Oh no!
08-22-2010, 11:24 AM
#11
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Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville told of a Japanese quilt teacher that was told at "Customs" in Canada that she had to write "Sample" in permanent marker across the face of quilts that she was bringing into the country!!! I guess that the teacher DID it!
Bonnie cancelled a quilt class that she was scheduled to teach in Canada in 2012 because she was afraid that the same thing would happen to her.
What is with these regulations? How much "terrorism" is in quilt tops???
Sue
Bonnie cancelled a quilt class that she was scheduled to teach in Canada in 2012 because she was afraid that the same thing would happen to her.
What is with these regulations? How much "terrorism" is in quilt tops???
Sue
08-22-2010, 11:29 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville told of a Japanese quilt teacher that was told at "Customs" in Canada that she had to write "Sample" in permanent marker across the face of quilts that she was bringing into the country!!! I guess that the teacher DID it!
Bonnie cancelled a quilt class that she was scheduled to teach in Canada in 2012 because she was afraid that the same thing would happen to her.
What is with these regulations? How much "terrorism" is in quilt tops???
Did that really happen? Why would she have to do that? What regulation would there be for that? It does not make sense, considering quilting and works of art get shipped worldwide nowadays.
Sue
Bonnie cancelled a quilt class that she was scheduled to teach in Canada in 2012 because she was afraid that the same thing would happen to her.
What is with these regulations? How much "terrorism" is in quilt tops???
Did that really happen? Why would she have to do that? What regulation would there be for that? It does not make sense, considering quilting and works of art get shipped worldwide nowadays.
Sue
08-22-2010, 11:42 AM
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The lady was a quilter and vendor from Canada going to the US for a quilt show and the U.S. customs agent had her write Samples so she couldn't sell her quilt samples in the US. She chose to write on the quilts instead of not taking them. It's being investigated as to why she had to do this. It pays to know the rules, every rule. Never know when a agent had a bad day.
To be able to be across the country in a matter of hours is worth every penny the airline charges which is expensive but not outrageous for the value.
To be able to be across the country in a matter of hours is worth every penny the airline charges which is expensive but not outrageous for the value.
08-22-2010, 11:44 AM
#15
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Since they started charging for checking luggage, many more passengers carry on than used to. So of course it won't all fit in the overhead compartments. Usually they will make you hand over larger bags at the end of the jetway but they don't charge for it. I used to check because it was easier than hauling it around especially when I have a connection but now only check when I will be gone a week or more and have to take more stuff.
I agree about these fees. Charge a higher price for the ticket and stop nickel and diming us.
I agree about these fees. Charge a higher price for the ticket and stop nickel and diming us.
08-22-2010, 11:49 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Pinkiris
Bonnie Hunter from Quiltville told of a Japanese quilt teacher that was told at "Customs" in Canada that she had to write "Sample" in permanent marker across the face of quilts that she was bringing into the country!!! I guess that the teacher DID it!
Bonnie cancelled a quilt class that she was scheduled to teach in Canada in 2012 because she was afraid that the same thing would happen to her.
What is with these regulations? How much "terrorism" is in quilt tops???
Sue
Bonnie cancelled a quilt class that she was scheduled to teach in Canada in 2012 because she was afraid that the same thing would happen to her.
What is with these regulations? How much "terrorism" is in quilt tops???
Sue
08-22-2010, 12:46 PM
#18
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we had a quilt teacher at our quild meeting giving a trunk show that had to write sample on her quilts in order to take them across customs. a woman with her had hers checked by another person and she went thru fine. Needless to say they were both very upset.
08-22-2010, 01:16 PM
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My neighbor works for an airline and she said that the airlines make enough money on just the cargo that they haul that they could let all passengers fly free and still make money. Their profits just wouldn't be as much. The baggage charges are just extra money in their pockets.
