Australia - USA - UK

[Cigar_Addict]

Evening all, my brother lives in Melbourne, but is possibly coming over for a visit next year. They usually do a round the world trip, visiting his wife's family in North Carolina on the way. If I was able to purchase some cigars from a retailer across the pond and have them shipped to the NC address, would there be any issues with him bringing them to the UK for me? I might be able to get their full allowance so 100 in total?

[ha_banos]

Not that I can think of. 50 cigars pp for personal use or gift is the rule!

Fill their boots!

[Cigar_Addict]

Not that I can think of. 50 cigars pp for personal use or gift is the rule!

Fill their boots!

Thanks. Do they have to be declared in the UK? Would hand luggage be preferable in case they might get crushed (if they're bundled)? I don't want to inconvenience them too much

Don't think I'll go for anything too fancy/expensive, maybe 25 for special occasions & 75 for every day smokes

Any suggestions?

[ha_banos]

You don't need to declare anything as long as you're within the rules. I bring cigars in as hand luggage when convenient because there's less throwing around. But I've also put them in suitcase without issue if cigars are in original full boxes or in a suitable container and not floating about inside!

As for recommendations, that's the hard part! I'm not au fait with many NC cigars. I'd suggest the AF short story, the Fabrica5 Fat Fundy or Ninfas, Illusione Epernay. There are threads dedicated to suggestions somewhere...

[Simon Bolivar]

You don't need to declare anything as long as you're within the rules. I bring cigars in as hand luggage when convenient because there's less throwing around. But I've also put them in suitcase without issue if cigars are in original full boxes or in a suitable container and not floating about inside!

As for recommendations, that's the hard part! I'm not au fait with many NC cigars. I'd suggest the AF short story, the Fabrica5 Fat Fundy or Ninfas, Illusione Epernay. There are threads dedicated to suggestions somewhere...

I'd recommend asking PJ for NC advice, I'd say he was our most knowledge expert in that vast area.

[Cigar_Addict]

I'd recommend asking PJ for NC advice, I'd say he was our most knowledge expert in that vast area.

I've had some E P Carillo's which were very nice and pretty affordable from the right places

[Midas]

EP Carrillo, Placensia, Crowned Heads, Oliva, My Father, AF, Padron. Can't go too wrong with most of the selections from these brands.


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[Cigar_Addict]

EP Carrillo, Placensia, Crowned Heads, Oliva, My Father, AF, Padron. Can't go too wrong with most of the selections from these brands.


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I absolutely believe you. It's coming to terms with the prices on some of them that really narks me. I know it's been said a thousand times, but why do we have to pay 4x or 5x more for the same product 🤬

[Midas]

I absolutely believe you. It's coming to terms with the prices on some of them that really narks me. I know it's been said a thousand times, but why do we have to pay 4x or 5x more for the same product 🤬

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[SonicStag]

I absolutely believe you. It's coming to terms with the prices on some of them that really narks me. I know it's been said a thousand times, but why do we have to pay 4x or 5x more for the same product 🤬

Because our politicians like to use our taxes for building ponds, throwing lavish parties etc