Question about lounges!

MagicDrop · 10-09-2014, 07:49 PM

I was wondering when you go to a lounge do you buy your cigars there and then or do you bring stuff from home? I mean I want to support the retailer but I like when my cigars sits in my Humidor for 2-3 months rather then buying in store and smoking!
If bringing from home should I only bring sticks I know I have bought there and not ones I got on a great deal somewhere else?

Ogre · 10-09-2014, 08:04 PM

I will bring something from home, but will buy something and put in humidor.

MagicDrop · 10-09-2014, 08:09 PM

Ah that's a good compromise I didn't even think to buy but smoke other lol

SmokeyJoe · 10-09-2014, 09:28 PM

I'm with Larry. I ALWAYS buy something at a lounge out of respect for the opportunity to smoke. I may smoke what I bring in with me, but I try to support places that accommodate cigar smoking. Just my

Gabe215 · 10-09-2014, 09:43 PM

I usually buy the cheapest cigar they have and leave it in the counter and tell the guy working the register to give it to someone and I'll smoke what I beought

The Poet · 10-09-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

I usually buy the cheapest cigar they have and leave it in the counter and tell the guy working the register to give it to someone and I'll smoke what I beought

And I usually follow Gabe around and smoke his discards.

icehog3 · 10-09-2014, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

I'm with Larry. I ALWAYS buy something at a lounge out of respect for the opportunity to smoke. I may smoke what I bring in with me, but I try to support places that accommodate cigar smoking. Just my

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They are a business, not there to support my indoor smoking desires. I buy as many cigars as I am going to smoke from my own stash, and either save the purchased ones for later, or gift them out...often to our Troops.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 10-09-2014, 11:20 PM

If it's a cigar retailer (B&M) with a smoking lounge then I always try to buy something there. I think it's ok to smoke a cigar you brought from home, but you should buy a cigar from the shop too. I will also usually buy a pop or something to have with my cigar.

If it's a "cigar bar" that lets you smoke and sells food/drinks then I think it's ok to buy food/drinks from them and bring your own cigars.

One of the reason's that frequent a particular B&M's lounge is because they keep their cigars at good humidity and I am always happy to grab one from their humidor and light it right up.

icehog3 · 10-09-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

If it's a cigar retailer (B&M) with a smoking lounge then I always try to buy something there. I think it's ok to smoke a cigar you brought from home, but you should buy a cigar from the shop too. I will also usually buy a pop or something to have with my cigar.

If it's a "cigar bar" that lets you smoke and sells food/drinks then I think it's ok to buy food/drinks from them and bring your own cigars.

One of the reason's that frequent a particular B&M's lounge is because they keep their cigars at good humidity and I am always happy to grab one from their humidor and light it right up.

Good point, Jason. We don't have any of those in Illinois, but I do things similarly in other states that have them.

Steve · 10-10-2014, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

I will bring something from home, but will buy something and put in humidor.

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Porch Dweller · 10-10-2014, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

If it's a cigar retailer (B&M) with a smoking lounge then I always try to buy something there. I think it's ok to smoke a cigar you brought from home, but you should buy a cigar from the shop too. I will also usually buy a pop or something to have with my cigar.

If it's a "cigar bar" that lets you smoke and sells food/drinks then I think it's ok to buy food/drinks from them and bring your own cigars.

czerbe · 10-10-2014, 07:40 AM

I have taken my own cigars to a B&M but I always buy a few while there. My Local has no problem with people bringing in smokes to his shop as long as you drop a little coin there as well, be it at the bar or in his Humidor. Best thing to do is ask shop owner how he feels about it.

STEVE S · 10-10-2014, 08:12 AM

I am a member at my local B&M, so I have a locker full of cigars that I have purchased at cigar events. But I will still sometimes purchase a cigar out of the humidor, something that I don't have a box of.

MagicDrop · 10-10-2014, 10:26 AM

Thanks for the advice. I plan on supporting the business and the lounge is nice but he doesn't carry my favorite cigars so my plan was to smoke mine and buy from him things I either know friends like or give out to people when they come over. Just wasn't sure if it was unacceptable to smoke something he doesn't carry. I am sure if I'm there 2-3 times a week dropping money in his shop he will order some as he seems like a cool guy from the limited meetings I have had with him (buying my humi and stuff for it) but I don't want to ask him to buy my cigars before he sees me coming in.

Dave128 · 10-10-2014, 10:42 AM

I bring at least one from home, but end up smoking a couple more that I buy there. More often than not, I also buy a few to bring home.

357 · 10-10-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

I'm with Larry. I ALWAYS buy something at a lounge out of respect for the opportunity to smoke. I may smoke what I bring in with me, but I try to support places that accommodate cigar smoking. Just my

This! I always buy a cigar or two, three, whatever. But, I smoke what I want. I've seen signs stating "No outside cigars" but I've never been asked not to smoke my own cigars, likely because I bought something. If I was asked not to smoke my own cigars after I bought something, I would make my purchase known and if they persisted I would likely not come back.

Also, for cigar bars, keep in mind your local ordinances. In Michigan a cigar bar must have at least 10% of their revenue come from the sale of cigars or renting lockers in order to keep their "grandfathered" permit. There are also a finite number of those permits which can be transferred but are no longer issued new. For this reason I ALWAYS buy cigars at the cigar bar, to help ensure it'll be there when I return.

mosesbotbol · 10-10-2014, 12:44 PM

My first choice is bringing my own cigars, but I'll abide by whatever the lounge's policies are.

cigarmarine · 10-10-2014, 12:49 PM

yea keep the lounge going buy something take it home, then smoke what you brought. or buy a drink if they sell it

AdamJoshua · 10-10-2014, 12:54 PM

I usually buy 2 sticks, smoke something I brought with me and stash the 2 sticks at home or gift them out to friends that like NCs. Since I am pretty friendly with the guys at the local B&M I'll usually bring them in a CC as well even if it's a Boli PC or something, just as a gift. They usually take care of me there a free drink now and then, etc., so doesn't hurt to return the kindness.

mhailey · 10-10-2014, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

If it's a cigar retailer (B&M) with a smoking lounge then I always try to buy something there. I think it's ok to smoke a cigar you brought from home, but you should buy a cigar from the shop too. I will also usually buy a pop or something to have with my cigar.

If it's a "cigar bar" that lets you smoke and sells food/drinks then I think it's ok to buy food/drinks from them and bring your own cigars.

One of the reason's that frequent a particular B&M's lounge is because they keep their cigars at good humidity and I am always happy to grab one from their humidor and light it right up.

Some states, mine included, only allow the designation of "cigar bar" which allows indoor smoking, if X% of their income is derived from tobacco sales. I always purchase a stick when at a facility that allows indoor smoking. However, at a local B&M, if I purchase a box or a bunch of cigars I will bring those back and smoke those, but only when they were purchased at that B&M. If I have two in one setting then I will smoke one that I brought.

10-09-2014, 07:49 PM	#1
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Question about lounges! I was wondering when you go to a lounge do you buy your cigars there and then or do you bring stuff from home? I mean I want to support the retailer but I like when my cigars sits in my Humidor for 2-3 months rather then buying in store and smoking! If bringing from home should I only bring sticks I know I have bought there and not ones I got on a great deal somewhere else?

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Question abou lounges! I will bring something from home, but will buy something and put in humidor. __________________

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MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Question abou lounges! Ah that's a good compromise I didn't even think to buy but smoke other lol

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SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Question abou lounges! I'm with Larry. I ALWAYS buy something at a lounge out of respect for the opportunity to smoke. I may smoke what I bring in with me, but I try to support places that accommodate cigar smoking. Just my __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

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Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: Question abou lounges! I usually buy the cheapest cigar they have and leave it in the counter and tell the guy working the register to give it to someone and I'll smoke what I beought

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Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Question abou lounges! If it's a cigar retailer (B&M) with a smoking lounge then I always try to buy something there. I think it's ok to smoke a cigar you brought from home, but you should buy a cigar from the shop too. I will also usually buy a pop or something to have with my cigar. If it's a "cigar bar" that lets you smoke and sells food/drinks then I think it's ok to buy food/drinks from them and bring your own cigars. One of the reason's that frequent a particular B&M's lounge is because they keep their cigars at good humidity and I am always happy to grab one from their humidor and light it right up.

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czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Question abou lounges! I have taken my own cigars to a B&M but I always buy a few while there. My Local has no problem with people bringing in smokes to his shop as long as you drop a little coin there as well, be it at the bar or in his Humidor. Best thing to do is ask shop owner how he feels about it. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

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STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Question abou lounges! I am a member at my local B&M, so I have a locker full of cigars that I have purchased at cigar events. But I will still sometimes purchase a cigar out of the humidor, something that I don't have a box of. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

10-10-2014, 10:26 AM	#14
MagicDrop Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Question about lounges! Thanks for the advice. I plan on supporting the business and the lounge is nice but he doesn't carry my favorite cigars so my plan was to smoke mine and buy from him things I either know friends like or give out to people when they come over. Just wasn't sure if it was unacceptable to smoke something he doesn't carry. I am sure if I'm there 2-3 times a week dropping money in his shop he will order some as he seems like a cool guy from the limited meetings I have had with him (buying my humi and stuff for it) but I don't want to ask him to buy my cigars before he sees me coming in.

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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Question about lounges! I bring at least one from home, but end up smoking a couple more that I buy there. More often than not, I also buy a few to bring home. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

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mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Question about lounges! My first choice is bringing my own cigars, but I'll abide by whatever the lounge's policies are. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

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cigarmarine Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: lashun Location: grosse pointe michigan Posts: 271 Trading: (2)	Re: Question about lounges! yea keep the lounge going buy something take it home, then smoke what you brought. or buy a drink if they sell it

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Question about lounges! I usually buy 2 sticks, smoke something I brought with me and stash the 2 sticks at home or gift them out to friends that like NCs. Since I am pretty friendly with the guys at the local B&M I'll usually bring them in a CC as well even if it's a Boli PC or something, just as a gift. They usually take care of me there a free drink now and then, etc., so doesn't hurt to return the kindness.