different states have different laws regarding cigar sales...i can only sell to cigar stores or distributors.....in florida,convenience stores and liquor stores can sell cigars.....
my guess is that the cigars are probably sold to a retailer who has contracted with costco...

.......no problem in asking some questions regarding storage and such...if the questions get answered to your satisfaction and the prices are okay then you could make your decision....buy or no buy....