nick2021

Even when the situation was better years ago, and US laws were relaxed, some of those cigars were still hard to find. Best to focus on things that can easily be obtained as you don’t want your friend snagging something as a “compromise” that you may not like Those were the good ole’ days…was a really great place to visit, buy cigars, eat and relax. At first, was hoping US laws would be relaxed again …. But now, the overall situation is way messed up lol…I am with you on not going back anytime soon

Have seen and bought HUPC there before as well after being DC’d with recent barcodes….weird how some cigar pop up like that….

Yes...1:1 should be a start. If you know the right people, can be much better.

65 cuc for the large one as of recently....not counting the XXL or smaller ones. Like another said, you will get gouged on the secondary....but know, those ashtrays are heavy especially the XXL. Sometimes those trays can create problems with customs.

It’s not as complicated as you think....matter of fact, shop owners said more people are going through cruises because they don’t think they can fly in. My driver said the same thing....it’s probably not a bad thing at the end of the day. Just don’t push your luck....Cuban Customs Agents are serious when it comes to certain things like fracturas and unbanded cigars. Today they even opened my check in luggage and called me down to the basement over intercom while I was in the terminal. Never had that happen before....

@n0s4atu Yes, I landed in Havana on Thursday and wrapped my visits to all stores in less than a day, flew out today. Smoked a lot of cigars and had a great time.

I just left Havana today—-really surprised at the quality cigars still on shelves like RA Gigantes, Espys, and Sir Winnies....even found some bonus Reynaldo Custom Lanceros in stock which I thought he had stopped rolling.....

X2....asked him last year and says he doesn't roll that format anymore as well.

SLR DC for sure

good list!

135.50 euros depending on the country (not Cuba).

Agree with you on everything regarding the US part (although I had one minor issue which was resolved on a good note without any problems). The problem with Cuba is I think some people "bend" the rules or don't follow guidance. I know when I went through customs, they went through every receipt and matched it up to every box I had....also re-emphasized the rules regarding the "unbanded custom cigars" even though I was within my limit. Other people I herfed with in Havana shared stories of difficulties they had leaving Cuba because they didn't have receipts, etc. One person was over his limit on unbanded cigars but said he was still waived through with a warning.

I tried googling but couldn't find the list as well, mind sharing the link please?

Came through Houston recently and the custom's agent I dealt with had an issue with the cuban cigars I brought back due to the Trump announcement....luckily, the supervisor waived me through as no new amendments/regs have been published yet....business as usual for now...

SigII before work