How do you send your (cigar) Bombs?

CasaDooley · 03-04-2010, 11:33 AM

There seems to be a lot of negative feelings towards the USPS in this thread:http://http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29306

I have a question for those that do not like nor use USPS; How do you send a (cigar) bomb out? Is there a cheaper/better way to go that you use? Also, how do you send your packages to the troops and would you be willing to spend more for shipping to get you "special" packages from over seas via UPS, FedEx or DHL?
Thanks for your replies.

Razorhog · 03-04-2010, 11:38 AM

Good question. I drove by both a fedex and ups drop off box this morning and wondered the same thing. UPS or Fedex might have some sort of online shipping like USPS's click 'n ship, but actually have a tracking number that is worth a crap.

14holestogie · 03-04-2010, 11:38 AM

Let me say that I use USPS almost exclusively and the lack of Saturday delivery won't change that.

If I had to choose from the rest as an alternate, I'd go UPS for a couple of reasons. Never had an issue with them and by shipping from work, I get about a 30% discount on posted rates.

aich75013 · 03-04-2010, 12:13 PM

I haven't had any issues with USPS. I don't ship much though. Mostly what I have shipped has been for CA. Better tracking would be nice, but the current method works ok.

Mugen910 · 03-04-2010, 12:14 PM

+1 USPS
Print online and save a few cents..

Smokin Gator · 03-04-2010, 12:17 PM

I use USPS exclusively and will continue to do so. The don't provide "tracking." It is delivery confirmation and works for that. Doesn't bother me in the least!!

Footbag · 03-04-2010, 01:04 PM

I still use USPS. Even though they only offer DC, not tracking, the package still arrives faster.

Otherwise, UPS ground.

ucla695 · 03-04-2010, 01:09 PM

I always use USPS. The automated kiosks are great - hardly ever a line, easy to use and I get a confirmation number. Gotta like the Priority boxes too...perfect for cigars.

CigarNut · 03-04-2010, 01:11 PM

I have been using the USPS for all my shipping recently and it is very convenient -- particularly the after-hours drop-off, which UPS and FedEx do not offer me.

Volt · 03-04-2010, 01:18 PM

USPS and only use priority any more when it is a box split or trade. For a bomb - 1st class is just fine. It's going to get to most people in the same amount of time anyway. I asked the question on the DC# bit way back in a another time and site. Still not sure why folks get all wrapped around it. It's not for tracking and really doesn't prove a box of cigars were shipped. Only that a label was purchased....

Skywalker · 03-04-2010, 01:19 PM

Hand delivered in person is alway the best!!!

bobarian · 03-04-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

Good question. I drove by both a fedex and ups drop off box this morning and wondered the same thing. UPS or Fedex might have some sort of online shipping like USPS's click 'n ship, but actually have a tracking number that is worth a crap.

Please try to use complete sentences, you are very difficult to understand. If you are saying that the USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION NUMBER is not good for tracking, then you are correct. Because its not a TRACKING NUMBER!

NCRadioMan · 03-04-2010, 04:03 PM

With the millions of packages and letters the USPS handles everyday, I think they do pretty dang good job.

I also agree with Darrell, hand deliveries rule!

Mugen910 · 03-04-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

With the millions of packages and letters the USPS handles everyday, I think they do pretty dang good job.

I also agree with Darrell, hand deliveries rule!

Hand deliveries suck! I prefer the "you touched the cigar...it's yours now!"

The Poet · 03-04-2010, 04:11 PM

The first, and most important step, is to make sure you have my address correct.

T.G · 03-04-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

Also, how do you send your packages to the troops

You don't really have a choice there. It's pretty much USPS or not at all. FedEx, UPS and DHL will only deliver to physical street adresses.

Razorhog · 03-04-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

Please try to use complete sentences, you are very difficult to understand. If you are saying that the USPS DELIVERY CONFIRMATION NUMBER is not good for tracking, then you are correct. Because its not a TRACKING NUMBER!

LOL, no joke! I just read that and shook my head... Must have been a lack of caffeine at the time!
Even with the lack of tracking, I still use the USPS. The Click 'N Ship is very convenient.

NCRadioMan · 03-04-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I prefer the "you touched the cigar...it's yours now!"

Well, that is the rule brudda.

68TriShield · 03-04-2010, 04:23 PM

I use USPS Priority exclusively.

CasaDooley · 03-04-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

The first, and most important step, is to make sure you have my address correct.

03-04-2010, 11:33 AM	#1
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? There seems to be a lot of negative feelings towards the USPS in this thread:http://http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=29306 I have a question for those that do not like nor use USPS; How do you send a (cigar) bomb out? Is there a cheaper/better way to go that you use? Also, how do you send your packages to the troops and would you be willing to spend more for shipping to get you "special" packages from over seas via UPS, FedEx or DHL? Thanks for your replies. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers* Last edited by CasaDooley; 03-04-2010 at 11:40 AM.

03-04-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? Good question. I drove by both a fedex and ups drop off box this morning and wondered the same thing. UPS or Fedex might have some sort of online shipping like USPS's click 'n ship, but actually have a tracking number that is worth a crap.

03-04-2010, 11:38 AM	#3
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? Let me say that I use USPS almost exclusively and the lack of Saturday delivery won't change that. If I had to choose from the rest as an alternate, I'd go UPS for a couple of reasons. Never had an issue with them and by shipping from work, I get about a 30% discount on posted rates. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

03-04-2010, 12:13 PM	#4
aich75013 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Adrian Location: Allen, TX Posts: 774 Trading: (25)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? I haven't had any issues with USPS. I don't ship much though. Mostly what I have shipped has been for CA. Better tracking would be nice, but the current method works ok.

03-04-2010, 12:14 PM	#5
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? +1 USPS Print online and save a few cents.. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

03-04-2010, 12:17 PM	#6
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? I use USPS exclusively and will continue to do so. The don't provide "tracking." It is delivery confirmation and works for that. Doesn't bother me in the least!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-04-2010, 01:04 PM	#7
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? I still use USPS. Even though they only offer DC, not tracking, the package still arrives faster. Otherwise, UPS ground.

03-04-2010, 01:09 PM	#8
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? I always use USPS. The automated kiosks are great - hardly ever a line, easy to use and I get a confirmation number. Gotta like the Priority boxes too...perfect for cigars.

03-04-2010, 01:11 PM	#9
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? I have been using the USPS for all my shipping recently and it is very convenient -- particularly the after-hours drop-off, which UPS and FedEx do not offer me. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-04-2010, 01:18 PM	#10
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? USPS and only use priority any more when it is a box split or trade. For a bomb - 1st class is just fine. It's going to get to most people in the same amount of time anyway. I asked the question on the DC# bit way back in a another time and site. Still not sure why folks get all wrapped around it. It's not for tracking and really doesn't prove a box of cigars were shipped. Only that a label was purchased.... __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

03-04-2010, 01:19 PM	#11
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? Hand delivered in person is alway the best!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-04-2010, 04:03 PM	#13
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? With the millions of packages and letters the USPS handles everyday, I think they do pretty dang good job. I also agree with Darrell, hand deliveries rule! __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

03-04-2010, 04:11 PM	#15
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? The first, and most important step, is to make sure you have my address correct.

03-04-2010, 04:23 PM	#19
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: How do you send your (cigar) Bombs? I use USPS Priority exclusively.