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11-29-2010, 10:49 PM

MSRP is really just a general guide, or starting point. What the manufacturer says the "selling" price should be and what the actual selling price is after state and local tobacco taxes that the retailer has to add are usually two different things. A cigar that has a $5 MSRP might be $5.50 in Tennessee, $6.50 in Michigan and $9.50 in New York. The same cigar might be right at $5 in Florida. If you're traveling, just make sure you take those tax issues into account. I've seen retailers get bashed on forums because they were higher priced than another retailer in another state. Higher prices doesn't necessarily mean you're getting gouged.

11-29-2010, 10:49 PM	#9
leafandale Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Msrp MSRP is really just a general guide, or starting point. What the manufacturer says the "selling" price should be and what the actual selling price is after state and local tobacco taxes that the retailer has to add are usually two different things. A cigar that has a $5 MSRP might be $5.50 in Tennessee, $6.50 in Michigan and $9.50 in New York. The same cigar might be right at $5 in Florida. If you're traveling, just make sure you take those tax issues into account. I've seen retailers get bashed on forums because they were higher priced than another retailer in another state. Higher prices doesn't necessarily mean you're getting gouged.