As if I didn't already like Oliva enough...

[TravPSU]

You should go to your local b/m more to interact with other cigar smokers,and to support a local small business, not to score free shit.

I agree, it is nice to get free stuff, but the businesses need our business not people to take advantage of their kindness from time to time. Wish I had a b&m near me that actually had a lounge to smoke in. I would go and buy there.

I've gone every week since I started this fun hobby. Granted it's only been a few weeks but I spend my fair share each time I go. Besides, its the rep's job to give away shit to get people to try their brand or to keep customers loyal. And I'm not going to butt in to a herf they have going on at the B&M. If they invite me I'll sure stay and interact.

If I know a rep is going to be there a certain day then I would probably go out of my way to make it there. Otherwise I only go when I can find time. Like I said, its the reps job to get customers to their brand. I don't see the harm in wanting to get free stuff. /shrug

[Carlos]

Got that deal at my favorite shop recently, plus an entry into a drawing for a kegerator. It worked, I went back to buy more. I mean, cigars keep well, might as well strike at opportunity.