NullSmurf
Das Bruce
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It's not a new question, but there are plenty of newbs to enter into the discussion.
When you visit a B&M or a cigar bar to smoke, do you think it's good form to buy something?
For me, the question is absolutely yes. There are several B&M in Denver metro. I think I've been to most and without question, if I stay for a smoke, I always buy a few sticks to "pay" for the priveledge. It's the right thing to do. What if their prices are high? The moment I spot a $20 Anejo, I'm done, so that's an easy one. Conversely, the B&M closest to me has a lounge, but it's membership only. However, since I'm a regular, the owner frequently invites me to stay for a smoke.
For the cigar bars, the sticks are frequently hideously expensive. I don't think I've ever actually purchased one. I do order drinks, and occasionally bar munchies. I don't feel the need to buy a cigar, but I do kind of feel bad about that. In Colorado, the cigar bar license is based on a percentage of revenue coming from tobacco. I honestly don't know how they get away with that selling cigars at 2x, 3x, or more over retail, but they do. Given that creative math, I'm content to let them do whatever they do without my help.
When you visit a B&M or a cigar bar to smoke, do you think it's good form to buy something?
For me, the question is absolutely yes. There are several B&M in Denver metro. I think I've been to most and without question, if I stay for a smoke, I always buy a few sticks to "pay" for the priveledge. It's the right thing to do. What if their prices are high? The moment I spot a $20 Anejo, I'm done, so that's an easy one. Conversely, the B&M closest to me has a lounge, but it's membership only. However, since I'm a regular, the owner frequently invites me to stay for a smoke.
For the cigar bars, the sticks are frequently hideously expensive. I don't think I've ever actually purchased one. I do order drinks, and occasionally bar munchies. I don't feel the need to buy a cigar, but I do kind of feel bad about that. In Colorado, the cigar bar license is based on a percentage of revenue coming from tobacco. I honestly don't know how they get away with that selling cigars at 2x, 3x, or more over retail, but they do. Given that creative math, I'm content to let them do whatever they do without my help.