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[Question] Shipping After Winning An Auction
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Uncle Gabe Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 12:10 AM EST
Joined: 10-17-2018
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Question: How do the cigars ship from cigarbid.com after we win an auction? Does it include a humidifier packet? May we ask (and pay) for a quicker shipping time?

The reason why I ask is that my previous auction-win was through [REDACTED]. They shipped it from Pennsylvania to Idaho, and it took 7 days. When I received the package, I noticed they had no humidification included in the shipment (i.e. Boveda packet) and at least one of the cigars had a cracked wrapper.

I don't mind paying extra to protect my winnings.
ZRX1200 Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 12:18 AM EST
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They use an Amish shipping company, and the packages are humidified with romaine lettuce. You’re going to be fine.
Palama Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 1:03 AM EST
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,635
Uncle Gabe wrote:
Question: How do the cigars ship from cigarbid.com after we win an auction? Does it include a humidifier packet? May we ask (and pay) for a quicker shipping time?

The reason why I ask is that my previous auction-win was through [REDACTED]. They shipped it from Pennsylvania to Idaho, and it took 7 days. When I received the package, I noticed they had no humidification included in the shipment (i.e. Boveda packet) and at least one of the cigars had a cracked wrapper.

I don't mind paying extra to protect my winnings.


Howzit Uncle.

Probably best to contact Customer Service to get the most correct answer.
opelmanta1900 Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 9:18 AM EST
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You should keep ordering from [REDACTED]... 7 days would be miraculous for this place...
tonygraz Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 11:49 AM EST
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Uncle Gabe wrote:
Question: How do the cigars ship from cigarbid.com after we win an auction?

In a box if they have an old one laying around.

Does it include a humidifier packet?

Not unless you won one at auction.

May we ask (and pay) for a quicker shipping time?

Sure, PM ZRX and see if he can get you special status or just pay for expedited service (includes lettuce).

The reason why I ask is that my previous auction-win was through [REDACTED]. They shipped it from Pennsylvania to Idaho, and it took 7 days. When I received the package, I noticed they had no humidification included in the shipment (i.e. Boveda packet) and at least one of the cigars had a cracked wrapper.
I don't mind paying extra to protect my winnings.


Mentioning competitors is a no-no here. Can we call you Gabby ?
Uncle Gabe Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 12:56 PM EST
Joined: 10-17-2018
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@tonygraz - Sure can! I go by Gabe, Gabby, or Uncle Gabe.

With regards to shipping, I don't mind paying extra for shipping, just as long as they arrive in good shape. My last auction, I paid $33.00 for ten really nice cigars. I can wait 7-10 days for a shipment, but if they don't travel with some sort of humidification to protect them, my purchase is in danger of being seriously damaged.
dstieger Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 1:03 PM EST
Joined: 06-22-2007
Posts: 10,889
Uncle Gabe wrote:
@tonygraz - Sure can! I go by Gabe, Gabby, or Uncle Gabe.

With regards to shipping, I don't mind paying extra for shipping, just as long as they arrive in good shape. My last auction, I paid $33.00 for ten really nice cigars. I can wait 7-10 days for a shipment, but if they don't travel with some sort of humidification to protect them, my purchase is in danger of being seriously damaged.


You can get your cigars in less than 10 days AND get a humi pack included......
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if you buy elsewhere.


If you buy here you get potentially good prices and generally great customer service. The picking, packing and shipping has improved dramatically in recent months/years....however, don't count on it being better than sucky. You're here for price and maybe C/S.....besides...you're talking about three dollar cigars...how much damage can shipping really do?
tonygraz Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Oct 23 2018, 5:54 PM EST
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,232
You could move closer to Pennsylvania or someplace where delivery is not by Pony Express.

I once had a box of cigars delivered that was partially crushed - a call to CBID got me a new box and a free return of the original shipment. Funny thing was that the cardboard box the original shipment arrived in was in excellent condition.
manowar5150 Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Oct 24 2018, 9:25 AM EST
Joined: 10-02-2018
Posts: 15
Shipping is hit or miss here, it seems. My first order from here took a whole week. But this week's shipment is scheduled to arrive tomorrow, and I ordered yesterday. The only other company that ships that fast is a famous one we all know. I'll usually receive that order the day after. I do happen to live within two hours of either shop, though. Sometimes you just get lucky.
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