You still are not getting the point I am making.
Many people who use a service such as the one I posted above are not buying Marlboro. They are mostly buying inexpensive brands you can't get in stores. You throw them out of the picture, you have more business coming your way.
I think you are assuming this ?
I don't know if online cig buyers buy Marlboro or some off brand like Seneca.
Any stats to back this up ?
I know plenty of guys that won't smoke anything but Marlboro red, or whatever.
Smokers really tend to settle into a brand, much more so than say beer drinkers.
It's pure guesswork on my part, but I'm guessing smokers order their brand.
We need some facts on this, IMO, Rob!
What do you smoke ?
I smoked Marlboro light box for a long time ( started with reds), only recently ( this year) switched to Seneca light ( if available, about $21), if not I'd take the pot luck cigs for like $17.... gives you no brand, just the style...full flavor, light, menthol,etc.
Dope smokers are loyal too. Some want cheap dirt weed, some want buds that stick to the wall...
Smokers are very particular.... no camel light unfiltered, I'll go to the next gas station...
You underestimate the loyalty of smokers to their brand.
I never saw my father smoke anything but Viceroy.