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FAQ · 39 answers

Questions, answered

Everything buyers ask before ordering — shipping, age verification, prices, brands, storage and what happens if something goes wrong.

Ordering

How do I place an order?

Send your list on WhatsApp — every button on the site opens a chat with the message pre-filled. We reply with the total, confirm age, then dispatch. How many cartons to order.

Do I need an account?

No. There is no sign-up, no cart and no checkout on the site.

Can I pay on the website?

No. Payment is arranged in the WhatsApp conversation after the order is confirmed. We never take card details through the site. Privacy policy.

Is there a minimum order?

No minimum. You can order a single carton, though shipping costs the most per carton on a one-carton order. Why cartons are cheaper online.

Can I change my order after sending it?

Yes, as long as it has not been picked. Message us on the same WhatsApp thread and we will adjust before dispatch.

Shipping & delivery

Where do you ship?

Within the United States only. We do not ship internationally. State shipping rules.

How long does delivery take?

Most orders leave within one business day and arrive in 2–5 business days depending on the state. You get a tracking number when it ships. Shipping details.

How much is shipping?

Shipping is calculated per shipment and quoted on WhatsApp with your total. It is charged once regardless of how many cartons are in the box.

Will the box say what is inside?

No. Orders ship in plain, unmarked boxes. The only visible information is the carrier label.

Do I need to sign for delivery?

Yes — an adult 21 or older must sign. The carrier will not leave the package unattended. How adult signature delivery works.

What if I am not home when it arrives?

The package returns to the local depot and is redelivered. After the final attempt it comes back to us and we re-ship.

Can you ship to a PO box?

No. Adult signature delivery requires a physical address.

How do I track my order?

We send the tracking number on WhatsApp once the label is created. If tracking stops moving for 48 hours, message us and we will chase the carrier.

Age & compliance

Do you verify age?

Yes. Every order is verified before dispatch and again at delivery with an adult signature. What the check involves.

What do you need from me for verification?

A date of birth confirmation, and a photo ID match where required. Verification happens before the order leaves.

Which states restrict menthol?

Massachusetts and California have statewide restrictions on menthol and flavoured tobacco. Several cities have local rules as well. Menthol bans by state.

Can you ship menthol to Massachusetts or California?

No. Restricted products are screened out by destination state before dispatch, and you are told before anything is charged.

Is buying cartons online legal?

Remote tobacco sales are regulated state by state — age verification, adult signature and destination restrictions all apply. We follow those requirements rather than working around them. State shipping rules.

Products

How many cigarettes are in a carton?

200 — ten packs of twenty. Every carton we list follows the U.S. convention. Carton sizes explained.

What does "100s" mean?

A 100mm cigarette — longer than king size, with a longer filter. The pack still holds 20. 100s vs 72s vs king size.

What is the difference between Marlboro Red and Gold?

Red is full flavour with a firmer draw; Gold is lighter with more filter ventilation. Same pack size, same price tier. Red vs Gold.

Do you break packs?

No. Every carton ships factory sealed. We do not open cartons to sell partial packs.

How can I tell a carton is factory sealed?

The cellophane should be tight with clean end folds, and the tax stamp should sit over the wrap across the seam. Reading a tax stamp.

Do you carry menthol?

Yes — Newport Menthol, Marlboro Menthol and ESSE Menthol are all in stock where state law allows. Newport vs Marlboro Menthol.

Which carton is the mildest?

Lighter variants such as Marlboro Gold, Denim Blue and Ashima Luxury Blue are described as the smoothest in their lines. Denim Blue vs Red.

What is a crush capsule?

A small flavoured capsule in the filter. Squeeze the filter to release it — only on the cigarette you are about to smoke. How capsules work.

Pricing

How much is cigarette tax by state?

State excise runs from $0.17 per pack in Missouri to $5.35 in New York, averaging $1.98, with the federal $1.0066 per pack on top. See all 51 rates.

Why are cartons cheaper online?

A carton is handled as one unit — one tax stamp, one warehouse motion, one shipment — instead of ten separate packs with retail margin on each. Why cartons are cheaper online.

Do prices include shipping?

No. The carton price is per carton; shipping is added once per shipment and confirmed on WhatsApp. Full price list.

Do you offer bulk discounts?

No per-carton discount tiers. Buying several cartons saves on shipping rather than on unit price. How many cartons to buy.

What is the cheapest carton you carry?

Allure Super Slims and Denim sit at the lower end. The full list is sorted cheapest first on the price page. Price list, cheapest first.

How do I compare a carton price against my local pack price?

Divide the carton price by ten. That is the number to compare with a store shelf price. Carton price math.

Storage

How long does a carton last?

A sealed carton at room temperature stays fresh for several months. How many days it lasts depends on your habit — 200 cigarettes at ten a day is about 20 days. How long a carton lasts.

Should I keep cigarettes in the freezer?

No. Condensation when they come back to room temperature makes them damp and uneven. A dark cupboard at room temperature is better. How to store cartons.

How should I store multiple cartons?

Keep them sealed, at room temperature, away from heat and sun, and use the oldest carton first.

Problems & returns

What if my carton arrives damaged?

Photograph it before opening the cellophane and message us the same day. We replace damaged cartons rather than argue about them. Returns policy.

What if I receive the wrong item?

Message us with the order thread and a photo. We arrange a replacement and cover the return shipping.

Can I return an opened carton?

No. For legal and hygiene reasons, opened cartons cannot be returned. Sealed cartons with a damaged seal are replaced.

How do I contact you?

WhatsApp is fastest — the button on every page opens a chat with your message pre-filled. There is also a contact page. Contact page.

Still unsure? Send your question on WhatsApp — a person replies, usually within minutes.

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