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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Why would the store even want the final say? They're the owner of the cigar store because they know how to sell cigars, not blend them.

I would think the store owner would pass over his sales numbers, including shelf life, and let the company make a stick that will sell at that location.

Not a shot at you or anything, just at that whole process. If the store owners do have the final say then no wonder why a company with great regular product lines have duds regularly show up on single store limited releases.

I tend to agree with you here. Why pay for the expertise of a Pete Johnson and then muck up the waters? Wind him up and let him go. I worked for a B&M for a bit and no way would I want the owner having any say in blending my cigars.

As far as all the blends, why not? Sure he cranks 'em out but as someone else mentioned, if there is good leaf out there they might as well use it and make something unique. That's kinda Gurkha-esque marketing speak but I can see the benefit to everyone involved. I don't chase these things but usually enjoy them when they pass through my hands. Some of the frustration for folks is actually enjoying his product and not being able to get it, that's not lost on me. At that point I refer you back to the idea of them being around rather than not and enjoy what you can get your hands on. The regular lines are fantastic and well priced and if you find a size you enjoy there is some real value to be had there.