4Noggins - Tobacconists - Missing In Action?

[Doctor Chopper]

No you're fine, I was being gruff. Usually anytime somebody mentions a complaint about 4noggins, four or five apologist come out of the woodwork defending the owner. I just assumed you were one of them.

Nope, just happened to put in my first order on the site when the subject popped up. Thanks for responding.

 

[cohibajoe]

Just got an Email on 4noggins and CigarCity. Seems some have spotty dealings with 4noggins so let see on their cigar business.

 

[geoffs]

Heads up, Canadians. Last 2 Noggins orders were opened by border agents.

 

[nasa25]

Heads up, Canadians. Last 2 Noggins orders were opened by border agents.

Yep they’ve been flagged for sure. Did you have to pay duty on either order?

 

[geoffs]

Yep they’ve been flagged for sure. Did you have to pay duty on either order?

Both. Amounts were kind of random and calculated differently on each order but this is the way CBSA has been with tobacco for years. They basically pull numbers out of a hat.

 

[woodsroad]

Both. Amounts were kind of random and calculated differently on each order but this is the way CBSA has been with tobacco for years. They basically pull numbers out of a hat.

Pulling it out of a hat, you say?

 

[nasa25]

Both. Amounts were kind of random and calculated differently on each order but this is the way CBSA has been with tobacco for years. They basically pull numbers out of a hat.

Yep the calculation for pipe tobacco is pretty simple yet they seem to charge whatever they feel like depending on time of the day, their mood, etc lol

 

[geoffs]

Pulling it out of a hat, you say?

LOL well they're pulling them out of something!

 

[upnorth1]

Customs caught my last order too. 4N’s packages are being checked.

 

[AJL67]

Pulling it out of a hat, you say?

I think he meant toque!

 

[woodsroad]

I think he meant toque!

One toque over the line?

 

[AJL67]

One toque over the line?

sweet Jesus

 

[nasa25]

I tempted fate and ordered again and cbsa got me and overcharged duties by like $45. Not the worst case of miscalculation but this is my cue to quit while I’m ahead lol

 

[AroEnglish]

I tempted fate and ordered again and cbsa got me and overcharged duties by like $45. Not the worst case of miscalculation but this is my queue to quit while I’m ahead lol

Is the alternative just buying local?

 

[Davy]

Is the alternative just buying local?

Yes and depending where you live, there might be some choice, or not. Cased tobacco, or not. Some provinces have bans on flavored tobacco, others, no. Yet.

And, pretty much everywhere, it's mucho loco expensive, particularly in Alberta and B.C. (which means: Bring Cash).

 

[geoffs]

If any Canadians are interested in comparing notes on experiences at the border I'd like to set up a separate DM thread. Let me know by DM if you'd like to be added. Might be a bit slow in adding you but I'll get to it...

 

[Davy]

If any Canadians are interested in comparing notes on experiences at the border I'd like to set up a separate DM thread. Let me know by DM if you'd like to be added. Might be a bit slow in adding you but I'll get to it...

Good idea, mate. I'm in.

 

[AroEnglish]

Yes and depending where you live, there might be some choice, or not. Cased tobacco, or not. Some provinces have bans on flavored tobacco, others, no. Yet.

And, pretty much everywhere, it's mucho loco expensive, particularly in Alberta and B.C. (which means: Bring Cash).

Lol I haven't heard "Bring Cash" before! I grew up in Vancouver so I know how expensive it is.

 

[Doctor Chopper]

Don't we have any retired guys out there willing to be tobacco smugglers? Hide it in the Depends? Have you tried labeling the package as CBD, that seems to clear customs just fine.

 

[Davy]

Lol I haven't heard "Bring Cash" before! I grew up in Vancouver so I know how expensive it is.

Vancouver is now among the most expensive cities in the world to live in. Top 5 or something like that. The real estate market did that.