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OscarDeuce · 07-08-2011, 09:14 AM

Folks:

I apologize if this has been asked before, but I can't find the information I'm looking for. I'd like for you to recommend a place for a US-based member to buy online. Specifically, I want a site that doesn't make me create an account, remember a password, or whatever. I just want to buy some cigars from a site that makes it easy. Your recommendations are appreciated!

Best,
O-2

tonycsmoke · 07-08-2011, 10:20 AM

They are all going to make you create an account. Beyond that there are several good ones.

Famous Smoke Shop
JR Cigars
Cigars International
Holts

bc4393 · 07-08-2011, 10:30 AM

Yup. Famous-smoke.com and JRcigar.com are my top 2. I have been ordering from them for years. I save my info to make it easier to shoot from the hip though. haha

KatDad · 07-08-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonycsmoke

They are all going to make you create an account. Beyond that there are several good ones.

Famous Smoke Shop
JR Cigars
Cigars International
Holts

I've done business with these four as well as Finck's in San Antonio. The majority, though, would be with CI and JR. All of these are fine merchants and will take good care of you.

Wang Lung · 07-08-2011, 10:58 AM

You don't have to create an account if you buy over the phone.

N99 · 07-08-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonycsmoke

They are all going to make you create an account. Beyond that there are several good ones.

Famous Smoke Shop

Cigars International
Holts

Yep, +1 on these guys.

TommyBB · 07-08-2011, 11:50 AM

Recently, a number of members have really praised Smoke Inn for its customer service.

Mad Dawg · 07-08-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyBB

Recently, a number of members have really praised Smoke Inn for its customer service.

I'm one of those guys...just tossed them another order today. Their customer service is simply outstanding.

My other go-to's:

Cigars International / sister site Cigar.com
Holt's
Atlantic
Famous
Mike's
New Havana
Nice Ash
Serious

...to name but a few.

OscarDeuce · 07-08-2011, 02:20 PM

Gentlemen:

Thank you all for your recommendations. Guess I don't get the account thing. It's fine for those who want to, but why not make it easy for the guy that doesn't? It's the same reason my wife doesn't order from QVC anymore (there's a blessing in disguise) - you try to log in and it asks for your password. Enter your password and it says nope, wrong password. Try every password you've ever used. Still no joy. Try to create a new account and you get "sorry, that email is already in use!"

Best,
O-2

cigarfan · 07-08-2011, 03:02 PM

Why keep an account?

I think it's so the vendors can keep history of your purchases. Why? I don't know.

I agree with you. I get tired of that, having to create an account just to place an order.
IMO, if you have a legitimate form of payment, why can't you simply just buy a cigar or a box?

I've never had to create an account when I walked into a brick and mortar cigar shop.

BTW, you do not have to create an account at
JR Cigars

But
Cigars International
Holts
Famous Smoke Shop
all make you create an account just to make a purchase.

Not sure about other vendors.

07-08-2011, 09:14 AM	#1
OscarDeuce Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 197	Recommend a place to buy online Folks: I apologize if this has been asked before, but I can't find the information I'm looking for. I'd like for you to recommend a place for a US-based member to buy online. Specifically, I want a site that doesn't make me create an account, remember a password, or whatever. I just want to buy some cigars from a site that makes it easy. Your recommendations are appreciated! Best, O-2

07-08-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,135	They are all going to make you create an account. Beyond that there are several good ones. Famous Smoke Shop JR Cigars Cigars International Holts __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

07-08-2011, 10:58 AM	#5
Wang Lung Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 1,736	You don't have to create an account if you buy over the phone. __________________

07-08-2011, 11:50 AM	#7
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,659	Recently, a number of members have really praised Smoke Inn for its customer service. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

07-08-2011, 03:02 PM	#10
cigarfan Herf God Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,822	Why keep an account? I think it's so the vendors can keep history of your purchases. Why? I don't know. I agree with you. I get tired of that, having to create an account just to place an order. IMO, if you have a legitimate form of payment, why can't you simply just buy a cigar or a box? I've never had to create an account when I walked into a brick and mortar cigar shop. BTW, you do not have to create an account at JR Cigars But Cigars International Holts Famous Smoke Shop all make you create an account just to make a purchase. Not sure about other vendors. __________________ It's not an optical illusion, it just looks like one.

07-08-2011, 10:30 AM	#3
bc4393 Starting Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 67	Yup. Famous-smoke.com and JRcigar.com are my top 2. I have been ordering from them for years. I save my info to make it easier to shoot from the hip though. haha

07-08-2011, 02:20 PM	#9
OscarDeuce Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 197	Gentlemen: Thank you all for your recommendations. Guess I don't get the account thing. It's fine for those who want to, but why not make it easy for the guy that doesn't? It's the same reason my wife doesn't order from QVC anymore (there's a blessing in disguise) - you try to log in and it asks for your password. Enter your password and it says nope, wrong password. Try every password you've ever used. Still no joy. Try to create a new account and you get "sorry, that email is already in use!" Best, O-2

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