Ammodor...

N2 GOLD · 08-01-2012, 01:45 PM

Hello to all,

I need some HELP, Can anyone tell me if the "Ammodors" make it pass TSA at the airport as carry-on??? Starting August 4th I'll be in Puerto Vallarta for 10-days. The plain is to take 25-30 sticks but I don't want to do the tupperware thing and my travledor is way tooo small. I would hate to loose all my smokes before I get to start my vacation...

THANKS,

Rico

Remo · 08-01-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Hello to all,

I need some HELP, Can anyone tell me if the "Ammodors" make it pass TSA at the airport as carry-on??? Starting August 4th I'll be in Puerto Vallarta for 10-days. The plain is to take 25-30 sticks but I don't want to do the tupperware thing and my travledor is way tooo small. I would hate to loose all my smokes before I get to start my vacation...

THANKS,

Rico

You would like to think they would make it through bro, as long as there is no ammo

but who knows with TSA

md4958 · 08-01-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Hello to all,

I need some HELP, Can anyone tell me if the "Ammodors" make it pass TSA at the airport as carry-on??? Starting August 4th I'll be in Puerto Vallarta for 10-days. The plain is to take 25-30 sticks but I don't want to do the tupperware thing and my travledor is way tooo small. I would hate to loose all my smokes before I get to start my vacation...

THANKS,

Rico

Its just like a cigar caddy, which in essence is an otterbox, which was designed for that purpose for other than cigars (cameras, electronics, etc)

Ive brought my cigars on many flights with nary a second glance.

no torch lighters though!

OLS · 08-01-2012, 01:51 PM

I tend to think the other way. I see everything the way they might..."another smart a55 trying to
mess with us." Confiscated without cause just because THEY CAN.

md4958 · 08-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Its just like a cigar caddy, which in essence is an otterbox, which was designed for that purpose for other than cigars (cameras, electronics, etc)

Ive brought my cigars on many flights with nary a second glance.

no torch lighters though!

Ok, my initial image of what an ammodor is was totally wrong. I thought it was a plastic carry case designed for pistols.

I would think you would have an issue walking through the airport with an ammo can. Stupid would really be the only way I would describe that behavior.

Stick to the tupperdor

The Poet · 08-01-2012, 01:59 PM

I remember years ago that Lew Rothman complained his ammo boxes full of Honduran cigars were stopped in customs, and he had to have his legal department jump through hoops to get them cleared, despite all the proper paperwork which accompanied this commercial shipment. And this was BEFORE 9/11. So me, I would not risk it.

N2 GOLD · 08-01-2012, 02:45 PM

I hear you all and THANK YOU. I'm not going to risk the T/W it is. Why the hell would anyone want to going on vacation after TSA just jacked their load. It's not a vacation without cigars...

area51 · 08-01-2012, 03:00 PM

Why not pick up a padded pelican case?

T.G · 08-01-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

I remember years ago that Lew Rothman complained his ammo boxes full of Honduran cigars were stopped in customs, and he had to have his legal department jump through hoops to get them cleared, despite all the proper paperwork which accompanied this commercial shipment. And this was BEFORE 9/11. So me, I would not risk it.

I remember that too. While it is believable for the most part, Lew's reputation as a master bullshit artist when it comes to stories about cigars preceeds him.

Such being said, I agree with Moe, carrying an ammo can through the airport is probably not a smart idea. Even if you get past TSA, third world country airport security might respond violently to what they see as a military ammo can.
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area51 · 08-01-2012, 03:02 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1200-C...s=pelican+case

The Poet · 08-01-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I remember that too. While it is believable for the most part, Lew's reputation as a master bullshit artist when it comes to stories about cigars preceeds him.Posted via Mobile Device

Yeah, and I suppose the reason he could not fulfill the orders for these, which he'd gone to the expense to advertise, was so he could spin a good yarn, even if it p!$$ed off customers.

T.G · 08-01-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Yeah, and I suppose the reason he could not fulfill the orders for these, which he'd gone to the expense to advertise, was so he could spin a good yarn, even if it p!$$ed off customers.

I never said that. More like he embelished the story.
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N2 GOLD · 08-01-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by area51

Why not pick up a padded pelican case?

Would I just don't have the time for shipping...

T.G · 08-01-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Would I just don't have the time for shipping...

Fry's Electronics stocks pelican cases. As do some gun stores and camera stores. Can't speak for gun store or camera store prices, but Fry's are pretty decent. Iirc, there are at least a few Fry's in SoCal.
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363 · 08-01-2012, 03:52 PM

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Would I just don't have the time for shipping...

PM sent

cobra03 · 08-01-2012, 03:53 PM

Talked to a buddy who is a TSA officer. She said that technically you could bring it but it would probably cause you more grief than its worth. I can imagine alot of people freaking out at the sight of an ammo container at the airport.

OLS · 08-01-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 363

PM sent

You had damn sure BETTER have sent him a PM, lol. Fast shipping, in 3, 2, and 1...

363 · 08-01-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

You had damn sure BETTER have sent him a PM, lol. Fast shipping, in 3, 2, and 1...

Haha, no custom case here. Would take to long 5day to ca from md but my supplier is based outta ca so 1 day should work for him in a pinch

bobarian · 08-01-2012, 07:59 PM

Just box them up and send them USPS to your hotel.

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OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Ammodor... I tend to think the other way. I see everything the way *they* might..."another smart a55 trying to mess with us." Confiscated without cause just because THEY CAN.

08-01-2012, 01:59 PM	#6
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Ammodor... I remember years ago that Lew Rothman complained his ammo boxes full of Honduran cigars were stopped in customs, and he had to have his legal department jump through hoops to get them cleared, despite all the proper paperwork which accompanied this commercial shipment. And this was BEFORE 9/11. So me, I would not risk it. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Ammodor... I hear you all and THANK YOU. I'm not going to risk the T/W it is. Why the hell would anyone want to going on vacation after TSA just jacked their load. It's not a vacation without cigars... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

08-01-2012, 03:00 PM	#8
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Ammodor... Why not pick up a padded pelican case? __________________

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area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: Ammodor... http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1200-C...s=pelican+case __________________

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cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: Ammodor... Talked to a buddy who is a TSA officer. She said that technically you could bring it but it would probably cause you more grief than its worth. I can imagine alot of people freaking out at the sight of an ammo container at the airport. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

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