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The Cheaper Side of Cigars

Having an endless supply of top rated cigars has spoiled me and I have forgotten the other side of the industry. As more and more retired consumers move to my area they have been asking me to carry some less expensive lines. I have done much research on this and while I have found plenty of cigars in the price range they have requested, I know nothing about them. Can the SC smokers out there educate me on some of the better brands I could carry and how they taste?

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Permalink Reply by Tony Giovanni on April 13, 2010 at 5:37pm

yes it is but I need something for $3.00-$4.00

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Permalink Reply by Clay, the watcher... on April 13, 2010 at 5:49pm

I dunno, I've had some $10 crap too

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Permalink Reply by Charming Karl, Cookie King on April 14, 2010 at 11:32am

That's right - just tell 'em, "hey grandpa, sign that Social Security check over to me and I'll make sure you get a steady supply of smokes!"

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Permalink Reply by Tony Giovanni on April 14, 2010 at 12:00pm

lol that would be great, with my customer base I could retire in a week...

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Permalink Reply by Chris McCann on April 13, 2010 at 6:17pm

I recently purchased a box of Tabacos Baez Serie SF and found them to be a very nice smoke.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Giovanni on April 13, 2010 at 7:17pm

I carry those and boy do they fly off the shelf at $3.25, problem is my rep is a broker and never has enough for re-order.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Giovanni on April 13, 2010 at 10:43pm

you guys have been great and i thank you for all this advice, now I'm throwing another one at you. Can you include the price you paid for these sticks...

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Permalink Reply by Tony Giovanni on April 14, 2010 at 10:43am

that is just what i'm looking for, calling my guy now, bet you it goes to voice mail...

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Permalink Reply by Clay, the watcher... on April 14, 2010 at 1:36pm

Here's my take on this. In general I don't buy $4 smokes but will pay $30-$50 for a bundle. If the margin % stays the same on cheap sticks as expensive sticks you would have to sell 2-3 times as many sticks. Stay with me...

Do a promo that encourage bundle sales. Buy two Oliva Series V get Flor de Oliva free. Buy a bundle get a "premium" sampler. This will introduce the less expensive sticks while keeping the premium base.