SMOKE FREE ONTARIO - Tobacco Display Ban

[shaggy]

the one here didnt have any cabs....just a big walk in

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by shaggy

the one here didnt have any cabs....just a big walk in

I believe they're all like that. But to Bear's point, they will be dumping off stock in the next 5-6 months.

[DMK]

But will you be able to look at it..... before you buy....

[shaggy]

Originally Posted by DMK

But will you be able to look at it..... before you buy....

no

[DonnieW]

Reminds me of those old paper 'SURPRISE' bags from when I was a kid. You never know what you're going to get.

[Habsrule29]

We have a shop here in waterloo. Its actually a convenience store with its own walk in humidor. The owner was able to put a wall with a door in front of the humidor and patrons are allowed to walk into the humidor that way, but if you are just shopping in the store, you are unable to see into the humidor.

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by Habsrule29

We have a shop here in waterloo. Its actually a convenience store with its own walk in humidor. The owner was able to put a wall with a door in front of the humidor and patrons are allowed to walk into the humidor that way, but if you are just shopping in the store, you are unable to see into the humidor.

Unfortunately that's contrary to law - just a matter of time before they get nabbed by the smoke police. Too bad really, they're chipping away at the already small profits of convenience stores.

[Bear]

Originally Posted by DonnieW

Unfortunately that's contrary to law - just a matter of time before they get nabbed by the smoke police. Too bad really, they're chipping away at the already small profits of convenience stores.

I spoke with a local convenience store owner and he informed me that he didn't own the humidor or the cigars. A company was leasing out the space and they took care of everything. He declined to tell me what the comapny was. Does anyone have any info on a company that offers this type of service?

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by Bear

I spoke with a local convenience store owner and he informed me that he didn't own the humidor or the cigars. A company was leasing out the space and they took care of everything. He declined to tell me what the comapny was. Does anyone have any info on a company that offers this type of service?

Yeah, its called the Chinese mafia. No, I'm not kidding.

Hmmm... let's see, he's breaking the law, likely has the local inspector paid off, what are the chances he's selling legit smokes?

Just curious, how are the prices? And knowing you're an astute smoker, what do you think of his collection?

[Rockem Sockem]

Guidelines for Registration as a Tobacconist with the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion

http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/english/hea...guidelines.pdf

I haven't seen anyone post a link to this doc in this thread yet. Good reading - even if it does make you see red.

[DonnieW]

Originally Posted by Rockem Sockem

Guidelines for Registration as a Tobacconist with the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion

http://www.mhp.gov.on.ca/english/hea...guidelines.pdf

I haven't seen anyone post a link to this doc in this thread yet. Good reading - even if it does make you see red.

Its a piece of work. Despite these so-called accommodations for specialty tobacconists, the legislation is still putting hard working Canadians out of business. Good news is we've just called a general election. Now’s the time to speak up Canada!!!
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[linty]

this is a real shame, as a newb to the world of cigars i would love to go to a place like holy smokes at my local rcss and look around, but now they have those manilla coloured panels over them... is uninviting. honestly i don't see how this covering up and heavy taxes and all will prevent... well anytning. the more this goes on, the more and more people will find other avenues to get what they want, weither that be black market or other means.

[CosmoKCohiba]

I`m still not used to this one, everytime I walk int a corner store I find myself thinking WTF is that cabinet behind the counter, a real eye sore, our gov`t clearly has nothing better to do with its time and resources.

[totallytentative]

We've got the same annoying thing here in BC. Covered or blacked out cabinets in anywhere except dedicated smoke stores..... then the windows and doors are blacked out or covered.