Taking TV accross to TRNC, need Help

john1234


Joined: 20/04/2009
Posts: 321

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 16:45

Dear Friends,



I fly to TRNC via Larnaca Airport and I know I can bring goods up to $200 into Cyprus.



I would like to bring a TV next time and take it over to Turkish side, the question is if their would be any problems and if the TV would work properly in TRNC?



I've heard of problems with foreign TV sets not working in TRNC???



Please help.

sids1969


Joined: 06/07/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 16:52

hi,



we took a flat screen over last year which fitted in our case, we also flew to larnaca had no problems,

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 16:55

We did it too a couple of years ago, also via Larnaca. No problems at all.

slimboyfat


Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 96

Message Posted:
23/05/2009 17:21

No problems with the TV working up here. The only problem is if you get stopped at the green line.

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 02:37

It's not quite accurate in that your TV will work with no problems. If you use a satellite system to watch then you will have no problems at all BUT if you want to watch terrestrial TV then your set may need to get the analogue tuner chipped so that the sound and picture can appear together.



The chipping is a quick job and not to expensive.

john1234


Joined: 20/04/2009
Posts: 321

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 05:40

Dear Friends,



Thank you all for your help, I'll think now about it all...

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 07:06

mess 5 - "OK TC" - but which Brit would want to watch terestrial TV ?

fredred


Joined: 09/12/2007
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 08:42

Took a 22 inch L C D television over three weeks ago, no problems

mags1


Joined: 01/09/2008
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 12:40

Hi fredred,

did you take your tv in a case or leave in a box as part of your luggage?

Thanks,

Mags

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 21:48

Customs at Ercan seem to be quite used to seeing people haul every thing up to and INCLUDING the kitchen sink past them - the years of isolation meant that there really was no alternative if you needed a specific item.

I've seen some really weird shaped packages manhandled through the 'Green Channel' at Ercan, and no one turned a hair!

It may be a little more difficult getting additional large packages past the customs at Larnaca, I haven't tried it!

If the item will fit into your suitcase, then you are only risking the normal 'random' stop and search (unless you look REALLY guilty!) - so if it doesn't fit, consider buying a larger suitcase

Pugsey


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 173

Message Posted:
24/05/2009 23:09

Does any one have a 50" suitcase and do you think I could say it was hand luggage??