Carmen if you are thinking about cigars originating from that island in the Caribe, I believe they would be confiscated.
I don't know if the law is still the same, but supposedly Canadians who are US residents could bring them in for "personal consumption"...do you know any Canadian snowbirds coming south for the winter?
"An honest man is always a child" - Socrates ...no wonder I'm so immature!
I don't think that Canarian cigars are illegal, Paul! If you buy from a legitimate tobacconist you would pay the appropriate duties in purchase and a statement is made upon shipping.
I am not interested in Caribbean or Canadian cigars. :jeje:
Carmen
Posts: 697 | Location: Florida | Registered: 24 August 2001
Well, surely from all the smokers on the mm board someone must know a legitimate and reliable tobacconist or estanco?
I found several tobacconists in the Internet, but I prefer a personal recommendation because I want to know that I am dealing with a genuine entity, I don't want to be scammed, anyone can put up a website and say they are in Spain, and for all I know it could be elsewhere.
The Canarians that are exported to the U. S, are as a recent article of Cigar Aficionado said,
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Canary Island cigars sold in the United States have been inconsistent in quality and slightly overpriced.
thus my hopes that I can get better quality and price in Spain.
This is for a special Christmas present for a dear friend that is from the Canary islands. Unfortunately I won't be going to Madrid this Winter and can't buy them myself personally.
Appreciate any recommendations from you Madrile�os out there! :cheers:
Posts: 697 | Location: Florida | Registered: 24 August 2001
I do not know if they would ship tobacco to the U.S., but one of the best tobacconist in Madrid is the "Cava de Puros Barquillo", at "Calle Barquillo, 22; 28004 Madrid", phone nr.: +34-915220222.
Posts: 399 | Location: Madrid | Registered: 05 July 2001
Carmen, the brother of Juan (owner of ESPARTER�A J. S�NCHEZ) owns an "Estanco" right next door to the Esparter�a in the city center.
I asked him and he said most of the normal Estancos will not ship to USA. Not that they can't but they just don't want to be bothered (Spanish customer service).
If they know you and you are a good client, they may ship for you but there are no guarantees.
I think you are best off taking madsue or myself up on our offers to help ya out.
Thanks so much Madsue and Jer, I appreciate your help! Once again, mm'ers come through. Sue and Jer, I didn't want to bother you guys, that's why I was hoping that there was a service available. But I thank you both so much. I will do some research and figure out the brand name and type and e-mail you, there's a science to this! and I'm not a smoker :jeje: . Mil gracias, Carmen :cheers: :ks:
Posts: 697 | Location: Florida | Registered: 24 August 2001
De nada Carmen!!!! I am a smoker, but not of cigars If it�s Canarian you are after, I am sure I will be able to find something here for you! Just remember what this postal service is like though - could take a while
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Thanks, Sue. These are manufactured in La Palma, but I have to get the name and size, if you could get me the pricing info. I will Paypal you the Euros! I am so happy, I could cry! :jeje: :ks:
Hola querido Jer,
:jeje: No! However, if you are interested in those type of smokeables, they are easily purchase in EBAY! :jeje: Canadians sell them all the time and ship them to all international buyers!
I almost fell over when I first saw these being sold in eBay!
You can buy and get just about anything in EBAY! :cheers:
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If it�s Canarian you are after, I am sure I will be able to find something here for you! Just remember what this postal service is like though - could take a while 
, they may not make it to the USA.
