Nothing has changed at the local Tinder Box - Page 2

vudu9 · 03-03-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeemonkey

I went into the local Tinder Box today to see if they had anything new to try (not that I need them I guess but I haven't tried any of the Esencia cigars). They didn't have any, but I didn't expect them to either, but that is the problem.

On another thread here there is a discussion of internet cigar stores versus B&M. How does a B&M like Tinder Box expect to compete when they carry the same old stuff? Some of the same old stuff is great but I want to see Esencia, Tatuaje, Jameson, Kristoff and Canimao to name a few.

It reminds me of the TV networks insisting we watch TV like we did 20 years ago. Times have changed, keep up!

There are many B&M's out there that are comfortable to not fix what isn't broke. They'll take the conservative approach and let the market make or break the cigar first rather than helping it along.

macpappy · 03-04-2009, 05:37 AM

The Tinderbox nearest to me is not impressive to say the least. It's walk-in humidor is about 10 feet long and maybe 5 feet wide. Put two customers in there at the same time and they have to squeeze around each other to move from one end to the other. The selection of cigars the last time I was in there was pedestrian at best - nothing exciting or "new" - just the same old bands.

In fact, the area in the store dedicated to selling things like ceramic dragons holding crystal balls and other such junk was bigger than the humidor.

I prefer my local B&M here in Slidell that has a bigger walk-in area and a decent selection that is constantly updated to meet their clients needs. They also have a good size cabinet humidor for the "super" premium brands they carry. The only complaint I have is that the place also sell wines, high end liquor and beer, and they opened a small deli for lunches. This means no smoking in the store.

On the other hand, everyone who works in the place is knowledgeable about cigars, wines and liquor.

03-04-2009, 05:37 AM	#2
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Nothing has changed at the local Tinder Box The Tinderbox nearest to me is not impressive to say the least. It's walk-in humidor is about 10 feet long and maybe 5 feet wide. Put two customers in there at the same time and they have to squeeze around each other to move from one end to the other. The selection of cigars the last time I was in there was pedestrian at best - nothing exciting or "new" - just the same old bands. In fact, the area in the store dedicated to selling things like ceramic dragons holding crystal balls and other such junk was bigger than the humidor. I prefer my local B&M here in Slidell that has a bigger walk-in area and a decent selection that is constantly updated to meet their clients needs. They also have a good size cabinet humidor for the "super" premium brands they carry. The only complaint I have is that the place also sell wines, high end liquor and beer, and they opened a small deli for lunches. This means no smoking in the store. On the other hand, everyone who works in the place is knowledgeable about cigars, wines and liquor. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.