The purpose of this blog is to track the pricing habits and inventory of the nine most reputable vendors of Cuban cigars that accept orders online and ship anywhere in the world. It is intended primarily for the global audience and in no way encourages the purchase of illegal contraband for United States residents. While it is illegal for US citizens to purchase and import Cuban goods, it is not illegal to discuss them. Likewise, it is not illegal to discuss pricing, who has what sales at present, and where the current best values are in the market. For those of you that are angry that this site exists (and I realize there will be some), I say unto you: The jig is already up. Sites and sources are openly discussed on reddit, on Cigar Inspector, and on dozens of cigar forums all over the world. There is no mystery (or at least, there shouldn't be) and nobody is being afforded greater protection by withholding information or "protecting" their sources.
There is a great deal of paranoia on cigar sites and cigar forums that is simply misplaced. We are here to talk about prices, sources, and current stock. There might be an odd review here or there or other news, if things pan out.
There is a great deal of paranoia on cigar sites and cigar forums that is simply misplaced. We are here to talk about prices, sources, and current stock. There might be an odd review here or there or other news, if things pan out.
It is my hope that this site will inform shoppers of not only where the best box prices are to be found but also hopefully to increase competition among vendors, resulting in lower prices for all consumers. The discrepancies between various Internet vendors is astounding, and I don't think too many folks are aware just how vast they can be, even between retailers in the same country. Tobacco taxes are a fact of life, but not all price differences can be chalked up to taxes.
The prices listed on the spreadsheet are in USD for convenience.
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