Boxes, bundles, sampler packs, and even single cigars can be purchased on-line from numerous retailers. Imported, hand rolled and/or premium cigars can also be purchased from your local tobacconist. Machine made cigars, such as White Owl, are available in many drug stores and discount retail stores.
Purchasing Single Cigars
To purchase a few single hand rolled cigars, it is always best to visit your local tobacco store or cigar shop. There is nothing like strolling through a walk-in humidor and sampling the scents and feel of all the various cigars. In addition, you can also talk about cigars with the owner/manager, and even absorb the cigar wisdom of other customers. Due to the cost of shipping, it is not cost effective to purchase a few single cigars on-line, unless added to a larger order.
Purchasing a Sampler Pack of Cigars
Another way to sample a variety of different cigars is by purchasing a sampler pack containing several various brands or styles. Many retailers feature special prices on such samplers that are comparable to the price per stick of boxed or bundled cigars. Sampler packs are available at some tobacco stores, and are always being promoted by many online cigar retailers. Visit our Cigar Bargain Hunter to view some cigar sampler packs available now!
Purchasing Cigars by the Box or Bundle
The most economical way to purchase a box or bundle of cigars is usually on the Internet, especially if the vendor is out of state (usually no sales tax). Many on-line retailers also publish catalogs, and orders can be placed on-line, over the phone, or by mail. When purchased by the box (usually 25 cigars), the cost per stick can be as much as 50% less than the cost of buying a single cigar. But before you decide to buy a box, it is highly recommended that you test-smoke 2 or 3 singles, first.
