has falling economy affected cigar sales?

[baba]

Just a thought. I wonder since people are spending less, has cigar sells decreased? Further - I wonder if prices will fall, or increase with the economy?
Has the current economy reduced your cigar buying? Are you buying less?

[Patrick B]

Hasn't affected me, but I don't spend that much compared to most. I think the economy has affected larger purchases much more than beer/liquor/smokes. It's easy to justify a $5-$10 smoke versus a new boat. That's my personal train of tought.

I'm interested in hearing what some reps or MFG'ers have to say.

[Don Francisco]

Hard to say as this is always a slow time of year. We'll find out Xmas.

[SmoknTaz]

I'm certainly looking harder for the "Deals."

[svb]

I am finding more people unloading their personal stashes - personally, I continue to chase the rare cigars, which aren't out all that often, so my purchases haven't really changed.

[sboyajian]

It really depends.. I personally don't have much money tied up into investments.. the only thing that affected my income was gas prices. Now that it's lower than it has been in two years I actually keep more money in the house than before.

My son is about to turn 3, so his daycare cost will reduce by about 20% a month.. I will be saving more money.. Unless I love my job (knock on wood).. I'm solid.

[Gurkha25]

Taxes are affecting sales a lot more than anything. Michigan is trying to pass bans on smoking and has raised taxes on tobacco products. Its a bummer, but people who love to smoke cigars and have been doing it for years are going to continue to smoke regardless.

[DBCcigar]

People have to have their booze and their baccy!

[shortstory5]

Originally Posted by Gurkha25

Taxes are affecting sales a lot more than anything. Michigan is trying to pass bans on smoking and has raised taxes on tobacco products. Its a bummer, but people who love to smoke cigars and have been doing it for years are going to continue to smoke regardless.

Smoking bans are the worst ever.

[tx_tuff]

I have bought more the last couple months then I think I ever have in a two month period. I guess i'm just backwards.

[Architeuthis]

Squid® doesn't think econimic pressure effects cigar sales, other than taxes... Cigars are a luxury item and those who purchase them aren't going to stop because of a budget issue.

[Cigary]

You'd never know from my credit card bills!!

[shortstory5]

Hopefully we won't start to see a big increase in the ending price on the devil site...

[Paint]

Hell yes it has put the clamps on me for sure,i mean my wife has put the binders on me,if i am lucky i can get a fiver if i don't use my credit card,key is eat a big breakfast,and skip lunch.Save the money from lunch and buy the cigars...HA HA,There is a way around every thing just have to find it!!!

[shortstory5]

Originally Posted by paint

Hell yes it has put the clamps on me for sure,i mean my wife has put the binders on me,if i am lucky i can get a fiver if i don't use my credit card,key is eat a big breakfast,and skip lunch.Save the money from lunch and buy the cigars...HA HA,There is a way around every thing just have to find it!!!

Hahahaha, I love it... Doing all you can to save for the cigars!!!