I'm a sucker

bruceolee · 12-10-2021, 12:33 PM

I went to my local B&M the smoke inn in st lucie west and i went to buy a fiver. i picked up the 5 i wanted and was looking for the rocky patels but I couldn't find them so i asked Casey (who manages the place) where the rocky patels were and he directs me there and before i head to the counter he says

"Did you see the new Fuentes?"

So i reached out my formerly broken arm and tell him to twist it and off we went. I picked up a couple Rosado Sungrowns but all Casey had to say to me was "rare" and "hard to find" and like the good sucker i am i went right to them so a fiver turned into a niner. Do you find yourself in this situation that much? Casey is a really big time enthusiast and just loved cigars. He's always making good suggestions and very few have ever been bad. I just get the image he sees me like a big walking lollipop. I did help him with a sale though so he gave me 20%off so that was pretty cool of him. Anyways, that was my little adventure yesterday. I hope this finds you all well! God bless you all!

Porch Dweller · 12-10-2021, 01:08 PM

The folks at my B&M are always spot-on with their recommendations, both for sticks I'll like and ones I probably won't. I just wish I lived a little closer to it so I could conveniently pop in more often.

bruceolee · 12-10-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

The folks at my B&M are always spot-on with their recommendations, both for sticks I'll like and ones I probably won't. I just wish I lived a little closer to it so I could conveniently pop in more often.

i guess i'm lucky to live so close and cursed!

icehog3 · 12-11-2021, 08:32 AM

I've got both kinds of B&Ms within driving distance, one that is spot on with almost every NC recommendation, and others that might as well throw a pointed cigar at a dartboard. Obviously the spot on one is where I usually find myself looking for NCs.

shark · 12-11-2021, 08:50 AM

You want to talk about rare, I found a Hemingway rosado sungrown once years ago.

12-10-2021, 12:33 PM	#1
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	I'm a sucker I went to my local B&M the smoke inn in st lucie west and i went to buy a fiver. i picked up the 5 i wanted and was looking for the rocky patels but I couldn't find them so i asked Casey (who manages the place) where the rocky patels were and he directs me there and before i head to the counter he says "Did you see the new Fuentes?" So i reached out my formerly broken arm and tell him to twist it and off we went. I picked up a couple Rosado Sungrowns but all Casey had to say to me was "rare" and "hard to find" and like the good sucker i am i went right to them so a fiver turned into a niner. Do you find yourself in this situation that much? Casey is a really big time enthusiast and just loved cigars. He's always making good suggestions and very few have ever been bad. I just get the image he sees me like a big walking lollipop. I did help him with a sale though so he gave me 20%off so that was pretty cool of him. Anyways, that was my little adventure yesterday. I hope this finds you all well! God bless you all! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

12-10-2021, 01:08 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,154 Trading: (24)	Re: I'm a sucker The folks at my B&M are always spot-on with their recommendations, both for sticks I'll like and ones I probably won't. I just wish I lived a little closer to it so I could conveniently pop in more often. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-11-2021, 08:32 AM	#4
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: I'm a sucker I've got both kinds of B&Ms within driving distance, one that is spot on with almost every NC recommendation, and others that might as well throw a pointed cigar at a dartboard. Obviously the spot on one is where I usually find myself looking for NCs. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-11-2021, 08:50 AM	#5
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,440 Trading: (0)	Re: I'm a sucker You want to talk about rare, I found a Hemingway rosado sungrown once years ago. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds