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  1. #39

    My xp

    Quote Originally Posted by Ralphy Boyy  [View Original Post]
    That's a good idea. And even if they do give me a hard time for some reason, I could turn it on for them to show that it's been used. Thanks
    In the last 11 years I've brought enough electronics here to start a small store. I don't bring boxes, just the item, no matter what it is or how many I have I say they are for me. I have had my luggage opened a couple times (when you have a computer in one bag and the keyboard and monitor in another, it's going to show on the XRAY) but I mumbled the first couple line of God Bless America and just stumbled through.

    One tip, if you get selected for screening look for the machine with the HOTTEST chick. Then choose the machine to either side of her. There is ZERO chance the chabone on your machine will be watching his screen and not the tits, ass, legs, face of the girl next door.

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  3. #38
    Quote Originally Posted by Toymann  [View Original Post]
    The only problem with having argentine friends is that you end up being a full time electronics mule. LOL. I end up bringing stuff down every trip for my buddies or their families. Have brought down several tablets or the years. My strategy has been to put the tablet in my handheld carry on and the corresponding box in my checked luggage. That said, and maybe I have been just lucky, I have never been questioned at EZE. That said, I travel light with one small bag and a carry on man purse. LOL. My record was bringing down 2 iPads and 1 HP tablet in the same trip. If you unpack the tablets I think you will be fine as it presents the appearance that they have been used. Hope this helps. Toymann
    That's a good idea. And even if they do give me a hard time for some reason, I could turn it on for them to show that it's been used. Thanks

  4. #37

    My experience.

    Quote Originally Posted by Ralphy Boyy  [View Original Post]
    I read about some of you guys bringing electronics in through EZE customs. Were these things in their original boxes? I'm bringing a new ipad in and I want to keep the box it came in.
    The only problem with having argentine friends is that you end up being a full time electronics mule. LOL. I end up bringing stuff down every trip for my buddies or their families. Have brought down several tablets or the years. My strategy has been to put the tablet in my handheld carry on and the corresponding box in my checked luggage. That said, and maybe I have been just lucky, I have never been questioned at EZE. That said, I travel light with one small bag and a carry on man purse. LOL. My record was bringing down 2 iPads and 1 HP tablet in the same trip. If you unpack the tablets I think you will be fine as it presents the appearance that they have been used. Hope this helps. Toymann

  5. #36

    Electronics in original boxes through customs?

    I read about some of you guys bringing electronics in through EZE customs. Were these things in their original boxes? I'm bringing a new ipad in and I want to keep the box it came in.

  6. #35
    Put iPhones in pocket speak only English, I had my work think pad, an eeepc, ipsd2 iPod iPhone 3, iPhone 4s and a 36 inch flatscreen in the box, no problems. In July.

  7. #34

    2 laptops

    Two are not a problem. If they even notice, just say one is yours and one is for work. BUT! Two new laptops in their original wrappings. Hopefully no one is that stupid.

  8. #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by California Jay  [View Original Post]
    Is there any restrictions on what I bring?

    Thanks for your help.
    1. Odds are you won't even be checked.

    2. If checked, very cursory bag scan in machine

    3. If personally opened, pretty vague eyeball look. So just don't have all your electronics in one huge stash in one part of bag, split them up.

    4. If asked, be reasonable and never had issue with multiple electronics:

    A) as mentioned, never bring in new box, have all unwrapped and with cords folded not new-like twist tied

    B) 2 phones is easy. One is my USA phone, other local Argentina number.

    C) 3 phones also easy, two of them identical iPhones. One is my work / company issued phone, other personal, third local Argentina phone.

    Never brought in two laptops so that seems harder to reasonably explain as personal use. Maybe just say one personal, one business issued. But that may bring up whether you have visa to work in Argentina. Personally I've made 10-12 entry trips into ezeiza since 2005 and never really ran into a guard that cared beyond scan my bag in machine or not.

  9. #32
    If they are personal use, you shouldn't have a problem. If they decide to check you (unlikely but possible) , you'll have a problem if they are new and in the box. Plead ignorance and you are likely to get off with just paying the duty (50% of the value as determined by customs).

  10. #31
    Quote Originally Posted by California Jay  [View Original Post]
    Is there any restrictions on what I bring?

    Thanks for your help.
    I brought 2 cell phones and 2 laptops through AEP in June and didn't have a problem. In March I was asked about the mini laptop and I said it had my music and spanish lessons on it. Guy then waved me through.

  11. #30

    Can I bring 2 Iphones from the us to Argentina?

    Is there any restrictions on what I bring?

    Thanks for your help.

  12. #29
    Quote Originally Posted by Gato Hunter  [View Original Post]
    When I came in a few weeks ago they were tearing apart the Argie bags. The chica asked me where I was from and in perfect english I said United States using no spanish. They waved me through and I had two ipads, a laptop and three iphones. In other words they don't care about the gringos bringing their shit to an extent. When in doubt play a stupid gringo.

    On the way out I got the good ol "SSSS" on my boarding pass. Before boarding the plane they briefly looked through my bag and had me take my shoes off. I think the guy had a foot fetish cause he smelled my shoes LOL.
    I never had a problem when I tell them I live in the US until my last visit at the end of May. The X-ray customs guy made me take out my laptop and iPad and looked them up and down for a good 5 minutes, he even stared at the serial numbers for a good minute. I offered to turn them on to show they were mine and he said no it is ok just go ahead.

  13. #28

    No problems at AEP

    Arrived at AEP yesterday afternoon from Rio and had no problems coming in with a couple of laptops, cell phones, external hard drives etc. No questions, nada.

  14. #27
    Quote Originally Posted by Jackson  [View Original Post]
    I returned to BA a few days ago. The scene at Immigration and Customs was a cluster fuck. As usual, the tourists were lined up at the kiosk to buy pesos at 3. 38, even in spite of the monitors everywhere (including directly above the exchange widow) advising them in English that they could get 4. 45 at the Banco National just outside the exit doors.

    Anyway, I had several pieces of electronics. 3 cellphones, a laptop, a bunch of odd things for the house, and a pair of 32" TVs. I filled out my customs form showing the cost of the TVs ($298 inc tax for both) , plus $100 of "cositas". At the Xray I volunteered that I had the 2 TVs, the lady asked to see my receipt (in hand) and after a moment's inspection, waived me through.

    GatoHunter's advice is correct. Always act like a tourist and only speak English at customs, even if you're a resident.

    Thanks,

    Jax
    Great job Jackson, I tried the same strategy, but gust busted with car parts (a new manifold for my Town Car) , then they saw some (not much electronics). I would have made it if for not the manifold. Had to pay fine.

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    Always act like a tourist and only speak English at customs

    I returned to BA a few days ago. The scene at Immigration and Customs was a cluster fuck. As usual, the tourists were lined up at the kiosk to buy pesos at 3.38, even in spite of the monitors everywhere (including directly above the exchange widow) advising them in English that they could get 4.45 at the Banco National just outside the exit doors.

    Anyway, I had several pieces of electronics. 3 cellphones, a laptop, a bunch of odd things for the house, and a pair of 32" TVs. I filled out my customs form showing the cost of the TVs ($298 inc tax for both) , plus $100 of "cositas". At the Xray I volunteered that I had the 2 TVs, the lady asked to see my receipt (in hand) and after a moment's inspection, waived me through.

    GatoHunter's advice is correct. Always act like a tourist and only speak English at customs, even if you're a resident.

    Thanks,

    Jax

  16. #25
    When I came in a few weeks ago they were tearing apart the Argie bags. The chica asked me where I was from and in perfect english I said United States using no spanish. They waved me through and I had two ipads, a laptop and three iphones. In other words they don't care about the gringos bringing their shit to an extent. When in doubt play a stupid gringo.

    On the way out I got the good ol "SSSS" on my boarding pass. Before boarding the plane they briefly looked through my bag and had me take my shoes off. I think the guy had a foot fetish cause he smelled my shoes LOL.

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