Your Favorite B&M and Why. - Page 2

fid · 05-31-2011, 06:17 PM

Paul's Pipes in Flint, Mi. In business since 1928 and still owned by the same man. The antis hate people like Paul who smoke all their lives and live to a ripe old age; Paul turned 98 this year. Large selection of cigars, and many thousands of pipes on display on the sales floor. If you go, do not leave without seeing the pipe museum. Prices...it is what it is. Michigans tobacco tax is like 60% of whole sale so its hard to compete with alot of places. No lounge per se, but there is a smoking room with second hand chairs for the exclusive use of pipe club members and other welcome types. I only live twenty minutes away, so I am blessed to be able to go pretty frequently.

KidRock · 05-31-2011, 06:31 PM

Timothys in Bay City, MI. So big and so comfy! Great staff too!!!

Jbailey · 05-31-2011, 07:45 PM

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Timothys in Bay City, MI. So big and so comfy! Great staff too!!!

My favorite B&M too.

EricF · 05-31-2011, 06:39 PM

I'd have to say Smoke Inn. Abe has 5 stores with friendly knowlegable staff and is the home of the Tat Anarchy. This is where the South Fl crew usually herfs! There is 1 franchise store that has a Beer & wine bar. Marc(Owner) does it real nice there!

MurphysLaw · 05-31-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EricF

I'd have to say Smoke Inn. Abe has 5 stores with friendly knowlegable staff and is the home of the Tat Anarchy. This is where the South Fl crew usually herfs! There is 1 franchise store that has a Beer & wine bar. Marc(Owner) does it real nice there!

05-31-2011, 11:08 PM

JR Cigar, knowledgeable staff, great selection, very helpful people.
Hill Cigar Co. same reason as above. both in the St. Louis area

HSB Tobacconist I would recommend avoiding this shop, unfriendly staff that don't have any
knowledge of cigars only the imported cigarettes.
They more interested in you buying the cigarettes than any of the cigars or pipe tobacco on that note, most of the cigars in their humidors had stuff on them that look like mold.

icehog3 · 05-31-2011, 11:24 PM

Key Largo's ISLAND SMOKE SHOP, because Bill works there.

http://www.islandsmokeshop.com/

longknocker · 06-01-2011, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Key Largo's ISLAND SMOKE SHOP, because Bill works there.

http://www.islandsmokeshop.com/

Only Place Near Me Is "Our Cigar Bar" At The Wharf In Gulf Shores, AL. Very Friendly Staff, Good Drinks & Sticks!

Ken · 07-18-2011, 10:38 PM

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Only Place Near Me Is "Our Cigar Bar" At The Wharf In Gulf Shores, AL. Very Friendly Staff, Good Drinks & Sticks!

I'll try to swing by there this week. Any word on Tacky Jacks cigar on the beach?

emopunker2004 · 05-31-2011, 11:38 PM

Island Girl Cigar Bar in Jax, FL
http://islandgirljax.com/

Decent selection. But a GREAT smoking atmosphere. Most of the waitresses are decently cute.

Adriftpanda · 06-01-2011, 04:06 AM

Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend.

Skywalker · 06-01-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend.

I try to make a special trip down to Sacramento, to visit Mark at Tower, whenever I get the chance!!!

Weelok · 07-19-2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend.

+1 - and you didn't mention great boutique cigar selection for a great price considering CA taxes

DBall · 06-01-2011, 05:31 AM

My apartment. Good, varied cigar selection. The lounge is a balcony about 160' up in the city center and the staff is pretty decent. Free espresso/coffee/soda/pellegrino. Great hours and non-exclusive... all are welcome.

Flounder · 07-11-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DBall

My apartment. Good, varied cigar selection. The lounge is a balcony about 160' up in the city center and the staff is pretty decent. Free espresso/coffee/soda/pellegrino. Great hours and non-exclusive... all are welcome.

My favorite as well. Hopefully swinging through there sometime in the next week.

Mattso3000 · 06-01-2011, 05:25 AM

Burn Cigars in Burnsville, great atmosphere, good staff, good selection of cigars.

racerX · 06-01-2011, 08:09 AM

Grapevine Texas - Grapevine Cigar and Tobacco Club. Great selection and nice people.
Love the thread. I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

LasciviousXXX · 06-01-2011, 08:16 AM

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I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

This shop in Gilbert, AZ is my new favorite. One of the only cigar shops in the state that has a liquor license, a full bar and 14 different beers on tap

Plus its right by my house so if you do visit I would be more than happy to meet up for a smoke and a cocktail.

06-01-2011, 08:28 AM

The only B&M in my town. Smokers friendly, the owner is nice and knows everything about anything. They have a walk in humidor that is like walking into heaven, a small smoke lounge and carry pipes and pipe tobacco when I need it. All in all it is a good place to go, and the sticks there are in good shape. No mold or over humidified sticks.

racerX · 06-01-2011, 11:18 AM

Thanks for the AZ tip. I may be heading out there this month. I will shoot you a heads up if I do with an invite to join me via pm or the herf thread. Thanks again -it looks really nice.

05-31-2011, 06:17 PM	#1
fid Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: Durand, Mi Posts: 50 Trading: (2)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Paul's Pipes in Flint, Mi. In business since 1928 and still owned by the same man. The antis hate people like Paul who smoke all their lives and live to a ripe old age; Paul turned 98 this year. Large selection of cigars, and many thousands of pipes on display on the sales floor. If you go, do not leave without seeing the pipe museum. Prices...it is what it is. Michigans tobacco tax is like 60% of whole sale so its hard to compete with alot of places. No lounge per se, but there is a smoking room with second hand chairs for the exclusive use of pipe club members and other welcome types. I only live twenty minutes away, so I am blessed to be able to go pretty frequently.

05-31-2011, 06:31 PM	#2
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Timothys in Bay City, MI. So big and so comfy! Great staff too!!! __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

05-31-2011, 06:39 PM	#4
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. I'd have to say Smoke Inn. Abe has 5 stores with friendly knowlegable staff and is the home of the Tat Anarchy. This is where the South Fl crew usually herfs! There is 1 franchise store that has a Beer & wine bar. Marc(Owner) does it real nice there! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

05-31-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
smokepuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. JR Cigar, knowledgeable staff, great selection, very helpful people. Hill Cigar Co. same reason as above. both in the St. Louis area HSB Tobacconist I would recommend avoiding this shop, unfriendly staff that don't have any knowledge of cigars only the imported cigarettes. They more interested in you buying the cigarettes than any of the cigars or pipe tobacco on that note, most of the cigars in their humidors had stuff on them that look like mold.

05-31-2011, 11:24 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,929 Trading: (60)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Key Largo's ISLAND SMOKE SHOP, because Bill works there. http://www.islandsmokeshop.com/ __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-31-2011, 11:38 PM	#10
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Island Girl Cigar Bar in Jax, FL http://islandgirljax.com/ Decent selection. But a GREAT smoking atmosphere. Most of the waitresses are decently cute. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

06-01-2011, 04:06 AM	#11
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Tower Pipes and Cigars. Mark (norcalmark) owns it, stand up dude and also my very good friend. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

06-01-2011, 05:31 AM	#14
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,781 Trading: (46)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. My apartment. Good, varied cigar selection. The lounge is a balcony about 160' up in the city center and the staff is pretty decent. Free espresso/coffee/soda/pellegrino. Great hours and non-exclusive... all are welcome. __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

06-01-2011, 05:25 AM	#16
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Burn Cigars in Burnsville, great atmosphere, good staff, good selection of cigars. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

06-01-2011, 08:09 AM	#17
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Grapevine Texas - Grapevine Cigar and Tobacco Club. Great selection and nice people. Love the thread. I need some Cali and AZ stops please.

06-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#19
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. The only B&M in my town. Smokers friendly, the owner is nice and knows everything about anything. They have a walk in humidor that is like walking into heaven, a small smoke lounge and carry pipes and pipe tobacco when I need it. All in all it is a good place to go, and the sticks there are in good shape. No mold or over humidified sticks.

06-01-2011, 11:18 AM	#20
racerX Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: john Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 261 Trading: (0)	Re: Your Favorite B&M and Why. Thanks for the AZ tip. I may be heading out there this month. I will shoot you a heads up if I do with an invite to join me via pm or the herf thread. Thanks again -it looks really nice.