What's with all the bands

[DKPRLP]

Do we really need 3-4 bands on cigars?
Do the manufacturers just want us to destroy the wrapper so we buy more?
I just don't get it..

[HK3-]

Pretty sells. :)

[Sailchaser]

It's Merchandising at it's best

[Darrell]

Those are flavor bands. Smoke through them. :wo

[md4958]

with the multi banded sticks Ive had the foot band tends to come off rather easily.

I smoke with the band on, so by the time I get to the point that it needs to come off, its usually pretty loose already. It seems like the "other" bands typically come off easily too. Like the double band on a Mag 50

A Masshole I know uses a pocket knife to carefully pry the bands apart so that he can save them.

[dunng]

A Masshole I know uses a pocket knife to carefully pry the bands apart so that he can save them.

:lv

I like my cigars like my women... naked! :mh

[JaKaacH]

Marketing!! Eye candy.

Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..??
Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish...:eek:

[lightning9191]

with the multi banded sticks Ive had the foot band tends to come off rather easily.

I smoke with the band on, so by the time I get to the point that it needs to come off, its usually pretty loose already. It seems like the "other" bands typically come off easily too. Like the double band on a Mag 50



:tpd: I've never had much of a problem with the extra bands...but if it would lower the price if they left it off....then I vote to leave them off.

[Starscream]

:tpd: I've never had much of a problem with the extra bands...but if it would lower the price if they left it off....then I vote to leave them off.

:tpd:

[Volt]

My .02 I like bands. We sit there and evaluate the looks of the wrap, viens, etc. I like a good looking band as well to go with it.

I just bought a bunch of gummed buckle styled bands for bombs, buys, etc. ~ .08 a band for a plain white label. We know they get bands way cheaper than I can. 16,000 labels was .04 a label.

I'll even go the .08 ea for printing for conversation. So, .08 on a $10 - $20 cigar, not even worth the mention. Let's even go the more typical $5 cigar, I would bet they aren't gonna refund the saved .08 on a $5 cigar. Unless the band is special like the Oliva silk cloths, I would say no real additional expense to the stick.

[md4958]

My .02 I like bands. We sit there and evaluate the looks of the wrap, viens, etc. I like a good looking band as well to go with it.



:tpd:

I like the look of the extra bands too... I think it makes a stick look more attractive (on most anyway) which adds to my overall smoking pleasure.

[groogs]

I also like the bands, and I think it is a good marketing ploy. If a cigar band stands out you are probably more likely to give it a try.

[TripleF]

Marketing!! Eye candy.

Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..??
Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish...:eek:


Man speaketh truth.

[potlimit]

Have to admit, I'm a sucker for bands too.

[cle_smoker]

I've made the quickly corrected mistake of trying to light one that had the band on the foot.

[darkninja67]

I am a sucker for a well presented cigar. I know Sancho Panzas are good smokes but their band is horrible looking to me.

[Mugen910]

Pretty sells. :)

Sexy sells....Pretty is fun to look at.

[theonlybear4CORT]

I also like the bands, and I think it is a good marketing ploy. If a cigar band stands out you are probably more likely to give it a try.

:tpd:

[ucla695]

I think one band is plenty. Anything more than that can be a PITA to take off.

[Stig]

I like bright shiny objects

[macpappy]

Marketing!! Eye candy.

Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..??
Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish...:eek:

Not to digress from the purpose of the thread, but you are both right and wrong on this. While more lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish, fish are only color blind at night and in deeper water. Predatory fish do see colors and that allows them to locate their favorite meals in shallow water. If you have ever noticed, bait fish comes in many different colors.

As the water gets deeper the color of the lures become more muted to the human eye and eventually would become grays and shadows but that is when the fish's other senses take over and it becomes more about vibrations and sound.

Now back to the cigar bands. They obviously serve two different purposes. The first is to identify the stick. The second is to grab your attention and say "Buy me."

[gnukfu]

I thought they held the cigar together.....:dance:

[DrDubzz]

"do not remove the band, as that indicates about as far as you want to smoke"

[Drat]

I have the horrible habit of picking at labels on bottles, and bands on cigars. I have destroyed too many wrappers for my liking because of this affliction. Fewer bands and naked chic...errr...sticks please!

(I know that joke was done already, but I couldn't resist)

[Catfish]

GFDI, I am not color blind! :fu :D:rolleyes:

[Catfish]

There are some sticks and bands I can stare at all day.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=206&pictureid=1467

[papajohn67]

I'll chime in and say :tu

Lousy picture but a snazzy looking Dona Flor.

[jaycarla]

I'll chime in and say :tu

Lousy picture but a snazzy looking Dona Flor.

John, am I to understand that you just took a pic and uploaded it? :r

[weak_link]

I'll chime in and say :tu

Lousy picture but a snazzy looking Dona Flor.

Is that the new Selecao? If not, what' the bottom band?

[papajohn67]

Is that the new Selecao? If not, what' the bottom band?

Yep the Selecao Robusto. Wonderful cigar. The new 20 stick boxes have the bottom band. The 50 count which is being discontinued did not sport the band. I have found them to be a very good smoke.

[weak_link]

Yep the Selecao Robusto. Wonderful cigar. The new 20 stick boxes have the bottom band. The 50 count which is being discontinued did not sport the band. I have found them to be a very good smoke.

I did a box split on the old 50 cab but have had a hard time finding the new ones. Can you shoot me a pm or post up where you are getting the 20 boxes? :ss

[papajohn67]

I did a box split on the old 50 cab but have had a hard time finding the new ones. Can you shoot me a pm or post up where you are getting the 20 boxes? :ss

Nicks Cigar World still has some singles or did have. Check their website. I called and talked to Jim. I believe he just put in an order for the 20 box count or if not he can order you some. I picked up the last box from Rockys Cigars, don't know if they have any new inventory.

[vudu9]

Do we really need 3-4 bands on cigars?
Do the manufacturers just want us to destroy the wrapper so we buy more?
I just don't get it..

If I had my way, all of my cigars would be bandless. It's pretty impossible though. I think cigars look the best no cello, no band.