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Old 02-06-2024, 11:16 AM   #1
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Are quality cigars (well-humidified) sold anywhere near Wolfeboro? I know that I could drive to Federal Cigar (in Dover or Portsmouth) or Twins (in Hookset or Londonderry). But I was hoping to pick up a stick every now and then nearer buy. And Laconia isn't "nearby" ;-)

PS If you're a business owner in Wolfeboro, you could do a nice little business adding a well-made, medium-sized humidor, stocked with a small selection of quality cigars!
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Old 02-06-2024, 11:31 AM   #2
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The closest place I know to you is the Winnipesaukee Cigar Company in Alton Bay...

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Old 02-06-2024, 12:10 PM   #3
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The closest place I know to you is the Winnipesaukee Cigar Company in Alton Bay...

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I always found their cigars to be a bit too dry. But aren’t the closed/out of business?
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I always found their cigars to be a bit too dry. But aren’t the closed/out of business?
Not sure as I haven't been there in a while... While their selection was certainly limited, I never had an issue with the humidification of their cigars...

My favorite cigar store is in Manchester (I know too far) and its called Candia Rd Convenience Store...

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Are quality cigars (well-humidified) sold anywhere near Wolfeboro? I know that I could drive to Federal Cigar (in Dover or Portsmouth) or Twins (in Hookset or Londonderry). But I was hoping to pick up a stick every now and then nearer buy. And Laconia isn't "nearby" ;-)

PS If you're a business owner in Wolfeboro, you could do a nice little business adding a well-made, medium-sized humidor, stocked with a small selection of quality cigars!
Coming from two sticks a day, the short answer is no. Unfortunately, area costs of doing business and state regulations make it unprofitable. Most of my buys are from 2guys smoke shop in Nashua and Salem.


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Happy Jacks! Once you get by the crack heads asking for change you might find a stick or two


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For the record, I did find two places in Wolfeboro that have nice, humidified humidors. They're standalone, next to the registers, but I tried cigars from both and they were both passable (and saved me a drive to Dover or Laconia!):

1) The Wolfeboro Corner Store @ 148 S. Main St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
https://maps.app.goo.gl/D3KtRAhf9ZMnLjqw9

2) B's Express Mart @ 35 Center St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
https://maps.app.goo.gl/91AnaauYwKSBNnBc6

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Many convenience stores have some type of humidor, though most of them wouldn't fit the quality/well humidified criteria. I've had decent cigars from Winni cigars in Alton but as mentioned, I guess they're closed.
Boy, I do miss going to Castro's, 2 Guys, Twins and O'Shea's in the SNH area. Lot of good places down that way. If you're in that area, check out Smokin Joe's inside Ayotte's State market in Hudson.
Before I gave it up, I was purchasing bulk online from JR cigars and then re-humidifying myself. Worked out okay.
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One thing I noticed about living on an island over the summer, is my cigars stay real fresh!! While I have a humidor on the island I really don't need it as the lake surrounding Welch is the best humidor on the planet!!

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