So I'm at a study abroad in Oxford for three weeks and planned on picking up a few cubans to have while I'm here and was hoping I could get some suggestions. Currently the only cuban I've ever had was a RJ Romeo No. 3, which was actually my first cigar ever. I liked it, but I'd like to explore some others, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Buying my first cubans
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 07:38 AM
So I'm at a study abroad in Oxford for three weeks and planned on picking up a few cubans to have while I'm here and was hoping I could get some suggestions. Currently the only cuban I've ever had was a RJ Romeo No. 3, which was actually my first cigar ever. I liked it, but I'd like to explore some others, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 08:03 AM
Is it legal for Americans to but CC abroad?
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 08:25 AM
Is it legal for Americans to but CC abroad?
Let me know what CBP says when you declare CC's on your form upon reentry.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 08:51 AM
I'd ask questions when you're there, just some advice. Posting these type of questions on a public forum, might not be the best thing to do.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 10:27 AM
I think he is there already and wants to smoke them there. Not bring them back, maybe wrong but that's how I read it.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 10:56 AM
I think he is there already and wants to smoke them there. Not bring them back, maybe wrong but that's how I read it.
Do you understand the concept of EMBARGO? or these : Trading with the Enemy? Cuban Democracy Act? Helms-Burton Act?
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 11:08 AM
I knew abroad once
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 11:25 AM
Chet...as an American traveling in any foreign country that trades with Cuba, it's illegal for that American citizen to buy & smoke a CC in that country.I think he is there already and wants to smoke them there. Not bring them back, maybe wrong but that's how I read it.
Not unless something changed I don't know about.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 11:32 AM
H Upmann Mag 46, RASSC, and PSD4 would be a good start I think.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 11:32 AM
If you're going to be there for 3 weeks, and can get away with it, try them all. 
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 12:23 PM
Chet...as an American traveling in any foreign country that trades with Cuba, it's illegal for that American citizen to buy & smoke a CC in that country.
I think he is there already and wants to smoke them there. Not bring them back, maybe wrong but that's how I read it.
Not unless something changed I don't know about.
Ok sorry didn't know that never left the country.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 01:24 PM
I actually thought it was fair game so long as I didn't bring them back in the country but what you guys are saying makes sense. I'll ask around at the cigar shops here and see what kinds they suggest though.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 01:29 PM
This is correct, to the best of my knowledge.Chet...as an American traveling in any foreign country that trades with Cuba, it's illegal for that American citizen to buy & smoke a CC in that country.
Not unless something changed I don't know about.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 02:41 PM
I actually thought it was fair game so long as I didn't bring them back in the country but what you guys are saying makes sense. I'll ask around at the cigar shops here and see what kinds they suggest though.
Or 'search' a little more on here!
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 02:57 PM
I like the idea of going in and asking the owner of the shop what his best cuban is or describe what you have liked about non-cubans.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 03:03 PM
Just get whatever looks good and is within your price limit. Only having had one, it's probably better that you just sample around, anyhow.
Yes, it's illegal. Kinda like jaywalking.
Yes, it's illegal. Kinda like jaywalking.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 03:38 PM
...is that like being a "little bit" knocked up...?? Just saying.......Yes, it's illegal. Kinda like jaywalking.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 03:50 PM
Kind of like everything else in life. You weigh the risk relative to the rewards. Like cell phones and cancer.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 05:23 PM
...is that like being a "little bit" knocked up...?? Just saying.......Yes, it's illegal. Kinda like jaywalking.
You know what it means.
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