Cigars101,

I completely understand how you feel about people watching you in the humidor like you're sbout to pocket all the sticks and run for the exit. When I started smoking cigars there were two shops I stopped in where the employee on duty made a point to stare at me while I perused the humidor. I was a clean-cut 30 year old when I started so I don't think that I exuded some shady or criminal appearance. When I stepped into my current B&M the owner was damn near the friendliest, most helpful gent I've ever had the fortune to meet. I can tell you this-there are enough shops in Atlanta (and I've found the best one ) that those two shops will never see another dollar from me...ever.

If the closest shop is 50 miles away, hit them once a month or buy online. No need to put up with distrusting retailers. Just my $.02

TampaSupremo