Trip to Mexico...Too Risky?

[Farrar]

I have considered a trip to Mexico in order to purchase some QV gear. I am only interested in getting enough for myself, as anything purchased would NOT be for resale. I have heard of people making the trip down and sending gear back via UPS, through the regular mail, or bringing it back in their luggage. What little I have read, though, suggests that Mexican customs keeps a very close eye on packages leaving out of Mexico headed to the United States. I live fairly close to Mexico {southeastern United States} and a round-trip ticket would be very inexpensive. We have also considered a vacation trip to Cancun, which would “kill two birds with one stone”.

Is this too risky a venture? Would one need a passport? I surely do NOT want to spend time in a Mexican {or United States} jail.

Thanks,

Farrar

[rado]

no need for passport as long as you have a DL with your birth certificate, assuming your an american...as far as bringing shit back, no ideas or suggestions I would give, sorry...good choice of gear though

[Josh]

not worth it/cost to risk IMO leave it to the pro's

[shyster]

i went from southern texas. my friends and i payed a mexican $20 to walk it through the gates as we drove through. He kept 3 amps and the loot, but it worked. i've heard they don't really check walkers. i'd just strap it to your lower stomach or thigh/crotch area. if you're not suspicious i wouldn't worry. don't have beer bottles or blunt shavings in the ash trat and you'll be cool. we shoulda just saved our money and 3 amps b/c we didn't even get searched.