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Lesliea · 04-21-2009, 04:17 AM

The below was posted by "fisherpal" and I thought I would do him (her?) a favour and start a new thread since I CAN NOW

Hi all - don't have enough posts to start a new thread but just read something REALLY scary for all us Canuks under 'E-Cigs and the Law' - check out the thread that talks about Canada Customs refusing shipment. One of our members from Ontario had their shipment from overseas seized by Customs. They are sending it back to the supplier. Has anyone else had any problems with Customs either from overseas or from the US suppliers? I think we need to keep on top of how many of us 'regular consumers' are starting to get flagged at Customs now. I think we've all been hoping it's just the 'big' orders that catch their attention but maybe things are cracking down harder and faster than we thought they would. I desperately need to re-order as my penstyle atomizer is shot but ... man ... just don't know who or where to try to buy from anymore.

Anyway, I hope someone else starts a thread specifically for anyone to post on that has problems getting their order through so that we all can have some idea of what is happening.

Lesliea · 04-21-2009, 04:32 AM

I can't see where the ORIGINAL post is. The one in "Law and the e-cigarette makes referense to another post that I can' seem to find.......

In any case, let's not panic until we know the details.

While I fully understand that people are REALLY trying to stock up, for obvious reasons, we might do well to look to our own Canadian suppliers who actually do have stock on hand and then WE don't have to worry about Customs. That being said, they are taking the risk so we should not be surprised to pay a bit more.

Even in the States, the occasional order has been seized and/or confiscated. That doesn't mean ALL will be, so let's not panic.

Misty: i belive the afore mentioned post is the one in the law section that quotes one of your post in the newbie section about an EMS shippment you had not clear customs if i read it right
Customs refusal in Canada

puff-puff-pass · 04-21-2009, 05:02 AM

I have a hardware-only order coming from China. No juice at all. I hope my order will be ok...

puff-puff-pass · 04-21-2009, 05:07 AM

Lakota...poor bastard (cue trumpet playing "taps") ...took it in the chin from Canadian Customs....read here

order seizure

Misty · 04-21-2009, 05:09 AM

The refusal is talked about in this thread..
Has anyones orders been seized from david yang(eastmall) ?

puff-puff-pass · 04-21-2009, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misty

The refusal is talked about in this thread..
Has anyones orders been seized from david yang(eastmall) ?

beat ya to it

Lesliea · 04-21-2009, 05:23 AM

"Just looked at my original bill, yes, EMS shipping.

Refusal would be proper naming device. I suppose seizure would suggest they will keep it, which is not possible for them either, (since it is not allowed entry). They are sending my order back. Just got off phone with agent that refused my order. Sympathetic ex-smoker of two years. She informed me that the proper licensing is just about complete as a medical device. She did not divulge what company is doing it, I will assume a pharmaceutical company has struck a deal with Chinese manufacturers. She told me that the liquid will not be importable and that the cartridges will be classified "schedule F" meaning prescription only (from doctor). Anyway, she said rumor on her end was; that it may be as soon a few months away." emphasis mine.

Actually, that sounds pretty positive if it is true. Kinda........At least in Canada, Big Pharma isn't (so much) king......right? Am I right? Please tell me I'm right!!!!!!

Nuck · 04-21-2009, 05:23 AM

I feel bad for the guy but for now it's the nature of vaping. Every order from outside is a bit of a crap shoot. I'd definitely recommend splitting juice from hardware.

Lesliea · 04-21-2009, 05:34 AM

And on top of that, if it is prescribed my a physician, it might ACTUALLY be covered by private health insurance!!!!!!! Bwahhhhahhhhahahahahaha!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I'm dreaming but let me have my moment.

Nuck · 04-21-2009, 05:41 AM

If it is by prescription then you won't be able to be stopped from vaping in public places. I wonder if they thought this through yet.

04-21-2009, 04:17 AM	#1
Lesliea Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 57 Tweet this post!	Customs refusing shipment- The below was posted by "fisherpal" and I thought I would do him (her?) a favour and start a new thread since I CAN NOW Hi all - don't have enough posts to start a new thread but just read something REALLY scary for all us Canuks under 'E-Cigs and the Law' - check out the thread that talks about Canada Customs refusing shipment. One of our members from Ontario had their shipment from overseas seized by Customs. They are sending it back to the supplier. Has anyone else had any problems with Customs either from overseas or from the US suppliers? I think we need to keep on top of how many of us 'regular consumers' are starting to get flagged at Customs now. I think we've all been hoping it's just the 'big' orders that catch their attention but maybe things are cracking down harder and faster than we thought they would. I desperately need to re-order as my penstyle atomizer is shot but ... man ... just don't know who or where to try to buy from anymore. Anyway, I hope someone else starts a thread specifically for anyone to post on that has problems getting their order through so that we all can have some idea of what is happening. Last edited by Misty; 04-27-2009 at 01:09 AM. Reason: making this thread a sticky as important!

04-21-2009, 04:32 AM	#2
Lesliea Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 57 Tweet this post!	I can't see where the ORIGINAL post is. The one in "Law and the e-cigarette makes referense to another post that I can' seem to find....... In any case, let's not panic until we know the details. While I fully understand that people are REALLY trying to stock up, for obvious reasons, we might do well to look to our own Canadian suppliers who actually do have stock on hand and then WE don't have to worry about Customs. That being said, they are taking the risk so we should not be surprised to pay a bit more. Even in the States, the occasional order has been seized and/or confiscated. That doesn't mean ALL will be, so let's not panic. Misty: i belive the afore mentioned post is the one in the law section that quotes one of your post in the newbie section about an EMS shippment you had not clear customs if i read it right Customs refusal in Canada Last edited by lordmage; 04-27-2009 at 05:44 AM. Reason: clarification and addition

04-21-2009, 05:02 AM	#3
puff-puff-pass Donate to ECF damn-it! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 441	I have a hardware-only order coming from China. No juice at all. I hope my order will be ok... __________________

04-21-2009, 05:07 AM	#4
puff-puff-pass Donate to ECF damn-it! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Alberta Posts: 441	Lakota...poor bastard (cue trumpet playing "taps") ...took it in the chin from Canadian Customs....read here order seizure __________________

04-21-2009, 05:34 AM	#9
Lesliea Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 57 Tweet this post!	And on top of that, if it is prescribed my a physician, it might ACTUALLY be covered by private health insurance!!!!!!! Bwahhhhahhhhahahahahaha!!!!!!!! Yeah, I'm dreaming but let me have my moment. Last edited by Lesliea; 04-21-2009 at 05:36 AM. Reason: stupid spelling

04-21-2009, 05:09 AM	#5
Misty Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,838	The refusal is talked about in this thread.. Has anyones orders been seized from david yang(eastmall) ?

04-21-2009, 05:23 AM	#7
Lesliea Full Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 57 Tweet this post!	"Just looked at my original bill, yes, EMS shipping. Refusal would be proper naming device. I suppose seizure would suggest they will keep it, which is not possible for them either, (since it is not allowed entry). They are sending my order back. Just got off phone with agent that refused my order. Sympathetic ex-smoker of two years. She informed me that the proper licensing is just about complete as a medical device. She did not divulge what company is doing it, I will assume a pharmaceutical company has struck a deal with Chinese manufacturers. She told me that the liquid will not be importable and that the cartridges will be classified "schedule F" meaning prescription only (from doctor). Anyway, she said rumor on her end was; that it may be as soon a few months away." emphasis mine. Actually, that sounds pretty positive if it is true. Kinda........At least in Canada, Big Pharma isn't (so much) king......right? Am I right? Please tell me I'm right!!!!!!

04-21-2009, 05:23 AM	#8
Nuck ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,073 Tweet this post!	I feel bad for the guy but for now it's the nature of vaping. Every order from outside is a bit of a crap shoot. I'd definitely recommend splitting juice from hardware.

04-21-2009, 05:41 AM	#10
Nuck ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,073 Tweet this post!	If it is by prescription then you won't be able to be stopped from vaping in public places. I wonder if they thought this through yet.

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