JR Cigars

mangwhop · 07-18-2011, 02:40 PM

Im on my way to FL from MA and we just hit the half way point in NC. Im seeing all the signs for JR Cigars. Was just wondering if anyone here has been? Do they have good deals?

07-18-2011, 02:43 PM

Their internet deals are pretty good IMHO. I have bought from them in the past. The only reason I don't now is that I use Cbid and Cigar Auctioneer. They normally have pretty good box prices with free items such as ash trays, lighters, etc.

kelmac07 · 07-18-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mangwhop

Im on my way to FL from MA and we just hit the half way point in NC. Im seeing all the signs for JR Cigars. Was just wondering if anyone here has been? Do they have good deals?

There are exactly 67 signs from Ocala, Fl to the store in NC...my wife and I counted 'em last year on our way back from Epic III. They have tons of sticks and usually can find a pretty decent deal. Seems that their big deals are on their JR Cigar sticks (the ones they try to compare to their brand name counterpart). You'll be surprised, it's more like a country Walmart than it is a straight cigar shop. The cigar shop is in the middle. Definetly worth a stop.

NCRadioMan · 07-18-2011, 02:46 PM

Which one? There are 3 in NC.

The Poet · 07-18-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Which one? There are 3 in NC.

Yepper. As I've only been to the Statesville one (albeit on numerous occasions) I can only help with info on that one.

kelmac07 · 07-18-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Which one? There are 3 in NC.

The one we stopped off at was the one in Selma, NC...right off I-95.

67 JR Road
Selma, NC 27576

Col. Kurtz · 07-18-2011, 03:00 PM

Do it. Very nice (CIGAR) store, knowledgeable folks. Couple of the guys are members here. Plus they carry Pepin sticks now.

I think the one @ 70&95 is exit 97.

Edit to say prices not as good as they once were here in NC due to our governess. Also, Smokers Palace in Wilson is a decent little stop if you haven't passed it yet. It's @ 95 & 264 alt. 121 I think.

sheeper · 07-18-2011, 04:27 PM

it's worth a stop. I picked up some nice deals at the one in NJ.

SmokeyJoe · 07-18-2011, 08:40 PM

Hope you stopped... I really like the place.

MarkinAZ · 07-18-2011, 09:08 PM

I'm hoping to make it up to one of the NC locations the next time I visit SC on business

Tio Gato · 07-19-2011, 07:14 AM

Definitely worth a stop. I've only been to the selma shop. They do give you the freebies that are listed on their site. Got a nice leather 3 finger case with a box of Punch Puros.

They have lots of cool other stuff too. Cowboy hats, cheap books and clothing. The best thing I bought was country slab bacon. Haven't seen it on their website lately, but if they have it you should grab some. It doesn't need to be refridgerated so it's a good road trip pick up.

A little off topic, a buddy of mine went to JR and was dismayed that they didn't recognize him as "the guy from Rhode Island that buys ERDMs". It was hard not to laugh at him.

Have a safe trip.

hscmit · 07-19-2011, 08:05 AM

I wasnt impressed by the selection or prices, but the lounge area was nice, and it is a good way to break up a trip

jjirons69 · 07-19-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tio Gato

They have lots of cool other stuff too. Cowboy hats, cheap books and clothing. The best thing I bought was country slab bacon. Haven't seen it on their website lately, but if they have it you should grab some. It doesn't need to be refridgerated so it's a good road trip pick up.

Uuummmm....Nothing goes with bacon like a good cigar!

mangwhop · 07-19-2011, 07:27 PM

Thanks guys, Ill be stopping on the way back home (next tuesday) sounds like a cool place.

kaelaria · 07-20-2011, 04:25 AM

LOL too funny - I was going to post about this myself! I just got back from a week in NY and was amazed at how many billboards they have! They either shelled out a small fortune or have stock in the billboard company

Unfortunately it was the middle of the night both times I passed it

I didn't expect it to be a Walmart type place, I thought it was just cigars. Seems they sell just about everything!

mangwhop · 07-28-2011, 04:15 PM

Very cool store. Wish they had one up my way. I could of spent a lot of time in that place. Good thing my humidor is full!!

Anyways.. after the Fiancee found me after being in there for about a half hour i ended up with this..

2 power rangers

These will be my first Opus ever... hope there good.

Planning an overnighter in NC soon to shop some more.

Thanks for convincing me to stop everyone!!!

awsmith4 · 07-28-2011, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mangwhop

Very cool store. Wish they had one up my way. I could of spent a lot of time in that place. Good thing my humidor is full!!

Anyways.. after the Fiancee found me after being in there for about a half hour i ended up with this..

2 power rangers

These will be my first Opus ever... hope there good.

Planning an overnighter in NC soon to shop some more.

Thanks for convincing me to stop everyone!!!

My first Opus X were found at JRs, glad you enjoyed your stop

The Poet · 07-28-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

My first Opus X were found at JRs, glad you enjoyed your stop

I am curious as to when that was, as I can well remember when one could not find any AFs (or for instance Ashton VSGs) at all in JRs. Yet at my last trip to the one here in Whippany I spotted VSGs, and was told Opus was on the way.

Years ago, Lew Rothman explained he would never offer anything for sale unless he had assurance he could obtain enough stock to provide for his customers' wants. So either these are getting easier for him to procure, or Altadis has convinced Lew to modify his policy.

awsmith4 · 07-28-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

I am curious as to when that was, as I can well remember when one could not find any AFs (or for instance Ashton VSGs) at all in JRs. Yet at my last trip to the one here in Whippany I spotted VSGs, and was told Opus was on the way.

Years ago, Lew Rothman explained he would never offer anything for sale unless he had assurance he could obtain enough stock to provide for his customers' wants. So either these are getting easier for him to procure, or Altadis has convinced Lew to modify his policy.

This was almost 5 years ago or more at at stop at the store in Burlington, NC. I was surprised to see them and they were only sold as singles and two per customer. The best part was they were at MSRP.

The Poet · 07-29-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

This was almost 5 years ago or more at at stop at the store in Burlington, NC. I was surprised to see them and they were only sold as singles and two per customer. The best part was they were at MSRP.

Interesting. I expected you to say 5 months, not 5 years. Thanks for the reply.

07-18-2011, 02:40 PM	#1
mangwhop Wayne Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Wayne Location: MA Posts: 35 Trading: (0)	JR Cigars Im on my way to FL from MA and we just hit the half way point in NC. Im seeing all the signs for JR Cigars. Was just wondering if anyone here has been? Do they have good deals?

07-18-2011, 02:43 PM	#2
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: JR Cigars Their internet deals are pretty good IMHO. I have bought from them in the past. The only reason I don't now is that I use Cbid and Cigar Auctioneer. They normally have pretty good box prices with free items such as ash trays, lighters, etc.

07-18-2011, 02:46 PM	#4
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: JR Cigars Which one? There are 3 in NC. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

07-18-2011, 03:00 PM	#7
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: JR Cigars Do it. Very nice (CIGAR) store, knowledgeable folks. Couple of the guys are members here. Plus they carry Pepin sticks now. I think the one @ 70&95 is exit 97. Edit to say prices not as good as they once were here in NC due to our governess. Also, Smokers Palace in Wilson is a decent little stop if you haven't passed it yet. It's @ 95 & 264 alt. 121 I think. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

07-18-2011, 04:27 PM	#8
sheeper Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Paul Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 58 Trading: (0)	Re: JR Cigars it's worth a stop. I picked up some nice deals at the one in NJ. __________________

07-18-2011, 08:40 PM	#9
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 Trading: (28)	Re: JR Cigars Hope you stopped... I really like the place. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

07-18-2011, 09:08 PM	#10
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: JR Cigars I'm hoping to make it up to one of the NC locations the next time I visit SC on business __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

07-19-2011, 07:14 AM	#11
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: JR Cigars Definitely worth a stop. I've only been to the selma shop. They do give you the freebies that are listed on their site. Got a nice leather 3 finger case with a box of Punch Puros. They have lots of cool other stuff too. Cowboy hats, cheap books and clothing. The best thing I bought was country slab bacon. Haven't seen it on their website lately, but if they have it you should grab some. It doesn't need to be refridgerated so it's a good road trip pick up. A little off topic, a buddy of mine went to JR and was dismayed that they didn't recognize him as "the guy from Rhode Island that buys ERDMs". It was hard not to laugh at him. Have a safe trip. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

07-19-2011, 08:05 AM	#12
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: JR Cigars I wasnt impressed by the selection or prices, but the lounge area was nice, and it is a good way to break up a trip

07-19-2011, 07:27 PM	#14
mangwhop Wayne Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Wayne Location: MA Posts: 35 Trading: (0)	Re: JR Cigars Thanks guys, Ill be stopping on the way back home (next tuesday) sounds like a cool place.

07-20-2011, 04:25 AM	#15
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: JR Cigars LOL too funny - I was going to post about this myself! I just got back from a week in NY and was amazed at how many billboards they have! They either shelled out a small fortune or have stock in the billboard company Unfortunately it was the middle of the night both times I passed it I didn't expect it to be a Walmart type place, I thought it was just cigars. Seems they sell just about everything! __________________ Cigar Videos

07-28-2011, 04:15 PM	#16
mangwhop Wayne Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Wayne Location: MA Posts: 35 Trading: (0)	Re: JR Cigars Very cool store. Wish they had one up my way. I could of spent a lot of time in that place. Good thing my humidor is full!! Anyways.. after the Fiancee found me after being in there for about a half hour i ended up with this.. 2 power rangers These will be my first Opus ever... hope there good. Planning an overnighter in NC soon to shop some more. Thanks for convincing me to stop everyone!!!