looking for a good online store - Page 2

forgop · 06-13-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FriendlyMan

In NYS they even have the right to ask for I.D.

LMK when they require buyers to scan/attach their drivers license to buy cigars.

I think purchasing alcohol is different in that the carrier will check ID when making a delivery, but the age verification for tobacco purchases is basically done by the honor system.

FriendlyMan · 06-13-2012, 08:11 PM

Sorry, I wasn't talking about mail. I'm talking about in any store to buy tabbaco. Here in Nyc for sure, if they have anyvreason to believe yourvnot 21. They even ask teenagers to go in to stores to inspect, if they'll sell.

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgop

LMK when they require buyers to scan/attach their drivers license to buy cigars.

I think purchasing alcohol is different in that the carrier will check ID when making a delivery, but the age verification for tobacco purchases is basically done by the honor system.

CigarNut · 06-13-2012, 10:31 AM

Getting away with something like buying cigars when you are under 21 is one thing. Flaunting it on the Internet is another. This is a public forum and should the wrong people read this the vendors could get in a lot of trouble...

Life is difficult enough for many online retailers and I don't want us to make it any more difficult. Just my

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maninblack · 06-13-2012, 11:27 AM

I've been ordering smokes since I was 13. You're safe.

pektel · 06-13-2012, 11:28 AM

I just did a quick google search, and didn't find anything about having to be 21. I DID see that alaska, utah, a couple other states, as well as 3 counties in New York the minimum age is 19.

smitty81 · 06-13-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I just did a quick google search, and didn't find anything about having to be 21. I DID see that alaska, utah, a couple other states, as well as 3 counties in New York the minimum age is 19.

+1

pektel · 06-13-2012, 11:39 AM

Now that I think about it, it may have something to do with shipping regulations/restrictions. Not necessarily the legal age to purchase.

area51 · 06-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Atlantic Cigar all the way. Famous as well.

06-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
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06-13-2012, 11:27 AM	#4
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06-13-2012, 11:28 AM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: looking for a good online store I just did a quick google search, and didn't find anything about having to be 21. I DID see that alaska, utah, a couple other states, as well as 3 counties in New York the minimum age is 19. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

06-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#7
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: looking for a good online store Now that I think about it, it may have something to do with shipping regulations/restrictions. Not necessarily the legal age to purchase. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

06-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#8
area51 Blowing Smoke Rings Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Ken Location: Tejas Posts: 1,259 Trading: (3)	Re: looking for a good online store Atlantic Cigar all the way. Famous as well. __________________