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James Yee

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 6.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 1.9
  • Total Questions 1995
 My main area of expertise is Cuban cigars but I can also assist you with cigar etiquette, humidor maintenance and troubleshooting. Unsure of a certain cigar brand? Wondering what a certain cigar tastes like? Have any questions about Cuban cigars? Just let me know! I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. (NOTE: My main focus is on premium, hand-rolled cigars and not cheap, machine made, convenience store cigars.) IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT PROVIDE CIGAR OR CIGAR-RELATED APPRAISALS. If you have a vintage cigar item and you want to know if it's worth something, please contact an antique dealer that specializes in "TOBACCIANA".

M J Robbins

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.76
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Response Time(hr) 13.8
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 26.6
  • Total Questions 245
 Retailer of cigars and acc. since 1979. Cigars - I've smoked most including Cubans. Humidors- Testing humidors all the time. Selling humidors for 30 years. Pipes - I imported Briar and Meerschaum also repaired them in the 1980's. Lighters- Zippo distributor 30 years, expert in repair of old and new lighters although I haven't repaired an antique lighter in 15 years. Repaired thousands of butane lighters.

Bill Finck Jr.

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 26.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 55.2
  • Total Questions 481
 I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.

Recent Answers

2012-02-08 Questions regarding trip to Cuba:

Hi Bill,    Of the three locations, the LCDH on 63rd Street has the best selection and a large selection but the staff is not very helpful...sometimes.  They also won't let you examine the walk-in humidor

2012-02-08 cigar boxes:

I am sorry but  This is like a cardboard box of wine you bought at a garage sale.  To the best of my knowledge - 32 years experience - It has a negative $3 value.  Pay someone $3 to take it off your hands

2012-02-06 Bringing Cigars into the US:

Hi John,    In terms of Non-Cuban cigars, Padron, Padron Anniversario, Avo/Avo Domaine, Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur 1066, Zino Platinum, Montecristo Serie V, Perdomo, Romeo y Julieta 1875, CAO, Gurkha

2012-02-05 Questions regarding trip to Cuba:

Hi Bill,    When travelling to Cuba, your Health card (the newer one with a photo, not the older red and white card) should be enough BUT to be safe, I would recommend you bring your wife's Manulife

2012-02-01 Fake or Not?:

Hi Marc,    I think your cigars are genuine and the bands were just not cut correctly. I have some Cohibas purchased from reputable shops in Cuba and from La Casa del Habanos shops here in Canada and the

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