[bcrdukes]

I think it's really a matter of acceptable risk you are willing to bear. I've come across people who did this for years, but it caught up to them. The consequences were not worth it.

Unless it's something rare/unique that I can't get on the local market, I stay local. Sometimes, the overall savings is minimal, it isn't even worth it. I stay away from watches that are purchased overseas, even if it comes with a receipt.