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HkScot
20 yrs ago
The centre accross the border from HK. What time does it normally close? As long as there is a guy selling DVD's, you can call it open.
The actual border closes at 11:30 right?
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Yeah I think so. I was told there's a 24 hour boarder on the other side of SZ where the buses go.
btw my friend told me they searched her bags on the HK side, I'm guessing for fake DVDs. Does that happen often?
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What do you mean by "a 24 hour border on the other side of SZ?" Is this a border between SZ and HK?
They do sometimes search bags, yes for DVD's. However this happens very rarely, as it's never happened to me. Touch wood.
So the important question remains. What time does the shopping centre at Lo Wu close? We will be there in time for the border, but maybe not Lo Wu!
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Yes it's a border between SZ and HK (passing through the Lok Ma Chau checkpoint) it's open 24 hours a day but you'll end up nowhere near the fake DVD centre i.e. Lo Wu - SZ is a big place.
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20 yrs ago
Shop in Shenzhen says: Shops close around 8.30pm although many restaurants, massage centres and manicure shops stay open until 11PM.
I reckon there'd still be DVD guys sniffing around if the restaurants are open......
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I checked Shop in SZ but couldn't find the answer. As it happens, this post is no longer relevant to me as my plans have changed.
Melting Pot - what are the risks of bringing in DVDs? Surely confiscation is the maximum. 1000 HKD per disk can't be true.
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20 yrs ago
Shop in SZ "Logistics" on page 9
Perhaps useful for next time........
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And if you don't actually have $8000 (or $50000)? Imprisonment? Surely not?
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Why not? After all you are breaking interlectual properties law. If they were being harsh, chances are it's a fine and a few month's jail. That said they problably check one bag a month.
MP - you must have a really unlucky friend :-(
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Hmmmm. I think I'm tempting with fate. Will get back to you all next week. And if I don't, you can guess where I am!
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weh
20 yrs ago
What is the actual charge - importing copyright products? Is this charge likely to stand if bringing back one DVD or one copy watch or one item of clothing with a fake label? Come on this sounds far fetched? If this applies then why not search all bags and recoup HK's deficit?
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If they searched every bag that passes through the border (or airports), we'd be at immigration for hours/days!! Besides would we have enough prisons :P
I imagine the charge would be something like infringment of copyrighted materials... You hear kids (or well kids's parents) fined several thousand dollars just for download a few songs on P2P, this is kind of the same.
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So what happened? Luckily, I had already going through Shenzhen when all of the posts about imprisonment were put up. However, those of you whose replies I did see in time, really did scare the hell out of me.
For the record, I had a huge bag, and also stuck out like a soar thumb, because the signs directing you to the appropriate immigration queue weren't working properly and were only in Chinese characters. Eventually I figured out where Permanent ID should go, only to discover the new self-immigration thumb reading system. I must have been very noticeable with my large backpack, and looking like I blatantly going to the wrong queue as I was so confused (and terrified cos of you guys).
There were a few customs guys standing around, but I just didn't make eye contact with them and was through. Perhaps I was lucky this time, but I think that'll be the last time I do that. The risks are quite extreme - I wouldn't ever smuggle drugs, and DVD's seem to be treated similarly!
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The "last trip" as in the one I just did? Yes, 50 DVD's. I wouldn't have been nervous otherwise!
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weh
20 yrs ago
I am still concerned as to the actual charge. Is it illegal to buy a private copy of a fake DVD or fake pair of Levis or fake cK watch in China. I doubt it.
Is it illegal to take such items out of the PRC with you?
It is illegal to bring the items into HK with you?
We need clarification of these questions. If these actions are illegal then the Shenzhen economy could be in for a major downturn should the screws be tightened.
I have never heard of anybody being charged for buying a few fake items of any sort. The seller can be charged - YES. But the buyer? How are we to know in all cases?
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Weh - I am on the same side of the fence to you, but must clarify some things.
Officially, of course it is illegal to buy any counterfeit item in China, or any country. However, this is clearly not enforced anywhere in China (and many other countries too).
The seller can be charged, and the seller would not thrive if it wasn't for the buyers, so they too have a responsibility to stop funding this illegal industry.
However, I, like many other people, are willing to take the risks (or were willing), because we were/are unaware of how serious (or minor) the fines can be.
It is also illegal to import counterfeit goods into Hong Kong (and any other country).
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