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ridleyville Community Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Billericay Essex UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:10 am Post subject: Screen Used Rubber Prop Blaster in Customs. Decision today. |
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My fingers are really crossed at this moment because sitting in customs is a screen used rubber stunt Blaster. I realise now that excitment may have got the better of me and i may have put at risk a rare item. If it is refused entry i have already made plans to go to court over it in the hope to not have it destroyed.
I am hoping to have the final decision this afternoon. _________________ More human than human |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:54 am Post subject: |
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Crossing my fingers with you Geoff!...and a very good prop to have in your beautiful collection. |
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ridleyville Community Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Billericay Essex UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Joberg, i am leaving home right now to find out it's fate. _________________ More human than human |
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andy Community Guide
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 6237 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Oh man...that would be a tragidy...customs can be dicks...hope these guys/gals are cool.
Andy |
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ridleyville Community Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Billericay Essex UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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Succes, i have the Blaster safe at home import duty was a bit of a shock though at £721.00.
Will post a picture shortly. _________________ More human than human |
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Rook Community Member
Joined: 27 Apr 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Northern Minnesota, USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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WOW! If that was the import duty, I can only imagine how much it cost you to begin with!
Congrats! |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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Yeahhh for success! Safe On Arrival
Nayyy for import duties |
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 2724 Location: FRANCE
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Geoff, I'm glad for you everything ended well !!!
Now we want to see a pic of the damn blaster !
Fred _________________ THE FUTURE IS A THING OF THE PAST |
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andy Community Guide
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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Phew... had me worried, Glad you got it safe, and I can't wait to see the pictures.
Andy |
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amish Community Guide
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ridleyville Community Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Billericay Essex UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Just a quick picture to satisfy curiosity, will take some better ones shortly.
Thank you for all the interest.
[/img] _________________ More human than human |
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panaflex Community Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Incredible. What a piece of history you have there. _________________ Hollywood is the only industry, even taking in soup companies, which does not have laboratories for the purpose of experimentation.
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andy Community Guide
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 6237 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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Very special one indeed with the added grips. could have been used as a Deckard back up even. The lighter color on the grips is probably from crazing just from it breaking down over time. I am willing to bet it was amber colored to begin with.
Congratulations G.
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ridleyville Community Member
Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Posts: 181 Location: Billericay Essex UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:14 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | I am willing to bet it was amber colored to begin with. |
Indeed they were Amber and although it does not show up very well it can been seen in some deeper scratches and marks. I have a letter from the prop maker stating it did have Amber grips and was indeed used by Deckard. I also have the image of it in his hand. _________________ More human than human |
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joberg Community Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Wow Thanks for the pic! Great prop indeed! |
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andy Community Guide
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 6237 Location: Rochester, NY
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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That is truly awesome. I am very happy for you and a bit envious as well . I just wish you lived closer by so I could come over and visit your collection some time . Thank you again for sharing it with us here.
Andy |
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SKIN JOB 66 Community Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Geoff, that's a GREAT catch for sure !!!
Fred _________________ THE FUTURE IS A THING OF THE PAST |
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dcarty Community Member
Joined: 01 Nov 2006 Posts: 22 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:19 am Post subject: |
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That's FANTASTIC! Congratulations on acquiring it -- and thanks for sharing pics. |
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Staar Community Member
Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 757 Location: AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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SKIN JOB 66 wrote: | Congrats Geoff, that's a GREAT catch for sure !!!
Fred |
I agree, what a terrific score!! Warmest congratulations.
High regards
MARK _________________
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DeckB26354 Community Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 24, 2011 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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My hearty congratulations!
What a nerve racking experience. I was keeping my fingers tightly crossed for you.
Thank you for the wonderful photo. I am truly envious! However, as a Brit myself, it gives me a little glimmer of hope that I may too, one day get something like that through customs! |
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