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captain53 09-27-2009 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mariogolbee (Post 570036)
I found beetle activity in a Oliva G from them.:mad: They said they'd prorate it. They have decent deals on samplers but other than that...
I like CI a lot. I've found most of purchases lately being from Famous Smoke Shop via Cigarmonster though. I always get incredible deals there. I'm gonna have to check out Silo. Ever since going to online retailers it's hard for me to buy from my local B&M.
I have also begun finding it very hard to support my local B&M with cigar purchases, buy lighter fuel, etc from them is about it lately except for an ocassional single. I am sorry fellows but I just can't pay $10 plus tax for a smoke I can buy 5 of from Joe or the Monster for $30 or so with free shipping/no tax and have them in 3 days. I think the B&M's are going to have to see the light or many are going to fold up, I would not hesitate to pay them an extra buck or so on that smoke but not 50-100% more.

Are others finding themselves in this mindset lately?

hank_612 09-27-2009 03:34 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
As a B&M owner I can tell you that selling below msrp still does not make me competetive with onling retailers that don't have to worry about taxes. I do my best to have the best prices around but that is all I can do. We only have a 10% tobacco tax here in MO but in some states its 70+ percent. B&Ms in those states have no chance at all.

mariogolbee 09-27-2009 03:35 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by JJG (Post 570099)
I know people hate JRs but their prices can't be beat. Unfortunately, they sell very few cigars that I like. It's hard to pick a favorite though because I do most of my non-Cuban buying at the neighborhood store and I've never had a bad experience with any domestic retailer.
I like JR's prices. I've been debating on what my first "real" box will be but it will be from them. Either the Gloria's or Partagas Black's. JR has the best prices on either of those. :ss

jerseystepup 09-27-2009 03:35 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
I know here in NJ its 30%... such a shame.. at my local B&M opus is the ONLY thing i ever find they carry that i get a good deal on.. shame

mariogolbee 09-27-2009 03:39 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by jerseystepup (Post 570121)
I know here in NJ its 30%... such a shame.. at my local B&M opus is the ONLY thing i ever find they carry that i get a good deal on.. shame
Lucky you! Cheapest I've seen an Opus for at a B%M is $34 for a XXX! Just couldn't do it. I've seen the Opus X A at a B&M for $100. Got the same stick online for half that.

JJG 09-27-2009 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mariogolbee (Post 570127)
Lucky you! Cheapest I've seen an Opus for at a B%M is $34 for a XXX! Just couldn't do it. I've seen the Opus X A at a B&M for $100. Got the same stick online for half that.
what the hell? a couple places around here have Opus for $20-25 and I thought that was ridiculous. $100, even for a huge cigar is insane!

T.G 09-27-2009 04:10 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by jerseystepup (Post 570068)
Ohhh... so it doesnt rhyme.. yet shares the same name.. sorry i was thrown off :)
TG humor.

Sorry.

kelmac07 09-27-2009 04:12 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
Famous & CI...sometimes Holts.

mariogolbee 09-27-2009 04:22 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by JJG (Post 570131)
what the hell? a couple places around here have Opus for $20-25 and I thought that was ridiculous. $100, even for a huge cigar is insane!
Yeah it is. I was so stoked when I picked up my 4 aged Opus's for just over a bill online through Famous. When I smoked the Scorpio... Oooooh, it was sooooo worth it.:D

Bubba - NJ 09-27-2009 04:25 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by kelmac07 (Post 570164)
Famous & CI...sometimes Holts.
:tpd:

Texan in Mexico 09-27-2009 04:36 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
Most of the domestic stock I purchase has to be sent international priority and no one beats Rob at Taboo.

They have a good stock of what I smoke especially when you give them a call.

Just my .02...

cwfrasa 09-27-2009 04:38 PM
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I have the most luck with CI and Famous but I also like dealing with Serious Cigars for some of the harder to find smokes. Corona is also a regular stop. Overall I have to rate Taboo as having the best packing and service, plus the Taboo cigars are excellent.

I still end up supporting my local B&Ms, especially Timothy's Fine Cigars in Bay City Mi.

TXRebel 09-27-2009 05:39 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
Here's a link to a list.

BryanB 09-27-2009 05:47 PM
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My favorites are Holt's and New Havana. But I try to stick w/ the small B&M's to keep the little guys alive.

Eleven 09-27-2009 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by s15driftking (Post 570090)
located in my hometown, Columbus Ohio
I am not too far away and actually come to Columbus a couple times a week. I have been to New Havana, Dan is a great guy, very friendly and knowledgeable about cigars.

captain53 09-27-2009 06:02 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by TXRebel (Post 570297)
Here's a link to a list.
Thanks posting the link, that is a great reference list.:tu

systm 09-27-2009 06:04 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by bigheadmark (Post 570045)
wow ....even more cigars that I haven't heard of...i'll have to research the Cabaiguan and pinar del rio
PDR are great sticks. The Oscuro is quite tasty in the robusto, and got a Habano Sun Grown as a freebie from my local B&Ms 1st annual festival.

Well, Here's something intresting, my CBid order was processed @ around 2pm on 9/22, from CI obviously via USPS. It took less then 36hrs for USPS to get it from them in PA to my Mailbox. :banger It took me longer to realize it was in the box. >.<

That said, I Like what famous has to offer over CI. Going to check out the other Shops you all mentioned

Dunkel 09-27-2009 06:08 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
I only buy from CI and CigarBid, same companies, I know. Never had a problem and can't beat the prices.

lou2row 09-27-2009 06:25 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
I buy from CI, cbid, famous, holts, and others and haven't had a problem. The one T.G. mentioned, will call you incessantly to try to get you to join their cigar of the month club. Their prices aren't that good anyways.

I have always tried to support the local B&Ms. Unfortunately, the owner of the one I used to frequent in Toledo is a complete tool.

Eleven 09-27-2009 06:33 PM
Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta
 
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Originally Posted by lou2row (Post 570363)
I have always tried to support the local B&Ms. Unfortunately, the owner of the one I used to frequent in Toledo is a complete tool.
I was just up in Sylvania this weekend, I should have taken a look around for B&Ms!


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