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