Cigar locker...why?

The only benefit of having a locker I can see is, if you can rent monthly, to be able to buy boxes at cigar events and store them until there's room in the wineador. As one who enjoys about 4-5 sticks a week, just can't see having a yearly locker. Now, it would be a good idea to go in with a friend or two. I'm basing this on rates seen here in Orlando of $30/month, for an annual rental. Rather put that into some favorite sticks!
RR

[Lockspur]

Ditto what everyone else said. Plus my B&M offers factory tours for great prices to members. Another cool thing is when they get limited release stuff in, I can just give them my cc and they'll put them in my locker for me.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by badbriar

The only benefit of having a locker I can see is, if you can rent monthly, to be able to buy boxes at cigar events and store them until there's room in the wineador. As one who enjoys about 4-5 sticks a week, just can't see having a yearly locker. Now, it would be a good idea to go in with a friend or two. I'm basing this on rates seen here in Orlando of $30/month, for an annual rental. Rather put that into some favorite sticks!
RR

It's all a personal judgement. That might be the only benefit to you, but to someone else, it might be that they are at the shop more often and it's more of a benefit to them. Maybe they don't like smoking at home, or can't, maybe they need to kill time after work every day to avoid traffic on the way home, or maybe they simply just enjoy the lounge, company and atmosphere that the shop provides.

[mahtofire14]

Originally Posted by T.G

It's all a personal judgement. That might be the only benefit to you, but to someone else, it might be that they are at the shop more often and it's more of a benefit to them. Maybe they don't like smoking at home, or can't, maybe they need to kill time after work every day to avoid traffic on the way home, or maybe they simply just enjoy the lounge, company and atmosphere that the shop provides.

This is where my thoughts are. Can I smoke at home? Outside, yes, if weather permits. However if it's just me smoking I would much rather sit in the local lounge with people I've gotten to know over the last couple years and come to enjoy. Hence the reasoning for the locker. And I don't feel as obligated to buy a stick or two every time I go in.....

[cmitch]

Originally Posted by badbriar

The only benefit of having a locker I can see is, if you can rent monthly, to be able to buy boxes at cigar events and store them until there's room in the wineador. As one who enjoys about 4-5 sticks a week, just can't see having a yearly locker. Now, it would be a good idea to go in with a friend or two. I'm basing this on rates seen here in Orlando of $30/month, for an annual rental. Rather put that into some favorite sticks!
RR

Value differs from person to person. Just like I think someone is a nut for spending 600 to 1200 a year on a locker, some thought I was crazy at 150. Someone would have to spend $12000 a year on cigars at the 1200 level to recoup cost so there is no value at that point. But, for some, prestige has value, even though it may be a false sense of appreciation.

[Milvel]

Originally Posted by cmitch

Value differs from person to person. Just like I think someone is a nut for spending 600 to 1200 a year on a locker, some thought I was crazy at 150. Someone would have to spend $12000 a year on cigars at the 1200 level to recoup cost so there is no value at that point. But, for some, prestige has value, even though it may be a false sense of appreciation.

$50 a month is not an unreasonable fee to charge someone for locker space and access to a private lounge area. Not to mention discounts (assuming your B&M gives them to their members).

[Lockspur]

Originally Posted by Milvel

$50 a month is not an unreasonable fee to charge someone for locker space and access to a private lounge area. Not to mention discounts (assuming your B&M gives them to their members).

Mine is $33 a month.

[Milvel]

Originally Posted by Lockspur

Mine is $33 a month.

Mine actually comes out to $58 a month but Austin if very limited on lounge options.

[cmitch]

Originally Posted by Milvel

$50 a month is not an unreasonable fee to charge someone for locker space and access to a private lounge area. Not to mention discounts (assuming your B&M gives them to their members).

Lounge is not private and there is no walk in humidor. Product is spread around the smoking area. Hence, my point being there is no value for the money.