taking a white powder to colombia

analyzethis1 says on Apr 17, 2007, 20:52:

Get your head out of your a**! What are you setting yourself up for? (Oops...excuse my initial, very intial reaction :o

How long are you going for?

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Mr. Hollywood says on Apr 17, 2007, 21:05:

I'm sure you can buy creatine in Bogota. Why set yourself up for confusion?

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mecca says on Apr 17, 2007, 21:07:

I've done it several times Exactly that, creatine in double freezer bags. I've taken 2-3 kgs on a trip as well as tons (TONS) of vitamins. They even looked once and just shrugged. Just take your sharpie and write on the outside "vitaminas" and you'll be fine.

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 17, 2007, 21:38:

I can't imagine they (Colombian DAS) are looking for drugs ENTERING the country. But, like said above, why chance the potential drama? Are you staying for a long time? Surely you can live without the juice for a week or 2 or 3. If you have to have it, just put it in a container that would look like something that should hold powder. Like a large bottle of GNC Megaman supplements or something. I am sure it's available there also, like a poster said above.

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goin_south says on Apr 17, 2007, 22:01:

what more needs to be said? Go to this company called Unicity.com and get their creatine; it's already packaged.... in foil about the size of a pack of coolaid, and so... it will say on each pack: CREATINE. This particular one is effervescent. And, it's good. (I took a pack and had to do a term paper; couldn't get my head through the door afterwards). You'll love it.

You can go to a site: www.wealthyheart.com
Order it there. It will be there in a few days. That company is even DOING BUSINESS IN COLOMBIA, however limited the products are available to that particular country.

I am (also) a distributor for that company, as you could be, and that is how I TAX-DEDUCT EVERY TRIP I TAKE TO COLOMBIA.
For me... it works. It pays.

Imagine...

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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Azul says on Apr 17, 2007, 22:05:

Don't they have that stuff in liquid drops? Or does the powder work better?

las cosas caen por su propio peso

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Miguel_Clavo says on Apr 17, 2007, 22:10:

i have brought glutamine several times, but for you see if you can buy smaller containers that are unopened and labeled, which are available but a little costlier...it is available in Colombia, btw, you just need to search for it....most of the larger gyms have their shops who stock up on stuff..(ie, Angeles gym in south Cali.....worth it to stay out of trouble....my luggage has been searched upon entry, but if you can learn enough spanish to explain what it is, then you should be ok.....but, either way, sign over a power of attorney to me just in case.....jajaja...

Just my opinion...

Miguel_Clavo =)..aka, DragonSlayer...Colombia es pasión!

"F.A.R.C..S.U.C.K.S"

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scotty says on Apr 17, 2007, 22:33:

repeat gee didnt we just talk about this in the last few days?

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Man Tequila says on Apr 17, 2007, 22:45:

I've been powerlifting for years. I'm sure creatinine is safe, but less sure it does much in the long run except add water weight. You could do without it for a few weeks. Just my opinion.

Not persuaded, eh? You can buy it in Colombia, as said. I've personally never had my bags searched going into the country. Chemically, cocaine and creatinine are so different it's hard to imagine mistaking the two. Can't you buy a smaller "travel size" bottle of creatinine in the States, or Fz's Kool-Aid pouches?

Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez)

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goin_south says on Apr 17, 2007, 23:14:

As said before on another thread... Imagine...? you're really gonna have time or want to take the time to workout, while in Colombia?

(La Cama... is the only gym you'll need!) jaja
Unless you plan to have more extreme fun, como Modofoqe, hanging from Chandeliers.... jeje

Like my amiga in the states (de Pasto) told me, before I went the first time: "Jus go to the airport in your bathrobe; you likely won't need any other clothes! :)

I'm thinking perhaps you could have a serious following, strolling through Parque Lleras, looking like Julius Ceasar himself.. lol

Why Not Colombia?..........Stay Tuned, for more.... utterly worthless, self-indulgent gobbets of nonsense.

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panthdave says on Apr 18, 2007, 05:11:

Should not Be A Problem.. DAS are Not Idiots... They are looking for US Dollars and Items then can charge Duty on..Leaving the country you might have a problem or delay after it tests negative for illegal drugs..



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kentuckygreg says on Apr 18, 2007, 05:54:

I wouldn't worry about it. Creatine has no odor unlike the other substance you should worry about. Although since it is cheap I would leave it in Columbia when you leave to avoid the hassle.

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Mr. Hollywood says on Apr 18, 2007, 07:41:

You might be surprised How many drugs get busted going IN to Colombia.

I think there's a two-way trade between European Ecstacy and Colombian Cocaine, product for product, and occassionally a shipment of E gets popped. And, of course, there are all the people smuggling vast quantities of US currency back into CO.

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kat1 (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Apr 18, 2007, 09:29:

I think I know who can answaer this question, SUPER Morphus, he will know all about that!! i wonder were is he?

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poco says on Apr 18, 2007, 10:00:

Need information And, of course, there are all the people smuggling vast quantities of US currency back into CO.

Recently I've noticed several unusual posts. One person said he could practically pay for his plane ticket by taking currency other than peso INTO colombia vrs. ATM / Wiring using their exchange rates ???

My opinions, formed many years ago was that the official exhange rate to convert hard currency dollars into pesos was LESS, maybe 10% less than ATM's because NO ONE wants dollars. 20+ years ago it was maybe 40% less.

Why take even one dollar into Colombia?

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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panthdave says on Apr 18, 2007, 11:46:

Poco Correct.. You do better with the ATM then the change houses in Colombia they have too much overhead with regulation and give horrible rates..

DAS is looking for large amounts of money to come in and buy drugs

Now In Peru I would bring Cash...get better rates on the street but that might of changed because the dollar is so weak..Depends on the demand for dollars..



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poco says on Apr 18, 2007, 12:25:

Several Loations for your vacation Now In Peru I would bring Cash...get better rates on the street but that might of changed because the dollar is so weak..Depends on the demand for dollars..

Peru might be worth checking out.

Venzeuala is BEST. Chavez has an artificial exchange rate on the currency. I'd say you can get about 40% MORE for your dollar if you exchange on the shops or steet.

The first time I saw the effect was 1976 in Egypt. Get a quote from a shop for $40 U.S.D. at the "official rate", then lay a $20 dollar bill on the table and the money disappeared as if by magic.

I remember that "tourist" visas were issued at the airport. Cost: Cheap, just exchange $300 U.S.D. at the window and they'd give you what looked like Monopoly money (only bigger). I was impressed with the stack of Money on the table behind the window. It was HUGE.

Oh,, I'd worry more about the U.S. than Colombia when it comes to white powder. Colombia has methods to check contents (if they find something).

There quite a few drug sniffing dogs at the airports. I'd bet this one would make a good recruit.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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bufalo says on Apr 19, 2007, 05:29:

1. Your entering, so think about it.
2. Plenty of colombians know what creatine is you aren't the only one in the world.
3. I used to come allt he time with protein, creatine.
4. You can buy it in Bogotá (expensive)
5. Only time I ever got harrassed was entering the US, not Colombia (although I had really bad problems leaving once)

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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mecca says on Apr 19, 2007, 09:02:

Leaving once...bufalo what kind of problems did you have?? Leaving CO??

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Mr. Hollywood says on Apr 19, 2007, 09:58:

A lot of folks Have had an involuntary trip to the Xray machine leaving Colombia.

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Colombiche says on Apr 19, 2007, 10:04:

Jua jua jua If anybody is ever caught trying to smuggle perico into Colombia we should build a huge monument to him right in front of El Dorado aiport "Monumento al HP mas bobo que ha pisado esta tierra".

Oh, for the way back, if you want to take some Mexana (Colombian foot powder) back to the US, please wrap it up in condoms and swallow the pellets, same goes for Areparina, Gelatina Royal etc etc. IF YOU ARE COMING FROM COLOMBIA, THOU SHALT NOT HAVE ANY POWDER IN YOUR SUITCASE, IT HAS TO BE SAFELY HIDDEN IN YOUR BEER GUT.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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bufalo says on Apr 20, 2007, 09:45:

A friend of mine had me bring a couple of emeralds to his family in the states when I finished up my vacation. It was in my newbie colombia days. I didn't think it was illegal, maybe it wasn't. Either way, the security took me into a stairwell and demanded cash, which I didn't think I had (another friend gave me $300 to bring to his daughter which I had forgot about). When I told them I had none, they cuffed me and then put a nice big bag of white powder into my bag, then asked if I had money. I was about to say "no" again, because I realyy didn't think I had any, when one of the security guards found it. They quickly uncuffed me, took out their bag and that's when the airline rep came in and asked if there was a problem. We all said "no".

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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aztec says on Apr 20, 2007, 10:45:

bufalo was that incident in the States? And which airport?

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bufalo says on Apr 20, 2007, 11:49:

Nope, BAQ. Back in the reall messed up days of the 80's.

I remember the first time I landed there. Went into the bathroom with two socks and left with only one - times have changed since then.

"If you don't like it - lump it, take it down the road and dump it." - Archie Bunker played by Carroll O'Connor

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