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. 

[harley_babes_hoard]

well poo to you Stawka, I would have loved one, mine had little skullies on the ring things. It was cute.

similar to this. Yep such a weapon

[padi*0409]

harley, Stalks et al them other crew with dangerous clutch bags.........

                                                       

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"attempts a tactical escape from a very dangerous situation...................."

                                                                     

[padi*0409]

Nothing here at all so don't bother lookin'

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I think I could be in trouble with the girls kopes......."all fer somethin'..............."                

[padi*0409]

eternalsearcher, if nothing else, well done, because you have probably put another spotlight on your store.

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read customs and feds for that little piece of attention apart from other weekend warriors................. 

[imastawka]

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@harley_babes_hoard wrote:

well poo to you Stawka, I would have loved one, mine had little skullies on the ring things. It was cute.

similar to this. Yep such a weapon

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Hahahaha

Mine is just like that one Harley.  Yep,  bought at a B & M store locally.

Guess that nasty weapon can be used in conjuction  with my walking stick.   

     Just cruisin' for a bruisin' 

[hus2385]

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@lyndal1838 wrote:

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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.

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Unfortunately, you've hit upon one of the weird inconsistancies re Customs lyndal - items that are perfectly legal to possess and sell within the country will still not be able to be imported (makes no sense I know lol)

I own simple side-folding knives perfectly legally purchased in Aust at any outdoors/camping shop which would not pass the nonsensical 'wrist-flick-inertia test'/rolleyes

[kopenhagen5]

I think I could be in trouble with the girls kopes......."all fer somethin'..............."  

S'ok, ise gots ur back, I think. 

OP - The last 39 purchases I can see on this ID, 15 of them could be seen as being used as a weapon or associated with a weapon.

I wouldn't be surprised if customs have red flagged you especially not knowing that you lean toward camping/hunting as opposed to anything else. And if you have purchased more of similar over a longer period, you are prob red flagged now.

I would be visiting the customs office to get clarification on what you can and how to import hunting items.