I doubt another's experience will help you much in determining your optimum chop date. I generally believe going a week too long is better than too short, especially if you've cloned and can expect a follow-up grow. Since you have 2 plants, you can do different dates and really see which is...
I've never had a package siezed, but my first shipment stopped tracking at the NY sort facility. About a month after initial shipping the replacements were shipped (with different freebies, of course). Took 3 weeks to arrive in HI.
I got a 4 piece grinder free with my da Buddha vape - it's okay, but I'd suggest saving up for a vape before looking into buying a grinder. [da Buddha, MF Launch Box & PD Pandora owner - love 'em all]