Mikes Cigars loses Oliva.

Don't know about the rest of ya'll but my bank account is getting smaller and my tobacco money is miniscule. If I can get better prices by ordering online, that's what I do. I enjoy a herf now and again but I'll be damned if I will hang out in a place that requires me to pay a membership so that I can pay double the price for a smoke.
My front porch does just fine and the chairs already have my butt groove.
My local B&Ms are pretty high in regards to price. One won't carry Padrons or Fuentes so they're out. Another has some very annoying staff. The final one has a very limited selection, cigars and pipe tobacco, and are pricey. So what's the draw?

[RevSmoke]

For me to find a B&M in which I can smoke, I must drive an hour. Usually, when I go to them, I am piggy-backing a stop there onto my hospital visits. I'd love to sit down for a smoke, but I usually stop in - browse a bit - pick up a couple sticks and if I am lucky, spend a few minutes in conversation.

Locally, the only places tha have cigars are Book World stores, not the happenin' place for grand selection, and smoking is verbotten.

I must say, I miss the B&Ms I had in Connecticut. There were a few nearby where I'd come and melt into a chair and enjoy a nice stick.

Personally, I wish my disposable income were greater so I could support them better when I get there.

So, for me, most of my purchases are internet based.

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

So, for me, most of my purchases are internet based.

However I'm glad they weren't on Tuesday!

[rrplasencia]

I buy from both internet and b&m. Have a good relationship with b&m, they treat me very well. They'll sell me an entire box of opus at msrp. The owner has told me if i see a good price on the web to let him know, he'll see if he can match or come close. If they can come close i'd rather give them the business. If he can't he'll tell me it's a hell of a deal and to grab it. It's a couple blocks from work and a nice refuge at times. They know what i like, they know not to waste my time with crap. They in return support my restaurant when they can.

[Silound]

Originally Posted by rrplasencia

I buy from both internet and b&m. Have a good relationship with b&m, they treat me very well. They'll sell me an entire box of opus at msrp. The owner has told me if i see a good price on the web to let him know, he'll see if he can match or come close. If they can come close i'd rather give them the business. If he can't he'll tell me it's a hell of a deal and to grab it. It's a couple blocks from work and a nice refuge at times. They know what i like, they know not to waste my time with crap. They in return support my restaurant when they can.

That's exactly what I strive for where I work. Making sure people feel like I'm going the mile for them, because it brings back business to me. Regular return business is how B&M's stay alive, it's an absolute must have.

[Volusianator]

Originally Posted by rrplasencia

I buy from both internet and b&m. Have a good relationship with b&m, they treat me very well. They'll sell me an entire box of opus at msrp. The owner has told me if i see a good price on the web to let him know, he'll see if he can match or come close. If they can come close i'd rather give them the business. If he can't he'll tell me it's a hell of a deal and to grab it. It's a couple blocks from work and a nice refuge at times. They know what i like, they know not to waste my time with crap. They in return support my restaurant when they can.

And he sells boxes of Opus at MSRP, you GOTTA love that shop!