I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! - Page 3

The Poet · 02-19-2013, 01:33 PM

Oh, but do you need somebody to run the place for you? And will you cover commuting costs?

tchariya · 02-19-2013, 08:11 PM

Thank you for all the well wishes and brotherly/sisterly love.
I'm very excited and overwhelmed at the same time.

A lot of you have created products that promote the leaf and I would love to get in touch with you to create a buzz around your product(s)!

Anyway if you want to follow the store, jump to the FB link here and "Like" if you want(shameless promotion).

FB for Bull and Bear Naperville

tchariya · 02-19-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Will the name remain the same? Or will you be changing it?

There is a lot of history behind the name so we decided to keep it. In addition, we had to maintain the tobacco license at the exact location and name in order to keep the smoking in the establishment grandfather clause.

yourchoice · 02-19-2013, 08:20 PM

Congrats, Than! That is awesome. Best of luck to you, bro!

maninblack · 02-19-2013, 08:22 PM

Thats awesome news! Congrats on living the dream!

RUNYYFan · 02-19-2013, 09:39 PM

Congratulations! Best wishes for stellar success!

Just an FYI: The write-ups on Yelp! are a bit of a mixed bag. Hopefully with the reno and, more importantly, your love and knowledge of cigars will help build up a stronger set of reviews.

tchariya · 02-19-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RUNYYFan

Congratulations! Best wishes for stellar success!

Just an FYI: The write-ups on Yelp! are a bit of a mixed bag. Hopefully with the reno and, more importantly, your love and knowledge of cigars will help build up a stronger set of reviews.

Yep...that is the old crew. No longer there.
It will take a bit and some honest positive reviews to correct that Yelp and Google ratings.

Inphered · 02-20-2013, 12:43 AM

Congratulations mate, must be an incredible feeling knowing you own a shop that is inline with a passion of yours.

Random question for you, and feel free to PM me the response, but what do you guys hold stock wise in $? I've been toying with the idea and am curious as to how much you intend to have on site at any one time

iaMkcK · 02-20-2013, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tchariya

Yep...that is the old crew. No longer there.
It will take a bit and some honest positive reviews to correct that Yelp and Google ratings.

It's always difficult to change first impressions, but remind your patrons that their Yelp reviews should contain "New management" -- Enough "new managements" show up under the reviews and people will realize that you've made a 100% turn-around!

Good luck with everything, and take time to enjoy the finer things!

replicant_argent · 02-20-2013, 08:04 AM

Congrats, Than! I wish you all the success you can grab, sir!

dijit · 02-20-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tchariya

Bull and Bear in Naperville, IL. 22 East Chicago Ave, Suite 107, Naperville, IL.

I have been a regular at this B&M for over 6 years. It is my home. The owners wanted to retire so after a few weeks of discussion, I bought it. It is one of the few places left in this state that you can still enjoy a cigar with your friends inside.

I have currently closed the place down to remodel and redo the inventory. I hope to have the place back open March 1 and a grand re-opening celebration during St. Patrick's Day weekend, Saturday March 16.

I invite everyone to come by and say hi and enjoy a cigar!

More information as it gets closer to launch date!

I think its will be time for a road trip to Naperville that weekend. Anyone want to ride from Indy with me?

irratebass · 02-21-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dijit

I think its will be time for a road trip to Naperville that weekend. Anyone want to ride from Indy with me?

*cough* *ahem* birthday road trip you say?

OpusEx · 02-21-2013, 08:50 PM

to the "biz" and

icehog3 · 02-21-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OpusEx

to the "biz" and

Official Palio distributor to be?

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44stampede · 02-21-2013, 10:15 PM

That's awesome. First business? Congrats!!

Beagleone · 02-22-2013, 11:12 AM

Congrats! I'll have to make a trip out to Naperville to visit you on my next Midwest run.

dijit · 02-25-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

*cough* *ahem* birthday road trip you say?

I am thinking yes! I need a weekend off anyway!

bdgile · 02-25-2013, 12:24 PM

Congrats. That's not to far from me. I'll come by sometime for sure!

68TriShield · 02-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Fantastic news Than,you know I wish you all the best

tchariya · 03-04-2013, 12:31 AM

I just wanted to give you all an update and a few pictures of the progress!

1. Walls being built, back display humidor being staged; old carpet, paint, ceilings

2. Humidors being covered prior to ceilings being painted.

3. Another angle of humidors being covered.

02-19-2013, 01:33 PM	#41
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! Oh, but do you need somebody to run the place for you? And will you cover commuting costs? __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

02-19-2013, 08:11 PM	#42
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! Thank you for all the well wishes and brotherly/sisterly love. I'm very excited and overwhelmed at the same time. A lot of you have created products that promote the leaf and I would love to get in touch with you to create a buzz around your product(s)! Anyway if you want to follow the store, jump to the FB link here and "Like" if you want(shameless promotion). FB for Bull and Bear Naperville

02-19-2013, 08:20 PM	#44
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! Congrats, Than! That is awesome. Best of luck to you, bro!

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Inphered In a haze Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Nick Location: Darwin, Australia Posts: 2 Trading: (0)	Re: I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! Congratulations mate, must be an incredible feeling knowing you own a shop that is inline with a passion of yours. Random question for you, and feel free to PM me the response, but what do you guys hold stock wise in $? I've been toying with the idea and am curious as to how much you intend to have on site at any one time

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OpusEx Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 431 Trading: (9)	Re: I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! to the "biz" and

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tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: I bought a cigar shop in downtown Naperville, IL! I just wanted to give you all an update and a few pictures of the progress! 1. Walls being built, back display humidor being staged; old carpet, paint, ceilings 2. Humidors being covered prior to ceilings being painted. 3. Another angle of humidors being covered.