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Posting Alcohol

  • 28-06-2007 5:21pm
    #1
    sofireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,246 ✭✭✭


    I've a mate in the states who wants some Paddy's whiskey, some one said to me its illegal to post alcohol. Is this true?


Comments

  • #2
    Frankiestylee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭Frankiestylee


    It'd probably be cheaper to buy in America, at least it is in most other European countries.


  • #3
    happy_acid_face
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭happy_acid_face


    Don't think so. As long as the recipent is over the legal age I think its okay. It would cost a fortune though. They would be better off ordering it online if they can't find it where they are staying...


  • #4
    Tchocky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 356 ✭✭Tchocky


    meh, pour onto keyboard

    press Enter

    *fizz*

    *pop*


  • #5
    Brockagh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    sofireland wrote:
    I've a mate in the states who wants some Paddy's whiskey, some one said to me its illegal to post alcohol. Is this true?

    I do it all the time - It is illegal to post it to some states, such as Texas. Most states it's fine, though. They may be libel for duty on the bottle, though. And, An Post officially don't post liquids, so... An Post have also doubled their postage charges recently, so it could cost you a bit to post, probably more than the cost of the bottle itself.

    He would be better off ordering it from the Celtic Whiskey Shop, as shipping would be much cheaper and he would not have to pay the VAT, because he's outside the EU.


  • #6
    Max_Damage
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,461 ✭✭✭Max_Damage


    I buy alcohol from the German eBay site quite alot and it comes in the post no problems at all. Just wrap it up well in bubble wrap so the bottle doesn't shatter.


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  • #7
    Blisterman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,466 ✭✭✭Blisterman


    I believe it's now illegal to post liquids. Alcoholic or not.
    I tried to order some Cologne from the states, and they wouldn't ship it to me, for that reason.


  • #8
    Brockagh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Brockagh


    Blisterman wrote:
    I believe it's now illegal to post liquids. Alcoholic or not.
    I tried to order some Cologne from the states, and they wouldn't ship it to me, for that reason.

    I'm not sure that that is the case. I get whiskey shipped from the U.S. a lot and it is checked by customs - I know because I often have to pay the duty on the alcohol.

    I think some carriers, such as Fedex, will not carry liquids. And maybe some states will not allow liquids to be posted, But usually it's ok.


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