| Q. | What do the initials "TAA" stand for? |
| A. | TAA is an acronym for 'Tobacconists' Association of America, Ltd.'. The Tobacconists' Association of America, Ltd. is a trade organization established in 1968 by visionary retail tobacconists. |
| Q. | What are TAA's objectives? |
| A. | TAA exists to achieve three primary objectives:
- To establish a forum where members can exchange information and share solutions to mutual problems.
- To be represented by experienced tobacconists who promote professionalism in the industry through training and exercising fiscal responsibility. The representatives are full-line tobacco retailers who wholeheartedly comply with applicable state and local laws, are well established in the industry and the community.
- To function as a buying group that takes advantage of industry close outs and passes huge savings to members, and exclusively provides high-quality cigars and pipes manufactured by TAA associate members and under TAA-owned trademarks.
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| Q. | What are some of the benefits that membership in TAA offers? |
| A. | There are many benefits, TAA retail members can buy directly from associate members manufacturers and suppliers at special offered prices. The support and cooperation of all members is what makes TAA so valuable. Taking advantage of networking opportunities benefits all members. Sharing knowledge and experience is mutually satisfying, and buying from associate members strengthens purchasing lines. Check our Member Benefits page for specific examples of membership benefits. |
| Q. | Can my staff participate in TAA events? |
| A. | Owners and staff are welcome to participate, and along with invited guests, can attend conventions. |
| Q. | What publications does TAA offer? |
| A. | Publication includes the TAA Directory current up-to-date list of all TAA members, both retail and associate. |
| Q. | What exclusive products does TAA offer to members? |
| A. | We offer a number of exclusive products for our members, including:
Ocaso Dominican Cigars, Trademark Owned by TAA
Ocaso Havana Vintage Cigars, Trademark Owned by TAA
Casa Antero Cigars, Trademark Owned by TAA
Nording Ocaso Pipes, Made Specially for TAA
Cristom. President Pipes, Made Specially for TAA
Its a Boy/Girl labels fit any cigar brand
We also offer Close-outs great quality at unbelievable price |
| Q. | I've recently opened a tobacco shop, do I qualify for membership in TAA? |
| A. | Check our Membership Guidelines to see if you qualify. |
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