The guy in charge of cigars at my wedding this past spring took me into Tinder Box. He knew somebody, and we were out running errands, anyway. I haven't seen or been in Aficionado, but it sounds like typical OC snobbiness bullshit. I have driven by that Tobacco barn, but never been in it. I think he has been there for a while, if it's the same one I'm thinking about. Some of the newer places might be pricier, simply because of California's outrageous tobacco tax.
Next time I'm down there, I'll have to check those places out. Thanks for the tip.