Why It Pays To Shop Local for Your Sticks

Although you can buy virtually anything online these days, when it comes to cigars you really don’t know what you are getting.

“I’ve had guys come in and tell me they ordered a cigar online but instead of getting what they ordered they were sent a substitution,” says Buddy Williams, manager of MA’s Smokehouse in Shreveport-Bossier. “That doesn’t happen at MA’s.”

Not only do you get what you pay for at MA’s, you have the opportunity to learn about cigars, pipes and tobacco from knowledgeable experts like Buddy.

And that goes for the novice smoker as well as the seasoned one.

Ask an Expert
With hundreds of cigar brands on the market, where does the novice start? Even conducting an online search for keywords such as ‘best cigars’ or ‘most popular cigars’ doesn’t guarantee that you’ll get what you pay for.

The novice smoker can save time and money by seeking advice on purchases. “You really don’t know what you’re getting online,” says Buddy. “You risk getting cigars of inferior quality, substitutions and possibly even molded sticks.”

Even for seasoned smokers, there are advantages of a talking to a knowledgeable cigar expert.

“Nothing replaces talking with someone face-to-face about the differences in cigar brands, wrappers and tobacco origins,” says Buddy. “We ask our clients questions about their preferences which lead us to recommend cigars we believe they’ll enjoy. You just can’t do that online.”

Three More Reasons to Buy Local
What else do you get when you buy local from MA’s Smokehouse?
• You support the local economy.
• You enjoy the sensory-filled experience of touching, smelling and seeing the cigars you’re about to purchase.
•  You can join the community of smokers who enjoy each other’s company in the indoor and outdoor smoking lounges at MA’s.

If you find yourself surfing the net for your next smokes, why not close your browser and shop the old-fashioned way? Get in your car, drive over to MA’s and talk to the experts.

You may never shop online again.