Yup, that sounds like Estervals shipping/comms. I've always just chalked it up to cultural differences. I've been debating a similarly sized order; all things considered that's pretty 'smooth sailing' if there weren't any hiccups with customs.
Estervals and Shipping to the US
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Yup, that sounds like Estervals shipping/comms. I've always just chalked it up to cultural differences. I've been debating a similarly sized order; all things considered that's pretty 'smooth sailing' if there weren't any hiccups with customs.
The funny thing is that Esterval's own terms & conditions discuss multiple circumstances in which they might have to change or cancel orders. Telling me that they outright don't do that is clearly bologna. You're right, though, the actual risk occurs once a package is on its way. I did get a little nervous after I placed the order when I came across a couple posts suggesting to cap orders at $500 to prevent Customs trouble, but that seems to be an arbitrary number. If my (almost) $700 order made it just fine then it's probably a roll of the dice as to whether anyone at Customs is paying attention.
Just received my order from last week today. Only 11 tins but no issues. my 3rd order from them,
I had heard the $500 thing and suggested the same. YMMV I’m sure. However…if you put Cuban cigars or cigarettes of any sort…plan on it being confiscated.
Placed the order on 3/25 after they had closed.
Order was processed and shipped on Monday, 3/28.
Arrived at my door today, 3/31.
Order was processed and shipped on Monday, 3/28.
Arrived at my door today, 3/31.
Some reason, (probably operator malfunction) the photo didn't post.
My package is stuck in customs. Dhl wants my SSN no problem their I have I assume I have duty to pay. A power of attorney. Agian im willing to do this. And a copy of a my tobacco import paper or a ttb according to atf I can only get that if I’m a business. This isn’t for resale only personal use. So I feel stuck their. Anyone had this issue before. I’m sure it will work it self out and I’ll get my package or my money back. But i think im done ordering from Estervals anymore. For the record my order was under 200 dollars(not counting shipping) and was 15 tins.
[In the worst case....] DHL will return it to Estervals, who will ship it back to you again. The new DHL agents that handle your package [likely] won't be as narrow-minded as the earlier ones and your package will get through as intended.
I think this has happened a few times already.
Yeah I kinda figured worst case it goes back to Estervals. This is my 4th order from then and only issue I’ve had.
That’s interesting. When I was heavy into Cuban cigars, the west coast was always an issue for people. I never had an issue on the east. Most international stuff coming through Jamaica NY. I wonder if different regional offices just have different priorities and things.
Arriving at a port of entry and declaring tobacco you brought with you and getting a pass for an amount of duty free isn't quite the same as ordering from overseas and having it shipped here, there are myriad laws and regulations regarding the importation of tobacco, which is what that would be.
While I've done the same years ago, the frustration isn't worth it nowadays.
The Feds are getting better at locating tax scofflaws.
While I've done the same years ago, the frustration isn't worth it nowadays.
The Feds are getting better at locating tax scofflaws.
I’m hearing a lot about Estervals at the moment so I thought I’d take a look at their website.
Man there are a lot of ‘quirky’ looking pipes being sold by the Europeans these days.
Like this one…
I just can’t work out for the life of me what it reminds me of? ??
Man there are a lot of ‘quirky’ looking pipes being sold by the Europeans these days.
Like this one…
I just can’t work out for the life of me what it reminds me of? ??