[PUP] Ships Stores in the PNW

[Douglas Cochrane]

Dear Ones,

Since the conversation has lulled a bit, let me ask a question.

At this time we are cross-border cruisers, moving back and forth between
British Columbia and Washington every month or two. We also like good wine.
So when we find a nice wine at a good price we tend to buy a case or two. So
if we are in the US and buy a case or two, then go to Canada, and buy a case
or two - is there no such thing as ships stores? 

How do the rules work? Do we really have to drink up almost every bottle on
board before we cross the border? This could turn us into serious drunks!

If we claim a couple of cases of wine as we enter a country, can we pay duty
on it then not claim it the next time we enter the same country? If we are
leaving the States for Alaska and want to stock up at Costco before we
leave, do we have to stay offshore all the way past Canada? I'd appreciate
your advice.

Douglas