Worst US/Canadian border crossing
Post your worst border crossing experiences. Just looking for tips etc for a smooth crossing
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2 very different stories from me. Both returning to Canada at Oroville/Osoyoos.
First time was with a 8 month old trailer (so looked brand new). CDN Dollar was much better then so I was bringing back about $1600 of stuff I knew I would have to pay something on so had all the receipts and a list made. Plus (and this was our mistake) we had stopped at Wal Mart for beer and wine on the way down (2 weeks earlier) and just didn't drink much so were bringing back 2/3rds of it. Over limit on the liquor. So pulled aside and asked for keys etc. They went through the truck and trailer from front to rear bumper. Opened everything including looking under the hood of the truck. 45 mins later they came back, said thanks for being honest and sent us on our way without any fees or anything.
Last year, similar trip but the CDN dollar was not so good so I didn't spend much. Maybe $200 of stuff at most. Again, had all the receipts and we drank every last drop of liquor, so had none on board. 2 questions and waived through in under a minute.
I've had bad experiences at airports, but that's another set of stories.
First time was with a 8 month old trailer (so looked brand new). CDN Dollar was much better then so I was bringing back about $1600 of stuff I knew I would have to pay something on so had all the receipts and a list made. Plus (and this was our mistake) we had stopped at Wal Mart for beer and wine on the way down (2 weeks earlier) and just didn't drink much so were bringing back 2/3rds of it. Over limit on the liquor. So pulled aside and asked for keys etc. They went through the truck and trailer from front to rear bumper. Opened everything including looking under the hood of the truck. 45 mins later they came back, said thanks for being honest and sent us on our way without any fees or anything.
Last year, similar trip but the CDN dollar was not so good so I didn't spend much. Maybe $200 of stuff at most. Again, had all the receipts and we drank every last drop of liquor, so had none on board. 2 questions and waived through in under a minute.
I've had bad experiences at airports, but that's another set of stories.
