I haven't posted in this thread until now because I didn't have much to offer to the OP, but I want to make a point here. Leemahn, if you're still reading, I hope you're lucky enough to have a B&M around you. If so I'd recommend you give them your business, even if it is for some bargain smokes. Heck, you may even get to know them and develop a friendship with them. I know it's easy to go to the chain drug store, but how about supporting the mom & pop shops around your neighborhood?
Every time I step into a humidor in a new place I always try to buy at least one stick, just to give them a little business (and I'm an impulse buyer!). I know that if we don't help support them then they'll disappear pretty quick.
Just my feelings on the issue.