Customs Seizures

[eternalsearcher]

I am becoming annoyed with Customs and it's inconsistancy with what is ok and what is not. For example, I recently bought 2 knives, exactly the same, from 2 different locations. One knife was seized, because if you apparently flick your wrist to the point of dislocation, it would open one handed. The other knife was intercepted, checked, and came with the usually piece of paper.

I have emailed the correct departement and info within Customs, asking guidance on certain items. I received no reply. I wonder if it actually 'red flagged me',as almost everything I have bought since has been held up by Customs for one reason or another. Becoming painful to the point of harassment.

At last they got something to keep. A consignment of PRT '14 in 1' credit card size wallet tool. I have had these pass customs inspection before, yet this time the items were seized due to having a 'concealed blade'. Now, let's not confuse this type with the 'Swiss type', that has a little knife that pulls out. This type has a blade type edge on a outer right angle. Exposed not concealed. Once again, don't confuse with 'concealible'. This item is not being seized as a concealible weapon or blade, but for having a concealed blade. Very different and specific points of law. 

This effectively means credit card type tool, can opener type tools with a blade edge at any point, Wallet Ninjas, will, can, could be, dependant upon consistancy, be seized by Customs.

I wish customs were more importer friendly for ebayers, and be able to email them links or photos of items for a yes or no response within 24 to 48 hrs. They might say we could do this, but it doesn't happen. I study the rules and laws. What is allowed what isn't. I don't wish to be guilty of any offence ever, however, there is just too much ambiguity and inconsistancy. 

[eternalsearcher]

Will do. Cheers

[davewil1964]

Please stop auto-eroticising in public.

[harley_babes_hoard]

Actually the clutch purse was a clutch purse to me the handle did not look like nor could you have used it as a weapon, But as I already said it comes down to what a customs officer deems as a weapon, everyone is different.

[imastawka]

Harley, I bought one of those clutch purses with the knuckle duster rings.

I bought it locally a couple of years ago, so no worries about customs.

I lurve it!

[padi*0409]

You're a real worry Stalks....................

Spoiler

"Clutch Knuckles".............................       OMG.........>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.

[eternalsearcher]

So you possess an illegal weapon yet past comment and stand judgement upon me? pmsl

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@imastawka wrote:

Harley, I bought one of those clutch purses with the knuckle duster rings.

I bought it locally a couple of years ago, so no worries about customs.

I lurve it!

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[padi*0409]

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@eternalsearcher wrote:

So you possess an illegal weapon yet past comment and stand judgement upon me? pmsl

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@imastawka wrote:

Harley, I bought one of those clutch purses with the knuckle duster rings.

I bought it locally a couple of years ago, so no worries about customs.

I lurve it!

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An unfair shot at a respected volunteer member IMHO.

You were the one that couldn't comprehend that past buying activity is readily available on the net.

[lyndal1838]

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@eternalsearcher wrote:

So you possess an illegal weapon yet past comment and stand judgement upon me? pmsl

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@imastawka wrote:

Harley, I bought one of those clutch purses with the knuckle duster rings.

I bought it locally a couple of years ago, so no worries about customs.

I lurve it!

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It was obviously not an illegal weapon if it was freely available in Australia.

I remember the purses being talked about and whoever thought they were going to kill someone was just imagining things.

It was like saying that the blow up hammers that kids play with would kill someone.

As for anyone standing in judgement of you.....everyone who has looked at your buying history has commented.  It looks like you are expecting to settle in for a siege.

[cathyjoyjoy]

I'm still getting over the fact that there is a forum such as  ..... "a friendly environment for those who appreciate edged tools" ..........

[padi*0409]

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@cathyjoyjoy wrote:

I'm still getting over the fact that there is a forum such as  ..... "a friendly environment for those who appreciate edged tools" ..........

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Oh yes cathy bring it on, I've got a shed/workshop full of them (and the kitchen has some nice ones as well).

Unfortunately some tools are very blunt here on the boards.