rj1986

Im staying just the other side of Ueno park, so i'm planning to trot down to First-JP and Echigoya in Akihabara. This is all ifs and buts at the moment, as i imagine my suitcase will be full of Studio Ghibli, Pocci sticks and saki. I went to HK years and years ago (before i was into airsoft, and about 9 so didn't really get it) and distinctly remember driving past Guns n Guys and just wanting to by everything. I'm sure i saw more shops but have no idea. I'm planning to go back for a nice romatic holiday next year.... that just happens to coincide with the Hong Kong sevens and my mate's bar opening (don't tell the missus)

Does that only apply if i buy over my personal threshold of £390? SO if i buy less than that, it will be no duty? I imagine there will be a giant sticker on my suitcase so it will be pretty hard to sneak past surely? And if i DO have to pay VAT and duty, it would still be cheaper than the UK. A TM L96 is about £110. That's a good point - the UK Border force website doesn't mention anything about RIFs or antiques, replica's etc.

Hi All, So I'm popping off to Tokyo for a couple weeks in the end of November. I have my eye on some silly cheap TM gear over there and if i have the space and weight allowence in my case was going to pick one (or 2...or 3..) things. Obviously they will be in the suitcase, but is it as simple as 1) Check with the airline it can be carried (Turkish airlines state that it's ok on the website, but will email them as well) 2) Write UKARA number on outside of sealed box 3) Declare it when checking in the bags upon depature 4) Go through the something to declare aisle at Gatwick with UKARA number and ID to hand - pay any customs that may be required. Has anyone done this from JP/HK? Thanks Rich