What Online Site Do You Purchase From?

Firemedic · 05-14-2013, 10:24 AM

Looking around at the different online sites, and they all look pretty competitive on pricing and shipping. Is there something that makes one better from another? Interested to see what you guys think!

ksknnr · 05-14-2013, 10:26 AM

I typically use Cigars Intl., their pricing is good, and you can almost always find a free shipping link here. Also I think their website is the most user friendly. Famous smoke is pretty good too.

05-14-2013, 10:30 AM

I like CI's pricing and specials but I personally like the selection and samplers over at Famous Smoke...

Zane · 05-14-2013, 10:34 AM

Depending on what your looking for I use Famous and cigarmonster. They have some good stuff on there if your watching. Free shipping too.

maninblack · 05-14-2013, 10:42 AM

I use cigarplace.biz and cigarsatyourprice.com alot. So many good sites out there.

dave · 05-14-2013, 11:03 AM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1612

In past six months I've purchased cigars from no less than nine web companies and 12 B&M's.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-14-2013, 12:43 PM

When I buy on the internet I'm usually looking for a deal on a sampler, 5-10 pack, or a box. If I just want to try a single stick of some sort, I try to get it at a local B&M.

I have found great deals on CI and Famous-Smoke. Check out the daily, and weekly specials regularly for things you are interested in. Also, Keep an eye out for free shipping deals. I think all the big sites are trustworthy to purchase from.

yourchoice · 05-14-2013, 01:32 PM

Holt's, Famous, CI. Holt's has some killer samplers and a good selection of premium sticks. Famous, most often through cigar monster, for some deals. CI/cigarbid...it's been a while, but I've never had any problems with them (not that I've had any problems with any online retailers, IIRC.

big_jaygee · 05-14-2013, 02:02 PM

Since friday alone I have bought from four different retailers. (CI, Famous Smoke, Cigar Auctioneer, and Corona Cigar) and two b&m's (Seriou Cigar and The Briar Shoppe). Never had a problem with an online vendor. Whoever has what I am looking for at the best price will get my business.

Porch Dweller · 05-14-2013, 02:14 PM

Two more votes for CI and FSS/Cigar Monster. CI has lots of good deals and some incredible email-only deals if you sign up for them, plus they have free shipping quite often. FSS also has lots of good deals and tons of freebies if you look for the coupon codes (my last order which was for $54 got free shipping plus a free 5-pack of decent smokes worth $20). FSS's CigarMonster (available through a link on the upper right of the FSS page) often has some phenomenal deals.

EDIT: When I started out I shopped through Thompson but no longer. I can get better deals and better customer service through CI & FSS.

FUEL · 05-14-2013, 03:07 PM

Anything that's not associated with CI, Thompson, JR's and Best Cigar Prices.

The guys at Corona Cigar Company are amazing.

Frank-D-Tank · 05-14-2013, 03:26 PM

If CI has a good deal I will grab it, otherwise I have recently bought a few things from Atlantic Cigar. So far so good with both of them.

Mattso3000 · 05-14-2013, 03:26 PM

Almost all of my online shopping is done right here in the WTS... Lots of fun when it opens up to you as a new inmate

Espresso · 05-14-2013, 03:31 PM

CI & FSS.

Great selection. Lots of great everyday smokes & great price. I do not minds 2nds at all.

All my Cubans are got locally through a friend.

ksknnr · 05-14-2013, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Almost all of my online shopping is done right here in the WTS... Lots of fun when it opens up to you as a new inmate

I can't wait for this to open up to me, every day I think it's gonna open up. I'm like a little kid at x-mas running downstairs, but nothing yet

The Poet · 05-14-2013, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUEL

Anything that's not associated with CI, Thompson, JR's and Best Cigar Prices.

The guys at Corona Cigar Company are amazing.

CI is highly respected here, and JRs has always done me right over the dozen or so years I've dealt with them, so I don't get this James.

But I guess that's why they make both vanilla and chocolate ice cream.

dubleuhb · 05-14-2013, 04:20 PM

I don't buy much locally due to taxes, but just this year working the phone and interwebs I would put it around 15 different places.

gnbikes · 05-14-2013, 04:23 PM

CI, Atlantic, Famous...once in a while JR's and Holt's.

Gabe215 · 05-14-2013, 06:07 PM

I Only order contraband online, and when something catches my eye in the WTS thread, all my NC purchases are made locally, not a big fan of companies that sell online, support local/small businesses!

FUEL · 05-14-2013, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

CI is highly respected here, and JRs has always done me right over the dozen or so years I've dealt with them, so I don't get this James.

But I guess that's why they make both vanilla and chocolate ice cream.

Between the main CI and CB I have never had much luck in getting what I consider acceptable sticks. That's not to say that its always been a bad experience its just that the bad ones outweigh the good ones. I've received a lot of dried out and under-humidified product from them that ended up going back. They have always "righted the wrongs" but its not a place I would go to often if ever. Just a personal preference that's all.

A lot of the cigars that I favor the aforementioned on-line retailers don't carry or are never in stock. I do my best to support local B&Ms and have a one that has an astonishingly amazing selection but has some humidification issues. They are however, the only place I can go into every time and know the more HTF stuff I want is going to be there on the shelves.

05-14-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
Firemedic Just in from the Storm Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 27 Trading: (0)	What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Looking around at the different online sites, and they all look pretty competitive on pricing and shipping. Is there something that makes one better from another? Interested to see what you guys think!

05-14-2013, 10:26 AM	#2
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? I typically use Cigars Intl., their pricing is good, and you can almost always find a free shipping link here. Also I think their website is the most user friendly. Famous smoke is pretty good too. __________________

05-14-2013, 10:30 AM	#3
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? I like CI's pricing and specials but I personally like the selection and samplers over at Famous Smoke...

05-14-2013, 10:34 AM	#4
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Depending on what your looking for I use Famous and cigarmonster. They have some good stuff on there if your watching. Free shipping too. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff

05-14-2013, 10:42 AM	#5
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? I use cigarplace.biz and cigarsatyourprice.com alot. So many good sites out there. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-14-2013, 11:03 AM	#6
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1612 In past six months I've purchased cigars from no less than nine web companies and 12 B&M's.

05-14-2013, 12:43 PM	#7
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? When I buy on the internet I'm usually looking for a deal on a sampler, 5-10 pack, or a box. If I just want to try a single stick of some sort, I try to get it at a local B&M. I have found great deals on CI and Famous-Smoke. Check out the daily, and weekly specials regularly for things you are interested in. Also, Keep an eye out for free shipping deals. I think all the big sites are trustworthy to purchase from.

05-14-2013, 01:32 PM	#8
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Holt's, Famous, CI. Holt's has some killer samplers and a good selection of premium sticks. Famous, most often through cigar monster, for some deals. CI/cigarbid...it's been a while, but I've never had any problems with them (not that I've had any problems with any online retailers, IIRC.

05-14-2013, 02:02 PM	#9
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Since friday alone I have bought from four different retailers. (CI, Famous Smoke, Cigar Auctioneer, and Corona Cigar) and two b&m's (Seriou Cigar and The Briar Shoppe). Never had a problem with an online vendor. Whoever has what I am looking for at the best price will get my business.

05-14-2013, 02:14 PM	#10
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Two more votes for CI and FSS/Cigar Monster. CI has lots of good deals and some incredible email-only deals if you sign up for them, plus they have free shipping quite often. FSS also has lots of good deals and tons of freebies if you look for the coupon codes (my last order which was for $54 got free shipping plus a free 5-pack of decent smokes worth $20). FSS's CigarMonster (available through a link on the upper right of the FSS page) often has some phenomenal deals. EDIT: When I started out I shopped through Thompson but no longer. I can get better deals and better customer service through CI & FSS.

05-14-2013, 03:07 PM	#11
FUEL Just 6 days... Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: James Location: In A Van Down By The River Posts: 402 Trading: (0)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Anything that's not associated with CI, Thompson, JR's and Best Cigar Prices. The guys at Corona Cigar Company are amazing. __________________

05-14-2013, 03:26 PM	#12
Frank-D-Tank Just in from the Storm Join Date: Feb 2013 First Name: Frank Location: Virginia Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? If CI has a good deal I will grab it, otherwise I have recently bought a few things from Atlantic Cigar. So far so good with both of them.

05-14-2013, 03:26 PM	#13
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? Almost all of my online shopping is done right here in the WTS... Lots of fun when it opens up to you as a new inmate __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

05-14-2013, 03:31 PM	#14
Espresso Coffee Extraordinaire Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Tom Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 45 Trading: (0)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? CI & FSS. Great selection. Lots of great everyday smokes & great price. I do not minds 2nds at all. All my Cubans are got locally through a friend. __________________ -Tom '96 Suburban & '01 BMW 740i Sport

05-14-2013, 04:20 PM	#17
dubleuhb Big egos have little ears Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Western NY Posts: 97 Trading: (2)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? I don't buy much locally due to taxes, but just this year working the phone and interwebs I would put it around 15 different places.

05-14-2013, 04:23 PM	#18
gnbikes Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Garry Location: Kent, WA Posts: 625 Trading: (3)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? CI, Atlantic, Famous...once in a while JR's and Holt's.

05-14-2013, 06:07 PM	#19
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: What Online Site Do You Purchase From? I Only order contraband online, and when something catches my eye in the WTS thread, all my NC purchases are made locally, not a big fan of companies that sell online, support local/small businesses!