dammmmmmit

[gibbleguts]

I am a sure how much of an impression I have made here but I am a rare cigar whore. Today I had to make the worst descision in a long time. To send rare cigars away. I had arranged to pick up the rare opus's from Casey. There was a notice on the door that they showed up today, but with a problem, I found the evil customs agent. Now being from Canada I am quite used to taxes and don't begrudge paying it when I have to. This was out of control now I thought that the taxes in alberta were supposed to max out at $10 a stick. I had to pay a little more then that when I got some from Jim but not much more. Well today the taxes were $496 for 6 cigars. That is bullshit the cigars I have been more excited about then any other in perhaps as long as I have smoked and I had to refuse the shipment and send them back to Casey to try again at a later date. I would not have complained at less then $200 but couldn't choke back the $500. So today I have another favour to ask, anyone that has anything headed my way that is not yet in the mail please hold onto it and PM me so we can figure out a way to get things in.

That all said I am making it up to myself by smoking an Opus A first today. I doubt it will be my last of the day as I need a lot of comforting.

 

[smokemifugotem]

That sucks! I work in Allen Park in Michigan...if you are close to the bridge...I would be more than happy to meet up with you with your sticks if you continue to have issues! Nick

 

[Wagz]

That is CRIMINAL!!!

 

[VirginIslander]

Disgusting. Take nick up on his offer for sure!

 

[BillyWho]

That really does suck. I live a lot further south then most (but still in the States), if I can help in any way, I would be more than happy to.

 

[smokingIsh]

that sucks majorly bro!

 

[gibbleguts]

Unfortunately I am a long way away from Nick. I am probably 1500 miles away. It would be a long drive to meet up

 

[smokemifugotem]

Unfortunately I am a long way away from Nick. I am probably 1500 miles away. It would be a long drive to meet up

Hey...If they are good sticks
No prob bro! If you know anyone for me to meet up with or need any help in the future...just give me a shout!
Nick

 

[Craig Mac]

Holy shit Batman!!! Is this for sticks you are being bombed??(sorry if I am missing that part, downed 3 cocktails after a rough day).

 

[bballbaby]

holy bajoly!!! That seems a bit absurd of the canadien gov't, eh?!?!

 

[hdroadglide]

so were they marked as cigars, or were they opened by customs??

at least they were able to be returned and not smashed and destroyed as i have experienced in the past.

 

[njstone]

Frickin socialism, man that's horrible!

Tell us what to do about the birthday club! Would it help if I sent something else with it? Wrapped them in wrapping paper? Obviously you DON'T put cigars on the customs form.

 

[caseabb]

I know the problem! I packed them in an empty anejo box and they saw that and levied tax on a whole box of cigars! As soon as I get these back we'll work it out. If I have to ship them one at a time you will get your rare opi (plural of opus?)!!!!

 

[Daviso27]

Damn Aaron, this is your B-day month...WTF...I just sent your box out...On the declaration I put "handmade crafts..." dont know if this helps!

 

[Panicbound]

isn't it your b-day month??

You better hurry up and find another addy b/c there is distruction to be had!:jitb:

 

[diesel]

Pm sent to you my friend.

 

[cigarguy71]

Very sorry for your troubles Aaron.

 

[gibbleguts]

Don't worry too much it is not a big problem I just want to wait until a couple of inbounds land to make sure my addy isn't flagged. Or I will have to start using my work addy.

 

[coppereagl]

496$ !!! There had better be crack rock in those sticks, jesus!

 

[ezrider]

ASSHOLES, all of um.........When do we quit taking this SHI##