Bringing Electronics into Medellin..Any experience

mecca says on May 9, 2007, 18:49:

you will have no problem ask them to stamp it "equipaje" and it'll be attached to your luggage. As it's for personal usage or a gift, there will most probably be no tax. They could tax you up to 15% of what their book says (they have books on everything), but that is rare and worth the risk of taking it in. We've never had them apply the tax, in probably 20 shipments.

coffee beaner says on May 9, 2007, 19:12:

panthdave thanks for bringing this up ... I am actually planning to do the same thing. I am wondering if your counting your 2 luggage bags plus the TV or is the TV going to take the place of one of your bags?? also how big is your actual TV. Just want some reference since the TV I want to take is a 37".

mecca says on May 9, 2007, 19:22:

beaner, no problem take whatever you need to the airlines, give them a copy of your passport and ticket. Have them send as "equipaje", don't worry about the size (i've got some colombian friends that ship leather furniture down like this, like sectional couches), you're looking at about $1 per pound (they can go by volume if you're sending really large things that don't weigh much, ie a couch), possibly a bit more. Call your airlines they'll give you all the info. A shipper can do this if you need JJ Logistics in Miami (305)405-8300 , tell them the guy from Cali that ships all the stuff sent you, they'll know.

In fact, even if you (for example) don't fly out of Miami, you can still have Raphael at JJ Logistics send your stuff via "equipaje" to Colombia. The stuff you send does NOT count as one of your bags.

You can attach up to 1200 lbs. at the roughly $1 per lb.

mecca says on May 9, 2007, 19:40:

In fact if you're going to Cali and not using all of your 1200 lbs, I'd like to send some stuff down. I'll be happy to walk you through the shipping details. Thanks.

panthdave says on May 10, 2007, 04:10:

American Airlines Goes by Size and Weight They are going to charge me 100.00 because its over 67 Inches L+W+H. The Flat LCD is 95 Inches so they get a flat 100.00..for MIA-MDE Route. I don't think I will get a better price..so adding the 100.00 to my price of the Flat LCD..Was comparing to exito and carrefour online and still making out.. Well the cheapest LCD Size and Decent Name comparing to mine was 2,890,000 Pesos for a older Samsung 32" Model not even a newer model which I mean a LG or Samsung a name brand..I picked up last night at CompuUSA a 32"LG there most advanced model of this size for 799.00plus tax..110.00 cheaper for the same one at BestBuy..They had a LG at 37" but not the same model older and was not as clear as this one so took the 32" Advanced Model and newer.
So like Mecca says its worth it even if they charge duty but using his advice to stamp with a gift..but taking with me thru DIAN Customs and will argue its for me and my GF apartment. Have no baggage with me so they have to believe me only my shirt and pants I am wearing..

I have no other baggage but does not count because each bag cannot be more than 67 inches...

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panthdave says on May 10, 2007, 04:17:

Remember The Box is bigger than the TV...in Size... I guess you can unpack the Flat LCD and repack differently but I don't want to take out of the original box based they have protection cushion and everything inside already..

But maybe will look into unpacking and putting in a different bag..


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Miguel_Clavo says on May 10, 2007, 22:11:

With american you will also have to pay an additional $100 if it exceeds the weight limit (currently at 50lbs) as well, which would be on top of the $100 for oversize....not sure what your tv and box weigh.....FYI..use the factory packaging and box....some airlines will not accept non-manufacturers boxing.....

Just my opinion...

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panthdave says on May 11, 2007, 02:29:

Thanks Miguel Under 50 Flat LCD Light.. Thanks for the advice not to repack into another box.. Box is 95 Inches and I would say about 40 Libros...

So Damn happy was missing this in my apartment and happy I had patience to find one in Miami..for a good price..

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