Bringing your own sticks to a B&M

[Ropey]

Interesting. Let's run the numbers. For $240 I could get maybe 48 sticks online or maybe 20 sticks at that lounge (since only $200 of that goes to purchases and, at least in my area, B&M prices are twice those of online).

Quantity aside, it could be worth it if I could bring in my own sticks and they had WiFi and I could sit there for several hours working on my laptop. That would make working much more enjoyable... if I could do it while smoking a stogie or pipe.

[ghe]

Interesting. Let's run the numbers. For $240 I could get maybe 48 sticks online or maybe 20 sticks at that lounge (since only $200 of that goes to purchases and, at least in my area, B&M prices are twice those of online).

Quantity aside, it could be worth it if I could bring in my own sticks and they had WiFi and I could sit there for several hours working on my laptop. That would make working much more enjoyable... if I could do it while smoking a stogie or pipe.

It would also be nice if I could walk into Nordstrom, change into a new suit off the rack to wear for the day and bring it back at the end of the day. Lots of things would be "better" if they were different. There's a place where you can easily do what you want -- smoke a cigar and use WiFi. It's called your home.

[Zeede]

It's no different than joining a country club. You pay a fee, you get a benefit (a place to enjoy your hobby) and in this case, you also get 20 cigars a month. I don't think I've ever smoked 20 cigars in one month, so I could probably get some higher end ones, and buy a dozen cigars.

Of course, I can't afford to spend $240/month on cigars at the moment, but if I did, I could see the benefit.

It all depends on the people there, really.

[Ropey]

There's a place where you can easily do what you want -- smoke a cigar and use WiFi. It's called your home.

Rental contract prohibits smoking in my apartment so I have to sit outside. Would be much nicer to work in an easy chair in a cigar lounge.

[ghe]

Rental contract prohibits smoking in my apartment so I have to sit outside. Would be much nicer to work in an easy chair in a cigar lounge.

Oh, OK. Now I understand. You willingly signed an agreement that restricts your actions, so it's now the cigar store owners responsibility to bail you out and allow you to utilize his facility and contribute nothing to his business. Makes perfect sense.

[jhedrick83]

Let's keep it on topic and respectful to other members please.

[Demuths1770]

Oh, OK. Now I understand. You willingly signed an agreement that restricts your actions, so it's now the cigar store owners responsibility to bail you out and allow you to utilize his facility and contribute nothing to his business. Makes perfect sense.

it sounds like what ropey was saying was if he paid 240 and was allowed to bring his own sticks it would be work it. thats the way i read it since he says about how many cigars he could get for that price and than says Quantity aside it would be worth it if he could bring his own. i do know of a local lounge that is kinda the same way as the 240 dollar fee but its that you have to buy X amount in the shop that day to use the lounge and you can not smoke your own. you have to smoke what you just bought that day and if memory serves me i think its 30$ you have to spend. im a firm believer in supporting your local B&M and a even firmer believer in your B&M should "support" you

[Ropey]

Yeah I didn't think my post would generate that emotional a response. Just my little fantasy of a lounge I'd pay to join. My fantasy cigar lounge would be dark wood, no televisions, with guys reading or playing cards or other quiet activity. You'd pay a monthly fee but wouldn't be required to purchase anything else. Would be a great place to relax, maybe get some work done while smoking. Kind of like the old gentlemen's clubs of yore.

[WNYTONY]

Yeah I didn't think my post would generate that emotional a response. Just my little fantasy of a lounge I'd pay to join. My fantasy cigar lounge would be dark wood, no televisions, with guys reading or playing cards or other quiet activity. You'd pay a monthly fee but wouldn't be required to purchase anything else. Would be a great place to relax, maybe get some work done while smoking. Kind of like the old gentlemen's clubs of yore.

Where do I sign up for this little slice of heaven ??? LOL

Absolutely no lounges around me - a 90 min drive to the closest. No smoking in any bars, restaurants or clubs here in NY state.
So basically outside, car and home are my options, and thankfully I have one room I can smoke in at home !

I have always wondered if a group of smokers (I'd even take the pipers and cig guys) got together and rented a space to smoke and relax if (a) it would be legal and (b) it could work. Of course the dynamics of the people will determine whether it will work of not.......

I know that if there are any employees it is not legal here in NY state, but if everyone is a volunteer and "member".......

Say 5-10 guys/gals toss in and rent a loft or garage and it's basically a clubhouse, or one lucky bastid has the extra space and offers to use it (with contributions / donations to help offset the costs). I know there are motorcycle clubs around here that have clubhouses - don't know how they finance or if they are allowed smoking rights but this seems to be along the lines of what you are thinking also @Ropey

Anyone ever heard of this being done anywhere ?

[Rocket Scientologist]

Yeah I didn't think my post would generate that emotional a response. Just my little fantasy of a lounge I'd pay to join. My fantasy cigar lounge would be dark wood, no televisions, with guys reading or playing cards or other quiet activity. You'd pay a monthly fee but wouldn't be required to purchase anything else. Would be a great place to relax, maybe get some work done while smoking. Kind of like the old gentlemen's clubs of yore.

Now that you mention it, St. Louis does have several private cigar clubs that fit your description, except they probably have TVs for sports. The Cigar Club at the Ritz-Carlton is one in particular, but I think the annual dues are $2500-3000. That's a bit rich for my blood.