Cigar Bars and Exculsive Status

phobicsquirrel

While hitting up the cigar shop, I noticed that as of the 7th of Febuary my shop is now making a person pay five dollars on top of any cigars they purchase to go into the lounge and light up, and that is just a "day" pass. But for 50 bucks a month and 5% off you can go whenever you want. I personally think it's BS and will probably not go back to the shop again. I think it's down right wrong. They already had it so you could only smoke in the lounge if you bought cigars but now another fee or a monthly. For me who goes once and a while and maybe spends an hour or two it's gouging. Anyone else have this sort of crap with their shop? I'm livid about it actually. Seems to me that since I mostly see the same people in there that this new thing will make the shop less money as I can't see the same number of people who go in there will shell out more money just to go sit down.

Luko

I agree completely and wouldn't be going back either. My b&m doesn't have a very good lounge, but hey, it's free to hang there.

Goldy

You should calmy go in there and tell them that you will not be frequenting their store for the reasons you have listed above. If enough people say the same thing they will get the message and will drop that crap. When I was in OR I found it rather difficult to find a spot to smoke so I can understand why this pisses you off.

kuzi16

Goldy:

You should calmy go in there and tell them that you will not be frequenting their store for the reasons you have listed above. If enough people say the same thing they will get the message and will drop that crap. When I was in OR I found it rather difficult to find a spot to smoke so I can understand why this pisses you off.

i agree with this. when they start to lose business because of it they will change.

Sandman1am

Squirrel that is just plain NUTS! The one lounge that we have here in town does expect you to buy something from their very limited selection to smoke there. The exception to that is if you rent out the place for a private party or rent a locker. Then they will pretty much let you smoke whatever you bring. Granted he's had some problems with his ex-business partner and only been open for about a year and a half (probably the reason for sucky selection), but I don't see him charging a fee just to smoke there. Even though I don't like his house blends he seems to being doing pretty good even in Mich. bad economic state. Once the no smoking laws start in May I'm sure he will be plenty busy esp. in the winter. I can see them charging people to smoke there if they don't buy something. In your case that is just bad business IMO. On another note I can't wait until he gets his beer/wine license.

gmill880

Hays

fla-gypsy

I have no B&M within 20 miles so I only rarely visit one. A fee to use the lounge is sounding a little too exclusive for me, LOL. Buying some sticks in the establishment should be enough. JMHO and every merchant needs to make his own policy for his market.

Volfan247

jsnake

I can understand a place wanting you to buy one of their sticks to use the lounge. I haven't found any around KC that charges a thing. There are a few you can bring your own stick in if you want. I could see charging to rent it out for an event night or group.

madurofan

ejenne87

madurofan

ejenne87

dennisking

Hey Pheebs, which place is it that is doing this.

alienmisprint

The shop I go to is awesome, they have a huge, comfy lounge area with a full bar and if you buy 3 or more sticks, you get a free well drink. On top of that, they regularly have bar-b-ques with no cover and free food.

Sandman1am

alienmisprint:

The shop I go to is awesome, they have a huge, comfy lounge area with a full bar and if you buy 3 or more sticks, you get a free well drink. On top of that, they regularly have bar-b-ques with no cover and free food.

Road Trip

madurofan

alienmisprint:

The shop I go to is awesome, they have a huge, comfy lounge area with a full bar and if you buy 3 or more sticks, you get a free well drink. On top of that, they regularly have bar-b-ques with no cover and free food.

Where the hell is that? Next time I'm in New Orleans, I'll have to grab Scrambler and we're road tripping to whereever this place is.

phobicsquirrel

dennisking:

Hey Pheebs, which place is it that is doing this.

Maddy, I agree a place like that I can see having a membership. Sounds good. Dennis, cascaded is doing it.

txjayhawk

My old B&M in Lawrence KS had a sweet lounge that did charge $5 if you wanted to smoke there, but would waive it if you purchased one smoke from them. They would open up their entire place (free lounge, food and booze) to everyone during events. They had an event almost every couple of weeks. I miss that place so badly.

Hawk55

"mountains of Va. is that code for INVITATION ONLY type stuff?"

nightmaremike31