Last week I asked if anyone had any experience buying from Tobaccolocker.com, but nobody here at Cigar Geeks had ever made a purchase there. As you know, I volunteered to bite the bullet and give them a try, so I bought a box of Rocky Patel 2008 Summer Collection Toro Grande (6x58) for $89 (these are $140-$150 everywhere else). I also threw on the order a CAO La Traviata Maduro Intrepido (7x54) Single for $5.75. They offer free 2 day S+H on orders over $75, and a free double edge guillotine cutter with any single.
UPDATE 9/22/10 - My order arrived on time as promised and the cigars were in great condition. Nice cutter they threw in, too. The owners of the website, Lynn and Bill Davies, primarily run a local B&M in Port Charlotte, FL. I received prompt emails that my order was placed, a separate email from Lynn that it was shipped, and another email later with the tracking info.
Their website is a bit hard to navigate and not intuitive, but these folks recognize that issue and are there to help. If you call with a question or issue, Bill actually picks up the phone himself and is personable and knowledgable. Brand selection is a bit limited, but some of their prices can't be beat (like my RP 2008s), and as Jackal pointed out, the prices on LFDs are good as well. Bill Davies told me that everything on his website is current and in inventory.
They also have a refer-a-friend program, so if you place an order, please be sure to give them my name and email! :biggrin:
I will definitely buy from these folks again. It was a very positive experience. Give their webite a browse and see if you can find a great deal, too!
I wandered around the site for awhile. Good prices on Padrons and they actually have them in stock unlike another firm whose name I won't mention but whose initlals are CI! Arturo Fuente and LFD looked pretty good too except for a limited selection on the AF. I was disappointed that the JdN button didn't take me anyplace. I need to get another box of Antano Consuls and hoped they had a good price on those too.
Thanks for checking this site out for us, Bruce! :bigthumbs:
Yes, thanks!
Thanks for the update, Bruce! Glad to hear they took care of you, and great price on the cigars. :biggrin:
Thanks for the update Bruce! It's always nice to discover people who are interested in their customers.
Sounds good...I like to support Mom and Pop businesses, so I'll take a look.
by the way, here's the link just to make it easier: http://www.tobaccolocker.com/ (http://www.tobaccolocker.com/)