Smuggling Glowsticks

velocirafter · Post by **velocirafter** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:42 am

Would there be a problem with me bringing glowsticks from Ireland to the US? I'd hate to buy a load and then get them taken off me in customs

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:56 am

maybe if you wrap them all in a bundle and put a fake fuse in the middle?

seriously:

you'll have better luck for this info contacting an airline or u.s. customs, for accuracy, I'd imagine.

SilverOrange · Post by **SilverOrange** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:09 am

Not to mention that if you're coming from Ireland I would imagine you will have to get items in Reno or somewhere before coming out to the playa. With the raping you get for baggage nowdays it might be cheaper to just pick them up at Wally World when you get to the states.

phil · Post by **phil** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:34 am

velocirafter wrote:Would there be a problem with me bringing glowsticks from Ireland to the US? I'd hate to buy a load and then get them taken off me in customs

It's probably something your airlines can answer. Check with each airline you're flying. The information may be on the airlines' Web pages.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:41 am

Bet you could smuggle a glowstick or two in your aer lingus.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:45 am

Bob wrote:Bet you could smuggle a glowstick or two in your aer lingus.

don't try to pull a fast one on them,
isn't that the clever, cunning airline?

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 10:50 am

Forget the glowsticks, buy some EL wire.

Marscrumbs · Post by **Marscrumbs** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:26 am

Keeping them in their comsumer style container looking like a toy in your main lugger. I doubt that should present any problem. I mean this looks like a present for your kid. Don't carry on ast they contain liguid as may be thought to be a terrorist weapon like the small jar of honey I once had taken away from me.

flatlander13 · Post by **flatlander13** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:16 pm

Purchase them in Reno when you get there......the last thing you want to do is get caught by US Customs with 40 glow stick and 50 glow necklaces up your ass........unless that's what you're into......

Besides......who want's used poo covered glow sticks and glow necklaces.....that is unless you're Bono.......then you could sell your poo covered stuff and give the money to some charity.........because everyone wants Bono's poo.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:25 pm

Please use lubrication.

LostinReno · Post by **LostinReno** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:34 pm

flatlander13 wrote:Purchase them in Reno when you get there......the last thing you want to do is get caught by US Customs with 40 glow stick and 50 glow necklaces up your ass........unless that's what you're into......

Besides......who want's used poo covered glow sticks and glow necklaces.....that is unless you're Bono.......then you could sell your poo covered stuff and give the money to some charity.........because everyone wants Bono's poo.

I am so not interested in Bono's poo

, however my sister in law does live down the street from him, she might have some of his poo??
Anyhoo, most of the dollar stores and Wally in Reno sell them for cheap. Even though they are a non toxic liquid, some jackass TSA agent might be bored and give you a bunch of needless crap, but then again they are cheap and it's up to you if your willing to lose a few Euro's worth of glow sticks.. Personally, I'd pack 'em in my luggage.

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:43 pm

DONT BRING THEM AT ALL, THEY'RE FUCKING McMoop!!!

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... ticks+rise

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:49 pm

Eleven replies and all you get is useless snark? Come on guys, the rule is answer then newbie's question, then give him the once over.

*Shakes head sadly*

EspressoDude · Post by **EspressoDude** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:54 pm

If you are bringing stuff from Ireland, bring Irish Whiskey, not glowsticks

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:55 pm

he got a couple of spot on answers, IMHO.
Those, to check with the airlines he's using and U.S. customs.

What else could someone say? Unless, you're a customs or airline agent..........and can answer directly.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:56 pm

So, you don't my link? or am I coddling the boy?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:56 pm

Actually, ESD got it. He could trade one bottle for enough glowsticks to buy Manhatten.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:01 pm

I guess I didn't know that was a link........but, still, the advise was good.
ESD's is good, as well........

nothing wrong with a coddle here and there......we all have soft, caring moments............

good on ya for tryin'.........

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:03 pm

i smell a group coddle.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 7:13 pm

started by the "Coddle Fish"

a rare breed...........

velocirafter · Post by **velocirafter** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:38 am

Thanks for all the replies.

How much would you be paying for glowbracelets/necklaces over there? My thinking was I could buy a load off the internet cheaper and just bring them with me.

I'll be around San Fran for a few days before hand so I have time to go glowstick hunting

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:20 am

why dont you and the thrifty scotsman go in together and try to get a discount.

i believe i just part of my tongue off, that was incredibly polite.

WTF....what is wrong with me.

ok, first of all, if this is all you are concerned about, you're a worse wanker than i had previously believed you to be.

they're fucking glo-sticks you moron, stop obsessing about where, when and how many your going to need to make your "x" drenched American rave experience Complete...

Jesus H Fucking O'christ.

there, now i feel normal again...

YOU on the other hand, are a freak of the mundane, and obviously have a low self-esteem problem or you're completely oblivious to exactly how dumb that question was for you to be blathering about fucking glo-sticks in a public forum when you are about to experience the best ART in your red-headed step-child of a life.

Burning Man is not a goddamn Week-Long Rager like glastonbury or the Love Parade or any of that bullshit.

so get that out of your head RIGHT NOW.

and drink the motherfucking koolaid before it gets piss warm.

ART

velocirafter · Post by **velocirafter** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:00 am

Simon of the Playa wrote:why dont you and the thrifty scotsman go in together and try to get a discount.

i believe i just part of my tongue off, that was incredibly polite.

WTF....what is wrong with me.

ok, first of all, if this is all you are concerned about, you're a worse wanker than i had previously believed you to be.

they're fucking glo-sticks you moron, stop obsessing about where, when and how many your going to need to make your "x" drenched American rave experience Complete...

Jesus H Fucking O'christ.

there, now i feel normal again...

YOU on the other hand, are a freak of the mundane, and obviously have a low self-esteem problem or you're completely oblivious to exactly how dumb that question was for you to be blathering about fucking glo-sticks in a public forum when you are about to experience the best ART in your red-headed step-child of a life.

Burning Man is not a goddamn Week-Long Rager like glastonbury or the Love Parade or any of that bullshit.

so get that out of your head RIGHT NOW.

and drink the motherfucking koolaid before it gets piss warm.

ART

Whats the story with this guy?

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:11 am

Simon? Simon is ... Simon.

Yeah, that was actually a warm welcome from him. I think he likes you.

But to address the glowstick thing, while it is useful to be lit up at night, glowsticks are a one-time trash-creating item. They do have uses, but are generally frowned upon. For personal lighting needs, you can pick up all sorts of lights inexpensively in SF right before the event. If you don't want to take the blinkies back with you, they'd be nifty gifts on the last day or so. No need to hassle with buying and transporting glowsticks.

I salute you for hanging in there.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:20 am

yeah,
I think Simon is going to ask you for a dance...........

I'd suggest, if you're going to buy stuff on the web, just find someone here in the states that you can have it shipped to and pick it up when you get here. problem solved as far as customs.........

Glow sticks are messy, though.......have you studied the first timers guide and other related literature relating to BM?

it might give some ideas as far as "leave no trace" and stuff like that.

A radium suppository might solve all those problems for you, anyway........as far as night visibility........

Kitty Dingo · Post by **Kitty Dingo** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:46 am

I love Simon. There, I've said it.

His post made my day.

I love glo stuff, but I'm giving it up as of this burn.

velocirafter · Post by **velocirafter** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:01 am

This is my second burn so I get the whole no trace thing and it may surprise you to learn that I am capabale of wearing glowsticks and not throwing them on the ground later

point taken though, glowsticks = messy

Post by **AntiM** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:27 am

Ah, but you know they fall off sometimes, and those tiny connectors are darn near impossible to find in the dust, in the dark.

Anyway, I'm sure you do your MOOP walk hours.

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:30 am

Velo....

If you really want to get the best deal for the euro...Really? BUY E.L. Wire

First off...it last as long as you have batteries! You can use it over and over and over again.(we've had the same stuff for now 4 yrs still works and is as bright as the day we got it!!!)

You can actually Make something out of it, costumage, bike decor, Tent illumination. Its really easy to use!!!!

Weigh out the cost...trust me!

Not only do you "not" get rations of shit, you get compliments on your creativity!!!!!!

Then when ya get back home you have a really bitchen ass party light to light your bar up with!!!
Better yet...string it around your computer chair so you always feel like your back HOME!

Simon of the Playa · Post by **Simon of the Playa** » Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:31 am

thank you velocirafter, and may i sincerely welcome you home.

i'm not as BIG as an asshole as i seem sometimes, but it is my "schtick", and it's all in fun, i mean no harm or insult, i'm of the opinion that carping, screaming and yelling that goes on is just banter, like community foreplay.

and from the mouths of rabid lunatics sometimes spew pearls of wisdom.

you've been necklaced, but with love...

now make some art, bring it with you, and show it to us.

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