13th Floor Cigars

[7SeventyFour]

Cyrann,

Great questions, here you go.

1a. Estimated total production for 2010 = 25K
1b. Estimated Target for 2011 production = 60K
1c. Estimated total production for 2012 = 1 million (inject Dr. Evil's voice here)

2. Number of Retailers: 3 (samples have been sent to another 10-12 shops this week and in discussion with high-end grocery chain with 13 locations) - not too bad for being live for 2 weeks.

3. IPCPR - yes, we plan to be there this year.

 

[Cyrann]

Excellent, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions...

...see you at the show then bro.

 

[Doctor Zhivago]

Those look great, great review, I can't wait.

Does big sticks in Tempe carry them?

 

[Clint]

What about my questions :disappoin ?

waaa waaa...It's all about meeee!

 

[7SeventyFour]

Doc - yes, Big Sticks (over at Mesa Riverview) is carrying them. Bob has been great to work with over there.

 

[Doctor Zhivago]

Doc - yes, Big Sticks (over at Mesa Riverview) is carrying them. Bob has been great to work with over there.

sweet, my good friend lives there, I'll have him score me some.

 

[rick12string]

Welcome Bryan. Sounds like a tasty smoke. I've been on a Nicaraguan kick for quite some time now and the Sumatra wrapper seems like it will add a nice touch to the sticks. Keep us posted as to when we will be able to get our hands on a few to try.

 

[Padron_26_64_4_Me]

Welcome Bryan and thanks for posting. Being that I started this post you have to tell me you have a retailer in Northern CA that is reppin you!

 

[uncelnino]

Bryan, welcome to the site, congratulations on successfully getting your company opened up and with product, and thanks for sharing all the info. I look forward to getting the opportunity to try one of your sticks. As a fellow BOTL, and at the risk of sounding like a real snob, I wonder if you really want your product in a large grocery store chain. I know that income and exposure are critical right now, but so many cigar smokers are influenced by factors like retail availability. I can buy a Black and Mild or a Dutchmaster at most grocery stores, gas stations, mini marts, etc. and therefore am not at all interested. To limit a product's availability strictly to tobacconists you maintain the value of your brand as well as generate interest simply by being in a B & M. This is obviously an oversimplification of things, but wanted to express the concern that I would have if I was in your situation. Best of luck bro!

 

[t_ron99]

I'm always up for trying something new. Sounds like you have a cigar I would like as well. Since you Big Sticks has your 13th Cigars...do you know if they do online orders? I know I'll Google them as well...maybe the answer will save a brother a Google search.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Bryan, welcome to the site, congratulations on successfully getting your company opened up and with product, and thanks for sharing all the info. I look forward to getting the opportunity to try one of your sticks. As a fellow BOTL, and at the risk of sounding like a real snob, I wonder if you really want your product in a large grocery store chain. I know that income and exposure are critical right now, but so many cigar smokers are influenced by factors like retail availability. I can buy a Black and Mild or a Dutchmaster at most grocery stores, gas stations, mini marts, etc. and therefore am not at all interested. To limit a product's availability strictly to tobacconists you maintain the value of your brand as well as generate interest simply by being in a B & M. This is obviously an oversimplification of things, but wanted to express the concern that I would have if I was in your situation. Best of luck bro!

Bryan, having worked in the business for over 10 years, 7 of which were managing 4 different B&M's, I agree with Dave's comments. Give them some thought my friend.

Best of luck with your cigars and hopefully they make there way to the east coast. If you like I would be more than happy to suggest a local B&M to you.

 

[7SeventyFour]

Guys, first of all thank you for taking the time to provide your input and guidance here. I absolutely agree with what you are saying regarding grocery chains and the possible (or should I say inevitable) degradation of our brand. I should have been more specific, the stores I was referring to are actually gourmet specialty stores with walk in humidors stocked with premium cigars only. If I even mentioned Black & Mild I might be 86'd from the store.

In all seriousness though, I really do appreciate the support here and you guys weighing in on this keeping my best interest in mind. And believe me, every once in a while I don't mind some heat from the mound coming high and inside if it's for my own good.

Regarding suggestions for your favorite local B&M's - please share, would love to hear directly from you.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

PM sent your way Bryan.

 

[strife]

Best of luck with the venture Bryan, I'll be sure to sample these when they become available.

 

[Pooh Bore]

:dunno: HEY WHAT ABOUT US ? :scratchhe:

Hope its a great success - and don't foget us across the pond :cbig:

 

[jjon90]

Bryan,
Where is the nearest B&M in Gilbert AZ. that sells them?

Found them at Casa Fuma, but Blew smoke never heard of them! I'll buy an extra and drop it off there!

 

[amgracing]

If your interested in getting into socal area shop(s) shoot me a pm and I can get you into a couple down here no problem.

 

[Thorne]

I'm new to the forum and am really a lurker. I'm based in Tennessee but will be traveling to Los Angeles this weekend and was curious if the line had expanded to any SoCal retailers. I would like to try some. Sorry for crashing in on the thread. Cheers