Feeling guilty

havanaal

I put in my first order to c.com today. I know most here will say it's about time, but I have been a big supporter of my local B&M. I love the place, and the owners are great. The prices are high, but mostly because of taxes, not their fault. I'm really torn over this. Small deal in the scheme of things I know. But principles are at stake here. Any thoughts from the regulars?

cabinetmaker

Buy bulk at Ccom, singles at B&M...It's what I do.

JZ

I tend to make my larger purchases and daily deals at cigar.com. You can't beat the prices, and their customer service is second to none (not to mention if you look at the savings per stick in regards to no tax which would increase the price by atleast 7%). I have a really nice cigar bar near my house that allows you to bring your own if you prefer. I try to pick up a stick or two from time to time and also order a couple of drinks while I'm there. So in a nutshell, I use cigar.com for my larger purchases (cheaper plus no tax), and my single sticks from my B & M.

TheShaun

I think most guys here still support their B&M in some way or another. You gotta find what works for you. I for one live in Canada and prices are OUTRAGEOUS, think $12 for a $4 stick. I may never set foot in a B&M here again, unless I'm looking for a Cuban, but I'm having a hard time justifying those prices too.

Lasabar

jsnake

Like most say buy your sticks at your local and bulk online. I have been doing that for a long time. You just can't beat the online deals. My B&M charges $7-$8 a stick for the same sticks I can buy for $2-$3 a stick in bulk online. And when I say bulk I mean boxes and 20 pack samplers.

kaspera79

The B&M I visit has really good pricing, and being with fellow cigar smokers is an experience that I enjoy so buying from them is an admission price, so to speak. I buy from them often so that they will be there. On line retailers like C.Com offer outstanding deals everyday that local store can not match, so they will get the bulk of purchases. Money saved is good, Keeping a business open in your neighborhood is good too. I would miss him if he wasn't around.

andrewh

cabinetmaker:

Buy bulk at Ccom, singles at B&M...It's what I do.

Same here. My local B and M owner is old as crap and has an oxygen mask in between cigars. classic.

jpclotfelter

cabinetmaker:

Buy bulk at Ccom, singles at B&M...It's what I do.

Same here. If you want to try that Camacho Triple Maduro before you put down $275 for a box, you can buy one or two for $12-$15 at your B&M.

Hays

Cole54

cabinetmaker:

Buy bulk at Ccom, singles at B&M...It's what I do.

Completely Agree.

Russ55

Matt Marvel

I'm gonna jump on with everyone else and say buy bulk online, singles at the B&M. Also, there's things that CCOM has that my B&M doesn't, so I come here to buy them. I get better deals on samplers and stuff here. That said, I can go into the B&M and pick up a good stick, maybe their house blend that I can only get there, and watch the game and shoot the breeze with the guys there. Each has their advantages and disadvantages, and I try my best to support both.

kaspera79

YankeeMan

Guilt!!! There's no guilt in baseba... er, in cigars! I'll jump on with everyone else, buy in bulk here, individuals at your B & M.

ScottU

I buy 2-4 a week at the b&m but his start at $12 so that really sucks. I just ordered 58 from ccom within two days. Being a small business owner myself, I try to support others as much as possible, but I also understand competition and it's actually good for people.

j0z3r

I don't have a local B&M, the closest one to me is about 45 mins away. I enjoy going there and having a cigar or three, but it's just not feasible to go there frequently. If it were closer I'd go more often, but I'd still buy the bulk online...I can't afford to pay $8-$10 per cigar at a B&M for all of my cigars, and that is about the price they start at around here.

Matt Marvel

j0z3r:

I don't have a local B&M, the closest one to me is about 45 mins away. I enjoy going there and having a cigar or three, but it's just not feasible to go there frequently. If it were closer I'd go more often, but I'd still buy the bulk online...I can't afford to pay $8-$10 per cigar at a B&M for all of my cigars, and that is about the price they start at around here.

The one I go to is roughly 30 minutes away, so I don't make out very often either. I was going a couple of times a week, but work got more hectic and money became tighter. I haven't been a good two months now.

gmill880

Matt Marvel

kuzi16

i wouldnt feel builty about buying from c.com and not the B&M. they are both very different animals. the B&M is more than a place to buy cigars. its a place for friends to gather and smoke together. cigar.com cannot offer that service.

ironhorse

T. Gervais

I have a great B&M about a ten minute walk from my apartment and I go there often but usually don't buy more than a couple cigars at a time. Also I have a list of cigars that I like but aren't in stock at my B&M so I can't just walk in and buy 'em. So it's for those and for my larger bulk orders that I use Ccom.

BTJR99

Lasabar

TatuajeVI

As ghey as it would be if Lassy showed up, it would be hilarious to have a "c.com Webcam herf." I don't own a webcam, so it would be a small problem, but I could consider getting one for such an event!

Lasabar

YankeeMan

betasynn

Additionally, my local has some cigars you can't get ANYWHERE online, and it has great events as well. You can't order "watching a ballgame with some friends" from CCOM (though it'd be funny to have Tim or Alex arrive in a box to watch football with you) so I usually go to my local place to just smoke and hang out.

Lasabar