TRS claim - original packaging

[A_A]

A friend of mine is flying out of Sydney and looking to claim TRS on a laptop and was wondering whether the officers will open the sealed box to verify the serial number, or if they’ll just check the information printed on the box. He’s also asking if they’ll accept the claim if he brings only the laptop without the box. By the way, he’s curious about how carefully the officers handle items during the inspection process (a bit nervous about getting cosmetic damages during the inspection).

Furthermore, how long is the queue at the counter at the airport around 5am?

 

[Aeryn]

The item does not need to be in original packaging, last item i claimed was a mobile phone, handed over paperwork and held up the phone, the officer never touched my phone at all.

 

[justinbrett]

If it’s clothes you can wear them