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DVD v VHS Customs
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 4:36 pm
by Daz
Off topic slightly but...
Are Discs less likely to be stopped by HM Customs than VHS tapes ordered from abroad. Is Europe safer than US?
Re: DVD v VHS Customs
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2002 4:42 pm
by Matt
From my experience, the US is safer then Europe (remember there are restrictions on US stuff, where-as a lot of European stuff is anything goes). However, if it comes through Customs, it doesn't matter where it came from, they're likely to run themselves off a copy if they suspect it might be porn.
The best thing is to order one product at a time, pay for insurance so you can always re-order free if you have any problems, and if possible (and if the distributor does it), get them to re-label the package as 'gift' or something other, and if possible order a DVD. It's more likely to be mistaken for a book.
Matt