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KingoftheCove Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Oct 8 2023, 5:17 PM EST
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Started a couple weeks ago I think, maybe longer?
Looks like 10%-15%, or more, on the handful of different cigars I’ve been buying there.
Oh well………..makes sticking to the hiatus easier.

The other place is starting to carry more lots and broader selection.
They will likely get some of my winter dollars….
Palama Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Oct 8 2023, 6:23 PM EST
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I would say longer, like mebbe four-5 months ago. I bought a couple of Warped blends in April ‘cause the prices / deals were too good to pass up. Haven’t bought from them since but part of it is because they stopped shipping to Hawaii in July or August.
KingoftheCove Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2023, 9:29 AM EST
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You are probably right.
Last time I was able to snag Le Bijou Pet Robs for under $5/ea was 8/21/23.
10-packs always over $56 these days……..when on “ special”.

“Regular” prices there have also gone up considerably for the stuff I look at and buy.
RobertHively Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2023, 3:39 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
I would say longer, like mebbe four-5 months ago. I bought a couple of Warped blends in April ‘cause the prices / deals were too good to pass up. Haven’t bought from them since but part of it is because they stopped shipping to Hawaii in July or August.


That sucks. I haven't lived even remotely near a cigar shop in 15 yrs, so idk what I'd do without online vendors.

Are you just going to have to start paying cigar shop prices, or maybe have ppl mail you smokes?
Palama Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Oct 9 2023, 8:47 PM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
That sucks. I haven't lived even remotely near a cigar shop in 15 yrs, so idk what I'd do without online vendors.

Are you just going to have to start paying cigar shop prices, or maybe have ppl mail you smokes?


Probably neither. If I don’t make another purchase but smoke a cigar a day, I guesstimate I have enough to last me about 5 years. Luckily there are still a few vendors that “didn’t get the memo” and will ship here. Ultimately hoping the law will be amended to allow cigars to be shipped here again.
deadeyedick Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 1:34 PM EST
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Just been waiting for the price on Chinchalle to drop. Today is that day.Angel
ZRX1200 Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 1:58 PM EST
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Those good DED?
KingoftheCove Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 1:59 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Just been waiting for the price on Chinchalle to drop. Today is that day.Angel

Jeeeezus!
I havent even broken into the FIRST box of those I bought simply because The mad Hawaiian was waxing poetically about them!
Now my cursor is on the button agan………..chit!
ZRX1200 Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 2:02 PM EST
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You bought more than one box without smoking one?
KingoftheCove Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 2:12 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
You bought more than one box without smoking one?

No, I had a moment of insanity, and bought one box having never smoked one a few months back.
Now they are on sale again, and I was THINKING of getting another, but thankfully my madness has subsided……..for now.
I should smoke one I suppose…
d'oh!
ZRX1200 Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 2:22 PM EST
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I need to know man!
Palama Offline
#12 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 3:00 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
I need to know man!


What do you need to know? Think

I mean, seriously, DED is anxiously waiting to order more, what better stamp of approval do you need? Brick wall

And I believe Delta is a fan of them too so don't wait, just do it, baby!
Palama Offline
#13 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 3:11 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
No, I had a moment of insanity, and bought one box having never smoked one a few months back.
Now they are on sale again, and I was THINKING of getting another, but thankfully my madness has subsided……..for now.
I should smoke one I suppose…
d'oh!


I have a box and a half and iffin' I could order them again at $5 per, there'd be no hesitation on my part!

I'll smoke one tonight in your honor. Laugh
KingoftheCove Offline
#14 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 3:25 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
I have a box and a half and iffin' I could order them again at $5 per, there'd be no hesitation on my part!

I'll smoke one tonight in your honor. Laugh

d'oh!
Tenski is your friend………right now…….as DED noted above.
and now……….my resolve is shrinking…………fuq..
ZRX1200 Offline
#15 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 4:45 PM EST
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Man….I just got an email AeroP has buy a complete upper (std or ar10) get a complete lower for free….
KingoftheCove Offline
#16 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 4:57 PM EST
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Ok Z, I just smoked one.
Perfect construction, burn and draw.
Flavors somewhat muted, nuts, a bit of leather and some muted spices.
These have been in my resting cooler at 65/66 for about 5 months.

I have read, from multiple sources, that these do much better at lower RH, with flavors popping more, etc.
So, I’m gonna let them sit another 6+ months, then dry box a couple and revisit.
Not buying another box at this time, but if they wow me next Spring, at $125 for a box of 25, I will most likely buy……….if available at that price……at that time.
ZRX1200 Offline
#17 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 5:00 PM EST
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Well I’m not sure if I trust where DED spends his $….he bought me a beer once. And who does that?! Crazy people that’s who.
Mr. Jones Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 6:15 PM EST
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#16 KOC

WELL, WHAT do you expect outta Z MANS PALATE...
he's a spicy nutcase...he is...also hell bent for leather and lead...
Palama Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 6:43 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
d'oh!
Tenski is your friend………right now…….as DED noted above.
and now……….my resolve is shrinking…………fuq..


Not really. They no longer ship to Hawaii. ram27bat
deadeyedick Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 7:20 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Well I’m not sure if I trust where DED spends his $….he bought me a beer once. And who does that?! Crazy people that’s who.


It was those big puppy dog eyes that got to me ........ that and the whimpering.
KingoftheCove Offline
#21 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 8:21 PM EST
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Mr. Jones wrote:
#16 KOC

WELL, WHAT do you expect outta Z MANS PALATE...
he's a spicy nutcase...he is...also hell bent for leather and lead...

Eh, fixed my typo.
I smokedi one Jonesie…
KingoftheCove Offline
#22 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 8:22 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Not really. They no longer ship to Hawaii. ram27bat

Oh chit………forgot.
What the heck is that all about anyway?
Any other online players not shipping there?
Palama Offline
#23 Posted: Wed, Oct 11 2023, 11:58 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
Oh chit………forgot.
What the heck is that all about anyway?
Any other online players not shipping there?


New Hawaii law that was targeted at online vape vendors but was too broad when it said that vape and tobacco vendors had to have a Hawaii tobacco license but the license stipulates that the retailer must have a Hawaii storefront. At least that’s what I understand.

I cannot, of course, name the online places that no longer ship here but CBid and its associated companies were the first one’s to announce their restriction to Hawaii. The small place seemed like it was cool as I was able to place a couple orders after the law went into effect but they put the brakes on last month.

But I’ll survive. Plenny to smoke and iffin’ I get really desperate, I’ll just go back to smoking Swisher Sweets and White Owls. Laugh
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Oct 13 2023, 5:29 AM EST
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^ you got buddies that’ll ship to you
Palama Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Oct 13 2023, 12:35 PM EST
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Jakethesnake86 wrote:
^ you got buddies that’ll ship to you


‘Preciate that Jake! ThumpUp
ZRX1200 Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Oct 13 2023, 2:11 PM EST
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Palama is low?
KingoftheCove Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, Oct 13 2023, 4:02 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Palama is low?

I think so.
He bragged about having enough for two years……..IF he only smokes one a day.
But we know he smokes like 3-5 day.
So he will be out in like 5-6 months, and thats not counting all the cigars he sends out.
So, he will be out in like 3 months.

Palama is low, and has no place to buy.
Oh my…
Palama Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Oct 13 2023, 5:57 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
I think so.
He bragged about having enough for two years……..IF he only smokes one a day.
But we know he smokes like 3-5 day.
So he will be out in like 5-6 months, and thats not counting all the cigars he sends out.
So, he will be out in like 3 months.

Palama is low, and has no place to buy.
Oh my…


Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! Laugh

Always stirring up the pot huh? Chef

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