Since moving to Charlotte in early 2011, Tinder Box has become my number one stop for good cigars. They have a huge well kept humidor room, helpful staff, and most important some really great cigars. One of my favorite things about this place is that every employee seems to be a seasoned cigar smoker. They are rather friendly, and verily astute regarding their products. If you have a friend or loved one whom is a cigar smoker and you, yourself are not, these folks can help you. The prices are on par. Again, the selection is extensive. The only thing I don’t really like about it is the location. It is in the basement of the South Park mall, hence, it can be hectic finding a place to park sometimes. I have been smoking cigars for a couple years and have been to a lot of cigar shops in a lot of cities. Some with better selections. Many with better parking, but rarely any with collective experience and helpfulness of the folks at tinderbox.
Walter H.
Charlotte, NC
Selection is nice, lounge is decent too. Largest complaint I have is the staff at every tinder box location I’ve been to are simply salesman with no goal to help the customer. For instance, I witnessed an employee suggest a first timer a $ 15 dollar julius Caesar which is too much(price wise and flavor wise) for a newcomer. Also, the same guy pointed out a davidoff to me when I was in the mood for a cheap mild cigar since it was early in the day. The employees are just there for a job and generally don’t know much about cigars, this is mainly evident at the Providence location.