I'm Very Proud To Say - Page 2

E.J. · 12-26-2010, 10:17 AM

My B&M is great....selection and people who work there...

That said, the State I live in has the highest cigar tax in the country. Our cigar tax is 86% of MSRP... In a nutshell that makes a $5 stick $9.30 or a $200 box $372 after taxes....

Volt · 12-26-2010, 10:39 AM

gotta say, if not for the internet I would not be smoking cigars. I do try to get at least a fiver now and again locally, most especially if I am smokling in the B&M.

guitar4001 · 12-26-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

Nope, just a difference in my piece of mind knowing that I'm supporting my local B&M.

good for you! my B&M gets my single cigar purchases, but the 'net gets my bulk purchases. I have some many cigars in reserve that my wife would kill me if I bought anymore.

CigarNut · 12-26-2010, 10:59 AM

I am proud to say that I support my local B&M's and my favorite online retailers! The local shops do not carry all of my favorite sticks but I buy what I can from them. I buy the rest online -- usually from online retailers that also have a B&M store front.

Chemyst · 12-26-2010, 06:03 PM

My New Year Resolution last year was no online purchases until July 4th.
I succeeded until August 5th.

I did buy 6-8 sticks from a b&m while on vacation in FL, in April though.

The plan is to do the same this coming year. Saved some money and
rediscovered some xlnt smokes from a few years ago, like La Riqueza
and Oliva V ORs buried in the VinoTemp.

Chemyst

Starscream · 12-26-2010, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ajacobs

I wish I had a brick and morter to support, even with the markup.

12-26-2010, 07:29 PM

I prefer the B&M, I can put eyes and fingers on what I am getting. The few times I have bought various bundle deals online, there has always been the odd cigar that was already dried and cracked or had an otherwise damaged wrapper.

The B&M I use also has a 'club' where you get varying levels of discount depending on which level you pay for. The one I subscribe to is $75 for a year, but I get 25% off of everything but beer and wine. (It's a cigar lounge as well.) Being a good and regular customer, I tend to get breaks here and there on top of that, as well.

alpha8a · 12-26-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by E.J.

My B&M is great....selection and people who work there...

That said, the State I live in has the highest cigar tax in the country. Our cigar tax is 86% of MSRP... In a nutshell that makes a $5 stick $9.30 or a $200 box $372 after taxes....

Wow, what state is that?

E.J. · 12-26-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alpha8a

Wow, what state is that?

Utah

CoreyD · 12-26-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

usually from online retailers that also have a B&M store front.

I have been going this route along with some B&M purchases,But $45 in a store at a time for less than 10 hurts the pocket sometimes.

CigarNut · 12-27-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

I have been going this route along with some B&M purchases,But $45 in a store at a time for less than 10 hurts the pocket sometimes.

I agree but I figure that is the price of keeping a local B&M in business.

alley00p · 12-27-2010, 09:08 AM

I've been a supporter of buying from my local B&M's for a long time.

I used buy at least 1 stick every time I stopped in at my hangout. The owner has to pay his overhead, just to stay open. He's never been upset if I brought my own sticks to smoke, while enjoying his shop.

Since I've been house-bound for a while, the only way to buy any new sticks is via online dealers. But I've only bought things that my favorite B&M didn't stock.

Volusianator · 12-27-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

I agree but I figure that is the price of keeping a local B&M in business.

Here here!

JJG · 12-27-2010, 11:10 AM

I can honestly say, with the exception of Habanos, I haven't made an online purchase in years. I'm just not much of a collector/hoarder/etc. and I prefer to buy NC singles rather than boxes.

I have a handful of go-to smokes that I do purchase by the box, but they're all CCs. For a change of pace, there is nothing better than a trip to the B&M. In fact, I've got a huge, locally bought Anejo burning at this very moment.

htown · 12-27-2010, 11:32 AM

Maybe I am wrong, but I only feel good if I am supporting a B&M that is run by decent people. Just because they have chosen to sell cigars does not mean that they are upstanding citizens or deserving of my hard earned cash. I have had an owner of one cigar shop tell me mold on his cigars was plume and the owner of another try and convince me that some unbanded cigars were habanos that his friend in Canada sent him (which they obviously were not). Neither one of these stores gets my money. I would rather buy cigars online or from someone here.

CigarNut · 12-27-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by htown

Maybe I am wrong, but I only feel good if I am supporting a B&M that is run by decent people. Just because they have chosen to sell cigars does not mean that they are upstanding citizens or deserving of my hard earned cash. I have had an owner of one cigar shop tell me mold on his cigars was plume and the owner of another try and convince me that some unbanded cigars were habanos that his friend in Canada sent him (which they obviously were not). Neither one of these stores gets my money. I would rather buy cigars online or from someone here.

Agreed. I am fortunate enough to live in a city where we have at least 10 B&Ms. I don't support them all (even if I could afford it!). I support those that have good people who know their cigars, which brings it down to 3 or four for me -- which is still a lot but these are great stores with great people.

smokinpeace · 12-27-2010, 12:23 PM

I would love to support a local but my B&M owner is not someone who I would like to give my money to. He charges huge markups on some of the smokes I enjoy. How about $350 for a box of Anejo Sharks. After taxes they sell for over $400. I buy from many B&M's via mail order but my local guy is not going to get my business.

BloodSpite · 12-27-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunker

I don't have a decent B&M worth buying from without driving into the city.

Same situation here. I can either drive to Springfield (about an hour and a half) or I can drive to Bentonville/Rogers (About an hour and change)

Just not worth the drive

RevSmoke · 12-27-2010, 12:33 PM

My last 3 purchases were from local B&Ms.

12-27-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

Do you notice a big difference in taste wade?

I have bought some "great deals" online before of some regular everyday smokes and there is no doubt that they tasted different. I would say that there is no question they where sold as the real deal and they where 2nds if not 3rds or worse.

12-26-2010, 10:17 AM	#21
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say My B&M is great....selection and people who work there... That said, the State I live in has the highest cigar tax in the country. Our cigar tax is 86% of MSRP... In a nutshell that makes a $5 stick $9.30 or a $200 box $372 after taxes....

12-26-2010, 10:39 AM	#22
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say gotta say, if not for the internet I would not be smoking cigars. I do try to get at least a fiver now and again locally, most especially if I am smokling in the B&M. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

12-26-2010, 10:59 AM	#24
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say I am proud to say that I support my local B&M's and my favorite online retailers! The local shops do not carry all of my favorite sticks but I buy what I can from them. I buy the rest online -- usually from online retailers that also have a B&M store front. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

12-26-2010, 06:03 PM	#25
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say My New Year Resolution last year was no online purchases until July 4th. I succeeded until August 5th. I did buy 6-8 sticks from a b&m while on vacation in FL, in April though. The plan is to do the same this coming year. Saved some money and rediscovered some xlnt smokes from a few years ago, like La Riqueza and Oliva V ORs buried in the VinoTemp. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers? Last edited by Chemyst; 12-26-2010 at 06:04 PM. Reason: typo

12-26-2010, 07:29 PM	#27
jet66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say I prefer the B&M, I can put eyes and fingers on what I am getting. The few times I have bought various bundle deals online, there has always been the odd cigar that was already dried and cracked or had an otherwise damaged wrapper. The B&M I use also has a 'club' where you get varying levels of discount depending on which level you pay for. The one I subscribe to is $75 for a year, but I get 25% off of everything but beer and wine. (It's a cigar lounge as well.) Being a good and regular customer, I tend to get breaks here and there on top of that, as well.

12-27-2010, 09:08 AM	#32
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say I've been a supporter of buying from my local B&M's for a long time. I used buy at least 1 stick every time I stopped in at my hangout. The owner has to pay his overhead, just to stay open. He's never been upset if I brought my own sticks to smoke, while enjoying his shop. Since I've been house-bound for a while, the only way to buy any new sticks is via online dealers. But I've only bought things that my favorite B&M didn't stock. __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

12-27-2010, 11:10 AM	#34
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say I can honestly say, with the exception of Habanos, I haven't made an online purchase in years. I'm just not much of a collector/hoarder/etc. and I prefer to buy NC singles rather than boxes. I have a handful of go-to smokes that I do purchase by the box, but they're all CCs. For a change of pace, there is nothing better than a trip to the B&M. In fact, I've got a huge, locally bought Anejo burning at this very moment.

12-27-2010, 11:32 AM	#35
htown Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Sugar Land Posts: 877 Trading: (29)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say Maybe I am wrong, but I only feel good if I am supporting a B&M that is run by decent people. Just because they have chosen to sell cigars does not mean that they are upstanding citizens or deserving of my hard earned cash. I have had an owner of one cigar shop tell me mold on his cigars was plume and the owner of another try and convince me that some unbanded cigars were habanos that his friend in Canada sent him (which they obviously were not). Neither one of these stores gets my money. I would rather buy cigars online or from someone here.

12-27-2010, 12:23 PM	#37
smokinpeace Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Brennan Location: Virginia Posts: 179 Trading: (6)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say I would love to support a local but my B&M owner is not someone who I would like to give my money to. He charges huge markups on some of the smokes I enjoy. How about $350 for a box of Anejo Sharks. After taxes they sell for over $400. I buy from many B&M's via mail order but my local guy is not going to get my business.

12-27-2010, 12:33 PM	#39
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,849 Trading: (51)	Re: I'm Very Proud To Say My last 3 purchases were from local B&Ms. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"