International orders and steeping time (Any help, thoughts?)

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Well, I mean by spicy, something not sweet, u can say earthy, woody, weedy, etc...

Got yuh. Huntsman and Dark Horse would fit that description. I think of Huntsman as "grassy" or "Earthy". Dark Horse is similar but much lighter in flavor. Some like to call Dark Horse, "Diet Huntsman".
 

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Well, I mean by spicy, something not sweet, u can say earthy, woody, weedy, etc...

I'll second what the General said above and say Huntsman and Dark Horse would fit your description. HHV used to have a Pumpkin Spice Latte on their list, but I believe it's seasonal and may come back around late Sept. or Oct.? BTW - it's not a tobacco flavor either - I'd say more a beverage or dessert flavor, although I didn't try it last time it was out.

Huntsman is one of my top 3 from HHV - it is a rustic, earthy tobacco flavor.
 
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All I can say is... I envy you!

My HHV order shipped on April 9th (almost immediately after I placed it -- kudos!), but since it's international I'm still waiting. Not HHV's fault, of course! But boy am I dying to get my juices!

Where in SA are you? Most of my shipments arrive in 15 days...
 

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Chilito. This one was sent through the USPS's "First-Class Package International Service - International Letter" service. It was very cheap ($20.00) and so I'm not going to complain. I fact, I have no idea how 16 x 30 ml bottles can be sent as a letter.

The faster option costs from $55.00 to $100.00, depending on the vendor, so I prefer to stock up and wait longer.

(And then there's DHL, who charge you for sending the package and then charge you again upon receiving it, for alleged "customs brokerage service fees"... yeah, right!)
 

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Chilito. This one was sent through the USPS's "First-Class Package International Service - International Letter" service. It was very cheap ($20.00) and so I'm not going to complain. I fact, I have no idea how 16 x 30 ml bottles can be sent as a letter.

The faster option costs from $55.00 to $100.00, depending on the vendor, so I prefer to stock up and wait longer.

(And then there's DHL, who charge you for sending the package and then charge you again upon receiving it, for alleged "customs brokerage service fees"... yeah, right!)

that's too many bottles. I prefer smaller orders that won't get caught at customs. Still, I had some shipments that took over a month. Not more than 300 ml at a time... AND, choose the cheapest freight possible, it arrives!
 
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that's too many bottles. I prefer smaller orders that won't get caught at customs. Still, I had some shipments that took over a month. Not more than 300 ml at a time... AND, choose the cheapest freight possible, it arrives!

I haven't had any problems with larger orders, like 10 - 12 bottles. Priority Mail is ok. DHL and FedEx won't pass customs here. Usually, takes about two weeks to get here also.
 

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Chilito. This one was sent through the USPS's "First-Class Package International Service - International Letter" service. It was very cheap ($20.00) and so I'm not going to complain. I fact, I have no idea how 16 x 30 ml bottles can be sent as a letter.

The faster option costs from $55.00 to $100.00, depending on the vendor, so I prefer to stock up and wait longer.

(And then there's DHL, who charge you for sending the package and then charge you again upon receiving it, for alleged "customs brokerage service fees"... yeah, right!)


Well, if u r not sure what will the customs is your country do, I don't think it is a good idea to order all these bottles in one order. Best of luck though
 

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Well, if u r not sure what will the customs is your country do, I don't think it is a good idea to order all these bottles in one order. Best of luck though

My first big shipment contained 19 x 50 ml bottles, plus assorted hardware, and I had no problems at all. And they did open it -- they took a Vivi Mini Nova apart for some reason! And they only sort of reassembled it.

So I'm not worried it's going to disappear, I'm just going a bit stir crazy waiting for it.
 

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And lo and behold... today my HHV vapemail came!

Three weeks for the cheapest international shipping possible. Quite acceptable!

I'm just beginning to sample a few, but it's clear they need to steep with the caps off first, so I'm going to hold off on reviewing them for a week or so.

Smart move. patience pays off. congrats on your order TP.
 

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And lo and behold... today my HHV vapemail came!

Three weeks for the cheapest international shipping possible. Quite acceptable!

I'm just beginning to sample a few, but it's clear they need to steep with the caps off first, so I'm going to hold off on reviewing them for a week or so.

Three weeks to your side? Takes 10/12 days, 15 at the most to Buenos Aires... That's Macri's Correo Argentino :(
 

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Three weeks to your side? Takes 10/12 days, 15 at the most to Buenos Aires... That's Macri's Correo Argentino :(

¡Querís puro sacarme pica, Susaz!

In this case, it was 24 days to be exact. It was the cheapest shipping available, but still, it's a long time, no doubt about it.

The problem is customs. This package left the US after 5 days (there's no tracking info after that point). Figure 3 days at airports and on planes, and another 2 days to get sorted out at this end, and that accounts for 10 of the 24 days. The rest of the time, the packages are no doubt slowly advancing through customs as they try to figure out whether to charge you VAT, processing, storage and duties.

At least they deemed this package not worthy of their interest!
 

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¡Querís puro sacarme pica, Susaz!

In this case, it was 24 days to be exact. It was the cheapest shipping available, but still, it's a long time, no doubt about it.

The problem is customs. This package left the US after 5 days (there's no tracking info after that point). Figure 3 days at airports and on planes, and another 2 days to get sorted out at this end, and that accounts for 10 of the 24 days. The rest of the time, the packages are no doubt slowly advancing through customs as they try to figure out whether to charge you VAT, processing, storage and duties.

At least they deemed this package not worthy of their interest!

Most shipments to our neighbours get here first, then get shipped to the rest of SA (for the exception of Brazil), that's why the delay. Credit the last 12 days to the Argentine mail... Mine come stamped with a legend (tax free shipment) that's very cool ;)
 
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