B&M Smoking etiquette

Flynnster · 03-09-2011, 06:29 PM

Hey guys, so I recently found out that Jack Schwartz is right down the street from one of my classes and I would love to stop in there and have a smoke, only problem is, I just got a bunch of cigars, so I don't need to buy any more. I feel like it is frowned upon to go to a shop and smoke but now buy anything. I do need to pick up some butane, but is that enough of a purchase to not be looked down upon for using their place to smoke?

Thanks!!

pektel · 03-09-2011, 06:30 PM

If I were to bring my own smoke, I would buy at least one from them.
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Ogre · 03-09-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

If I were to bring my own smoke, I would buy at least one from them.
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chippewastud79 · 03-09-2011, 06:32 PM

I would definitely buy something from the humidor instead of lighting up your own. Personally, I always purchase singles from the shop if I am going to smoke there. After some time I perhaps you can bring your own and smoke it second, but you need to support the business before you start using their facility.

Flynnster · 03-09-2011, 06:33 PM

Alright, thanks for telling me what I thought guys!!! I thought it was completely off limits but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Also, that was a darn fast bunch of replies.

Emjaysmash · 03-09-2011, 06:34 PM

+5 or whatever number we are on. you get the idea.

md4958 · 03-09-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

If I were to bring my own smoke, I would buy at least one from them.
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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

I would definitely buy something from the humidor instead of lighting up your own. Personally, I always purchase singles from the shop if I am going to smoke there. After some time I perhaps you can bring your own and smoke it second, but you need to support the business before you start using their facility.

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

+5 or whatever number we are on. you get the idea.

Not sure if its been mentioned already, but it is bad form to walk into ANY establishment with your own items and not purchase anything.

I always buy at least one cigar, and always smoke my own. I also make a point of telling them that I plan on doing that.

A simple "If I buy out of the humidor, do you mind if I smoke my own?" avoids stink eye later on.

EricF · 03-09-2011, 06:43 PM

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.

hscmit · 03-09-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted 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.

pretty much the same answers as most here I tend to like my smokes a little drier than most bm humidors are kept so I always bring a few sticks and purchase a couple as well, also purchase first and if I am smoking something they dont carry I take the band off before I even light it

markem · 03-09-2011, 07:27 PM

Sometimes the B&M doesn't have any sticks you really want to purchase at that time. Doesn't mean that you can't ask the owner/staff person what they like and buy it for them. I've made good friends by doing that.

Ismith75 · 03-09-2011, 07:34 PM

Where do you go to school brother?

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.

T.G · 03-09-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Not sure if its been mentioned already, but it is bad form to walk into ANY establishment with your own items and not purchase anything.

I always buy at least one cigar, and always smoke my own. I also make a point of telling them that I plan on doing that.

A simple "If I buy out of the humidor, do you mind if I smoke my own?" avoids stink eye later on.

Excellent advice Moe!

HollywoodQue · 03-09-2011, 08:31 PM

Great advice, at least 1 stick purchase is usually acceptable.

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.

T.G · 03-09-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodQue

Great advice, at least 1 stick purchase is usually acceptable.

Typically, I will not smoke a cigar that I just bought at a B&M as most B&M humidors are too moist for my tastes, so, my personal rule is that I try to buy a quantity equal to or exceeding the number of my own cigars I plan on smoking. I also try and match the quality within reason.

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.

03-09-2011, 06:29 PM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	B&M Smoking etiquette Hey guys, so I recently found out that Jack Schwartz is right down the street from one of my classes and I would love to stop in there and have a smoke, only problem is, I just got a bunch of cigars, so I don't need to buy any more. I feel like it is frowned upon to go to a shop and smoke but now buy anything. I do need to pick up some butane, but is that enough of a purchase to not be looked down upon for using their place to smoke? Thanks!!

03-09-2011, 06:30 PM	#2
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette If I were to bring my own smoke, I would buy at least one from them. Posted via Mobile Device

03-09-2011, 06:32 PM	#4
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette I would definitely buy something from the humidor instead of lighting up your own. Personally, I always purchase singles from the shop if I am going to smoke there. After some time I perhaps you can bring your own and smoke it second, but you need to support the business before you start using their facility. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-09-2011, 06:33 PM	#5
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Alright, thanks for telling me what I thought guys!!! I thought it was completely off limits but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. Also, that was a darn fast bunch of replies.

03-09-2011, 06:34 PM	#6
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette +5 or whatever number we are on. you get the idea. __________________

03-09-2011, 06:43 PM	#8
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette 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. __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

03-09-2011, 07:27 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,540 Trading: (47)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Sometimes the B&M doesn't have any sticks you really want to purchase at that time. Doesn't mean that you can't ask the owner/staff person what they like and buy it for them. I've made good friends by doing that. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-09-2011, 07:34 PM	#11
Ismith75 Tin Cup Chalice Join Date: Nov 2010 First Name: Ian Location: Chicago Posts: 373 Trading: (8)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Where do you go to school brother?

03-09-2011, 08:06 PM	#12
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	#14
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, 08:31 PM	#16
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,120 Trading: (46)	Re: B&M Smoking etiquette Great advice, at least 1 stick purchase is usually acceptable.

03-09-2011, 09:02 PM	#18
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,580 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!