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I'm not going to jail! Exactly two months and 1 day after shipping them, I got my mangas. The box was vey beat up, but the contents, as they were when I packed them and unmolested. I guess the 20 day guideline was give or take 5 weeks. This has been a horrible experience. I'm quite the...

Heh, I was the one he was 'judging', and I took no offense. He was clearly just messing with me. I mean, look at his user pic and tell me he's uptight about sexuality.

Thanks for the reassurance. What I did was dumb, but yeah, I think it's over with. I still get a little worried whenever I get official-looking mail, but my guess is the package is either burnt, or sitting in some prohibited items locker for all eternity. Hell, I don't know how it works.

At this point, I could care less about the manga. As long as no one ever shows up at my door in a suit, I'm a very happy person. Seeing as it's been this long, I think I'm in the clear, but I don't know how long it takes to get a search warrant. And yes, one thing I have learned form this...

Cattz, you are a mean jerk. btw other people, it never showed up. I'm guessing it got opened and tossed, though I don't really know how customs works.

Thank you, Sakunyuusha. I've calmed down somewhat. I realize there is no point in freaking out over things one has no control over. And I also realize the odds of me being arrested are probably extremely slim. Sorry to bother people with my personal worries and hang-ups. I'll post again when...

What percentage of samples?

Freaking out. This whole idea was stupid. I sent the stuff to myself, only to then learn of the Chris Handley case http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2009-05-20/christopher-handley-pleads-guilty-to-possession-charges I should have just tossed it but it's too late for that. Red Rooster, I...

Well then. Any info you have about customs procedures is extremely welcome. But yeah, I really think mailing it is safe, seeing as there are whole websites such as J-list who do it professionally.

Yup, but how I can I get in trouble for having something mailed to me? If one is responsible for the content mailed to their house, then one could mail child porn or other illegal materials like drugs to their enemies and get them arrested. Plus, what would the authorities do in the case of...

...wait, there are cases of that? Please elaborate. Oh, and for the record, I've decided not to bring it on the plane. I went and bought some dollar store wrapping paper and am wrapping my manga now while I watch crappy torrented sitcoms. Not a bad way to end my stay in Japan. I'll send it to...

Rooster, of course you speak with logic. I don't deny that. And because of that I entered the checkout despite being embarrassed. Maybe it's different in the UK, but in the U.S. we have underlying (arguably archaic) puritan principles that are a part of society and permeate the perceptions of...

That's right. I bought it on a whim, and if there is even the slightest chance of getting arrested, then tossing it now is preferable. While we're on the subject. What's the deal with having girl cashier's in Ero-manga shops? I know Japan is less uptight about the stuff than American's, but...

Hey, thanks for your input and experience. I appreciate it. I've given it some thought, and decided I'm probably gonna mail it home. I remembered that some of the stuff I want to bring home could be considered illegal by a certain law passed under the Bush administration. Perhaps I'm being...

I'm coming home to the U.S. and want to bring some illicit material (ero manga) with me. "pornograhpic material" is listed in customs as a no-no. Have others done this without a problem? I imagine if I put it in a bag and tape it, it won't be checked. Should I put it in carry on or with my check...