Hand carrying computer parts & media

andy a · #1 02-25-2002, 09:44 AM

Has anyone recently had experience hand carrying computer parts (cards) & media, cd's, etc. lately?

Robert · #2 02-25-2002, 09:58 AM

Hide it within your luggage and claim it's for personal use.
Take it out of the original packaging if it's new, try and make it look used.

I have brought in hard disks, CD's and mother boards etc this way without a problem.

Then again, it all depends on how much you are going to bring in?

billshar · #3 02-25-2002, 12:38 PM

I brought in an 80gb hard drive in January in the original packaging and was not questioned. BUT, they were really interested in my Bose Wave CD Radio. They didn't know what to do with it. My wife finally told them to "get their hands of her Christmas present to me". That solved everything!

Cleef · #4 02-25-2002, 01:01 PM

I'm going to be working remotely while in the DR for a time.

I want to bring my CPU and small sound system with me. I'm going to be packing the CPU in it's original box.

Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated. In the past I've never checked luggage - only had carry-on's - .

I assume checking baggage is where it gets sticky.

I'm not trying to resell the CPU, just need the components and software to be with me.

thanks.

Hillbilly · #5 02-25-2002, 06:09 PM

I think you will get whacked at the Customs with the CPU...

If you are into Computers, why not bring the Hard Drive and then find a cheap Clone here and change the Hard Drive?

Robert, is this even doable???

I think the whole CPU will raise eyebrows.

Just a thought.

HB, who knows Jack about Computers. You know Jack, the cousin of Fulla and brother to the stripper Lotsa??

andy a · #6 02-25-2002, 06:26 PM

Actually, it's not customs that I wonder about but whether the parts are allowed anymore in carryon baggage.

Jim Hinsch · #7 02-25-2002, 06:36 PM

I don't understand what someone would do with a CPU. Are you going to buy a motherboard to stick it in once you arrive?

lilsam · #8 02-26-2002, 06:56 AM

Yes you could put your harddrive in a clone HOWEVER. Remeber drivers for parts in clone . Sound card motherboard resources etc will be diffrent from one computer to another. You need a windows disk or cab files. Also needed would be driver disks for Dominican clone. When returning to original computer you need to do the same in reverese.Much easier to bring an older laptop to use.
Also if you bring a laptop they suggest it should be able to power up some airport security checks in route. The have also been testing cell phones etc. they may require parts to be checked. Some airports laxer than others.
Ls

billshar · #9 02-26-2002, 10:00 AM

I shipped 2 desktop computers with my personal belongings and had no problems with customs, no duty. BUT, my company has shipped 5 desktops and one laptop to me via FedEX and we have been nailed every time. In November it cost me RD$10,600 to get a new laptop out of customs. One of my employees recently carried a brand new laptop from the US for another employee. He removed all packing materials, put everything in the carry case and walked through with no questions.

Marc · #10 02-26-2002, 12:34 PM

The media will not be the problem, but I would have some cash on hand for the hardware. If they find it, it totally depends on the mood they are in, how many people are behind you in line, and how much spanish you speak back to them when they start asking questions.

I've had friends in the "no problems at all", and the "bend over" categories.

marc