CI store

jerseystepup · 06-18-2009, 07:51 AM

This is for any of you that have been to the CI store in beth PA. Its going to be a rainy nasty weekend and I'm getting tired of smoking in the local shops. I'm about an hour and 45 mins away from the CI store. Even though I'm broke and can't really buy anything is it worth the trip?? Good experience? Nice smoking spot? I've been to JR's in whippany a few times how does it compare?

Just looking to change things up, but not if its not worth the drive. Thanks!

06-18-2009, 10:07 AM

bummer....9 hours away from me.

dunng · 06-18-2009, 10:26 AM

Decent shop, but nothing compared to a good local B&M (especially Azon)... I was there Monday night. It's just not very personal and it's pretty much the same stuff as the catalog except for some over priced OpusX, GoF, and MB1. Just my opinion...

marge796 · 06-18-2009, 10:47 AM

I was there for CigarFest that CI recently hosted, the downtown and super stores are both top notch. Enjoy your visit!

Chris.....

Chemyst · 06-18-2009, 08:26 PM

The CI Superstore (aka the Mothership) is new and
well stocked, with a nice lounge area. Their downtown
store has more atmosphere, IMHO, but is much smaller.
I visited the mothership last week, while on vacation,
and the guys said the downtown store was recently
renovated. I didn't take the opportunity to check out
the renovated downtown store.

I don't know where you are in NJ, but there must be
a nice b&m closer than 1hr 45mins. I go to Cherry
Hill and hop the PATCO Hi-Speed line into Philly. If
you take it to the last stop, it drops you off around
the block from Holts and Mahogany cigar bar. I drive
about 35-40 mins to get to the train, but it's worth
it a few times each year. Holts has everything Fuente
and many other quality brands. Mahogany oozes with
atmosphere, with good music and fine drinks. Buy your
smokes at Holts, then smoke one upstairs at Mahogany.
Doesn't get any better than that!

Chemyst

jerseystepup · 06-19-2009, 08:54 PM

Does anyone know if you can drink in the superstore? or if they have a bar like JR's? or is the lounge just a relax and smoke type of lounge?

06-20-2009, 09:31 AM

never been to the superstore...

but a big +1 for Holt's/Mahogany. Great hangout and some great deals on Holt's exclusives.

The Poet · 06-20-2009, 10:01 AM

Been to the Whip many times, but never been to Beth. So swing by and we'll check her out together.

Chemyst · 06-20-2009, 02:10 PM

IIRC, the SuperStore is BYOB.
At least that's what they told me last week.
Doesn't affect me, as I only do mixed drinks
on occasion. IIRC(again) CI had a limited
coffee offering on-site.

Chemyst

06-21-2009, 09:56 AM

It is BYOB. I live close by, but don't go there too often. When i do, i take a small cooler with a six pack in it. I like going there once in awhile, it's a pretty nice store. it's big.

06-18-2009, 07:51 AM	#1
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	CI store This is for any of you that have been to the CI store in beth PA. Its going to be a rainy nasty weekend and I'm getting tired of smoking in the local shops. I'm about an hour and 45 mins away from the CI store. Even though I'm broke and can't really buy anything is it worth the trip?? Good experience? Nice smoking spot? I've been to JR's in whippany a few times how does it compare? Just looking to change things up, but not if its not worth the drive. Thanks!

06-18-2009, 10:07 AM	#2
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI store bummer....9 hours away from me.

06-18-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: CI store Decent shop, but nothing compared to a good local B&M (especially Azon)... I was there Monday night. It's just not very personal and it's pretty much the same stuff as the catalog except for some over priced OpusX, GoF, and MB1. Just my opinion... __________________ MassHole Banter

06-18-2009, 10:47 AM	#4
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: CI store I was there for CigarFest that CI recently hosted, the downtown and super stores are both top notch. Enjoy your visit! Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

06-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#5
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: CI store The CI Superstore (aka the Mothership) is new and well stocked, with a nice lounge area. Their downtown store has more atmosphere, IMHO, but is much smaller. I visited the mothership last week, while on vacation, and the guys said the downtown store was recently renovated. I didn't take the opportunity to check out the renovated downtown store. I don't know where you are in NJ, but there must be a nice b&m closer than 1hr 45mins. I go to Cherry Hill and hop the PATCO Hi-Speed line into Philly. If you take it to the last stop, it drops you off around the block from Holts and Mahogany cigar bar. I drive about 35-40 mins to get to the train, but it's worth it a few times each year. Holts has everything Fuente and many other quality brands. Mahogany oozes with atmosphere, with good music and fine drinks. Buy your smokes at Holts, then smoke one upstairs at Mahogany. Doesn't get any better than that! Chemyst

06-19-2009, 08:54 PM	#6
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: CI store Does anyone know if you can drink in the superstore? or if they have a bar like JR's? or is the lounge just a relax and smoke type of lounge?

06-20-2009, 09:31 AM	#7
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI store never been to the superstore... but a big +1 for Holt's/Mahogany. Great hangout and some great deals on Holt's exclusives.

06-20-2009, 10:01 AM	#8
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: CI store Been to the Whip many times, but never been to Beth. So swing by and we'll check her out together.

06-20-2009, 02:10 PM	#9
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: CI store IIRC, the SuperStore is BYOB. At least that's what they told me last week. Doesn't affect me, as I only do mixed drinks on occasion. IIRC(again) CI had a limited coffee offering on-site. Chemyst

06-21-2009, 09:56 AM	#10
ronhoffman2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CI store It is BYOB. I live close by, but don't go there too often. When i do, i take a small cooler with a six pack in it. I like going there once in awhile, it's a pretty nice store. it's big.