jtapies Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 HI there, I may be moving from Brazil to Panama next summer and was wondering what any of you has done in the past to move internationally with a large cigar collection (600-700 sticks). Putting them into a container with the move is not really an option since the container may be on hold at customs on either side for God knows how long (this is Latin America....). I was thinking of packing them up nicely with bovedas, ziploc bags and bubble wrap into two separate carry on suitcases and take them with me and one of the kids as carry on. Taking Cuban and non-Cubans with me. Cubans mostly in boxes, others are loose or boxes. Air on planes is super dry. Any other ideas? Gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzArd Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 If allowed (and if feasible) I would certainly be hand-carrying my collection. Customs could conceivably be a nightmare. Best of luck on the relocation! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1911 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I would put them in your luggage if you can assuming you have about 25 boxes it may not be too difficult . You could always pack them in square cardboard boxes and check them. I do this with wine shippers all the time. The time in transit isn't going to hurt the cigars at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Would shipping them to yourself via FedEx or UPS be an option? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafabrica Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 is a container really not an option? what would you think to be the worst case scenario with customs? 3 months? 9-12 month hold? carry on would be ideal, but a well packed airtight container(s) wouldn't be the worst, unless you fear seizure. choose the ideal option from the 58/62/65% boveda range and bring only what you would consume for 6 months (or whatever your worst case thinking is)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I would ship them by themselves, with the quickest insured shipper you can find. It could cost a few bucks, but you'll get them pretty quick and you're covered by the standalone insurance policy. Vacuum seal each box in case you don't get them as soon as you'd think. When I travel, I wrap cigars in cellophane and they've stayed humid over a month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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