Bringing your own sticks to a B&M

[omahaorange]

On the flip side of this discussion, personally I wouldn't think of walking into a shop or lounge and lighting my own stick. That's like walking into restaurant with a dozen eggs and slab of bacon, and asking them to cook them up so you can eat them there. These establishments aren't there to provide you with a free place to get comfortable and smoke. They're there to sell cigars and accessories. That's what pays for that comfy leather chair and air conditioning we all enjoy. If you're spending a hundred or so a month, good for you. If you're buying one or two sticks once a month, then you're probably not doing them any favors. Is my favorite lounge a bit more expensive than buying online? Sure. But can i walk into my favorite online sites, grab a chair, order a drink, light up, and enjoy some good peraonal contact and discussion? Nope. So everything is a trade off. I want to save money, I buy online. When I want some face time with people who share similar interests, I go to town and buy my sticks there.