B&M Pricing

[area51]

Its probably just markup. He's selling it for what he knows people are going to pay for it + taxes and all that stuff. It's nice to support B&Ms but they've got to support you as well.

[chaase321]

Originally Posted by area51

Its probably just markup. He's selling it for what he knows people are going to pay for it + taxes and all that stuff. It's nice to support B&Ms but they've got to support you as well.

Agreed ^^

Also, he is supporting you with 10% off, and the price on the MJ12 and the Black Tubo really didn't seem off from what other B&M's charge.

I look at it this way...you go there for a few sticks and to support the B&M, if you go there often, they usually help you out a little (i.e the 10%). As for HTF sticks...well, they are HTF, if you really want them then you will probably pay the mark-up. Remember, a lot of us cannot get our hands on them and I'm sure someone on this forum would pay those prices. Plus, you have the advantage of seeing them in person at the B&M before purchasing, and you have the advantage of taking a bad experience back to the B&M if something goes wrong, where, I'm sure they will help make it right.

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[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by area51

Its probably just markup. He's selling it for what he knows people are going to pay for it + taxes and all that stuff. It's nice to support B&Ms but they've got to support you as well.

Not sure that I agree with this. A Retail store costs a lot more than an Internet-Only business.

• You have to have a nice looking store rather than a warehouse
• You have to pay sales people -- who have to look nice and have some experience with cigars -- rather than a stock person in a warehouse**
• You need to be able to handle cash
• You need humifiied display cases rather than humidified bulk storage
• And so on...

Anything (not just cigars) you purchase at a B&M store is going to cost more -- that's the whole premise behind Internet businesses. They can sell for less because their costs are lower.

Just my

(** I know that some stores do not have experienced help but I think that they all desire experienced help)

[Subvet642]

The B&M I go to in Weymouth sells at MSRP, even Opus.

[Fia]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Not sure that I agree with this. A Retail store costs a lot more than an Internet-Only business.

• You have to have a nice looking store rather than a warehouse
• You have to pay sales people -- who have to look nice and have some experience with cigars -- rather than a stock person in a warehouse**
• You need to be able to handle cash
• You need humifiied display cases rather than humidified bulk storage
• And so on...

Anything (not just cigars) you purchase at a B&M store is going to cost more -- that's the whole premise behind Internet businesses. They can sell for less because their costs are lower.

Just my

(** I know that some stores do not have experienced help but I think that they all desire experienced help)

All good points. I know price is important to people, but if that is all you value then one should only order via mail order/internet. If you enjoy the ability to look at your cigars before purchase, have a place to relax, camaraderie, etc then paying extra isnt so bad. Of course, there is a line when there is a premium due to the owners costs and when the owner is just gouging.

[lenguamor]

Originally Posted by Fia

All good points. I know price is important to people, but if that is all you value then one should only order via mail order/internet. If you enjoy the ability to look at your cigars before purchase, have a place to relax, camaraderie, etc then paying extra isnt so bad. Of course, there is a line when there is a premium due to the owners costs and when the owner is just gouging.

Excellent point.

We risk Home Depot-ing ourselves right out of good B&Ms in this industry if we aren't careful.

It's all about balance.

[Minuterice]

"rare" or "hard to find" cigars can also be over priced online. A b&m near my house always has Liga Privada No. 9's in stock for cheaper then what I can find online.