What a kind chap! You have your bright red phone out on the table, bags there, conveniently placed for thieves to run off with them. What a guy. THAT should be your PRO TIP, bro. Mexico City is amazing and awesome. Been there several times, never had any problems, but then again I don't go around dressed like someone who just flew in from Sturgis...lol. And the *trinklet thing...? You should have known better if you ever been to Mexico.
Even if you look silly, put as much of the jewelry on before de-planing. Wear some, and then put a little in your pocket since they don't scan your body.
True but in tis case they were just looking for an excuse to shake me down. The tax goes to the government. They rather it go into there pockets instead.
my computer and iPad went in their scanner, he stopped me and asked why I carry two computers and that theres tax. I said its old iPad and old computer. (actually not true) but it was close call. they brushed me away. I didnt look rich, I had not slept 48hrs. looked like a hobo, saved me.
Most Latin American countries have limits on personal electronic devices to avoid illegal importation and black-marketeering. Those laws are legitimate. try following them.
@@kevinadams9468 the guy before the scanner asked how much cash I was carrying. what is the golden rule to answer? I told him 600 USD but I also can use card. (I had around 3000 if we add the EUR)
I’ve also heard a way that large companies handle la mordida is to give a business card of some “connected” Mexican lawyer to their traveling employees. When an attempted shake down occurs, the traveler is instructed to show the card so the shake down artist knows he will have some explaining to do to his bosses. A little dog knows not to eat out of a bigger dog’s bowl.
Interesting, I knew the arrival airports X-ray scan checked bags (even US flights coming into Canada). I had a gate checked bag with an Omega watch in it, and one customs minion wanted to tax it even though I fly in on a US passport). Do the Mexicans X-ray cabin carry on bags too? What if you wear the jewelry? Would they try to steal that off your wrist (or “tax” it)? Always insure the jewelry and have pictures of receipts so if they “confiscate” it an insurance company is involved.
The insurance doesn’t cover civil confiscation but if it’s la mordida (illegal) that grey space may offer cover (or inhibit a kleptomaniac cop). Usually they’d rather get cash but if you mention insurance and lawyers they might back off).
What a kind chap! You have your bright red phone out on the table, bags there, conveniently placed for thieves to run off with them. What a guy. THAT should be your PRO TIP, bro. Mexico City is amazing and awesome. Been there several times, never had any problems, but then again I don't go around dressed like someone who just flew in from Sturgis...lol. And the *trinklet thing...? You should have known better if you ever been to Mexico.
Even if you look silly, put as much of the jewelry on before de-planing. Wear some, and then put a little in your pocket since they don't scan your body.
Good idea. Thanks.
That happened to be in Guadalajara but luckily I just had personal stuff like clothe
an Import tax is not a scam, something when you drive in to Mexico from the U.S. if you bring new furniture you pay a tax.
True but in tis case they were just looking for an excuse to shake me down. The tax goes to the government. They rather it go into there pockets instead.
my computer and iPad went in their scanner, he stopped me and asked why I carry two computers and that theres tax. I said its old iPad and old computer. (actually not true) but it was close call. they brushed me away. I didnt look rich, I had not slept 48hrs. looked like a hobo, saved me.
Most Latin American countries have limits on personal electronic devices to avoid illegal importation and black-marketeering. Those laws are legitimate. try following them.
@@kevinadams9468 the guy before the scanner asked how much cash I was carrying. what is the golden rule to answer? I told him 600 USD but I also can use card. (I had around 3000 if we add the EUR)
Wow... incredible. I will be more careful next time for sure.
$50,000 MX is more like $2,500 usd. So maybe they estimated it at $5,000 which is around $260usd
I’ve also heard a way that large companies handle la mordida is to give a business card of some “connected” Mexican lawyer to their traveling employees. When an attempted shake down occurs, the traveler is instructed to show the card so the shake down artist knows he will have some explaining to do to his bosses. A little dog knows not to eat out of a bigger dog’s bowl.
Good tip. Thx
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I think Canada does random X-rays when arriving too.
Never happened to me. Interesting
15,000 pesos is $750? Did you mean 1500 :).
15000 but in Canadian $ it’s more.
@@solojoe1960 15,000 pesos is over $1000 Cdn, not $100 cdn
Interesting, I knew the arrival airports X-ray scan checked bags (even US flights coming into Canada). I had a gate checked bag with an Omega watch in it, and one customs minion wanted to tax it even though I fly in on a US passport). Do the Mexicans X-ray cabin carry on bags too? What if you wear the jewelry? Would they try to steal that off your wrist (or “tax” it)? Always insure the jewelry and have pictures of receipts so if they “confiscate” it an insurance company is involved.
They want to see a receipt.
The insurance doesn’t cover civil confiscation but if it’s la mordida (illegal) that grey space may offer cover (or inhibit a kleptomaniac cop). Usually they’d rather get cash but if you mention insurance and lawyers they might back off).
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Great tip . Good morning Joseph and I look forward to following your mexico city adventures
Thanks for the support Derrick. Always appreciate you 🙏
Looking like a Rock Star!! Good job Joe!!
Thank you my friend 🙏
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