If i may say one last thing,
I think I get what everyone is saying so I posted this at the other forum and have added a few things for this forum:
But just like I originally took you post, it did seem that S&S has an "elite" type atmosphere and I think that's what a lot of people dislike. Hell I hate having to go into a B&M and find out that I have to be a member to sit down and use their lounge. So I guess I get the point of why people dislike the idea of having to pay. The HTF's are one thing and we all understand that it's a first come first serve, but having to pay to use a forum i think is what everyone dislikes,
Cigars are for everyone! ! ! Not just for those that can "pay to play."
Now on the flip side people shouldn't hate on those that are willing to play. Just like here, there are "players" that can afford/find the things that everyone can't. I'm not going to hate.
Bottom line here is that we are all brothers of the leaf, and this has seemed to cause quite a rift in the brother hood and that's sad. We all have opinions and that's just what they are, opinions. No need to take anything personally or get snippy with each other.
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7 months ago Pete posted pictures of cigars on Facebook he was thinking of putting in the S&S club packs. This alone was worth $150 to me as I enjoy Tat cigars, especially with broadleaf wrapper. I could care less about the thought of it being "exclusive", I actually prefer it isn't thought of that way. To me, it's like paying for a CRA membership. You get CRA exclusive cigars in return there as well. It's not exclusive, but if you can afford it and want to spend the money, then do it.
Of course I'm not comparing S&S to the CRA because that money is supposed to go to fighting for the cause of smokers and the S&S is private, it's just that I think of it as any other membership type thing where I decided to spend my money. I get good cigars in return and other benefits that are well worth it to me. Some of this money actually goes towards charity which is a great thing, and one of the charities has already been discussed as being a recipient which I am happy with and I think most would agree with.
Like others have said, to each their own.
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There is a SnS tshirt I want to buy from the club website but I am not going to join, anyone want to hook me up and help me get the shirt please?
I will pay you cash for the shirt and throw in some nice cigars for your help
Thanks in advance,
Bart
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:-)