Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar retailer

[bigheadmark]

Non cubans of course

[jerseystepup]

Silo cigars

[bigheadmark]

Originally Posted by jerseystepup

Silo cigars

WOW thanks! I have not heard of many of these cigar brands, but it appears that this site caters to the "boutique" cigar aficianado....what are your fav's from Silocigars?

[jerseystepup]

Originally Posted by bigheadmark

WOW thanks! I have not heard of many of these cigar brands, but it appears that this site caters to the "boutique" cigar aficianado....what are your fav's from Silocigars?

Cant really go wrong with anything at silo and imho have always been very fast..

tat's, illusione, cabaiguan, padilla, cubao, viaje, el baton... Like you said... ideal for the boutique smoker..

[T.G]

CI has always been good to me, but I can't say that JR, Famous, et. al. have been bad either.

Only one vendor that I've had major problems with, so I just won't deal with them. I won't say their name, but it rhymes with a machine gun preferred by gangsters in the 1920's.

[captain53]

There are several very good ones but I would classify Famous as my favorite.

Originally Posted by T.G

Only one vendor that I've had major problems with, so I just won't deal with them. I won't say their name, but it rhymes with a machine gun preferred by gangsters in the 1920's.

I found beetle activity in a Oliva G from them. They said they'd prorate it. They have decent deals on samplers but other than that...
I like CI a lot. I've found most of purchases lately being from Famous Smoke Shop via Cigarmonster though. I always get incredible deals there. I'm gonna have to check out Silo. Ever since going to online retailers it's hard for me to buy from my local B&M.

[bigheadmark]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I found beetle activity in a Oliva G from them. They said they'd prorate it. They have decent deals on samplers but other than that...
I like CI a lot. I've found most of purchases lately being from Famous Smoke Shop via Cigarmonster though. I always get incredible deals there. I'm gonna have to check out Silo. Ever since going to online retailers it's hard for me to buy from my local B&M.

wow..cigarmonster/famous smoke shop has a freagin enormous selection ...THANKS!

Originally Posted by bigheadmark

wow..cigarmonster/famous smoke shop has a freagin enormous selection ...THANKS!

No prob, I love them. Got the site from Cigar Obsession. CO has daily deals from a few sites listed every day.

[captain53]

Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I found beetle activity in a Oliva G from them. They said they'd prorate it. They have decent deals on samplers but other than that...
I like CI a lot. I've found most of purchases lately being from Famous Smoke Shop via Cigarmonster though. I always get incredible deals there. I'm gonna have to check out Silo. Ever since going to online retailers it's hard for me to buy from my local B&M.

I have also begun finding it very hard to support my local B&M with cigar purchases, buy lighter fuel, etc from them is about it lately except for an ocassional single. I am sorry fellows but I just can't pay $10 plus tax for a smoke I can buy 5 of from Joe or the Monster for $30 or so with free shipping/no tax and have them in 3 days. I think the B&M's are going to have to see the light or many are going to fold up, I would not hesitate to pay them an extra buck or so on that smoke but not 50-100% more.

Are others finding themselves in this mindset lately?

As a B&M owner I can tell you that selling below msrp still does not make me competetive with onling retailers that don't have to worry about taxes. I do my best to have the best prices around but that is all I can do. We only have a 10% tobacco tax here in MO but in some states its 70+ percent. B&Ms in those states have no chance at all.

[jerseystepup]

With that said... im also a fan of holts.. they have alot of DPG smokes that are exclusive to them.. in particular tat verocu 9, and LHO bundles

[icehog3]

I've had positive part experiences with:

Holts
DukeCity
TampaSweethearts

I like New Havana Cigars.

[bigheadmark]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I like New Havana Cigars.

wow ....even more cigars that I haven't heard of...i'll have to research the Cabaiguan and pinar del rio

[systm]

Originally Posted by bigheadmark

wow ....even more cigars that I haven't heard of...i'll have to research the Cabaiguan and pinar del rio

PDR are great sticks. The Oscuro is quite tasty in the robusto, and got a Habano Sun Grown as a freebie from my local B&Ms 1st annual festival.

Well, Here's something intresting, my CBid order was processed @ around 2pm on 9/22, from CI obviously via USPS. It took less then 36hrs for USPS to get it from them in PA to my Mailbox. It took me longer to realize it was in the box. >.<

That said, I Like what famous has to offer over CI. Going to check out the other Shops you all mentioned

[s15driftking]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I like New Havana Cigars.

located in my hometown, Columbus Ohio

[JJG]

I know people hate JRs but their prices can't be beat. Unfortunately, they sell very few cigars that I like. It's hard to pick a favorite though because I do most of my non-Cuban buying at the neighborhood store and I've never had a bad experience with any domestic retailer.

Originally Posted by JJG

I know people hate JRs but their prices can't be beat. Unfortunately, they sell very few cigars that I like. It's hard to pick a favorite though because I do most of my non-Cuban buying at the neighborhood store and I've never had a bad experience with any domestic retailer.

I like JR's prices. I've been debating on what my first "real" box will be but it will be from them. Either the Gloria's or Partagas Black's. JR has the best prices on either of those.

[Eleven]

Originally Posted by s15driftking

located in my hometown, Columbus Ohio

I am not too far away and actually come to Columbus a couple times a week. I have been to New Havana, Dan is a great guy, very friendly and knowledgeable about cigars.