Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: chrisw on July 20, 2014, 09:40:21 AM
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Had anybody ever carried a 3 ltr wine box over in suitcase ( hold luggage ) ? Not sure about any changes in pressure? Would it survive the trip or am I looking at clothes soaked in an nice Pinot Grigio!!
Kind regards
Chris
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Hi Chris.
We have done it a few times without any problems. The hold is not pressurised so no problems there!
Regards Paul.
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Yep several times. Wrapped it in one of those zip up plastic bags we got when I bought some new bedding. No problems whatsoever and the bag came in handy to bring dirty washing back. :)
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Yes we have lot's of times with out problems. These day's have found alternative wine in Turkey.
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I have never found a 3ltr box of wine that I liked. We have found wine we like in Turkey now...Anyway 3ltrs in a suitcase equals quite a few pairs of shoes and dresses. ;) ;D
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Hi Chris.
We have done it a few times without any problems. The hold is not pressurised so no problems there!
Regards Paul.
I would hope that the hold IS pressurised or the bag might POP !!!!
(and our two dogs are travelling over 'in the hold' on October !!!!)
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Hi Guys
Many thanks for your responses ......I'll give it a go....
Chris
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A hell of a lot cheaper than buying it at duty free as we discovered one year, so long as you have the space in your luggage. Some really lovely wines now on offer in the large party packs, in the supermarkets in the Uk and some equally dismal wines for sale in Turkey! ;)
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When we first came 11 years ago the wine was undrinkable. Things have improved a hell of lot since then but they still have a way to go.
It's just it would be nice to have a box in the fridge to have a couple of glasses on the balcony before we set out for the evening.
I feel a trip to the supermarkets coming on!
Chris
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£24 for a box of Hardy's Shiraz in Manchester Airport.
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That is why we buy at a local supermarket and pack it. How many pairs of shoes and dresses do you need for a holiday in Calis who are you trying to impress?
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Is it legal to buy alcohol in the UK and take it into Turkey in your suitcase in addition to your duty free allowance? There's some good offers on in our local supermarket at the moment and we soon go through our duty free on holiday! Thanks
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No, it's not legal you have to stick to your allowance. However, it depends if someone opens your case. I know that suitcases are x-rayed now when they come off the plane in a lot countries, don't know if they do it at Dalaman though. So, it' a chance you take.
Good news is there is no ban on shoes and clothes...thank goodness... ;D ;)
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No, it's not legal you have to stick to your allowance.
I'm not sure that's true - your duty free allowance is exactly that - what you bought duty free. Supermarket purchases are duty paid and would not form part of your allowance.
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Sorry Scunner Wrong. Jacqui has spoken. ;)
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£24 for a box of Hardy's Shiraz in Manchester Airport.
And about £15 in Morrisons.
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Sorry Scunner Wrong. Jacqui has spoken. ;)
I'm up for a ruck ;)
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It is true the 3lt boxes of wine are generally more expensive at the UK duty frees. It's a bit like Cadbury's Dairy Milk - they know how many countries have very poor alternatives ;)
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We were going to bring out Champagne for Paul's wedding a couple of years ago. However, after an internet search some people warned against taking it over in our suitcases in case it was taken from us. So, we bought it at the Duty Free. This is why I assumed it would not be allowed.
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I've been taking around half a dozen bottles with me each time I've been on holiday to Turkey for years.
Never been busted.
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Until your next visit Mr Collins. My mate in customs just loves this forum! And he likes a drink !