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Originally Posted by CigarNut
Not sure that I agree with this. A Retail store costs a lot more than an Internet-Only business. - You have to have a nice looking store rather than a warehouse
- You have to pay sales people -- who have to look nice and have some experience with cigars -- rather than a stock person in a warehouse**
- You need to be able to handle cash
- You need humifiied display cases rather than humidified bulk storage
- And so on...
Anything (not just cigars) you purchase at a B&M store is going to cost more -- that's the whole premise behind Internet businesses. They can sell for less because their costs are lower.
Just my 
(** I know that some stores do not have experienced help but I think that they all desire experienced help) |
All good points. I know price is important to people, but if that is all you value then one should only order via mail order/internet. If you enjoy the ability to look at your cigars before purchase, have a place to relax, camaraderie, etc then paying extra isnt so bad. Of course, there is a line when there is a premium due to the owners costs and when the owner is just gouging.