B&M Smoking etiquette - Page 2

Flynnster · 03-09-2011, 08:06 PM

I'm at DePaul, live in the lincoln park campus, but have a couple classes downtown.

Ismith75 · 03-09-2011, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

I'm at DePaul, live in the lincoln park campus, but have a couple classes downtown.

Nice, I go to UIC. Cant go wrong with Schwartz.

Flynnster · 03-09-2011, 08:19 PM

I actually have only visited once, was not greeted, walked through the store, and was not spoken to once. I will give them another chance though.

I have had great luck at Iwan Ries, and even if you don't wanna buy anything it is work the stop to see an amazing classic store.

Ismith75 · 03-09-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

I actually have only visited once, was not greeted, walked through the store, and was not spoken to once. I will give them another chance though.

I have had great luck at Iwan Ries, and even if you don't wanna buy anything it is work the stop to see an amazing classic store.

Totally agree on Iwan Ries, great store. There's a shop by UIC called Ralph's Cigars that you might wana check out. Its selection is minimal but its got a really nice community feel to it.

icehog3 · 03-09-2011, 09:02 PM

When you go back to Jack Schwartz, ask for Eric. He is a member here...and a pretty good hockey player to boot....so he is +2 in my book.

03-10-2011, 12:21 AM

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by EricF:

All the local B&M's I frequent either by myself or when herfing, let me bring my own in but I feel it is only right you do purchase something while there as a thank you, in a small way, for letting you smoke there.

Luckily none of the B&M's I go to charge a cutting fee.

Have you ever thought of bringing your own cutter and lighter? If you bring your own cigar, bring your own supplies. Even if you buy something there, I wouldn't impose on the shop to cut a cigar you didn't buy there.

I usually don't want to smoke a cigar I just bought at a B&M unless its ready to be smoked. Often times the RH in a B&M is not what I prefer, so I'd rather take it home and let it rest in my humidor. If that's the case, I would ask the owner if could smoke one of mine (after buying cigars or accessories there) and if he says its ok, I would use my own cutter and lighter. I always take cigar bands off anyway, but if the cigar I'm smoking isn't sold at the B&M I would be sure to roll it up and toss it in the waste basket.

Cheers,

Mike T.

NCRadioMan · 03-10-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Miket156

Have you ever thought of bringing your own cutter and lighter? If you bring your own cigar, bring your own supplies. Even if you buy something there, I wouldn't impose on the shop to cut a cigar you didn't buy there.

Its not that you can't use your own stuff. A cutting fee is basically a cover charge so you can smoke there not not exactly a fee to cut cigars.

One local around here will charge a $7 "cutting fee" if you want to smoke there but don't buy a cigar from there. So either way, they get some money coming in.

JackSchwartz · 03-10-2011, 09:16 AM

Flynnster, first of all you should have been greeted when you stopped by. I apologize for that, no excuses. The first thing I was told when I got the job here is that every single person who walks in our shop gets treated the same. If you decide to stop by again I can assure you you will be treated right.

Second, no problem with you bringing a cigar or two with you. Stop by, say hello, smoke a cigar and hang out for a bit. No need to purchase anything right away, I know funds can get tight while you're going to school. I know that if we treat people right and provide a great place for them to smoke they'll be back and they'll make purchases.

I just added wifi to the shop so if you have any classwork you need to do you can bring your computer with you...of course you need to make a purchase if you want me to provide you with the password

Please stop by when you get a chance, I love meeting folks from Cigar Asylum (except when I meet icehog3 on the ice

)

Tom, playoffs are starting now. Our first game is this Saturday. Good luck to you and the boys.

Eric

Lear31MX · 03-10-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JackSchwartz

Second, no problem with you bringing a cigar or two with you. Stop by, say hello, smoke a cigar and hang out for a bit. No need to purchase anything right away, I know funds can get tight while you're going to school. I know that if we treat people right and provide a great place for them to smoke they'll be back and they'll make purchases.

Eric

After reading this, and the other threads on B&M owner/cutomers. It sounds like you have a great place and your a ture BOTL.

And I totally agree with treat them right and they'll be back.

Flynnster · 03-10-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JackSchwartz

Flynnster, first of all you should have been greeted when you stopped by. I apologize for that, no excuses. The first thing I was told when I got the job here is that every single person who walks in our shop gets treated the same. If you decide to stop by again I can assure you you will be treated right.

Second, no problem with you bringing a cigar or two with you. Stop by, say hello, smoke a cigar and hang out for a bit. No need to purchase anything right away, I know funds can get tight while you're going to school. I know that if we treat people right and provide a great place for them to smoke they'll be back and they'll make purchases.

I just added wifi to the shop so if you have any classwork you need to do you can bring your computer with you...of course you need to make a purchase if you want me to provide you with the password

Please stop by when you get a chance, I love meeting folks from Cigar Asylum (except when I meet icehog3 on the ice

)

Tom, playoffs are starting now. Our first game is this Saturday. Good luck to you and the boys.

Eric

What a fantastic thing for a company/employee to do. I will for sure be stopping in for my next cigar purchase to you guys. I still would feel bad not buying anything and using your space, but the fact that you say that is acceptable shows how much service (idk if that is the proper word) means to yall.

JackSchwartz · 03-10-2011, 10:00 AM

If you feel the need to make a purchase we have some Davidoff Mini Cigarillos that are $.90/ea....just don't pay with a credit card

.

If you need butane we fill lighters for free so bring your lighter(s) with you if you need a top off.

I wonder if I was around the last time you stopped by. I was on vacation for the last two weeks of February. Do you remember seeing an incredibly handsome, overweight bald guy when you came in?

Hope to see you soon, Flynnster!

icehog3 · 03-10-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JackSchwartz

Tom, playoffs are starting now. Our first game is this Saturday. Good luck to you and the boys.

Eric

Good luck to you guys, too, Eric....Hope see you soon, on or off the ice.

md4958 · 03-10-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JackSchwartz

Flynnster, first of all you should have been greeted when you stopped by. I apologize for that, no excuses. The first thing I was told when I got the job here is that every single person who walks in our shop gets treated the same. If you decide to stop by again I can assure you you will be treated right.

Second, no problem with you bringing a cigar or two with you. Stop by, say hello, smoke a cigar and hang out for a bit. No need to purchase anything right away, I know funds can get tight while you're going to school. I know that if we treat people right and provide a great place for them to smoke they'll be back and they'll make purchases.

I just added wifi to the shop so if you have any classwork you need to do you can bring your computer with you...of course you need to make a purchase if you want me to provide you with the password

Please stop by when you get a chance, I love meeting folks from Cigar Asylum (except when I meet icehog3 on the ice

)

Tom, playoffs are starting now. Our first game is this Saturday. Good luck to you and the boys.

Eric

Very nice Eric

Zeuceone · 03-10-2011, 12:24 AM

What is the reason for the disposal of bands on cigars that the B&M does not carry?

emopunker2004 · 03-10-2011, 01:09 AM

my local B&M does not mind if you bring your own as long as you spend $$ there. Usually when herfing there I bring my own, and purchase alcohol or food there, sometimes a stick or two. If i bring my own i usually tip a larger sum of money as well. YMMV

mosesbotbol · 03-10-2011, 05:03 AM

One of the worst things one can do at a B&M is being boorish. Show some class and respect for the shop and clientele that visit.

03-10-2011, 05:07 AM

Now if we're discussing a lounge or club type setting where fees are paid, then by all means bring in your coolidor and toke away! Buying at least one single if you're going to smoke your own serves two fold.....you are supporting the local shop and in addition, you're replenishing your own supply.

In regards to the "cutting fee", this is analogous to a "corkage" fee finer restaurants will charge for opening a bottle of wine supplied by the customer.......usually between $20-$25.00

mosesbotbol · 03-10-2011, 10:49 AM

Jack Schwartz sounds like a classy place to do business in the Chicago area!

03-09-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette I'm at DePaul, live in the lincoln park campus, but have a couple classes downtown.

03-09-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette I actually have only visited once, was not greeted, walked through the store, and was not spoken to once. I will give them another chance though. I have had great luck at Iwan Ries, and even if you don't wanna buy anything it is work the stop to see an amazing classic store.

03-09-2011, 09:02 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,772 Trading: (60)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette When you go back to Jack Schwartz, ask for Eric. He is a member here...and a pretty good hockey player to boot....so he is +2 in my book. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-10-2011, 09:16 AM	#8
JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Flynnster, first of all you should have been greeted when you stopped by. I apologize for that, no excuses. The first thing I was told when I got the job here is that every single person who walks in our shop gets treated the same. If you decide to stop by again I can assure you you will be treated right. Second, no problem with you bringing a cigar or two with you. Stop by, say hello, smoke a cigar and hang out for a bit. No need to purchase anything right away, I know funds can get tight while you're going to school. I know that if we treat people right and provide a great place for them to smoke they'll be back and they'll make purchases. I just added wifi to the shop so if you have any classwork you need to do you can bring your computer with you...of course you need to make a purchase if you want me to provide you with the password Please stop by when you get a chance, I love meeting folks from Cigar Asylum (except when I meet icehog3 on the ice ) Tom, playoffs are starting now. Our first game is this Saturday. Good luck to you and the boys. Eric

03-10-2011, 10:00 AM	#11
JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette If you feel the need to make a purchase we have some Davidoff Mini Cigarillos that are $.90/ea....just don't pay with a credit card. If you need butane we fill lighters for free so bring your lighter(s) with you if you need a top off. I wonder if I was around the last time you stopped by. I was on vacation for the last two weeks of February. Do you remember seeing an incredibly handsome, overweight bald guy when you came in? Hope to see you soon, Flynnster!

03-10-2011, 12:24 AM	#14
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette What is the reason for the disposal of bands on cigars that the B&M does not carry?

03-10-2011, 01:09 AM	#15
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette my local B&M does not mind if you bring your own as long as you spend $$ there. Usually when herfing there I bring my own, and purchase alcohol or food there, sometimes a stick or two. If i bring my own i usually tip a larger sum of money as well. YMMV __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

03-10-2011, 05:03 AM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette One of the worst things one can do at a B&M is being boorish. Show some class and respect for the shop and clientele that visit. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-10-2011, 05:07 AM	#17
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Now if we're discussing a lounge or club type setting where fees are paid, then by all means bring in your coolidor and toke away! Buying at least one single if you're going to smoke your own serves two fold.....you are supporting the local shop and in addition, you're replenishing your own supply. In regards to the "cutting fee", this is analogous to a "corkage" fee finer restaurants will charge for opening a bottle of wine supplied by the customer.......usually between $20-$25.00

03-10-2011, 10:49 AM	#18
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Jack Schwartz sounds like a classy place to do business in the Chicago area! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's