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Post by grub »

Al the beerblogger wrote:I understand, especially in homebrewing competition circles that words like "malt product sample" are general descriptors that can be used. I once even received a small box of mini single malt Scotch bottles sent from Canada to Poland under the customs label description "variety kilt perfume".
i generally go with something similar to the folks on ebay. list it as "collectible glassware" on the customs forms, then include a note inside that says it's collectible glassware and not intended for human consumption. i've sent a bunch of stuff to/from the states with this method and it's worked great every time (knock wood). i've been told that this is exactly what belgianshop uses, and i've talked with people who have had boxes opened by customs and sent on when labeled like this. i'd still be nervous if they open it up, but at least with the above info you can claim that you're not really falsifying documents. :)

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Post by robinvboyer »

Robin - what was the user name of the seller you bought from on Ebay?
his user name is andrekofschip

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Post by Bobbyok »

Al the beerblogger wrote:"variety kilt perfume"
That's awesome! I've heard of many homebrewers who use "yeast samples in suspension".
Robin - what was the user name of the seller you bought from on Ebay?
The guy I used was Beerken22. He generally sells his stuff with a "buy it now" price.

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