Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar retailer
 

Non cubans of course

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Silo cigars

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WOW thanks! I have not heard of many of these cigar brands, but it appears that this site caters to the "boutique" cigar aficianado....what are your fav's from Silocigars?

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CI has always been good to me, but I can't say that JR, Famous, et. al. have been bad either.

Only one vendor that I've had major problems with, so I just won't deal with them. I won't say their name, but it rhymes with a machine gun preferred by gangsters in the 1920's.

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There are several very good ones but I would classify Famous as my favorite. :tu

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Cant really go wrong with anything at silo and imho have always been very fast..

tat's, illusione, cabaiguan, padilla, cubao, viaje, el baton... Like you said... ideal for the boutique smoker..

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With that said... im also a fan of holts.. they have alot of DPG smokes that are exclusive to them.. in particular tat verocu 9, and LHO bundles

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I've had positive part experiences with:

Holts
DukeCity
TampaSweethearts

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I like New Havana Cigars.

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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.

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wow ....even more cigars that I haven't heard of...i'll have to research the Cabaiguan and pinar del rio

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an online retailer rhymes with tommy gun???

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wow..cigarmonster/famous smoke shop has a freagin enormous selection ...THANKS!

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The retailer rhymes with the guns official name.

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No prob, I love them. Got the site from Cigar Obsession. CO has daily deals from a few sites listed every day.

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Ohhh... so it doesnt rhyme.. yet shares the same name.. sorry i was thrown off :)

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I've had good dealings with CI, JR, Famous, Holt's, and Taboo. Wouldn't hesitate to order from any of them again.

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Jersey. Yeah. Oops! It's the same name. They do have a nice well rounded sampler right now.
Mark. I've been wanting to try the Pinar del Rio's too. Heard a good review about them. I found a 4 pack sampler of them on cigar monster last week for $15. They still have at Famous right now but it's back to $22. If you want to try them this is a good way to do so. If you nab something from cigar monster and then put the Pinars and what ever else in your cart you'll also get free shipping on the whole order. If not then mine are coming tomorrow so I'll let you know how they are in about a week if you remind me.

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located in my hometown, Columbus Ohio

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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TG humor.

Sorry.

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Famous & CI...sometimes Holts.

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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

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:tpd:

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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...

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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.

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Here's a link to a list.

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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.

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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.

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Thanks posting the link, that is a great reference list.:tu

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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

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I only buy from CI and CigarBid, same companies, I know. Never had a problem and can't beat the prices.

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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.

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I was just up in Sylvania this weekend, I should have taken a look around for B&Ms!

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Some of my favorites:
www.leafandale.com
www.cordovacigars.com
www.newhavanacigars.com
www.cigarsinternational.com
www.famous-smoke.com

Scott

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I just wanted to thank everyone for their suggestions...I think I have found a new favorite cigar retailer- Famous Smoke Shop....the layout of their website is straightforward and easy to navigate, their prices are competitive, and I really like the free shipping on many items...I picked up some everyday smokes last night; a bundle of supervisor selection and a bundle of famous nic 3000's...
I can't wait to try them!

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I agree totally. Love em. :tu

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Booyah

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Dead heat between Famous and Cigars International. :ss

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I think CI has the best deals and changes them often enough for me to think i've struck gold more frequently.

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I also like the fact that Famous Smoke shop lists ALL customer reviews on cigars....not just the positive reviews....I posted a review on CI several months ago, albeit a negative one, and was censored....>:( they didn't even post it! I think most adults are smart enough to read reviews, both negative and positive, and formulate their own opinion...I think that allowing both negative and positive reviews on retailer's websites increases their crediblity and transparency.....

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Well, I am not sure I have a favorite....in fact, I don't. That said, I just made my first oline cigar purchase and CI got my business.

I was bouncing between Holts, CJ and FS....but I wanted a box of Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Nova's. FS didn't have them, Holt's and CI was the same price, got a throw in from CI and that was that.....

Best thing, I saved $50 from what my B&M wanted for a box.

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Atlantic and Cigarplace

Mike at Leaf and Ale is great too!!!

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New Havana - great customer service
Taboo - excellent customer service and some really good deals
Atlantic - good prices if you call
Jack Schwartz - some great deals on the Friday Special