Originally Posted by Shemp
Whoa, how on earth does that work? I don't have receipts for any of that stuff just hanging around. Maybe somewhere in a file, but after 5 years, a lot of that has likely been tossed out. That doesn't even cover my wife's bike bought off ebay. I thought you just had to declare anything of value. I've not crossed the border yet, but intend to this summer on tour.
Originally Posted by lrzipris
I couldn't meet this requirement, for sure.
Show them the paperwork for the insurance on your bicycle. I think that would qualify as proof that it was purchased in your country of origin.