Buy online or in store?

11-14-2011, 07:56 PM

Just wondering how many people buy their smokes online vs in a retail store? I was looking online at some prices, and wondering if anyone actually pays retail for a smoke.

Ogre · 11-14-2011, 08:00 PM

I do both. I have a great B&M in Tampa that I shop at. I also watch for super deals online.

DaBear · 11-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Most of mine is done at work. Some is done online(here), and some up and Empire. I put "other" just cuz of employee discount.

big a · 11-14-2011, 08:02 PM

I do both. But i would say about 75-80% is online and the rest is when I go to a B&M to smoke.

bobarian · 11-14-2011, 08:05 PM

I cant help but notice you have been a member here for over a year, congratulations!

Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your cigar smoking experiences in the New Inmate forum.

11-14-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I cant help but notice you have been a member here for over a year, congratulations!

Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your cigar smoking experiences in the New Inmate forum.

Will do...thanks for letting me know.

What online sites do you guys use? I generally use ci, jrcigars, and famous-smoke for most. I need to find a good B&M where I would be a regular.

11-14-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by big a

I do both. But i would say about 75-80% is online and the rest is when I go to a B&M to smoke.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobarian

I cant help but notice you have been a member here for over a year, congratulations!

Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your cigar smoking experiences in the New Inmate forum.

Whee · 11-14-2011, 08:20 PM

This thread could become...wait for it.......

PS...both

Cornrow_Wallis · 11-14-2011, 08:03 PM

I buy 90% online, mostly forum sales. I average maybe $50 a month in a B&M. It would be more if I used the B&M for their lounge/social aspects, but the store I prefer only has a very small lounge area that I never use. The money I save buying online vs. in store is just too much to pass up.

Taki · 11-14-2011, 08:04 PM

I do both...depends on the deal because online you can find some good deals however I do work down the street from Famous and CI so it all depends. Gonna say 80% online 20% Famous and CI and local B&M

Mattso3000 · 11-14-2011, 08:05 PM

I started buying almost exclusively on-line but a few years ago found a B&M that I enjoy and have since purchased there more that half the time.

Emjaysmash · 11-14-2011, 08:10 PM

I haven't bought cigars in a while. I usually buy singles from the B&M and anything larger than that online.

icehog3 · 11-14-2011, 08:21 PM

I do both. As soon as everyone starts buying 100% on-line for lower prices, our last sactuaries to smoke in (in many "smoke Nazi" states) will be gone, and those who have wives that won't let them smoke in the house will be chit outta luck in the winter.

Emjaysmash · 11-14-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I do both. As soon as everyone starts buying 100% on-line for lower prices, our last sactuaries to smoke in (in many "smoke Nazi" states) will be gone, and those who have wives that won't let them smoke in the house will be chit outta luck in the winter.

Unless you grow the new and improved Chuck Norris Chest hair! (Patent pending)

icehog3 · 11-14-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Unless you grow the new and improved Chuck Norris Chest hair! (Patent pending)

I let the wife leave in lieu of getting the hair, MJ.

md4958 · 11-14-2011, 08:29 PM

When I can find the Marcas I enjoy in store, I will buy there.

BlkDrew · 11-14-2011, 08:41 PM

I buy 90% online, I also started rolling my own and if I am in a shop looking I usually always buy something .

Sonic04GT · 11-14-2011, 10:43 PM

99% is bought online. Occasionally I'll grab one or two from Total Wine.

kingcobradude · 11-14-2011, 10:47 PM

I LIKE A LIL BIT OF BOTH. I need to find a better B&M though

Cenookie · 11-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I do both, although 95% is online.

View Poll Results: Where do you buy your cigars?
Online	69	29.61%
Cigar Shop	22	9.44%
Both	138	59.23%
Other	4	1.72%
Voters: 233. You may not vote on this poll

11-14-2011, 07:56 PM	#1
akb1979 Guest Posts: n/a	Buy online or in store? Just wondering how many people buy their smokes online vs in a retail store? I was looking online at some prices, and wondering if anyone actually pays retail for a smoke.

11-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#2
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Buy online or in store? I do both. I have a great B&M in Tampa that I shop at. I also watch for super deals online. __________________

11-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Buy online or in store? Most of mine is done at work. Some is done online(here), and some up and Empire. I put "other" just cuz of employee discount.

11-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#4
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 913 Trading: (42)	Re: Buy online or in store? I do both. But i would say about 75-80% is online and the rest is when I go to a B&M to smoke. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

11-14-2011, 08:05 PM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Buy online or in store? I cant help but notice you have been a member here for over a year, congratulations! Please take a moment to introduce yourself and tell us a little about your cigar smoking experiences in the New Inmate forum.

11-14-2011, 08:20 PM	#8
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Buy online or in store? This thread could become...wait for it....... PS...both __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-14-2011, 08:03 PM	#9
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: Buy online or in store? I buy 90% online, mostly forum sales. I average maybe $50 a month in a B&M. It would be more if I used the B&M for their lounge/social aspects, but the store I prefer only has a very small lounge area that I never use. The money I save buying online vs. in store is just too much to pass up.

11-14-2011, 08:04 PM	#10
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Buy online or in store? I do both...depends on the deal because online you can find some good deals however I do work down the street from Famous and CI so it all depends. Gonna say 80% online 20% Famous and CI and local B&M __________________

11-14-2011, 08:05 PM	#11
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Buy online or in store? I started buying almost exclusively on-line but a few years ago found a B&M that I enjoy and have since purchased there more that half the time. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

11-14-2011, 08:10 PM	#12
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Buy online or in store? I haven't bought cigars in a while. I usually buy singles from the B&M and anything larger than that online. __________________

11-14-2011, 08:21 PM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Buy online or in store? I do both. As soon as everyone starts buying 100% on-line for lower prices, our last sactuaries to smoke in (in many "smoke Nazi" states) will be gone, and those who have wives that won't let them smoke in the house will be chit outta luck in the winter. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-14-2011, 08:29 PM	#16
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Buy online or in store? When I can find the Marcas I enjoy in store, I will buy there. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

11-14-2011, 08:41 PM	#17
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Buy online or in store? I buy 90% online, I also started rolling my own and if I am in a shop looking I usually always buy something .

11-14-2011, 10:43 PM	#18
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Buy online or in store? 99% is bought online. Occasionally I'll grab one or two from Total Wine.

11-14-2011, 10:47 PM	#19
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 382 Trading: (2)	Re: Buy online or in store? I LIKE A LIL BIT OF BOTH. I need to find a better B&M though

11-14-2011, 10:56 PM	#20
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: Buy online or in store? I do both, although 95% is online.