hinzna
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 9:55:02 AM
Hey gents and ladies. It's been a few months since I've been around, but I had a great gig in the cigar industry that had me travelling a ton, with the highlight being able to work at the IPCPR show this year. Anyway, it'll be nice to catch up on some of the shenanigans around here. Most of all, I hope everyone has had a happy and healthy year, and has a wonderful Christmas/[insert holiday here].

Best,

Nick

hinzna
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 10:10:36 AM
Also. Got lots of cool new stuff for people to try! I'd be happy to share, so let me know!
TMCTLT
Saturday, December 19, 2015 10:13:41 AM

One of my BIL's got to attend last years IPCPR with a shpo owner from MI. and he had a blast....said it took a week to " catch up on rest " as they went 24 / 7 while there. Glad ya had fun Nick....good for you!!!

And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours

hinzna
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 10:43:53 AM
Oh yeah, I slept for 2 straight days after. Especially since it was in New Orleans, the heat was crazy, but we'll worth it. Merry Charistmas!
delta1
Saturday, December 19, 2015 12:38:33 PM
Glad your hiatus from here was well-spent and enriching. Welcome home.
Mikekoz13
Saturday, December 19, 2015 3:54:39 PM
Welcome back!!!!
bs_kwaj
Saturday, December 19, 2015 5:03:08 PM
So, then, what's new in the cigar world?

You know, uh, besides this:

http://halfwheel.com/cigar-exemption-not-included-in-omnibus-appropriations-bill/101777 

:-k

hinzna
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Saturday, December 19, 2015 10:45:55 PM
That bill is absolutely outrageous, and could be devastating to us. Fortunately, I think that it'll will get tied up in legal battles for at least another few years.

In other news...

La Mission du L'Atelier was my favorite cigar of IPCPR.

The Tat Hyde is an absolutely fantastic cigar (have some if anyone is looking to try one)

I had the privilege of representing 2 of this year's top 10 cigars (including number 1!)

And finally, definitely missed being on here and glad to be back!

TMCTLT
Sunday, December 20, 2015 8:12:57 AM

That bill is absolutely outrageous, and could be devastating to us. Fortunately, I think that it'll will get tied up in legal battles for at least another few years.

In other news...

La Mission du L'Atelier was my favorite cigar of IPCPR.

The Tat Hyde is an absolutely fantastic cigar (have some if anyone is looking to try one)

I had the privilege of representing 2 of this year's top 10 cigars (including number 1!)

And finally, definitely missed being on here and glad to be back!

hinzna wrote:

I very much enjoyed that one and am looking forward to smoking another while home in MI. @ my favorite shpo in Midland

bassman45
Sunday, December 20, 2015 9:20:48 AM
Welcome back! I'll try one of the Tat Hydes if not spoken for,let me know what you would like in return.
hinzna
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:01:27 AM
TM: I know the shpo you're talking about and he's an awesome guy!

Bassman: We can do a nice 5er trade. Let's get the ball rolling on that!

TMCTLT
Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:10:07 AM

TM: I know the shpo you're talking about and he's an awesome guy!

Bassman: We can do a nice 5er trade. Let's get the ball rolling on that!

hinzna wrote:

Agreed..Kevin IS a true BOTL and a good all around guy. It's unfortunate that the cigar "climate " in my home state is SO unfriendly to the premium cigar industry.He / they very much wanted to expand and add on a killer lounge...but under this admin. the banks are being used to stymie the growth industry in the premium cigar market by NOT extending ANY credit to these shop owners.And then on top of that he / they are up against " Wild Bills " who seem to owned by Mid Easterners who are either trying to buy them out or simply undercutting existing shpos by setting up in that area and pricing their products @ a loss in an attempt to draw customers from existing shops to them. Once the competition is gone....pricing goes UP.

hinzna
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:22:18 AM
Oh believe me I understand. I live just outside Detroit and Michigan was one of my territorites when I was a rep. It's all a mess. Charging so much money for the license and being so strict about how these businesses operate, while simultaneously letting Wild Bills open 62 locations. It's unbelievable. All the more reason we need to support our local shpos especially here in the mitten.
bassman45
Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:27:56 AM
Sounds great,shoot me your addy!
TMCTLT
Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:28:27 AM

Oh believe me I understand. I live just outside Detroit and Michigan was one of my territorites when I was a rep. It's all a mess. Charging so much money for the license and being so strict about how these businesses operate, while simultaneously letting Wild Bills open 62 locations. It's unbelievable. All the more reason we need to support our local shpos especially here in the mitten.

hinzna wrote:

=d> Yessir, too bad your / I'm not a bit closer as it would be great to meet up and ash a couple. Unfortunately it will be a rather short visit this trip...and won't have much time to travel to Detriot

hinzna
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:37:18 AM
Ah, darn. You'll have to let me know if you get an extended visit at any point!
TMCTLT
Sunday, December 20, 2015 11:44:57 AM

Ah, darn. You'll have to let me know if you get an extended visit at any point!

hinzna wrote:

We'll do, perhaps once the weather warms we can get some of the other BOTL from up and around there to get together.

hinzna
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Sunday, December 20, 2015 1:42:08 PM
That sounds like a plan.
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