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Dec '07

Avoid Purchasing Certain Products

Make sure you know you what you can and cannot purchase to bring home.


  • Avoid what you think is fine art or jewelry because it may be imitation
  • Elephant Ivory, Sea turtle, Crocodile leather, Fur from endangered cats
  • Don’t buy wild life products unless certain they are legal to return home.
  • Avoid some fruits and vegetables which may have parasites that your unaware of.
  • You may be surprised when you purchase items overseas to find that some merchants have “no refunds” or “all sales final” policies.
  • In some countries no exchanges or refunds are normally given unless the merchant promised them in advance. Get refund or exchange policies in writing!

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