the ICE guys, which is the combined Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. I spoke to a supervisor there about this and he confirmed what I felt. He said it's complete Bullshit, they dont care, they are more worried about their radiation detectors going off. Now yes they are getting more packages, becuase they are simply yanking more packages for random inspection. But they are not creating an address book to flag all incoming parcels, unless you are already the subject of an investigation from their agency, or another requesting the assistance with proper cause and or warrant.

 

[huge500lb]

i got flagged from romania before they called and shit watch yourself play it smart bro

 

[PolfaJelfa]

this is speculation and fallacy, they dont "flag" you unless you really deserve to be flagged, and incoming gear does not constitute that. Not only have I got a package seized this year, but every other package after that was delivered successfully. With that said I know many of the ICE guys, which is the combined Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. I spoke to a supervisor there about this and he confirmed what I felt. He said it's complete Bullshit, they dont care, they are more worried about their radiation detectors going off. Now yes they are getting more packages, becuase they are simply yanking more packages for random inspection. But they are not creating an address book to flag all incoming parcels, unless you are already the subject of an investigation from their agency, or another requesting the assistance with proper cause and or warrant.

Thanks for clearing things up bro. I was realy not in the mood for a lot of typing. You summed it up 100% correct. Karma your way.

As for the guy who is surprised that your PO BOX are geting snagged. Po Boxes are in a diferent category and are set aside for way more scrutiny then regular addys! Your adress is not flaged unless you are under a direct criminal investigation and they are planing to indite you. If you knew the way the system works you would look at it in a diferent way. A certain batch of adresses are picked for random inspections......there are diferent categories... It is normal for all those packs to be siezed like that ESPECIALY TO A PO BOX.