Shipping Cigars: A paranoid man's how-to

[Alcibiates]

From what I found through some quick research was that UPS, Fedex, and DHL have stopped shipping tobacco products; however, USPS is still okay with it. The federal government wanted to crack down on USPS because there were problems with online cigarette shipping (shipping to minors, evaded taxes, etc) although I found nothing on cigars, it was pretty much only about cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

[dustinpollock]

man not to offend you but you sound like my wife just package the cigars at home and ship it that easy it not like cloak and dagger ..... just ship

sorry man i have never had a problem and you not going to spent a day in the fed pin for a thousand cigars

Dustin

[basil]

From what I found through some quick research was that UPS, Fedex, and DHL have stopped shipping tobacco products; however, USPS is still okay with it. The federal government wanted to crack down on USPS because there were problems with online cigarette shipping (shipping to minors, evaded taxes, etc) although I found nothing on cigars, it was pretty much only about cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

Just got a shipment via UPS last week. I'm wrong about USPS though - was thinking there was some issue there.

man not to offend you but you sound like my wife just package the cigars at home and ship it that easy it not like cloak and dagger ..... just ship

sorry man i have never had a problem and you not going to spent a day in the fed pin for a thousand cigars

Dustin

I've never had huge problems either. I was thinking there was some rule with USPS about not mailing cigars. I guess I was thinking about mailing to Canada. I'm just in the habit of not saying what's in the box. Was thinking of clarification for the sake of accuracy in a "shipping" thread. I think there a few points to be made . . . I've received cigars that are dried out - both from fellow BsOTL, and from retailers. I've seen passes get lost - with and without DC #'s, and other issues as well. And other etc. shit as well. I agree with you, mailing a cigar is dick simple. But it can be made a little more foolproof.

[NullSmurf]

Packaging is the issue. None of the shippers will fail to take your money and deliver the box, but don't try to claim insurance if they fail. I lost count of boxes I've shipped long ago and have never had a complaint. There is no shortage of horror stories, though. Point is, you take a chance any time you ship. Most vendors stop short of guaranteeing (NC's), but almost all will make good your order if there is a problem. Those that don't (comma) make the shit list quickly (for a multitude of reasons). New guys, if you have a question about a NC vendor, don't hesitate to ask. There are plenty of us who can advise you.

[CAJUNBLAZE]

Good info, Just pack it up at home and send it. I think through my studies here the sender is responsible for the delivery? Say if it was for a trade or such.

Rich