Best In The Smoker's World LLC.

Even in 2019, the stereotype of what a tobacco store is can still hurt business, even if said store is not even close to what it is portrayed as. Many years ago, I use to deliver products for my store to other businesses around Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin. I’ve been in hundreds of smoke shops, liquor stores and gas stations for my job.

Many of those stores I delivered to are indeed, what people view as a tobacco store. Some of you may have been in a few of these places. Do you see a place that has so many things in so many spots that it makes it difficult to navigate? Is the place dirty so much, that you want to take a shower when you get home? Cluttered so much to the point where your claustrophobia kicks in?

Trust me, I am a claustrophobic myself. I can’t stand it. It’s even worse if you just want to use their bathroom. So many of these stores also sell products that have absolutely nothing to do with the tobacco business. Examples of these may include, but aren’t limited to the following: Swords, knives, other weapons, blankets and wigs. Yes, you read that last one right. Wigs. For your head!

I’ve seen them in tobacco stores. You may have too. Maybe one of these days, you’ll need a new blanket for your bed to hide your nunchucks under them in the event that someone breaks in requiring you to protect yourself while wearing your wig. Trust me, it’s possible!

The owners of these stores are usually ones who do not care about their business. They just expect the money to fall into their lap. Others may care. But the problem is, they don’t know anything about the products they are selling. It’s so bad, they steal other store’s ideas because they are desperate. Even worse, some owners of competing stores decide to get coked up and drunk behind the wheel only to total their vehicle out of pure anger that they can’t compete with us. Get a cab, folks.

What’s the point of this post you may ask? Simple. Over the years, customers come in with comments such as: “You have a lot of space in this store.” Now, I try to be nice to ones who don’t understand the reasons behind my decisions. But, in a sense, I do feel offended when one makes this comment. I have a lot of space in my store because I believe in making my customers feel comfortable walking in. I don’t want them to feel claustrophobic. The store looks great. It’s clean.

Now, my levels of OCD aren’t exactly as high as Jack Nicholson’s in the movie “As Good As It Gets.” I care about my store. This isn’t just a job for me. This is my career. I love what I do. That’s why I keep it as clean as it is. That’s something all of you can appreciate.

So, when it comes to something like Kratom, CBD or a vaporizer, just remember that we have sold these products for years. I put in a lot of time to find only the most reputable companies to buy products like these from. Do not go to other websites to read forums on products. Don’t bother with reviews of these things because let’s be honest: Anybody can write anything they want when they want whether it’s positive or negative.

“I read online that I shouldn’t trust head shops for Kratom.”

That is another quote I have heard from several people over the years. My sarcastic response is as follows: “I also read online that drinking bleach is good for you. Do you believe that?”

I think I’ve made my point.

We are the tobacco store re-imagined. Since 2002, it’s been a constant battle to defeat stereotypes of tobacco stores. And we’re doing it, despite our local competition forcing others to go online. But in order to continue winning this battle, we need you, our loyal customers, to continue spreading the word about us. Not only does this help us, but it helps you too. It keeps our prices low. It also gives us the resources necessary to continue bringing in newer, better products. These little actions become big because they weaken our competition in their constant, failed attempts to emulate us. Unfortunately for them, we cannot be duplicated nor contained. Our foots are on their throats.

Together, we’re winning. Big time. Let’s not slow down. Show no mercy.

“Put that cigarette out!”

“WHY AREN’T THEY OPEN TODAY? I KNOW THEY GAVE ME A MONTH NOTICE, BUT STILL. WHYYYYYYYYYY??????????????????”

As it goes at the start of every year, we take a couple of days off, mainly to let all of us working here breath for a bit. It was a hectic November and December at the store where my employees worked more than they were scheduled to. It gives us all time to relax.

For those who made orders over the phone Saturday through Monday, check your emails for tracking information.

We thank all of you for the support this past year. We appreciate it very much and look forward to seeing you in 2019.

You have two weeks to come here and get in on these deals. We will be open everyday except for Christmas. View the video and click on the ad in the picture to enlarge.

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Here it is, folks. Let’s just say my sources were nice enough to give the list to me before anyone else received it. For those on the “naughty” list, may you all get coal in your stockings.

“Especially you, The Nefarious Brother Nero just over the border in Wisconsin. 312-970…DELETED! YESSSSSS….”

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Since 2015, we have been selling CBD (Cannabinoidol) in many different forms. CBD is the non-psychoactive component in cannabis that has proven to have many benefits. We have many different forms ranging from CBD Herb, vape oil, edibles. In addition to this, we have products for cats and dogs as well.

“What’s the fun in this if it doesn’t get me high?”

That’s a question we get often at our store. First, THC in marijuana can cause paranoia and headaches as side effects. CBD will not. Better yet, CBD does not show up on a drug test, despite what the rest of the internet world will tell you. Many dispensaries out there will extract as much CBD from their marijuana as possible. When it’s pure CBD, that is not the case. Don’t want the side effects? Don’t want to risk failing a drug test? CBD can be the answer for you.

Check our CBD page in this post to get more information. We do free shipping to all 50 states for these products. Give us a call at 815-991-5955.

Greetings,

First, I know what I am about to say has become a routine, but I truly mean it. We appreciate all of the support you have given us. 2019 will be my 17th year in this business and it’s just amazing that I am still doing this. I couldn’t have asked for a better situation.

I’ve had this conversation with many of you who have come in to the store that there are times where I am burnt out. It’s not often myself or my employees get much time off around the holidays. For the first decade or so, I never really opened up on holidays. The last few, that hasn’t been the case with ones such as Labor, Memorial and Independence Day. Needless to say, it’s time to take a step back.

There are four others who work for me and I do ask a lot from them when things are hectic, which is often. While it’s never something they can’t handle, they work very hard here and care about this place. Time off is something that they are rewarded with and are happy to take. After all, they put up with me on a daily basis.

The last two years, we were closed three days at the start of the year. This coming year, we’ll only be closed the first two. We will re-open January 3rd with normal business hours. Before the New Year, we will have extended hours around Christmas and up until we are closed for that break. Stay tuned to the website for those details.

As mentioned in the past, we urge you all to stock up before these days to make sure you have enough to get by. Last year, I remember coming back with seeing roughly 40 missed calls on the store phone along with a couple of people knocking on the door when clearly, the lights and open signs were off. This is a month’s notice that we will be closed for two days. Do not say we didn’t tell you. Not even the haunted ghosts in the back of our store will be able to open up the door on those two days. Here’s our notice and we’ll have this up in the store as well. We will be open every day except for Christmas in December.

Thank you very much again for understanding. I seriously cannot thank each and every one of you enough for the support. Some of you I’ve known since the early days back in 2002 across the street from The Junction on Lincoln Highway and in 2004, next to it. It’s been a long time and it’s very much appreciated. 2019 should be dandy.

Gratitude,

Muhammad Mustafa – Owner

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Thank you very much for your support.

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Why would we make you get up at 3:00 a.m. to camp out just mere hours after eating a bird? Why would we even bother working on a holiday like most places make their employees do these days?

We’re not like that here. The Black Friday Weekend starts on Black Friday. Want better news? We’ll be open an extra hour Friday, Saturday and Sunday. What’s more? This sale will be extended one extra day to Monday, November 26th. How do you like me now?

Happy Thanksgiving to all and we’ll see you here for this sale.