An alternative for Central FL smokers

Tenor CS · 01-31-2009, 08:09 AM

Pretty much all of us Central Florida cigar smokers are familiar with Corona Cigar Company. They have 3 huge locations, along with the massive selection that goes along with such large stores. I find their prices to be pretty fair. No great bargains, but not ridiculously overpriced either.

Now, I don't dislike Corona at all. But I was looking for an alternative. I have found it in Backroom Cigar Corporation in Kissimmee. In addition to being closer to my house, I really like the place. Again, they have fair prices, but the real bonus is the atmosphere. The owners welcome new customers and regulars alike with open arms and a warm smile. They are knowledgeable and provide excellent customer service.

They average about one event a month, and have lockers available for rental. Last week, they had an Altadis event with a "Buy 4, get one free" special, and an impressive spread of food and drinks. I brought my wife there the other day and I wound up smoking, drinking, and playing a couple of games of Wii bowling.

This place is quickly becoming my regular hangout. It's nice to have a good B&M close by that is run by nice people.

*I define fair prices as prices within 5-10% of MSRP.

Tenor CS · 01-31-2009, 11:06 PM

I went in again today, smoked a Trinidad 100th Anniversary Toro. Darn fine smoke.

Oh, and since I bought the last one in the box, he gave me the box. It's a gorgeous box.

02-01-2009, 07:28 AM

Its always comforting to find a new "home away from home" in this hobby, especially with the onslaught anti-smoking legislation....

CBI_2 · 02-01-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottishSmoker

Its always comforting to find a new "home away from home" in this hobby, especially with the onslaught anti-smoking legislation....

Fortunately counting Blue Smoke, where Scott works, there are several nice B&M's near me with great atmosphere to sit and enjoy a smoke.

TripleF · 02-07-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CBI_2

Fortunately counting Blue Smoke, where Scott works, there are several nice B&M's near me with great atmosphere to sit and enjoy a smoke.

It is quite relaxing.

s0leful0ne · 02-03-2009, 08:03 PM

i'm on my way

Catfish · 02-04-2009, 05:15 AM

Gonna try to go by tonight.

Chris, one day we'll get to meet up!

Tenor CS · 02-04-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Chris, one day we'll get to meet up!

Great meeting you tonight, David. Looking forward to next time!

Catfish · 02-04-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

Great meeting you tonight, David. Looking forward to next time!

Ditto, my friend. I look forward to many a hang session.

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

But I was looking for an alternative. I have found it in Backroom Cigar Corporation in Kissimmee. In addition to being closer to my house, I really like the place. Again, they have fair prices, but the real bonus is the atmosphere. The owners welcome new customers and regulars alike with open arms and a warm smile. They are knowledgeable and provide excellent customer service.

Christian, if you haven't done so already, you may want to place your new favorite B&M here:

http://www.cigarplaces.com/

That way, people visiting or maybe locals searching can locate this B&M too

Tenor CS · 02-05-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Christian, if you haven't done so already, you may want to place your new favorite B&M here:

http://www.cigarplaces.com/

That way, people visiting or maybe locals searching can locate this B&M too

Thanks for the heads-up, Mark. Just added it.

MarkinAZ · 02-05-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

Thanks for the heads-up, Mark. Just added it.

Cool

Nice addition and they have a web site. If I was back in that area of the country, I could attend their Camacho event on Feb 26...

Tenor CS · 02-07-2009, 06:16 AM

Last night, I was hanging out there, and a soldier came in wearing his fatigues. I was near the register when he was paying, and I heard the owner say "I'm giving you a 30% discount."

The soldier tried to protest with "Ah, man, you don't have to do that," but the owner insisted.

The soldier seemed a little choked up by the gesture. Before he left, all of us in the shop thanked him for his service.

I'm an even bigger fan of the place now.

01-31-2009, 08:09 AM	#1
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	An alternative for Central FL smokers Pretty much all of us Central Florida cigar smokers are familiar with Corona Cigar Company. They have 3 huge locations, along with the massive selection that goes along with such large stores. I find their prices to be pretty fair. No great bargains, but not ridiculously overpriced either. Now, I don't dislike Corona at all. But I was looking for an alternative. I have found it in Backroom Cigar Corporation in Kissimmee. In addition to being closer to my house, I really like the place. Again, they have fair prices, but the real bonus is the atmosphere. The owners welcome new customers and regulars alike with open arms and a warm smile. They are knowledgeable and provide excellent customer service. They average about one event a month, and have lockers available for rental. Last week, they had an Altadis event with a "Buy 4, get one free" special, and an impressive spread of food and drinks. I brought my wife there the other day and I wound up smoking, drinking, and playing a couple of games of Wii bowling. This place is quickly becoming my regular hangout. It's nice to have a good B&M close by that is run by nice people. *I define fair prices as prices within 5-10% of MSRP. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

01-31-2009, 11:06 PM	#2
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: An alternative for Central FL smokers I went in again today, smoked a Trinidad 100th Anniversary Toro. Darn fine smoke. Oh, and since I bought the last one in the box, he gave me the box. It's a gorgeous box. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

02-01-2009, 07:28 AM	#3
ScottishSmoker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: An alternative for Central FL smokers Its always comforting to find a new "home away from home" in this hobby, especially with the onslaught anti-smoking legislation....

02-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#6
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Re: An alternative for Central FL smokers i'm on my way __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash

02-04-2009, 05:15 AM	#7
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: An alternative for Central FL smokers Gonna try to go by tonight. Chris, one day we'll get to meet up! __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

02-07-2009, 06:16 AM	#13
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: An alternative for Central FL smokers Last night, I was hanging out there, and a soldier came in wearing his fatigues. I was near the register when he was paying, and I heard the owner say "I'm giving you a 30% discount." The soldier tried to protest with "Ah, man, you don't have to do that," but the owner insisted. The soldier seemed a little choked up by the gesture. Before he left, all of us in the shop thanked him for his service. I'm an even bigger fan of the place now. __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?