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Re: Customs question...
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 19 Nov 2001 17:38:51 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, David Eaton writes:
> > Well, considering that the "gift" denotes the contents of the package (or so
> > I would assume the "law" dictates), then no, not really...
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> But if I sell you an old 3055 (say) for $3 & postage is "Merchandise" more
> appropriate than "gift"?
Not unless you define merchandise as necessarily above a certain cost or
from a certain source. I'd say merchandise in this case is when you've paid
for the contents of the package. If you only paid shipping, then, sure, mark
it as a gift.
> Merchandise is more for describing buying from a
> commercial organisation.
Well, I disagree totally. I'd consider merchandise to be something that
you've paid for (goods, not really so much services-- although construable
as such). Otherwise, define "commercial organisation". Is a Brickbay store a
commercial organisation?
> If anyone is selling several thousand dollars worth
> pa then perhaps they should be viewed as an commercial entity, but that is
> another issue...
Nah, I disagree. If you sold something, technically it shouldn't be marked
"gift". If you feel ok disregarding the law, though, go for it. I won't hold
it against you. I'm sure even if they knew, they wouldn't come after you
unless it was worth their while-- and a several dollar charge just isn't
worth it. It'd also be tough to prove (without your admission) that it
*wasn't* a gift, too.
DaveE
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Message has 2 Replies:
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| (...) I'm am talking about the intent of the form. If I as an individual am selling you goods as an individual I do not view that as "merchandise" when I fill in the form. If I as an entrepreneur were selling goods to you and others for profit then (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) I agree with David. A sale is a sale. If you received any payment for it, it's merchandise. Even if you only paid for shipping. Anything else is lying, at least to yourself, and possibly to the world at large when you make such a specious (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) But if I sell you an old 3055 (say) for $3 & postage is "Merchandise" more appropriate than "gift"? Merchandise is more for describing buying from a commercial organisation. If anyone is selling several thousand dollars worth pa then perhaps (...) (23 years ago, 19-Nov-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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