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TRAVEL GUIDES, TRAVELS

Important Tips for

Traveling with
Luxury Goods
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Travel season is upon us, with holidays and

vacations on the horizon. Yes, it’s time to
lock down the hotel and restaurant
reservations, book special tours and events,
arrange for pet-sitting, buy some new travel
togs, and . . . get ready for travel. Get ready
for travel? No, you don’t have to start
packing yet, unless you’re leaving tomorrow.
However, for those traveling to another
country, it is time for those special
preparations that make your return simpler
and conflict-free.

Photo courtesy: @ariviere

Get Ready to Go
For starters, if you’re leaving the country,
make sure your passport and other travel
documents are in order. For those with U.S.
passports, that means your passport should
be valid for another six months after your
travel, or you won’t be allowed to go.

Trust us; we know folks who were turned

away from flights. To be really safe, your
passport shouldn’t expire within six months
of your intended return, not just departure.

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Photo courtesy: @thisislilma

Prepare for Customs

But then there’s the matter of your stu" . . .

what you’re bringing on the trip. Of course,
it’s always di#cult to whittle down and
decide what you really need and what fits in
your luggage, but that’s not really what we
mean.

The issue is being able to demonstrate to

customs o#cials that you possessed items
before your trip. Why? Well, you don’t want
to be accused of bringing back non-declared
(more on this later) items purchased
abroad. To some, your baggage full of
designer bags and goods could resemble
the spoils of a happy foreign shopping spree
rather than just your fine taste in fashion.
Evidence that you left home with these
items proves the point.

@pursebop

Simply put, you must photograph and

document everything of value before you
leave. That includes luxury bags, jewelry,
even clothing. You want it to be date-
stamped and/or shown with your boarding
pass or a current newspaper. Furthermore,
you must have this documentation with you
during your travels.

Clearly, the simplest method is to have the

photos on your smartphone, ready for
review by any o!cial. Alternatively, a paper
copy will su!ce, but that’s just another
thing to carry. Another benefit is that,
should items be stolen or lost during your
trip, this proof may help with any warranted
insurance claims. Try this as your new travel
mantra: snap it before you pack it.

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Additional Pre-Trip Tips

As we’ve written many times before,

whether coming or going, keep your
valuables with you during travel. Checked
luggage gets delayed, lost, and even
pilfered. The good stu" is safer with you.
(Read: Travel Reminder: Don’t Put Your
Birkin in Checked Luggage)

And if you’re looking for handbag

protection, look no further than The Eclipse,
one of our newest PurseBop Frocks. No
Birkin will end up scu"ed in this protective
jacket.

Lastly, never forget PurseBop’s tried and

true “bag nesting” techniques for toting (pun
intended) some of your favorite handbags
to your destination(s). This method allows
you to bring more without taking up any
extra valuable packing space. It also
facilitates room to bring home those
vacation finds.

Bon voyage!

The Eclipse is the perfect protective cover for travel—easy access to your
contents, all while sporting a chic look for your bags.

Time to Go Home
After days (or weeks or months) of
adventure, dining, touring, shopping and
more, it’s always time to go home. As with
your pre-travel chores, preparation and
planning eases the return trip (though
perhaps not the re-entry into daily life). As
always, keep your valuables with you rather
than in checked baggage.

@PurseBop

If you’ve been shopping abroad, pay

attention: Declare all of your purchases to
the customs o#cials upon return. Be honest
and account for everything. Yes, it may cost
you extra money, particularly if you exceed
the duty-free allowed amount. Yes, the
overseas bargain based on currency
di"erences and VAT refunds may dissipate.

However, if you do not declare and are

caught, the costs are greater. Experience
tells us that there is a connection between
VAT refund tracking and customs
declarations. There’s no excuse for risking it.
Not only will you be responsible for the
excess duty, but there may be fines and
other penalties. We know of people who, for
example, have lost their Global Entry
privileges for failure to declare. (Read: Part
VI: The VAT and Customs Procedures)

Conversely, be ready to show that items in

your baggage were not purchased abroad.
To a customs o#cial, that Hermès Birkin or
Chanel classic flap on your arm might be a
new purchase from Paris. Having easy and
ready access to your photo and document
proof discussed above will dispel any doubt
that these items left home with you.

Welcome Home!

Photo courtesy: @kyliejenner

What’s the most di!cult part for you about

traveling with luxury goods? Tell us below!

For more travel advice, read:

Travel Alerts For Spring Travelers Heading to

Europe
Hermès Collector Jamie Chua Reveals Her
Luxury Packing Secrets
Travel Reminder: Don’t Put Your Birkin in
Checked Luggage
2017 Travel Guide
How Do you Bring Home the Hermès Kelly
and Everything Else After Shopping in
Europe

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