Time to restock. Will purchase 2 or 3 boxes. I’m typically a fan of standard smokes like an AF Don Carlos series, or box pressed Maduro Padrons ...just need a good Tobacconist who will sell quality smokes at a reasonable price. Who are your favorites? Many thanks!

CI or Mikes Cigars for the most part, Mikes because even though I pay tax they ship cheap and I get it in one or two days, CI can take a week.

I use atlantic cigars, the yearly membership (59.99 cost) will pay for itself with the first few boxes you order. You get a great discount on pretty much all smokes and orders over 150$ get free ups ground, which for me takes 3 days. They are slow to post up new releases but members will always get an email and one day to order before non members get to order.

Some smokes like the don carlos they only sell singles at a maximum of 2 smokes.

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Originally posted by Jaywendland1981:
Some smokes like the don carlos they only sell singles at a maximum of 2 smokes.

No bueno ... I didn’t realize they were that scarce. It’s been a while since I’ve bought some however it is my “go to“ stick; but I’ll check around. Thanks!

The Don Carlos won cigar of the Year 2017, so prices and availability have become shit. They used to be pretty plentiful and about 11 to $12 a smoke wait till you see prices now.

Not the regular line of Don Carlos but the Don Carlos 80th anniversary and Reserve. The regular line of them is still plentiful and cheap especially at Atlantic.

CI

Emerson's

I get mine through my local cigar shop. I know its not what you asked, but if you want some numbers, I can refer a few.

(East End Cigars in Myrtle Beach. The Tabak Haus in Fredericksburg, TX, and Lianos Dos Palmas in Charleston, SC, but LDP only sells cigars they make.)

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Originally posted by Aglifter:
I get mine through my local cigar shop. I know its not what you asked, but if you want some numbers, I can refer a few.

(East End Cigars in Myrtle Beach. The Tabak Haus in Fredericksburg, TX, and Lianos Dos Palmas in Charleston, SC, but LDP only sells cigars they make.)

I went to a very cool shop the last time I was in Myrtle. It was actually in a strip mall, next to an Advance Auto. Owner and his dog made me feel like a regular. Can't wait to go back the next time I'm there.

I personally like Holts. Great prices and 1 day flash sales. It’s also easy to hit the minimum limit for free shipping.

By and far.... CI. With Holt's as a #2.

Shop CI every few days, have some patience and You can find some great bargains.

I've used:
famous-smoke.com
mikescigars.com
JRCigars.com
cigars-now.com

Depends on what I'm looking for.

Also cigarbid.com once in a while for an occasional auction deal.

I'd call Hiland's Cigar, talk to Scott. They have very good prices on AF and Padron. 800/777-4854.

I also use Atlantic Cigar for some AJ Fernandez that I've been liking.

Win

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Originally posted by FN in MT:
By and far.... CI. With Holt's as a #2.

I agree.

Las Vegas Cigar Company

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Originally posted by SIGnified:
<snip> ...just need a good Tobacconist who will sell quality smokes at a reasonable price. Who are your favorites? Many thanks!

There is a lot to be said for finding a local brick-and-mortar cigar store and developing a relationship with them. It may cost slightly more than buying on the internet, but the life long friends you will meet will make it all worth it.

JR

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Originally posted by FN in MT:
By and far.... CI. With Holt's as a #2.

Shop CI every few days, have some patience and You can find some great bargains.

I put together a Wish List on CI a few months ago, and when something I want goes on sale, the sale price shows up there. I check the list a few times a week.