i just opened a letter from holt's today. apparently, in order to continue ordering cigars from them, i need to send them a photocopy of my driver's license or passport! has anyone else gotten any of this bullsh!t?
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I liked Holt's until about 5 minutes ago!
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njstone
BoM January 2010
That actually sounds like a scam to me...look up their CS number online and call them up and find out what's up...
BagfullofPings
IEHHC
They have been doing it for quite some time. The last time I ordered from them was Dec. 2007...when they asked for my ID.
Jason
Jason
smokemifugotem
BoM July '10
You should be able to request that your ID be checked upon delivery if you do not feel comfortable giving them that much info. I ran into this same issue when I was attempting to get my hands on some Iron City beer out of Pittsburgh. They do not sell in Mi, but could get it shipped with ID upon delivery. A little bit of a pain...but with identity theft being such an issue...you never know!
BagfullofPings
IEHHC
Nothing I can't find from another retailer.
This is about covering their asses when THE MAN (State and federal) cracks down on all of the taxes they have lost.
Jason
Must be. I bought a couple times in 2008 and never had that happen.
BagfullofPings
IEHHC
njstone
BoM January 2010
I would never send a copy of my ID to a retailer of any sort...no way no how! That's just asking for trouble.
The next letter would be from your state tax agency, telling you that you need to pay them state sales tax on the items you had shipped from another state.
The next letter would be from your state tax agency, telling you that you need to pay them state sales tax on the items you had shipped from another state.
smokinj
Banned
Sorry for the threadjack but I love Iron City Brew! Go Steelers:clap:
I think that it sent out randomly. I think they will still ship to you...
jmatkins
BoM January 08
I agree, I have never gotten the letter and I would never give them the info. Just place another order and if they ask again then I would use them again. .02
smokemifugotem
BoM July '10
I hear you....one of my absolute favorites! But can't get it in michigan...so have to wait for vacation (outer banks) or special occasion (steelers at the super bowl)! Hollar at the steelers!
Nick
I received this letter as well a long time ago. When I was doing a phone order I asked about it and the girl was like "what, an age verification letter?" So I just ignored the whole thing. I can still order.
architeuthis
I see what you're doing!!
In my experience it's safe to just ignore this and get your order. Ignoring the request will not cancel what you want to purchase.