Opened for inspection?

03-12-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bax

I wouldn't be surprised if they were refilling the box with singles from other damaged boxes.

That is what is seems like. When I opened the box there were 5 cigars face down and they were all damaged. They are a slightly different color than all of the other cigars.

I do not want to accuse them of this but I cannot think of a valid reason for them to open the boxes.

I did ask them and they could not give me an answer. If they are going to sell an open box they should at least put it in the description.

AD720 · 03-12-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

That is what is seems like. When I opened the box there were 5 cigars face down and they were all damaged. They are a slightly different color than all of the other cigars.

I do not want to accuse them of this but I cannot think of a valid reason for them to open the boxes.

I did ask them and they could not give me an answer. If they are going to sell an open box they should at least put it in the description.

Tell them it's unacceptable. Refund or you will dispute the charge with your CC.

They seem to be really good about refunds, etc.

03-12-2010, 07:43 PM

They were good about exchanging the Padrons.

I can understand if they were damaged in a sealed box but the fact that they open the boxes is shady.

captain53 · 03-12-2010, 07:55 PM

Sounds like the Postal Inspectors to me.

03-12-2010, 07:59 PM

There were 2 boxes and only one was opened. The cardboard box they were in was not opened.

Razorhog · 03-12-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

There were 2 boxes and only one was opened. The cardboard box they were in was not opened.

Maybe the sticks got damaged in transit and it's just a coincidence that they were inspected? Or maybe they have bad standards for what passes inspection.

03-12-2010, 08:08 PM

I bought 7 boxes and only 2 were 'inspected' and only 2 had damaged cigars.

Razorhog · 03-12-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

Sounds like the Postal Inspectors to me.

Never heard of that happening.

T.G · 03-13-2010, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by captain53

Sounds like the Postal Inspectors to me.

Cbid ships either UPS (who does not open packages for inspection) or USPS Priority. USPS Domestic Priority mail is sealed against inspection without a federal search warrant or consent form.

03-13-2010, 11:29 AM

Just got this reply from Cbid

"Thank you for your email! I’m sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you! We do inspect the boxes to make sure there isn’t any damage to the cigars in general. However, when they are inspected we do have to manually open the box which may cause the cigars to shift while in transit causing damage to the cigars."

They apparently open the box to inspect for damage knowing it can lead to the cigars shifting and getting damaged???

Sounds counter productive no?

AD720 · 03-13-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Trouble

Just got this reply from Cbid

"Thank you for your email! I’m sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you! We do inspect the boxes to make sure there isn’t any damage to the cigars in general. However, when they are inspected we do have to manually open the box which may cause the cigars to shift while in transit causing damage to the cigars."

They apparently open the box to inspect for damage knowing it can lead to the cigars shifting and getting damaged???

Sounds counter productive no?

Sounds like

. They are in damage control mode.

03-12-2010, 07:43 PM	#3
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opened for inspection? They were good about exchanging the Padrons. I can understand if they were damaged in a sealed box but the fact that they open the boxes is shady.

03-12-2010, 07:55 PM	#4
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Opened for inspection? Sounds like the Postal Inspectors to me.

03-12-2010, 07:59 PM	#5
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opened for inspection? There were 2 boxes and only one was opened. The cardboard box they were in was not opened.

03-12-2010, 08:08 PM	#7
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opened for inspection? I bought 7 boxes and only 2 were 'inspected' and only 2 had damaged cigars.

03-13-2010, 11:29 AM	#10
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Opened for inspection? Just got this reply from Cbid "Thank you for your email! I’m sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you! We do inspect the boxes to make sure there isn’t any damage to the cigars in general. However, when they are inspected we do have to manually open the box which may cause the cigars to shift while in transit causing damage to the cigars." They apparently open the box to inspect for damage knowing it can lead to the cigars shifting and getting damaged??? Sounds counter productive no?