Buying cigars directly from manufacturers?

[borndead1]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

The only one I can think of is Vegas de Santiago

https://www.cigars-vegasantiago.biz/en/home

I placed an order with them back in December. They never shipped it and wouldn't answer my emails, so I had to initiate a chargeback with the credit card company.

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by borndead1

I placed an order with them back in December. They never shipped it and wouldn't answer my emails, so I had to initiate a chargeback with the credit card company.

I’ve had several good experiences with them or I wouldn’t have suggested it. I sent them an email. I will report back their response or the lack of it.

[borndead1]

Thanks. I sent an email a few days ago asking if they still ship to the US. No response yet. I ordered a couple of samplers from them many years ago and I remember liking the cigars a lot.

[Tio Gato]

Mark I too worry a bit about an FDA crackdown. I found a few brands that I like then hit Cigarbid.com hard. Cherry picked when the price is right and now I have a huge stockpile put away. I figure there's enough to last two decades.

Be sure to pick cigars that age well.

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by borndead1

Thanks. I sent an email a few days ago asking if they still ship to the US. No response yet. I ordered a couple of samplers from them many years ago and I remember liking the cigars a lot.

I have emailed back and forth with them twice since this post. They went so far as to find this thread. They ask that you contact them with your order #. I’ll put the email address I used on your private messages.

Bob

[borndead1]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

I have emailed back and forth with them twice since this post. They went so far as to find this thread. They ask that you contact them with your order #. I’ll put the email address I used on your private messages.

Bob

They got back to me today. Apparently, my cigars were 'inspected' by Customs and returned to them.