Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar retailer - Page 2

captain53 · 09-27-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mariogolbee

I found beetle activity in a Oliva G from them.

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?

09-27-2009, 03:34 PM

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.

09-27-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

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.

jerseystepup · 09-27-2009, 03:35 PM

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

09-27-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jerseystepup

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

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

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Originally Posted by jerseystepup

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

Famous & CI...sometimes Holts.

09-27-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

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.

Bubba - NJ · 09-27-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Famous & CI...sometimes Holts.

Texan in Mexico · 09-27-2009, 04:36 PM

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

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

Here's a link to a list.

BryanB · 09-27-2009, 05:47 PM

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

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

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Originally Posted by TXRebel

Here's a link to a list.

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

systm · 09-27-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bigheadmark

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.

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

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

09-27-2009, 06:25 PM

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

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Originally Posted by lou2row

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!

09-27-2009, 03:34 PM	#22
hank_612 Guest Posts: n/a	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.

09-27-2009, 03:35 PM	#24
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	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

09-27-2009, 04:12 PM	#28
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta Famous & CI...sometimes Holts. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-27-2009, 04:36 PM	#31
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	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...

09-27-2009, 04:38 PM	#32
cwfrasa Ashes and Sawdust... Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Craig Location: Michigan Posts: 26 Trading: (0)	Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta 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.

09-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#33
TXRebel Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Cary Location: Texas Posts: 1,276 Trading: (12)	Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta Here's a link to a list. __________________ "The government turns every contingency into an excuse for enhancing power in itself."

09-27-2009, 05:47 PM	#34
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Whats your favorite online Domestic cigar reta 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. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

09-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#38
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	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. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

09-27-2009, 06:25 PM	#39
lou2row Guest Posts: n/a	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.