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Jul 28, 2016
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So I will call the customs agency to further inform on the procedures regarding tobacco from outside the EU. Because if I only needed to pay the VAT, than I would gladly do so; with 20% or even 70%(incl vat and other taxes) it is still viable to order from the US. I really love the robustness of the C&D blends, especially their perique blends, that EU blends don't really scratch that itch for me.
If You like the robustness of C&D blends may I recommend few Burley based blends readily available in the EU area, Amphora Burley blend by Mc Barens company and various Tabacs de Semois from Belgium, yet Italian brand called Comune Morbide & Comune Forte (6,50e per 50gr pouch )all real stuff with no toppings,medium to strong in flavor and nicotine
 

B18

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If You like the robustness of C&D blends may I recommend few Burley based blends readily available in the EU area, Amphora Burley blend by Mc Barens company and various Tabacs de Semois from Belgium, yet Italian brand called Comune Morbide & Comune Forte (6,50e per 50gr pouch )all real stuff with no toppings,medium to strong in flavor and nicotine
I will look into the mentioned blends and if I can get them. I can get most MacBaren blends as I often go to Germany. As for the Italian and Belgium blends; I will have to see what I can do.
 
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Cigars are paired with hard liquour all the time and cigar smokers don't seem to have a problem.

We've been over this topic plenty of times in other threads, the combination of alcohol and smoke greatly increases the potential for tissue damage, where exactly that fits on the scale of risk for a given individual is beside the point.
 

perdurabo

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We've been over this topic plenty of times in other threads, the combination of alcohol and smoke greatly increases the potential for tissue damage, where exactly that fits on the scale of risk for a given individual is beside the point.
Although, yes, this topic has been raised numerous times, it doesn’t make it a science fact. This is what some claim to happen when alcohol is consumed with tobacco. I have not tested the hypothesis, nor do I have the means necessary to do so. Before continuing any further investigation down this rabbit hole, I’d like to know who funded such studies, which would reveal the intent of said studies. Now, tissue damage from Alcohol and tobacco makes sense to me in theory, I need a little more info before I blindly believe anything printed as science fact.

The individual scale of risk is the whole point. The only point. Isn’t the risk of Pipe Smoking what we’re up in arms about, when custom Agents plunder our property? When legislators claim to know what’s good for us? Etc. Etc.
Let me risk my leisure time of my own Free will; on my own free choices! Scotch and Pipes! And a cigar!
 

gervais

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I'm very sorry for your loss my friend. I would be devastated, given how long it takes me to save up for an order of tobacco that large. I hope you have better luck in the future.
 
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Lyle b

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As the thread title says, it is a sad day.
Today I received a letter stating that my package with 1kg+ (less than 1.5kg) worth of C&D tobaccos was intercepted by Customs officials and it is being destroyed. And from my interpretation, they threatened me not to attempt to buy again.

I will call the customs as to figure out if there is a loophole that I can exploit. Did anyone have similar problems?
Hey that sux might i suggest ordering a bit less. We have the same problems down here so i only order 4 tins or 8 ounces at a time but still not a sure thing . Always the wait he he . Sorry to hear they got you . Better luck next time
 
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