Why I hate going to my local B & M

[guado]

I Am def waiting for the ESG Robustos to hit Tampa.

[nhcigarfan]

Yeah, but at 18 bucks?

[cigar no baka]

Reading stories like this makes me appreciate my local B&M even more. They're great, they've always been good to me even when I was a FOB noob who came in with all kinds of stupid questions and half-baked ill-informed opinions.

Granted, I can get better prices online for cigars, but smoking cigars for me is about a brotherhood. My B&M has created a brotherhood, so I don't mind paying a little more for the community they have created.

[Cigar Jack]

Most of the B&M's around here are great. My fear is that that State of Ohio and the Anti-Smoking Nazi's are doing everything in their power to drive them out of business.

[TrainSmoke]

I have to agree about Cincinnati. I get to Cincinnati once or twice a year for work and always stop at the Straus. They always seem to have a great selection. I always make sure I have extra room in my Cigar Caddy for the treasures I find there.

I will be very upset if they ban smoking. I make sure to visit Nicholson's Tavern & Pub for their huge selection of scotch and a cigar at least once while I am there. It just would not be the same without the cigar.

I met the owner of the Montgomery Inn last year. He was smoking a cigar at the bar with us, so I know they will lose as well. His family is well known in the state, so hopefully they will have a bit of clout and can get this stopped.

Good luck. We are fighting the same thing here in Maryland.

[Cigar Jack]

Next time you are in Cincinnati drop me a PM. I work downtown and thankfully we can still smoke at Straus' or go across the river.