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Originally Posted by tom hankins /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Stealing a little bit from someone is the same as stealing alot. It doesnt even matter what the effect on the artist.
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well put
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Originally Posted by kydsid /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Don't know about EU, but for the US if you file a false declaration, eg falsify and invoice, etc you could pay the original owed duty PLUS a civil penalty or penalties depending on the exact nature of what you did. It's just not worth it in my opinion..
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yup
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Originally Posted by Wodgy /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Sales tax is not the same as VAT (value added tax). The two concepts are completely different.
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agree
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Originally Posted by acidbasement /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I download music illegally.
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Too many people engage this activity and I am a firm believer against this. If I want to hear about a band, I read up on them or buy an EP if available. Or I go to the record store and hear a sample. Maybe ask questions to the Mgr at a record store; too many people illegally download and it does not make it right in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by pez /img/forum/go_quote.gif
..I do community service every weekend, and I babysit for my neighbors, you are absolutely right..
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Doing community service is a noble activity and is your choice, as is stealing music from the Internet. It is ultimately your call on the actions you take.
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Originally Posted by pez /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Your right I am selfish..
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I'm not convinced; I do think you come off a bit bitter and jaded. But, I won't argue that point further with you nor your lack of proper grammar in the above post. I simply wish you all the best with the path you've chosen for yourself. And I do mean that.
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Originally Posted by KUNFUCHOPSTICKS /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Labeling it as 'gift' will most likely result in custom agent not having to rip up your package.
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This is pure speculation from this member, not sure I can get behind this.
I too would like to add that if one repeatedly marks outbound parcels to other regions as gifts VS purchased goods or whatever, this could result in red flags at the behest of customs to the point of origin, just a thought.
I think it unethical to mark improperly as gifts and undervalue goods in any given transaction, especially if payment and terms are already negotiated and the request comes as an afterthought, etc.
Then again, I don't illegally download music either, to each his own I suppose