Known Risks

[1RedDawg]

Found it. It was actually a Time Magazine photographer. They cited that the word "Habana" was clearly visible on the label, yet I can't see it in this shot. The cigar was a Hoyo De Monterrey Double Corona.

Here's the link for any interested.

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1054968,00.html?cnn=yes

I looked at the link converted It to a PDF & enlarged It & couldnt see the word Habano. but It looked like the real thing .????:yes:


1RedDawg

 

[CWS]

I looked at the link converted It to a PDF & enlarged It & couldnt see the word Habano. but It looked like the real thing .????:yes:


1RedDawg

No one said the world was fair. I do not think sending that picture in response to one of these letters is going to help much.

 

[Fidel]

Bump for the new guys.

 

[jakeemtrn]

Quick question.... Does anyone know of the feds opening a box at the boarder and then either charges you with something or sends it on then charges you with something?

 

[cvm4]

It's very rare that they open it up and then send the box on. But, it does happen but not too often. If it gets confiscated, then they usually send a letter asking if you want to claim the box or not.

 

[jakeemtrn]

If you do not claim it can the feds charge you with anything?

 

[jwintosh]

yes. you are not allowed to bring unauthorized goods into the country. you are suposed to declare all authorized items purchased out fo the country.

 

[CWS]

The answer is they can.

 

[Asher]

Bumped for the new guys. Here are some recent OFAC penalties:

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/civpen/penalties/09292008.pdf

No cigar buyers were penalized in the most recent release:

http://www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/civpen/penalties/11032008.pdf

However, there's no reason to believe that OFAC has changed their enforcement priorities, despite the GAO's criticisms:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/19/AR2007121902291_pf.html

 

[Moro]

Thanks for the bump and update, Asher!

-Couldn't we sticky this?

 

[ezrider]

my cousin brought a box, glass covered Cohibas back from Bali.. but they were pretty dry, so I wouldn't buy those cuban cigars........yuck......don't waste your money

 

[Asher]

my cousin brought a box, glass covered Cohibas back from Bali.. but they were pretty dry, so I wouldn't buy those cuban cigars........yuck......don't waste your money

It takes a very experienced palate to taste all of the subtleties in the glass-topped Cohibas. Don't worry, you might get there someday. :eyepoke:

 

[jakeemtrn]

lol

 

[Soundwave13]

http://www.botl.org/community/forums/showthread.php?t=4

:thumbsup:

 

[cvm4]

I'm confused at the above post.

 

[Soundwave13]

Just a reminder.

 

[cvm4]

Just a reminder.

Roger Dodger eace:

 

[Moro]

Bump.

 

[Headbanger]

Bump for the newer guys...


Damn you Alfanso bumping ahead of me like that. :angerhead

 

[Moro]

...Damn you Alfanso bumping ahead of me like that. :angerhead

There, there, Steve. Ye're faster in other things...Mr. Hurricane. :halfgrinw