Really Stocking Up?

[RHNewfie]

I know that there have been a lot of threads lately about this proposed tax on cigars ($10 per) but are people really stocking up? I am honestly asking cause I want to know if I should start...

[Seanohue]

I'm going to say no, because such outrageous taxes have slim to no chance of passing, and with this one being highly opposed and with very little support, I don't see it being a problem yet. Lets just hope I'm right though.

[JCK]

Personally, I don't want to stock up now on what I may or may not like in the future. I'll continue to purchase based on what I think are good bargains.

If this bill passes into law, then I'll have to examine my smoking habits at that time.

Stocking up now reminds me of those people in the south that 'stock' up on bread and milk when the weather threatens half an inch of snow.

[wharfrathoss]

i tried using this as an excuse, but my old lady still wouldn't go for it!

[tuneman07]

sounds funny but I think a lot of politicians smoke cigars so that will probably help- might not but there could be worse people voting on this. Also I think most people (or at least I hope) do make a distinction between cigars and stogies. Maybe not everyone is a stogie smoker but people know there is a difference. Also I am still confused about online sales. I would hate to see my B&M go out of business but I still buy most of my cigars online and I always thought there was no tax online.

[pizzaboy089]

there is no way this tax could pass. Every B&M would be out of business.

[JaKaAch]

It would probably be more effective to contact your Senators and Representatives. Expressing your opinion/views concerning this proposed tax.
Stocking up might be a option later if it looks like it might be passed.

Quoting Seanohue:
"I'm going to say no, because such outrageous taxes have slim to no chance of passing, and with this one being highly opposed and with very little support, I don't see it being a problem yet. Lets just hope I'm right though."
Asking for outrageous tax hike is the first step. The goal maybe 1/3 or 1/4 of what they are asking for now.
Just like a offer to a car salesman. Offer something real low hoping to meet somewhere in the middle.

[FriendlyFire]

I would stock up atleast you have a good reason now, in the best case youll have some smokes handy for a while.

[LORD PUFFER]

Originally Posted by khubli

Personally, I don't want to stock up now on what I may or may not like in the future. I'll continue to purchase based on what I think are good bargains.

If this bill passes into law, then I'll have to examine my smoking habits at that time.

Stocking up now reminds me of those people in the south that 'stock' up on bread and milk when the weather threatens half an inch of snow.

Hey we like bread and milk!!

And if there was a 1/2 inch of snow to actually come here in GA, you bet your arse I would want to have a full humi for the Herf.

[JCK]

Originally Posted by LORD PUFFER

And if there was a 1/2 inch of snow to actually come here in GA, you bet your arse I would want to have a full humi for the Herf.

LOL, now you're talking !

[stormin]

Stock up on Cubans. Tax or no tax, you can't go wrong.

[Silound]

The short stick here is, if such an outrageous piece of legislation passes, then I will more than likely smoke my remaining 1300 or so sticks, and then find a new pleasure hobby that costs less.

[Coffee Grounds]

I am not worried. The president will veto this bill.
Anyways I order most of my cigars online so untill they start taxing the web I am cool.

[Dux]

I already have enough smokes to last me a few years
But this might push me to buy 1 or 2 boxes sooner rather than later.

I really dont think the new bill will float but you never know these days

[discdog]

The answer is no. Bush has already said he would veto the legislation if it landed on his desk. He wants to tax employee benefits, not cigars.

Try this instead of buying sticks.

http://capwiz.com/rtda/home/rs.