Supporting B&M vs. Saving Money

[DeeDubya]

Those are good questions and could be debated into eternity. My friend who owns one of our local B&Ms sells me boxes at a discount that is below most internet prices. Then again most singles are higher. If they do some volume and are getting the best prices from the wholesaler or maybe direct from the manufacturer then they are paying no more than internet sellers.

It's all with volume and overhead.
How many times have you heard "I can't compete with Walmart because they can sell for less than what it costs me"?

But then again, even if you pay a little more for a stick at a B&M you might gain a little knowledge, share some thoughts, smoke with a friend. Isn't that worth something?

Finally there is a third option. You can buy on the internet and share your thoughts here on Cigarsmokers.com while you smoke.

[heftysmokes]

TAXES!! That's what kills the tobacco shops here, anyway. When I buy from an internet retailer located in states like VA or PA I'm not paying the 40 odd percent state tax MT puts on tobacco products.
Of course I always claim all tobacco purchases when I file my state taxes every spring.

Edit to add:
I probably spend 15-20% of my cigar money in the local shop (singles only). We aren't even allowed to smoke in there, but it's a cool place with the biggest magazine stand in town.

[ashauler]

Theres a pretty good discussion of this topic here:
http://www.cigarsmokers.com/t6005-ta...t-pricing.html

I'm pretty much like hefty, about 20% of my budget goes for singles at he B/M..........rest is for boxes/samplers on-line.