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Boxes on an airplane-- Customs

Old 01-02-08 | 12:37 PM
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Can't say that I've noticed that.

Then again, Delta 'lost' my bike when I brought it in a Trico the past two times.

Maybe the delay was thanks to incompetent TSA employees, as opposed to incompetent baggage handlers.
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Old 01-03-08 | 01:23 AM
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I dunno about the rest of ya's but I really really wanna see what's in that box.
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Old 01-07-08 | 01:18 PM
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Update.
Made in without a hitch. They didnt even blink at my boxes when i checked them in. Weight and size were fine. They x-rayed and didnt open them either. I guess they overlooked the AK.
All was in fine shape and the box wasnt even damaged.

Thanks for your tips.
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Old 01-07-08 | 02:24 PM
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Yeah... complementary hub brushes for everyone!
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:06 PM
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so can we see whats in the box?
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:10 PM
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I posted em already in another thread but...
This



and this



Also, just a pile of random parts i came across during the time.
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:12 PM
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What size is the Panasonic?
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:13 PM
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Top tube 54.5 Seat tube 54
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:15 PM
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So damn pretty.

I'm going to jump off a bridge if I can't find myself a 3rensho/Panasonic/Samson this year.
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:17 PM
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The Golden Gate?

Im gonna put all my stuff from my Makino on the Panasonic, then the Nagasawa. Whichever one fits, rides the best gets to stay. The others will eventually have to go away.
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:18 PM
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The Golden Gate?
I'm waiting for them to open the new Bay Bridge.
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:19 PM
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I'm waiting for them to open the new Bay Bridge.
Nice idea. You can be the first one and yell FIRST! on the way down.
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Old 01-07-08 | 03:48 PM
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That Panasonic is so pretty...

How much did each of them cost you?
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Old 01-07-08 | 05:12 PM
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Old 01-07-08 | 07:31 PM
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actually i've heard that US customs only randomly searches 10% of luggage that comes into the US?

can anyone confirm or deny this?
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