Wood Cigar Boxes Wanted

[Just Weird]

I am looking for 2 or 3 old (empty) cigar boxes, I need the wooden type not the thick cardboard type.  Condition is unimportant as long as they are intact and usable.

 

If anyone has any, or knows where they could be found in Bangkok or it's surrounds, I'd appreciate the tip.  (I know that I could get them by buying boxes of cigars but that is not going to happen!)

 

Thanks for any useful input.

 

Edited September 26, 2017 by Just Weird

[Thian]

You might find them on the 2nd hand market every fri-sat-sun next to central rattana tibet rd....the market is after 18:00

[dddave]

A while ago, a friend also wanted some old style cigar boxes, same as you describe.  He cultivated and ingratiated himself with  several ladies who managed cigar kiosks at a few upscale hotels in Bangkok; the JW Marriott for one, and succeeded in getting the boxes he desired. 

It did cost him a box of chocolates or two.

[Just Weird]

1 hour ago, dddave said:

A while ago, a friend also wanted some old style cigar boxes, same as you describe.  He cultivated and ingratiated himself with  several ladies who managed cigar kiosks at a few upscale hotels in Bangkok; the JW Marriott for one, and succeeded in getting the boxes he desired. 

It did cost him a box of chocolates or two.

 

That's a good suggestion although I can't think of any hotels with cigar kiosks.  Which Marriott was it?

[dddave]

The JW Marriott on Sukhumvit near Soi-2 has a smoke shop on the lobby level.  That was his main source.  Not sure of the others but most older, 5 star hotels usually have a smoke shop.

[Golden Triangle]

I'm intrigued as to what purpose you will put them  

[anto]

Take a trip to Bali .Cigars often come in a wooden carved box .I still have one but live in Chiang mai .

[Just Weird]

9 hours ago, dddave said:

The JW Marriott on Sukhumvit near Soi-2 has a smoke shop on the lobby level.  That was his main source.  Not sure of the others but most older, 5 star hotels usually have a smoke shop.

 

Thanks, I'll have a look.

[Just Weird]

7 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

I'm intrigued as to what purpose you will put them  

 

I collect vintage fountain pens that almost always come without a case.  Cigar boxes are easily converted to hold a few and are just the right size.

[Just Weird]

1 hour ago, anto said:

Take a trip to Bali .Cigars often come in a wooden carved box .I still have one but live in Chiang mai .

 

Thanks, I know they come in wooden boxes that's why I'm trying to find some!

Have you got a photo of the one you've got, is it available, how much and would you put it in the post to Bangkok?

[anto]

4 minutes ago, Just Weird said:

 

Thanks, I know they come in wooden boxes that's why I'm trying to find some!

Have you got a photo of the one you've got, is it available, how much and would you put it in the post to Bangkok?

I will have to go searching for it in the house .I prefer to keep it as a momento ,of my Bali visit .Had the best cigars of my life there for a pittance in the year 2000 .Have had to give up smoking cigars since as i developed a smokers cough .Will post a photo when i locate it .

[Just Weird]

Just now, anto said:

I will have to go searching for it in the house .I prefer to keep it as a momento ,of my Bali visit .Had the best cigars of my life there for a pittance in the year 2000 .Have had to give up smoking cigars since as i developed a smokers cough .Will post a photo when i locate it .

 

Only post the pic if you want to get rid, it sounds as though you don't.  Thanks anyway.

[mark5335]

11 hours ago, Just Weird said:

 

Thanks, I'll have a look.

You could also ask some of the other cigar retailers in Bangkok such as My Cigar Corner and Cohiba Atmosphere both in Soi Ruamrudee, and some of the Pacific Cigar Company outlets such as the P&L CLub in the Conrad Hotel and the one in the basement of the Grand Hyatt Erawan. There's a few others such as Dude Cigar in Sukhumvit 31 (RSU Tower), and Whisgars in Soi 23.

[Just Weird]

6 hours ago, mark5335 said:

You could also ask some of the other cigar retailers in Bangkok such as My Cigar Corner and Cohiba Atmosphere both in Soi Ruamrudee, and some of the Pacific Cigar Company outlets such as the P&L CLub in the Conrad Hotel and the one in the basement of the Grand Hyatt Erawan. There's a few others such as Dude Cigar in Sukhumvit 31 (RSU Tower), and Whisgars in Soi 23.

That's great, appreciate those tips.

[Number 6]

My hunch is the cigar stores keep the boxes and have runners bring in cigars loose. 

 

I have boxes. B350 each. My wife loves em so that's the price. Up to you.

Edited October 18, 2017 by Number 6

[Just Weird]

6 hours ago, Number 6 said:

My hunch is the cigar stores keep the boxes and have runners bring in cigars loose. 

 

I have boxes. B350 each. My wife loves em so that's the price. Up to you.

Thanks.

[Zonka]

Hi 

I just msgd you. I arrive in bkk tomorrow. Have some robusto sized wooden cigar boxes if you want them. No charge but u need to collect. I will be staying near Emporium.

Please let me know.

[Gjk7777]

On 26/09/2017 at 11:33 AM, Just Weird said:

I am looking for 2 or 3 old (empty) cigar boxes, I need the wooden type not the thick cardboard type.  Condition is unimportant as long as they are intact and usable.

 

If anyone has any, or knows where they could be found in Bangkok or it's surrounds, I'd appreciate the tip.  (I know that I could get them by buying boxes of cigars but that is not going to happen!)

 

Thanks for any useful input.

Best thing to do (as there are likely no after-market Cigar companies as members here) is to ask in Cigar shops in the Bangkok area, isn't it?

Edited March 27, 2018 by Gjk7777

[gk10002000]

Pretty good cigar shop down in Pattaya if heading that way.  Might turn something up.

[Gjk7777]

27 minutes ago, Gjk7777 said:

Cigar shops do not sell used, empty cigar boxes so they do not know the market price of them.

Oh dear.......I can confirm that this Cigar shop in Bangkok sells used wooden cigar boxes as per Facebook message, so that completely blows your wrong assumption out of the window, if you want to try and be clever please try and do some research first.

http://www.vapourhouse.com/index.php?controller=stores

Edited March 28, 2018 by Gjk7777

[Just Weird]

10 hours ago, gk10002000 said:

Pretty good cigar shop down in Pattaya if heading that way.  Might turn something up.

Thanks, appreciate your comment.

 

I did find an alternative 5 months ago but some 'comedian' chose to dig the thread up again for his own amusement.

[Just Weird]

11 hours ago, Gjk7777 said:

Oh dear.......Maybe you are wrong! would you think it would be a good place to ask though? Failing that go and ask in a wheel shop!

That was a hunch, he was wrong.

[Gjk7777]

12 hours ago, Just Weird said:

Vapourhouse does not sell used, empty cigar boxes which is what I was looking for.  To quote you, "if you want to try and be clever please try and do some research first".

I have messaged them on Facebook and they have a selection of used boxes for sale! I have indeed done my research.

[Number 6]

This is a classic TV thread

[metisdead]

Inflammatory bickering posts and the replies have been removed. 

[transam]

Must admit I would like one..Just to stick my nose in it now and again for a heavenly fix....

[lamyai3]

On 10/4/2017 at 3:04 PM, Golden Triangle said:

I'm intrigued as to what purpose you will put them  

Too bad it's not for this purpose... 

Muddy Waters - I can't be satisfied - cigar box g…: http://youtu.be/iIIEhH7xOXg