Thompson cigars.

[lowpro75]

Some guy named Longo posted something a few posts back about if you see something you don't like, ignore it.  You should follow that guy's advice, he seems like a pretty wise dude.

[nwb]

lowpro75 - 5/25/2010  8:50 AM

Some guy named Longo posted something a few posts back about if you see something you don't like, ignore it.  You should follow that guy's advice, he seems like a pretty wise dude.

 

[Dave S.]

nwb - 5/25/2010  4:39 AM

Longo - 5/25/2010  5:17 AM

...I mean get a life.

That's the way to win us over  

nwb

   

[Bob Cordell]

 

[NES Tek]

[whodeeni]

What do you think Fella's..... Sounds like a bunch of HotAshes to me!

BlackIrish - 5/25/2010  8:42 AM

nwb - 5/23/2010  1:22 PM

You won't find many fans of Thompson on this site.  However, I've won a couple of the lots on their auction site, and I didn't have any problems with the cigars.

nwb

I won some auctions long ago, and the cigars were fine.  The telemarketers sucked.  I don't order from there any more.

Hey Longo:  Welcome to the site.  I appreciate the plug for HotAsh.  I've been doing business with other, very trusted vendors for many years.  With all respect, I'm not going to suddenly place an order with a new shop simply because someone I don't know joins my online community and before ever introducing himself begins to talk up an unknown shop.  

I'm not accusing you of shenanigans or shilling, and I'll accept that you're not associated with HotAsh.  But if I owned HotAsh, I'd be quite concerned about the reputation of my business, because your postings have caused this whole community to question the integrity of my shop.  

Just my thoughts.

[whodeeni]

On another note,

I got a thompson's catalog yesterday and I did see some things that im
interested in ordering.... I'm assuming they only send out catalogs once
a quarter or maybe "Just Because" it's fathers day? FOG's feel free to
chime in!

[southernpacifico]

I have ordered a few stickes from Jr and have not a a problem...

[Hot Stuff x]

The biggest problem I've had with Thompson is anything I've ordered takes 3 weeks or so to arrive.  Even when I lived in Texas it was the same.  There are plenty of other quality cigar vendors out there, so I don't need to deal with Thompson.

[nwb]

whodeeni - 5/25/2010  10:45 PM

On another note,

I got a thompson's catalog yesterday and I did see some things that im
interested in ordering.... I'm assuming they only send out catalogs once
a quarter or maybe "Just Because" it's fathers day? FOG's feel free to
chime in!

I get one at least every two months if not every month.  It usually goes in the trash...

nwb

[cmmayo]

I think it's funny how many people came to the rescue when an outsider took a pot shot at Thompson's.  

Never thought I'd see THAT happen on here.

[nwb]

cmmayo - 5/26/2010  3:18 PM

I think it's funny how many people came to the rescue when an outsider took a pot shot at Thompson's.  

Never thought I'd see THAT happen on here.

Kind or ironic, don't ya think?  

nwb

[kola]

cmmayo - 5/26/2010  3:18 PM

I think it's funny how many people came to the rescue when an outsider took a pot shot at Thompson's.  

Never thought I'd see THAT happen on here.

I have, for very many years, used the store as my humidor.  My idea of aging a cigar was to wait to get home before lighting it.  I had never ordered tobacco online before.  So my first online experience was with Thompson's to get one of their $30 humidors ... gotta start somewhere.  The experience seemed ok -- though I will say the house brands they sent me swing wildly between "awful" and "surprisingly good".

I have been looking at CI, Monster if I have a moment to look ...  but have not pulled the trigger yet. No auctions. So, other than these hotash guys that have impressed us so much, are there any other (or better) sites you folks would recommend?

[capndutch]

I largely buy my cigars and accessories from the following sites in order of frequency.

Cuban Crafters.
Cigarbid.com (CI auction site, also known as the Devil's site, easy to over buy).
And Cigars International.

These vendors have proven to be very reliable with excellent customer service.

[DonM]

You dont want to leave out Famous-Smoke, I have used them a few times with great customer service

[junglepete]

kola - 5/29/2010  1:27 AM

cmmayo - 5/26/2010  3:18 PM

I think it's funny how many people came to the rescue when an outsider took a pot shot at Thompson's.  

Never thought I'd see THAT happen on here.

I have, for very many years, used the store as my humidor.  My idea of aging a cigar was to wait to get home before lighting it.  I had never ordered tobacco online before.  So my first online experience was with Thompson's to get one of their $30 humidors ... gotta start somewhere.  The experience seemed ok -- though I will say the house brands they sent me swing wildly between "awful" and "surprisingly good".

I have been looking at CI, Monster if I have a moment to look ...  but have not pulled the trigger yet. No auctions. So, other than these hotash guys that have impressed us so much, are there any other (or better) sites you folks would recommend?

For me these are the best sites to deal with:

CI - great prices and customer service

cbid.com - great place to find a deal if your patient and don't get too hooked , HA!

cigar.com - mostly for the daily deal only plus the rare other special

JR's - sometimes some good specials

TNT- sometimes some great box prices, but not as good as they were in the past, some good alternative smokes

famous - the odd good special, but rare

cigarplace.biz - sometimes some really good special, and a few brands the have lower prices

cigaramerica.net and slipperyrockcigars.com - the odd good daily special

[kola]

Thanks for the info!  I have the sites in my favorites now.  My wallet senses impending danger ...

I used to drive by the JR outlet warehouse on hwy 40 in Burlington NC all the time, but never stopped in.  Now that I don't live in that area any more, I'm kinda kicking myself in the ass.  I have not run across anything like it in central VA - which seems strange considering this is supposed to be big tobacco country.

[nwb]

What junglepete said!

JR is actually only a few hours drive for me, but I've never been....

nwb

[Jackal]

bonitasmokeshop.com also has great customer service.

Their prices aren't always the best, but they have some great deals and have some smokes that other onlines dont.

Holts is also a very reputable dealer and some of their Tues and Thursday specials can be really good and their 6 packs to go can get you some excellent deals.  www.holts.com

[kola]

Jackal - 5/29/2010  9:02 PM

bonitasmokeshop.com also has great customer service.

Their prices aren't always the best, but they have some great deals and have some smokes that other onlines dont.

....

Thanks for the info.  Seems like they do have some decent deals ... have added them to my watch list

[Hot Stuff x]

I usually check the Daily Deals thread on this site when that thread has been updated.

Also want to mention that I have bought a number of samplers from Mike's Cigars with good results...however, their deals these days aren't nearly as good as they used to be.

[doubleott05]

wow this has been a very informative thread actually

 i usually only buy from outlaw cigar north in MO. but i have been trolling the internet for an online vendor to buy from and found tompson's. shortly after that i became a member of this website and was looking for reviews of thompsons and found tons of other reliable vendors that are popular
example
CI
Cigar bid

i think i will start with these for my online stogie shopping

thanks everybody for your input

Elliot