..... A tin of premium pipe tobacco, with about twenty bowls in it, costs about as much as two or three premium cigars, so to me, it's better smoking at lower cost.
This was also a consideration for me. I had been getting cigars shipped to my hotels when in the US. Even a mediocre stick adds up when you need to herf your way through the whole thing because you don't want to waste it. Coming back to half a stogie after 24 hours is always a disappointment, especially so if it was a premium cigar.
I am finding a sweet, fresh 20 minute bowl is way more economical and the whole experience is always top shelf. Weather permitting of course.