My local B&M

[Jasonw560]

Thanks for the understanding.

35 miles isn't a long way. It's kind of out of the way, a nuisance...remember, it's 70 miles round trip. plus, with the price of gas, wear and tear on the vehicle, plus, I have my kids right now. So, it's kind of a pain.
The good thing is, we go to San Antonio and visit family at least once a month. (Or try to, at least). In a couple of weeks, we're going to the Evil Empire (Austin). So I can grab two or three there, as well.

Originally Posted by Jasonw560

Thanks for the understanding.

35 miles isn't a long way. It's kind of out of the way, a nuisance...remember, it's 70 miles round trip. plus, with the price of gas, wear and tear on the vehicle, plus, I have my kids right now. So, it's kind of a pain.
The good thing is, we go to San Antonio and visit family at least once a month. (Or try to, at least). In a couple of weeks, we're going to the Evil Empire (Austin). So I can grab two or three there, as well.

This. But 35 miles is very much out of the way when it comes to driving to pick up some cigars. When I am home in Dallas the cigar shop is 5 minutes away but at school it is 45 minutes. 40 minutes is a big difference just to go grab a cigar or two. The 45 minute drive makes it cheaper to buy online and pay s&h at school. Hell, the taxes make it cheaper to buy online. I can get 4 to 5 times as many cigars for the same price online as I can in the shops around where I live. Call me a cheap bastage but it makes more sense for me to stock up and age them at my house than to try and go to the shop. The only benefit of the shop is being able to try a few sticks before you buy but even then you can pick up samplers online. I hate not supporting local shops but when the prices are so much more expensive (4x-5x) of what I can get online it is a little ridiculous to buy from them. Sorry for my rant and just my 2cents.