Very Good Deal

betasynn

Apologies, I'm still pretty new. So I'll re-purpose this thread. I have a question regarding your local tobacco shops; I know this place right by where I live, called Maxi's Cigar Store. I like the guy, and he cuts me pretty decent deals (throws in freebie cigars, cuts a dollar of the prices here and there...) However, I wonder, since he sells Padilla 1936's for 18 dollars a stick (and they are generally like, 13 here? 11 even?) I was wondering if cigar shops in general are over priced, or if I should be looking for a better shop.

rwheelwright

Brother, on this forum we try and not post deals to other sites out of respect for Cigar.com and because we were asked by Alex to refrain from doing so. Just wanted you to know.

kuzi16

kuzi16

.... and by "many" i mean "all"

betasynn

Alright, thread has been updated.

kuzi16

betasynn

Makes sense; don't some B&Ms have exclusives, too?

benski

rwheelwright:

Brother, on this forum we try and not post deals to other sites out of respect for Cigar.com and because we were asked by Alex to refrain from doing so. Just wanted you to know.

I would question this policy. This is not a private forum. This is a publically accessible website - this is the internet - to restrict or censor discussion in such a manner is counter productive to a website in the long run. We are clearly here as we are customers of Cigar.com - whilst you may not find coupons for another retailer in another retailer's premises, the internet is not like brick and mortar stores.

betasynn

I would agree, if it were a policy. But if this is a social construct, and done out of respect, I'm more then happy to not post ads.

Matt Marvel

benski:

rwheelwright:

Brother, on this forum we try and not post deals to other sites out of respect for Cigar.com and because we were asked by Alex to refrain from doing so. Just wanted you to know.

I would question this policy. This is not a private forum. This is a publically accessible website - this is the internet - to restrict or censor discussion in such a manner is counter productive to a website in the long run. We are clearly here as we are customers of Cigar.com - whilst you may not find coupons for another retailer in another retailer's premises, the internet is not like brick and mortar stores.

If I remember correctly, there's some legalities involved or something. I could be wrong. And again, it's more a matter of respect.

rwheelwright

benski:

rwheelwright:

Brother, on this forum we try and not post deals to other sites out of respect for Cigar.com and because we were asked by Alex to refrain from doing so. Just wanted you to know.

I would question this policy. This is not a private forum. This is a publically accessible website - this is the internet - to restrict or censor discussion in such a manner is counter productive to a website in the long run. We are clearly here as we are customers of Cigar.com - whilst you may not find coupons for another retailer in another retailer's premises, the internet is not like brick and mortar stores.

You can question the policy all you want. Since it is owned by cigar.com they can have any policy they want. Also, they have the right to remove the forum and then we as customers or just general browsers will loose in the end. This site is kinda of public but the fact that it requires you to register a username and password makes it private also. There are almost no rules here. To follow the few they have is out of respect. I hope this doesn't sound rude. It isn't meant to be.

kuzi16

betasynn

I think that this argument should be stopped. The ad has been removed, this discussion is pretty fruitless. Let's just keep talking about cigars, and maybe the question I have posted at the top and then the next one a little ways down.

gmill880

Matt Marvel

Buying a product online is usually cheaper than in a B&M store in my experience. For one, there's usually no tax involved, and B&M's charge more to cover cost. As for exclusives, I'm not really sure. I'm sure there's a few out there that do have them.

gmill880

benski

Since when did questioning a policy create such a hullabaloo? You guys are a tad sensitive - I am entitled to my opinion. This is not the military. Questioning a viewpoint is an entirely valid stance and not disrespectful. As a small matter of note - the forum most certainly is a public one - it may be owned by a private company, but that makes no odds: no registration is required to view the contents of the site.

betasynn

If you went and pissed all over a public park, you'd still get arrested. The point being, even if it is public, there are social norms to follow. Yes; by all means express your opinions. I think that we have all sort of ganged up on you a little too hard; but the gist of this, and please, let this discussion end here, is this: -This is a semi-public forum. -You have the right to an opinion. -Alex has asked that we not post outside ads; as a matter of courtesy, not compliance, we will not post ads. -This is not a policy, it was a request. -If you want to post ads, you could probably do it. I don't think it would get positive feedback, but it is entirely your choice. Please, guys. Leave it here.

Krieg

my local cigar bar is usually little higher than most places online, but I usually just go up there to have a drink and have a smoke while watching a ball game. I also buy a cigar or two just to help out the local cigar establishment because I like having a cigar bar close to me (since I live in the country, that's even rarer). I also like browsing their walkin humidor, the smell is fantastic!

gmill880

Yeah I love the smell of the walk-in humi's

Matt Marvel

Krieg:

my local cigar bar is usually little higher than most places online, but I usually just go up there to have a drink and have a smoke while watching a ball game. I also buy a cigar or two just to help out the local cigar establishment because I like having a cigar bar close to me (since I live in the country, that's even rarer). I also like browsing their walkin humidor, the smell is fantastic!

Same here. I might spend a little more, but I don't mind spending a little more for the convenience.

kuzi16

benski:

As a small matter of note - the forum most certainly is a public one - it may be owned by a private company, but that makes no odds: no registration is required to view the contents of the site.

by the same rationale, Walmart is public as well (even though they are privately owned) ...and so are Churches. if you went into either one of those places and disrupted the rules they established, you would be kicked out. Cigar.com has every right to make whatever rules about the forum that it owns and runs. they have the right to enforce those rules as they see fit. they also have the right to let the general public view their privately run forum.

jlzimmerman

Garen B

Matt Marvel:

Buying a product online is usually cheaper than in a B&M store in my experience. For one, there's usually no tax involved, and B&M's charge more to cover cost. As for exclusives, I'm not really sure. I'm sure there's a few out there that do have them.

Amen to the tax thing brother. I'm ok with paying 10$ a stick for a 10$ stick, I have a problem with paying 15$ for a 6$ stick, of course I live in the Republic of California, so I guess I'm lucky I can even get stogies here.

betasynn

I intend to buy almost everything from online here, actually. The daily deals are pretty slick and a great way to sample, weekend blitz is even better. I'll probably just go to the shop once a week to buy a stick and relax in the lounge with some buds. I guess that makes a lot of sense.

rwheelwright

Garen B:

Matt Marvel:

Buying a product online is usually cheaper than in a B&M store in my experience. For one, there's usually no tax involved, and B&M's charge more to cover cost. As for exclusives, I'm not really sure. I'm sure there's a few out there that do have them.

Amen to the tax thing brother. I'm ok with paying 10$ a stick for a 10$ stick, I have a problem with paying 15$ for a 6$ stick, of course I live in the Republic of California, so I guess I'm lucky I can even get stogies here.

From what I remember is that profit on cigars is 100% which means that a $10 cigar before taxes really costs $5 before taxes. So, you end up paying closer to $12 - $15 for that $5 cigar. Of course different taxes per state, etc... I'm sure PA has a tobacco tax (not positive) but ccom does not charge sales tax so we are getting away with it...for now!

benski

Krieg:

my local cigar bar is usually little higher than most places online, but I usually just go up there to have a drink and have a smoke while watching a ball game. I also buy a cigar or two just to help out the local cigar establishment because I like having a cigar bar close to me (since I live in the country, that's even rarer). I also like browsing their walkin humidor, the smell is fantastic!

That is a very good policy and one I would never question! :~)

Luko

kuzi16:

benski:

As a small matter of note - the forum most certainly is a public one - it may be owned by a private company, but that makes no odds: no registration is required to view the contents of the site.

by the same rationale, Walmart is public as well (even though they are privately owned) ...and so are Churches. if you went into either one of those places and disrupted the rules they established, you would be kicked out. Cigar.com has every right to make whatever rules about the forum that it owns and runs. they have the right to enforce those rules as they see fit. they also have the right to let the general public view their privately run forum.

So didn't Joshua Smelko step in as the moderator, presumably for exactly this type of thing? He would represent ccom and decide what they did and didn't want up here, rather than the customers deciding. Just saying...

kaelaria

For my local purchases, it's almost always single stick sales. When I want a box, I always look for a deal somewhere, and locals just never seem to run any kind of sales, specials, deals, etc. Not that all internet places do either, but usually I find something.

kuzi16

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