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Old 06-06-2010, 12:43   #133
Bulky
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re: The Apple iPad Thread

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Originally Posted by Damien View Post
I don't think he'll have to pay if he 1) has it opened or 2) wraps it up and claims it is a gift. Although since my experience of law is what we call 'non-existant' I would quote me on that. Also sales tax varies from state-to-state does it not? So look up the state he is visiting.
1. Yes he will if they (customs) can prove that it was bought while away and not in this country ie. if they find the reciept.

2. Gifts are only up to £390 if i remember rightly , so if the 'mate' buys anything else and doesn't declare it and then gets caught he's stuffed.

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Originally Posted by foreverwar View Post
Thanks for the advice - he is also going to check out the price at Duty Free at Heathrow.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/ipad/...airport-2.html
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