Amsterdam?

[Fat1]

Hi all,

Been thinking about a day trip, very cheap flights etc and easily done in a day.

I know there are plenty of good tobacconists there and although we can't discuss specifics on here, could anyone advise on Holland prices. Is it worth my while.

I found one Dutch online store that was fairly cheap but others don't seem to advertise prices.

Again - general advice wanted only, I am not asking for specifics.

Thanks

[nicwing]

Are you seriously going to go all the way to Amsterdam and then smoke Cigars?:biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

[El Catador]

If you get hungry, I can point you towards some great cake shops!

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[Fat1]

I know, its comical really.

I have previously been 3 times, long ago in my pre Cigar years and sampled all the local delights................:biggrin1:

But now I want a quick smash and grab mission- if its worth it.

[Kdot]

The prices were not great last time i went. About 20-25% cheaper than UK prices.
Probably best to get a cheap flight to to Gibraltar if your only going on a cigar mission.

[TJCoro]

If you get hungry, I can point you towards some great cake shops!

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/smoke.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) .http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/smoke.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) . http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/smoke.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) . http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/smoke.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) . http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-fc/smoke.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


:nerd: Cake is nice...but I'd rather have a http://forum.thescubasite.com/adult/cooter.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)slice of pie? :eyebrows:


(you see, "pie" is code for....well, you know :heh:)




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[jibjob79]

+1 for Gibraltar. There are some really good deals off season. Giving serious thought to staying a night or two drinking in the Marina, gambling in the casino and bringing back 50 of cuban's finest. Prices around 1/2 to 1/3 of uk prices.


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[eggopp]

I always find a day trip to calais is more cost effective than Amsterdam, have done calais and bolougne several times and made a good saving. It also depends what your looking for too.

Whilst Amsterdams nice, theres to many 'other' attractions to make you forget about cigars till its to late!! :biggrin1:

[nicwing]

Whilst Amsterdams nice, theres to many 'other' attractions to make you forget about cigars till its to late!! :biggrin1:

+1 for a season ticket for the "special clinic" me thinks!!

[El Catador]

:nerd: Cake is nice...but I'd rather have a http://forum.thescubasite.com/adult/cooter.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)slice of pie? :eyebrows:


(you see, "pie" is code for....well, you know :heh:)

Not sure I follow you Senor.

Amsterdam seems a long way to go for 'pie' http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink039.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php), especially travelling all the way from 'State of Mind' Mexico. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Can't you get good 'pie' http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink057.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) at home? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

From what I've seen the 'pie' in South America looks very fine indeed (and particularly good VFM!). http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Are you having trouble finding someone who serves good 'pie'? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Is there anything we more fortunate BOTL can do to help Senor? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

[satch]

Have I walked into a Carry On film again?
Must stop doing that!

[Fat1]

I always find a day trip to calais is more cost effective than Amsterdam, have done calais and bolougne several times and made a good saving. It also depends what your looking for too.

Whilst Amsterdams nice, theres to many 'other' attractions to make you forget about cigars till its to late!! :biggrin1:


I am after Cuban and some fine non Cuban smokes, but the main focus is Cuban. Does Calais and Boulougne fit the bill?

I like the idea of Amsterdam as its so close and cheap to fly to, lots of discipline required once I arrive though.

I definatley want to stay in the EU as the thought of limiting myself to 50 is depressing, I would definately run the risk and no doubt end up crying at a customs desk.

[TJCoro]

Not sure I follow you Senor.

Amsterdam seems a long way to go for 'pie' http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink039.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php), especially travelling all the way from 'State of Mind' Mexico. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Can't you get good 'pie' http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink057.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php) at home? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink022.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

From what I've seen the 'pie' in South America looks very fine indeed (and particularly good VFM!). http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-eatdrink024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Are you having trouble finding someone who serves good 'pie'? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex015.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Is there anything we more fortunate BOTL can do to help Senor? http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sex009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


:hmmmm: Hmmmmm, I'm not quite sure how to respond to thishttp://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-char-002.gif insane post, so I will turn things back over the chico http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/fatalbert.giffatone, since he appears to be very serious about this thread and his quest to score some puros and "fine non-cuban cigars" (what ever that is) in http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-char-001.gifAmsterdam! :pound:


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[El Loco]

Uhhhmmm, pie !!
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m284/davidfbq/fg_249.jpg

[Son of Cigarsmoke]

i just moved on from amsterdam after staying there for a few nights, amsterdam has been the most expensive place we have stayed in so far (more expensive than paris!) so take plenty of money, most tobacanists have a reasonable cigar sellecetion, they sell every kind of panter brand wich is great! try the sprint or the du lux! of course if you fancy a break from cigars there are alternatives on offer...

[Fat1]

:hmmmm: Hmmmmm, I'm not quite sure how to respond to thishttp://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-char-002.gif insane post, so I will turn things back over the chico http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/fatalbert.giffatone, since he appears to be very serious about this thread and his quest to score some puros and "fine non-cuban cigars" (what ever that is) in http://www.freesmileys.org/emoticons/emoticon-char-001.gifAmsterdam! :pound:


http://houseofsmileys.com/user/img/r08q1013timmo/bag.gif

Well I am serious about it... if it is worth doing. Plenty of tobacconists there and I may save a few quid? Thats why I am asking for the advice.

for 'fine non cubans' read - decent cigars not made in cuba? :dontknow:

[Robusto]

I'm presuming I'll come across a Greggs at The Big Chill.

[Fat1]

I'm presuming I'll come across a Greggs at The Big Chill.

I do remember some decent vendors of fine pastries many years back.

Mind you - with the the state I was in, they could have been flogging anything and I would have eaten in.