Tinder Box Haverford — Local services in Lower Merion Township

I had such a strange interaction here regarding parking. I came here to buy a bunch of cigars for an event. Was looking to fill an order for 75 cigars for a golf outing. I'm not a huge cigar guy but I knew I was about to drop $900-1800 which was okay. I was in looking around in the store - I forgot my phone in my truck and needed text thread for brands so I came back outside to retrieve my phone and there was something under my windshield wiper. A white piece of paper. It was what looked like a kids coloring page saying something like "here's so you can stay in the lines - learn to park". Now I was definitely squeezed into the spot because its a brand new Mercedes SUV and it's comically large. There was an old jeep cherokee in the spot next to me and I didn't want to crowd it so I parked over a bit, as kindly as I could. Let me tell you something - When I saw that coloring page I thought it was from some other store. Nope - when I went back into the Tinder Box Haverford I saw a stack of them by the door where some guy who looks like Uncle Penny Bags from monopoly was darkening the doorway creeping. It was then I decided to leave and drive 30 minutes to another cigar store to conduct the business there. I'd rather drive an hour out of my way than deal with the guys in here. Petty, childish men who's teeth and skin are darkened by cigar smoke and who's obsession with parking darkens their demeanor. These are the kind of people who kill someone over a...

I've had a change of heart about my initial review after a rather amusing encounter with the owner. So, I'm elevating my rating from a measly 1 star to a whopping 5. You see, I was all set to bash this guy for being overly uptight about parking, but turns out, he had every right to call me out. Apparently, my attempt to sneakily snag a spot was as transparent as a glass window in a fishbowl. The owner, bless his heart, kindly pointed out my less-than-honorable intentions, albeit with a touch of sarcasm. And here's the kicker: while I thought I was giving him a thumbs-up for his vigilance, he interpreted it as something completely different. Who knew hand gestures could be so misleading, right? It’s okay he has it on recording though. Anyway, despite my initial frustration, I've come to appreciate his dedication to maintaining order in his parking lot kingdom. Sure, it may seem like a trivial matter, but hey, we all have our passions in life. And for this guy, it just so happens to be cigars and parking. Who am I to judge? In fact, I bet if you pop by his shop, you might just find yourself entertained by a treasure trove of hilarious stories. So, even if cigars aren't your thing, it's worth stopping by for a chat. After all, where else can you find such a unique blend of cigar expertise and parking...

First time in the store and it looked pretty neat once inside. I was promptly greeted by the rudest person I ever met in a tobacco store, so much so that I had to ask if he was ok, he was looking at me like someone trying to stare somebody else down before a fight. Trying to change the subject, I told him I was looking for pipe tobacco, and he told me not to touch anything, and that I was not allowed to smell the aromatics...That was it, I left the tinder box for the first and last time. I was really bummed, I had read good reviews, and was looking forward to seeing (and smelling) what they had to offer. Plenty of other tobacco shops along rt 30 who don't act like this to prospective...