Tell me about Cigars International Superstores..

Porch Dweller · 05-28-2025, 06:29 AM

I've been to the one in Tampa a couple of times. Huge selection, staff was for the most part pretty knowledgeable, and the prices were comparable to online, with some deals here and there. I didn't have time to check out the bar and lounge, though, but it was a very large and nicely furnished area.

It's worth checking out, IMNSHO.

Lockspur · 05-28-2025, 05:19 PM

I visited the location in Katy, TX and was a tad underwhelmed. The staff seemed nice, but I would definitely not call it a 'superstore.'

The selection met my expectations, and the lounge area was acceptable. Keep in mind I had high expectations.

They had a buy 5 and get the 6th free...they had a couple of brands exempt...but none that I cared about.

I would go back if I had money burning a hole in my pocket and wanted to buy a handful of expensive sticks not found at my B&M.

Brian D. · 05-29-2025, 06:11 AM

Porch Dweller, Lockspur, thanks for the responses. Six hundred and thirty some views, with just two responses tho? Don't y'all like me anymore?

Oh wait, maybe ya didn't like me in the first place.

So, this new CI is going in to a retail/restaurant/movie complex where there's no close, free parking. (It's Newport on the Levee, if you're interested.) I've been on the Cincytucky cigar scene for thirty plus years, and I can say for sure, a lot of the local crowd doesn't favor paying for several hours of parking, to hang out and herf. I guess the place will draw out of town visitors too, but not year round.

And the rents in this place are high. The big spaces stay vacant more than they get leased out. Got to "put a$$es in the seats"** most every day, whether July or January, to pay those bills.

**A quote about baseball, from Pete Rose. It seems to apply to lots of things, I steal it frequently.

05-28-2025, 06:29 AM	#1
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,655 Trading: (24)	Re: Tell me about Cigars International Superstores.. I've been to the one in Tampa a couple of times. Huge selection, staff was for the most part pretty knowledgeable, and the prices were comparable to online, with some deals here and there. I didn't have time to check out the bar and lounge, though, but it was a very large and nicely furnished area. It's worth checking out, IMNSHO. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-28-2025, 05:19 PM	#2
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,401 Trading: (31)	Re: Tell me about Cigars International Superstores.. I visited the location in Katy, TX and was a tad underwhelmed. The staff seemed nice, but I would definitely not call it a 'superstore.' The selection met my expectations, and the lounge area was acceptable. Keep in mind I had high expectations. They had a buy 5 and get the 6th free...they had a couple of brands exempt...but none that I cared about. I would go back if I had money burning a hole in my pocket and wanted to buy a handful of expensive sticks not found at my B&M. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-29-2025, 06:11 AM	#3
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,652 Trading: (1)	Re: Tell me about Cigars International Superstores.. Porch Dweller, Lockspur, thanks for the responses. Six hundred and thirty some views, with just two responses tho? Don't y'all like me anymore? Oh wait, maybe ya didn't like me in the first place. So, this new CI is going in to a retail/restaurant/movie complex where there's no close, free parking. (It's Newport on the Levee, if you're interested.) I've been on the Cincytucky cigar scene for thirty plus years, and I can say for sure, a lot of the local crowd doesn't favor paying for several hours of parking, to hang out and herf. I guess the place will draw out of town visitors too, but not year round. And the rents in this place are high. The big spaces stay vacant more than they get leased out. Got to "put a$$es in the seats" most every day, whether July or January, to pay those bills. A quote about baseball, from Pete Rose. It seems to apply to lots of things, I steal it frequently. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed. Last edited by Brian D.; 05-29-2025 at 06:17 AM.