What Happens @ a Cigar Event - Page 2

T.G · 10-12-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

Local B&M is having an Ashton event next weekend and I was just wondering what to expect?

We cannot smoke at the B&M....

Spankings.

And after the spankings...

s15driftking · 10-12-2009, 10:54 AM

First of all, I wouldn't hang out at a non-smoker B&M let alone buy from them. I willingly pay higher prices at B&M's because I get more than just a cigar. I get a place to hang out and good friends who I've met there. It becomes more of an experience than anything else.

TripleF · 10-12-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

Time to move bro. LOL

E.J. · 10-12-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

First of all, I wouldn't hang out at a non-smoker B&M let alone buy from them. I willingly pay higher prices at B&M's because I get more than just a cigar. I get a place to hang out and good friends who I've met there. It becomes more of an experience than anything else.

Then you just wouldn't hang out at a B&M in Utah....

Of course I would love to be able to go into my B&M and have a drink and a smoke, pick their brains about different smokes and all things cigars. But as it is, I get to pick their brains, talk about all things cigars, have a nice collection of sticks....but don't get to smoke.

In the end, it is nicer to have it than not have it. Allowed me to drop in Saturday, on my way home from the Home Depot and pick up a Opus X Perfection #4 to smoke after my morning project(didn't actually burn that stick, though that was the plan). It is also nice because of its proximity to my home.

NCRadioMan · 10-12-2009, 11:25 AM

Non-smoking b&m's are very common and will be more common as more anti-smoking laws are passed. Mine is a non-smoking b&m and would I like it if they could allow smoking, sure but I am still thankful they are there because the selection is second to none and if they were not, I would have to travel an hour and half to get to one in Charlotte and I hate going to Charlotte. In most cases, it's not the b&m's fault they can't allow smoking, it's these new laws prohibiting it. Great people work there

and they hold monthly events at a pub you can smoke in only because it's considered a "private event" and they are closed to the public on those days.

I say go to the event and enjoy yourself.

Bubba - NJ · 10-12-2009, 09:31 PM

Talk about torture . Just imagine working there all day talking about all the cigars and their different flavors and not being able to smoke any .

BengalMan · 10-12-2009, 10:39 PM

You also cannot smoke in cigar shops in Lexington and Louisville, KY due to smoking bans in their respected counties. Some shops ignore this, some follow it. The world we live in, it wouldn't surprise me if we start seeing more and more of this.

As far as what to expect, usually specials on singles and boxes. Raffles for hats, shirts, ash trays, samplers, etc. Most of all many BOTL to hang out and enjoy the hobby with.

BengalMan · 10-12-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

First of all, I wouldn't hang out at a non-smoker B&M let alone buy from them. I willingly pay higher prices at B&M's because I get more than just a cigar. I get a place to hang out and good friends who I've met there. It becomes more of an experience than anything else.

As I mentioned and others did, this is becoming more and more common due to smoking laws. It's the world we live in unfortunately. It's not their fault. They're a business just like any other and have to abide by the laws, good or bad. As the O.P. said, just because you can't smoke in there doesn't mean the shop sucks or they don't deserve customers business. A local shop still offers plenty of advantages to the local consumers, weather you can smoke in it or not.

E.J. · 10-17-2009, 09:25 AM

Went to the event yesterday before my sons hockey game. I was on a very tight timeline, as I was transportation.

They did have tents, tables ect outside for smoking. It was a nice set up. Added bonus, the weather here has been BEAUTIFUL the past few days....

I was disappointed that I was not able to stay for a drink and smoke, just no time. Was able to make a small purchase(4 cigars, cutter and butane).

Think I may go back later this AM, even though it is pipe focused today.

10-12-2009, 10:54 AM	#22
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: What Happens @ a Cigar Event First of all, I wouldn't hang out at a non-smoker B&M let alone buy from them. I willingly pay higher prices at B&M's because I get more than just a cigar. I get a place to hang out and good friends who I've met there. It becomes more of an experience than anything else. __________________ diamonds/guns

10-12-2009, 11:25 AM	#25
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: What Happens @ a Cigar Event Non-smoking b&m's are very common and will be more common as more anti-smoking laws are passed. Mine is a non-smoking b&m and would I like it if they could allow smoking, sure but I am still thankful they are there because the selection is second to none and if they were not, I would have to travel an hour and half to get to one in Charlotte and I hate going to Charlotte. In most cases, it's not the b&m's fault they can't allow smoking, it's these new laws prohibiting it. Great people work there and they hold monthly events at a pub you can smoke in only because it's considered a "private event" and they are closed to the public on those days. I say go to the event and enjoy yourself. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust. Last edited by NCRadioMan; 10-12-2009 at 11:35 AM.

10-12-2009, 09:31 PM	#26
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: What Happens @ a Cigar Event Talk about torture . Just imagine working there all day talking about all the cigars and their different flavors and not being able to smoke any . __________________ Royale with cheese

10-12-2009, 10:39 PM	#27
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: What Happens @ a Cigar Event You also cannot smoke in cigar shops in Lexington and Louisville, KY due to smoking bans in their respected counties. Some shops ignore this, some follow it. The world we live in, it wouldn't surprise me if we start seeing more and more of this. As far as what to expect, usually specials on singles and boxes. Raffles for hats, shirts, ash trays, samplers, etc. Most of all many BOTL to hang out and enjoy the hobby with.

10-17-2009, 09:25 AM	#29
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: What Happens @ a Cigar Event Went to the event yesterday before my sons hockey game. I was on a very tight timeline, as I was transportation. They did have tents, tables ect outside for smoking. It was a nice set up. Added bonus, the weather here has been BEAUTIFUL the past few days.... I was disappointed that I was not able to stay for a drink and smoke, just no time. Was able to make a small purchase(4 cigars, cutter and butane). Think I may go back later this AM, even though it is pipe focused today.