While of course, it’s perfectly OK to purchase these cigars, be aware that these packaged cigars are usually of poorer quality.  Most ‘drugstore’ cigars contain preservative or other non-tobacco ingredients.  Common ingredients found in packaged cigars may include paper, Glycerin, and saltpeter.  High quality cigars will contain only tobacco.  Packaged drugstore cigars will generally contain these extra ingredients designed to keep them stored on the shelves for extended periods of time.

In order to get the best quality cigars, you will have to visit your local tobacconist.  While many mail order businesses do carry good quality cigars, be aware that they usually will not sell singles, thus you will have to purchase whole boxes.  Visiting your local tobacconist allows you to test different brands before settling on a box.

Cigar lighters are much more involved than cigarette lighters.  They often have built in cutters or punchers or tools that are used when smoking cigars than your run of the mill bic at the gas station has.  Cigar lighters usually come on a keychain too so you aren’t as apt to lose it.  I know that may sound kind of kid-ish or dumb, but they still look high class, so no worries.

Cigar lighters comments can usually be found online at any site that actually sells the lighters and there are also reviews sites that you can read comments at.  Your best bet is to search for lighters online or actually start by searching for user reviews or ratings, then once you find one that meets all your needs, you can buy from the same place that the person with a good review did.  Then you’re guaranteed to have just a good of experience.

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