looking for info on starting my own shop

[Cigar Jack]

I found a local guy to build some custom stuff. I'm going to set up a store as an off shot of my blog that sells cigar accessories. Not going to sell cigars though, I don't want to go through the hassle of getting a tobacco license just yet.

[Kenyth]

I wouldn't open a shop that sold only cigars. The best I've seen combine with another more lucrative business. Such as, a cigar shop/bar, cigar shop/gift shop, or cigar shop/tobacco store. The tobacco store and gift shop combos seem to suffer more than the others out of these combinations.

The most successful and best I've seen is a large cigar humidor and liquor store with a decent selection of basic booze and cigarettes, smoking/drinking accessories, fine wine, fine spirits, and microbrews along with the cigars. All the best liquor stores in town sell at least some fine cigars in a small humidor.

The lesson to be learned from the local business techniques seems to be, establish a fine liquor store, then build a walk-in humidor.

[CoventryCat86]

I wouldn't open a shop that sold only cigars. The best I've seen combine with another more lucrative business. Such as, a cigar shop/bar, cigar shop/gift shop, or cigar shop/tobacco store. The tobacco store and gift shop combos seem to suffer more than the others out of these combinations.

The most successful and best I've seen is a large cigar humidor and liquor store with a decent selection of basic booze and cigarettes, smoking/drinking accessories, fine wine, fine spirits, and microbrews along with the cigars. All the best liquor stores in town sell at least some fine cigars in a small humidor.

The lesson to be learned from the local business techniques seems to be, establish a fine liquor store, then build a walk-in humidor.

There ya go!! It just depends on what your state allows. For instance I know that in Connecticut, you could NOT do that because of the way liquor stores are regulated. But Connecticut is anal about things like this and more normal state would probably allow such a business.

[Drake]

There ya go!! It just depends on what your state allows. For instance I know that in Connecticut, you could NOT do that because of the way liquor stores are regulated. But Connecticut is anal about things like this and more normal state would probably allow such a business.

they have one like that in the front of my parent's neighborhood

[opie]

My four partners and myself are currently opening a Cigar manufacturing plant in Honduras.
It looks as if we are at the start of a "mini boom". At least I hope so!

[Roham]

Can I be one of the first to try your cigars? It would be an honor Have you guys already started production or experimenting with different blends?

[Diesel Grinch]

Welcome Opie from New Jersey.

[grand cru no 2]

My four partners and myself are currently opening a Cigar manufacturing plant in Honduras.
It looks as if we are at the start of a "mini boom". At least I hope so!

Welcome aboard Opie!!! Now, does this mean you will be offering personal cigar lines to your cigarsmokers.com BOTLs at cut-rate prices?

[CoventryCat86]

My four partners and myself are currently opening a Cigar manufacturing plant in Honduras.
It looks as if we are at the start of a "mini boom". At least I hope so!

On the contrary, I thought many experts have already decided the second "mini boom" is just about over.

[Kenyth]

It's possible that it's coming to an end. Others think there will be more renewed interest as time goes on. Micro-brews and fine wines are still enjoying a renewed interest boom. An interest in these may lead to a cigar interest for smokers. I notice more and more liquor stores, coffee shops, and breweries stocking fine cigars. This may prove to be detrimental to the traditional tobacconist, but may stimulate some interest in people who otherwise would just pass on them.

[Purobrat]

I've got some plans for a shop I'm going to open some day down here in Texas. I'll have to look for them, but if you're interested I could send them to you. You could just reciprocate by sending me a cigar or two.

[CoventryCat86]

I've got some plans for a shop I'm going to open some day down here in Texas. I'll have to look for them, but if you're interested I could send them to you. You could just reciprocate by sending me a cigar or two.

LMFAO!! His plans were for a Cigar Shop in a double wide mobile home so I dunno if you'd be able to use them.