When Border control stole my mail
The story
I bought a harmless cap gun that was bright orange and cost 279.99 dollars. I waited for 2 months and then found out that it had been seized by border patrol
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Any problem with law after that? 😮
sounds like typical bureaucratic nonsense, right? 🤦♂️ i bought a model airplane once, super harmless, and customs acted like i was importing a rocket launcher. border patrol seems to get a little too jumpy over stuff like this. bright orange cap gun costing that much? insane. it feels like their "seized dangerous items" list may need a serious update. can't even enjoy simple hobbies anymore without jumping through hoops.
honestly, your cap gun situation seems a bit inflated... "harmless" might not be the right descriptor when dealing with border security protocols... tried ordering vintage electronics once, got held up too, classic red tape... but at that price-point, $279.99, you can't really blame them for double-checking... a high-cost toy with potential look-alike issues could raise suspicions of illegal replication or smuggling... rules are stringent for a reason,, even if it's frustrating... can't say i'm entirely sympathetic here...
I totally get why you're frustrated with the situation. spending that much money on a bright orange cap gun and then having it seized by border patrol is rough. it does seem like they overreact sometimes. I mean, a cap gun? seems a bit excessive to confiscate something like that, especially when it's obviously a toy. once, I waited forever to get a vintage camera, only to have it held for "inspection." still, I guess they must be cautious, but it’s such a bummer when it happens for things that seem harmless; hope you can sort it out, though!
wow, what a hassle dude. spending $279.99 on a bright orange cap gun then gettin it snagged by border patrol? pretty ridiculous that they couldn't distinguish a toy from a real threat; makes no sense. obvious toy should not cause such drama. they need to use common sense. hopefully, they fix this bureaucratic nonsense soon. good luck getting it resolved! 🤔
that's a bummer about your cap gun getting seized by border patrol 😕 sounds like a headache! spending $279.99 on a bright orange toy seems pretty harmless; it's perplexing that they can't distinguish a cap gun from something dangerous. maybe customs are just being extra cautious, but hopefully, they come to their senses and return it to you soon. i know dealing with bureaucratic hoops can be daunting, but stay positive; things often work out eventually. keep us posted, and fingers crossed for a speedy resolution! 👍