Cigar lockers.

11-10-2008, 07:19 PM

The store I own had lockers which run anywhere from $75 per year to $120 per year. We are in California and have a full bar. Unfortunately that also means we are a private club. That's the only way to really serve alcohol and smoke in CA.

The lockers are a nice feature for those who travel during the day and don't want to carry their smokes in a hot car. It's also nice to be able to age some smokes in a controlled environment instead of just smoking off the shelf.

Controlling the environment is the greatest issue to be wary of. It is either taken care of everyday or it's not. I wouldn't store too many smokes in a locker that isn't maintained daily. Beetles are another issue. We don't allow members to store "outside" smokes without having them approved first. As for Cubans, we don't care.

If you do purchase/rent a locker, take the time to put measure the environment for a couple of weeks before you put anything valuable inside. If you see roller-coaster readings get your money back.

Stinki

rrplasencia · 11-10-2008, 07:22 PM

just got number for my B&M $300-600 a year depending on what row. Includes 15% off all cigars 10% off opus and padron anny's. subscription to CA magazine, private parties with cigar makers, 2 free cigars a month, and other stuff yet to be determined.

groogs · 11-10-2008, 07:26 PM

I like the idea of having a locker, but I don't think I would use it enough to make it worth the money. I also like to have controll over the enviorment my cigars are in, but since there are no shops that offer lockers in my area it is not even an option.

alley00p · 11-10-2008, 09:34 PM

My local hangout has lockers for $325/year.

Even though I'm in there at least twice a week, I carry a 5 stick herf-a-dor when I go. I normally buy at least 1 stick when I go in each time, just to help support my B&M and make sure he's gonna stay in business.

I figure that I can buy a lot of sticks for a year's rental fee...

11-10-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkiMonki

The store I own HAS lockers which run anywhere from $75 per year to $120 per year. We are in California and have a full bar. Unfortunately that also means we are a private club. That's the only way to really serve alcohol and smoke in CA.

The lockers are a nice feature for those who travel during the day and don't want to carry their smokes in a hot car. It's also nice to be able to age some smokes in a controlled environment instead of just smoking off the shelf.

Controlling the environment is the greatest issue to be wary of. It is either taken care of everyday or it's not. I wouldn't store too many smokes in a locker that isn't maintained daily. Beetles are another issue. We don't allow members to store "outside" smokes without having them approved first. As for Cubans, we don't care.

If you do purchase/rent a locker, take the time to put measure the environment for a couple of weeks before you put anything valuable inside. If you see roller-coaster readings get your money back.

Stinki

I couldn't find the edit button so I simply quoted myself and fixed the tense in the first sentence. Now I can sleep better.

Stinki

11-10-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
StinkiMonki Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar lockers. The store I own had lockers which run anywhere from $75 per year to $120 per year. We are in California and have a full bar. Unfortunately that also means we are a private club. That's the only way to really serve alcohol and smoke in CA. The lockers are a nice feature for those who travel during the day and don't want to carry their smokes in a hot car. It's also nice to be able to age some smokes in a controlled environment instead of just smoking off the shelf. Controlling the environment is the greatest issue to be wary of. It is either taken care of everyday or it's not. I wouldn't store too many smokes in a locker that isn't maintained daily. Beetles are another issue. We don't allow members to store "outside" smokes without having them approved first. As for Cubans, we don't care. If you do purchase/rent a locker, take the time to put measure the environment for a couple of weeks before you put anything valuable inside. If you see roller-coaster readings get your money back. Stinki

11-10-2008, 07:22 PM	#2
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Cigar lockers. just got number for my B&M $300-600 a year depending on what row. Includes 15% off all cigars 10% off opus and padron anny's. subscription to CA magazine, private parties with cigar makers, 2 free cigars a month, and other stuff yet to be determined. __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

11-10-2008, 07:26 PM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Cigar lockers. I like the idea of having a locker, but I don't think I would use it enough to make it worth the money. I also like to have controll over the enviorment my cigars are in, but since there are no shops that offer lockers in my area it is not even an option.

11-10-2008, 09:34 PM	#4
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: Cigar lockers. My local hangout has lockers for $325/year. Even though I'm in there at least twice a week, I carry a 5 stick herf-a-dor when I go. I normally buy at least 1 stick when I go in each time, just to help support my B&M and make sure he's gonna stay in business. I figure that I can buy a lot of sticks for a year's rental fee... __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!