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TVV · 14th May 2005, 12:45 AM

My appologies, I probably did not express myslef correctly in my previous post. I was not suggesting anything illegal, as I mentioned the existing law is open to interpretation and one can make a pretty strong legal case that exporting a yataghan out of Bulgaria, for example, is perfectly legal. Unfortunately, Bulgarian customs and post officials are not experts in antique arms, but just corrupt and stubborn individuals (for the vast majority). Dealing with them can be an extreme pain even when everything is absolutely legal, and it is this exact trouble that I was warning a fellow collector to avoid.
Believe me, I am a Bulgarian citizen, and the last thing I would do is to support the illicit export of national treasures out of my country. If this post still violates forum policies, my sincerest appologies again: please delete it and close the thread as well.
Regards,
Teodor

14th May 2005, 12:45 AM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,598	My appologies, I probably did not express myslef correctly in my previous post. I was not suggesting anything illegal, as I mentioned the existing law is open to interpretation and one can make a pretty strong legal case that exporting a yataghan out of Bulgaria, for example, is perfectly legal. Unfortunately, Bulgarian customs and post officials are not experts in antique arms, but just corrupt and stubborn individuals (for the vast majority). Dealing with them can be an extreme pain even when everything is absolutely legal, and it is this exact trouble that I was warning a fellow collector to avoid. Believe me, I am a Bulgarian citizen, and the last thing I would do is to support the illicit export of national treasures out of my country. If this post still violates forum policies, my sincerest appologies again: please delete it and close the thread as well. Regards, Teodor Last edited by Rick; 14th May 2005 at 01:20 AM.