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Iron Molly

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They did this same thing to snus several years ago. It didn’t stop the purchase, but changed shipping from around $5 usps to having to ship it ups with adult signature which drove shipping cost to $20-$40. Now we snus users just order a year worth at a time to offset the shipping cost.

The actual cost to ship adult signature domestically through USPS is an additional $6.40.

Adult Signature Required
This service requires the signature of an adult—someone 21 years of age or older—at the recipient’s address. You’ll get delivery information, as well as the recipient’s signature and name.

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$6.40

My ejuices.com order for liquid, which now requires adult signature, shipping total cost was $9.99. $20-$40 sounds really excessive.
 

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    The actual cost to ship adult signature domestically through USPS is an additional $6.40.

    Adult Signature Required
    This service requires the signature of an adult—someone 21 years of age or older—at the recipient’s address. You’ll get delivery information, as well as the recipient’s signature and name.

    Notes
    • Add this service to your qualifying online label purchase.
    • Not available for purchase at Post Office locations.
    • Before delivery, the recipient must show an acceptable primary ID with a clear photo.
    See Acceptable IDs & Restrictions

    Adult Signature Required Details

    Cost
    $6.40

    My ejuices.com order for liquid, which now requires adult signature, shipping total cost was $9.99. $20-$40 sounds really excessive.
    I believe we are talking two different carriers, UPS and USPS.
     

    DeloresRose

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    I have to wonder what the powers that be would think if they were following this thread.

    Them: We’re banning flavors!

    Us: We’ll make our own!

    Them: We’ll tax nic!!

    Us: It’ll last forever in the freezer!!

    Them: We’ll ban mods!!!

    Us: We have 80 of them, and those mechs will outlive us!!!

    Them: But coils!!!!

    Us: I’ve got 30 years worth of drop ins in a shoebox! I’ve got 400 miles of wire and I make my own!!!!

    Them: We’ll make illegal to send it USPS!!!!!

    Us: We’ll ship it ground!!!!! (Insert raspberry)

    They have no skin in this game, except for money. We however are fighting for our lives. They have no idea who they’re up against. They have no idea how resourceful we are.
     

    rosesense

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    Just checked UPS, adult signature service is an additional $6.05.
    My guess is the Snus had to be sent via UPS and their shipping can be way higher than USPS, depending on areas, etc.

    Only a guess since I have never ordered Snus.
     

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    I kept a frozen pack of cigs in my freezer for 3 yrs before I pitched them LOL
    I've still got a couple of unopened packs myself; one here in FL and one up in PA. Thing is, they're coming up on six years old and they haven't been in the freezer, meaning they'd probably be really extra vile. I guess I should just throw them out.
     

    Iron Molly

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    My guess is the Snus had to be sent via UPS and their shipping can be way higher than USPS, depending on areas, etc.

    Only a guess since I have never ordered Snus.

    Since it seems e-liquid here is adult signature required (at least from some vendors), and I fear that everything else may be soon, I'm really keeping track. The law effective 10/1 is actually that all "nicotine products" are adult signature required, but this is the first time I've run into it so far. My first adult sig required package is due today, and of course I won't be home. Expensive and inconvenient.
     

    BigPappa

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    If Trump does announce a nationwide flavor ban next week, how long do you think it will be before it goes into effect? Immediately? And if there is a ban on all nic that is not tobacco or menthol flavored, that would probably include 100mg unflavored as it is not one of the 2 acceptable flavors, correct?

    I am asking because I am holding off until the last minute to grab 2 more liters to add to my 15.5L... I figure with 17.5L my wife and I will not need to start tapering down as soon, or to use for my unprepared son who says he will quit if there is a ban and cannot do it (he only vapes 6mg, not 18-20mg like us, if I taper him down pretty quickly to 3mg 2L would last him quite some time).

    My credit card is half melted at this point, it's hot to the touch, and was hoping to let it cool off for a month or two. lol. But I do not want to miss out on my last chance to get 2 more liters, just for comfort sake.
     

    MikeE3

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    I've still got a couple of unopened packs myself; one here in FL and one up in PA. Thing is, they're coming up on six years old and they haven't been in the freezer, meaning they'd probably be really extra vile. I guess I should just throw them out.

    huh ... you just reminded me ... I still have 3 of my last packs of Marlboro's out in the shop. Bet they're 'aged' mored than yours. At least you put yours in the freezer.

    More on topic ... I think I've lost control. I'm now only looking at how much I'm saving when placing a sale order and not what I'm paying out. :confused:
     

    Iron Molly

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    huh ... you just reminded me ... I still have 3 of my last packs of Marlboro's out in the shop. Bet they're 'aged' mored than yours. At least you put yours in the freezer.

    More on topic ... I think I've lost control. I'm now only looking at how much I'm saving when placing a sale order and not what I'm paying out. :confused:

    That's how my grandpa used to look at it. I SAVED it was ON SALE! :lol: Never mind that it was something he wouldn't normally have bought.

    I think considering the current situation, you are less likely to regret buying than to regret not buying. Within reason of course!
     

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    I like the ram but I like this one even better, it is cheaper and on the same site:
    Wismec Luxotic BF Squonk Mod
    If you live in the States you really should buy this. It's an amazing price for a great little unregulated squonker that has a heap of safety features and also has battery charge level indication. Built well but there have been some leaking issues with early versions. I have a few and used one as my daily driver for well over a year. If I didn't have to pay the ridiculous postage to Australia I'd buy a few.
     

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    I have to wonder what the powers that be would think if they were following this thread.

    Them: We’re banning flavors!

    Us: We’ll make our own!

    Them: We’ll tax nic!!

    Us: It’ll last forever in the freezer!!

    Them: We’ll ban mods!!!

    Us: We have 80 of them, and those mechs will outlive us!!!

    Them: But coils!!!!

    Us: I’ve got 30 years worth of drop ins in a shoebox! I’ve got 400 miles of wire and I make my own!!!!

    Them: We’ll make illegal to send it USPS!!!!!

    Us: We’ll ship it ground!!!!! (Insert raspberry)

    They have no skin in this game, except for money. We however are fighting for our lives. They have no idea who they’re up against. They have no idea how resourceful we are.
    Love it :toast:
     

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