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[Mike_D]

... and so it my carved wooden pipe collection.

Do you ever have any trouble bringing them home? We've been searched for no reason at PHL customs a couple times, and wouldn't want to give the agents any more reason to detain us - even if the pipe is clean.

I actually did buy a pipe a couple years back, but I ended up leaving it at the hotel.

[fawnridge]

Do you ever have any trouble bringing them home? We've been searched for no reason at PHL customs a couple times, and wouldn't want to give the agents any more reason to detain us - even if the pipe is clean.

I actually did buy a pipe a couple years back, but I ended up leaving it at the hotel.

You can bring UNUSED pipes home. They are not illegal since no one can say what you intend to smoke in them.

[Mike_D]

You can bring UNUSED pipes home. They are not illegal since no one can say what you intend to smoke in them.

Yup, but even an unused pipe might give the customs agents a reason to search you and your luggage further. Just want to avoid the hassle.

When I was college I was once stopped at the Canadian border, and an immigration official found a pack of EZ Widers in my glove box. They then detained me and my friends inside the building while they tore apart our luggage and the interior of my car. Of course, we weren't stupid enough to be bringing any contraband over the border, but it is a hassle I would rather not relive.

[Kevin, PA]

Do you ever have any trouble bringing them home? We've been searched for no reason at PHL customs a couple times, and wouldn't want to give the agents any more reason to detain us - even if the pipe is clean.

I actually did buy a pipe a couple years back, but I ended up leaving it at the hotel.

I had that same concern the first time I took one home. I only bring home unused ones and never had any problems.