Cigar Ashtrays

[PerfectAshtray]

Hi Guys,

I'm new around here and was considering opening up an ecommerce Ashtray shop. Just wanted to get a feel for how many of you purchased a specific cigar ashtray for when smoking.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

[icehog3]

When herfing, big and durable in the key. Nothing beats a Stinky.

At home alone, I like a ceramic with a cigar label in the ash area...My favorites are my Romeo y Julieta and my La Aroma de Cuba ashtrays.

[mrreindeer]

I've got this one from CAO, the Cubist, and it's awesome!:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Frk_KfWB9tg/Sl_0JfAtz6I/AAAAAAAAHnQ/xUHuTE35lC0/s512/IMG_2831.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Frk_KfWB9tg/Sl_0bkwkvsI/AAAAAAAAHn0/7JAsR-2lW5I/s512/IMG_2839.JPG

http://www.cigarsdirect.com/productcart/pc/catalog/cao-cubist250_784_general.gif

I also have the H. Upmann which is really nice too:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Frk_KfWB9tg/Slpw72F_euI/AAAAAAAAHSw/cLThYO61Y-8/s400/IMG_2794.JPG

https://www.absolutecigars.com/images/Accessories/H_Upmann_Ashtray_241.jpg

[icehog3]

I would take the "Libbey 5 Inch Round Glass Ashtray' out of the "cigar ashtray" section of your site. It is completely inadequate for cigars, and might make the seasoned cigar smokers question your website's credibility. :2

[MedicCook]

I have enjoyed my tupperware lined with aluminum foil. :r

[FriendlyMan]

When I joind the original CS web site I did a box purchase I got a great deal on a box of short stories, and I all so at that time solicited a nice ash tray from the guy. I said, don't you guys maybe have one of those free ash trays you get from your wholesaler's to put in your store :) He said he will check.
I got this nice black ceramic ash tray that I all ways use.
Thats just my story.:)

[Don Fernando]

I got this one for free, love it

http://www.texcigars.com/images/OlivaAshtray.JPG

[Volt]

Most ashtrays I have seen and used (and by cigar manafactuers) are unacceptable as they do not provide enough support for the cigar. I use this one (a gift):

http://usera.ImageCave.com/Volt/cigars/smoke.jpg

and the Passion from CI LINK (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=M-T7ASH1-B&cat=133) They fully support my sticks and reduce the chance I will knock them off the ashtray.

[SilverFox]

Not sure what type of feedback you are looking for on your site.

The premise I like be great to find a place that held some of the favorite trays.

However, not one of the ashtrays you have listed on your site as cigar ashtrays are in fact cigar ashtrays in my humble opinion.

Most around 4 or 5 inches.

You need to be thinking 2 inches for the holding slot on the tray alone, it should suspend the cigar without risk of touching down in the ash bin portion of the tray.

Also one good churchill would fill any of those bowls, meaning if your smoking with a friend or two you are dumping during smoking or overflowing.

some trays that I like are

My favorite everyday (too bad I chipped mine but still functional)

http://www.xikar.com/images/product/844.jpg

The ultimate herf tray

http://www.stinkycigar.com/images/ashtray/4stirrup_sideview.gif

Something for the havana room

https://www.absolutecigars.com/images/Accessories/H_Upmann_Ashtray_360.jpg

for the car smoker (not me but many a BOTL enjoy in there vehicles)

https://www.absolutecigars.com/images/Accessories/CarAsh_241.jpg

Just my thoughts, we all know what opinions are like.

[bigloo]

I agree with everything said here. You need to add some real cigar ashtrays to this site. I have a stinky and a branded ceramic. I have also tried to use "cigar" ashtrays like yours with terrible results. Otherwise, welcome and good luck and I hope you find some interesting stuff to sell because people here love to buy!

[Cigary]

What everybody is saying is true,,,what you have on your site looks like cigarette ash trays the photos that the brothers have on here will give you a real idea of what cigar people look for.

[ucla695]

I love my Stinky!!!

[kgoings]

I have a stinky that I was bombed....I REALLY want one of those Upmann ash trays!

[BillyCigars]

My favorites are my Romeo y Julieta and my La Aroma de Cuba ashtrays.

:tu +100!

That is definately my all-time favorite ashtray with the subtle coloring. I think my Griffin's ashtray is my second fave.

Great idea PerfectAshtray - were you going to be manufacturing these or selling the more popular stuff?

[icehog3]

At home alone, I like a ceramic with a cigar label in the ash area...My favorites are my Romeo y Julieta and my La Aroma de Cuba ashtrays.

:tu +100!

That is definately my all-time favorite ashtray with the subtle coloring. I think my Griffin's ashtray is my second fave.



Agreed, Bill, my fave for smoking alone as well. :tu

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/la_Aroma_ashtray.gif

[DougBushBC]

Most ashtrays I have seen and used (and by cigar manafactuers) are unacceptable as they do not provide enough support for the cigar. I use this one (a gift):

http://usera.ImageCave.com/Volt/cigars/smoke.jpg

and the Passion from CI LINK (http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=M-T7ASH1-B&cat=133) They fully support my sticks and reduce the chance I will knock them off the ashtray.

I'd still really like to know where that ashtray comes from, because I'd love to buy one!

[Volt]

I'd still really like to know where that ashtray comes from, because I'd love to buy one!

PM Tbone.... he got it overseas and still has the contact if i remember correctly. It looks every bit as good as the pic represents. It's almost a shame to use it. Only possible issue with it is about 54 rg and better the grooves are a bit small. Depends on what ya like.

[kgraybill]

How bout unique custom made.
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/kgraybillfxr/th_ashtray2005.jpg (http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/kgraybillfxr/?action=view&current=ashtray2005.jpg)

[RGD.]

Yep - as others have said, the ashtrays you have listed as for cigars are in fact - not.

First question on my mind is have you ever smoked a cigar? If so then you would know better. If you are just here to promote your web site - nothing wrong with that - but you need to do a little better research.

Personally I have a couple of Stinky's, several large ceramic cigar branded ashtrays and four of these Waterford 7" crystal cigar ashtrays.

Ron

http://www.bestcrystal.com//uploads/images/products/WCoColleenAshtray.jpg

[captain53]

I also have the CAO Cubist. I like the fact it can handle any Ring Guage.

[reflex]

Here is the ultimate herf ashtray, That is a Partagas Lusi on it. :ss I think they should have added more stirrups, at least eight.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b240/blackgun1g/MVC-002S.jpg

This is a nice fancy one.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/P1330968.JPG

But it doesn't matter which one you use, you must have the correct smoking attire.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/SMOKE_JACKET.jpg

[nozero]

I've got this one from CAO, the Cubist, and it's awesome!:

Me too and I love it.

[random0813]

I have enjoyed my tupperware lined with aluminum foil. :r

:tpd: for the cost of 500 ft of aluminum foil, I should be covered for a decade or so. bonus: it is easy to wrap the nub up and dispose without dirtying my delicate hands.

[captain53]

It is called a Black Disk Ashtray and here it is for $42.99:

http://www.cigarextras.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2156

[GoodFella]

bigger the better for herfs. when im alone i use a gravy boat style that i got free from CI a long time ago.

[PerfectAshtray]

Just getting started here big guy. These were some I had laying around from my uncles restaurant. Site is nowhere near completion yet so please bare with me.

Just wanted to get something in each section for the random visitors.

Tons of great feedback here though and I really appreciate all of the pictures. I sent an email to the creators of the stinky, hopefully looking to workout some sort of pricing deal. Yet to hear a response though.



Yep - as others have said, the ashtrays you have listed as for cigars are in fact - not.

First question on my mind is have you ever smoked a cigar? If so then you would know better. If you are just here to promote your web site - nothing wrong with that - but you need to do a little better research.

Personally I have a couple of Stinky's, several large ceramic cigar branded ashtrays and four of these Waterford 7" crystal cigar ashtrays.

Ron

http://www.bestcrystal.com//uploads/images/products/WCoColleenAshtray.jpg

[PerfectAshtray]

Actually Ron, I just ordered some of those Waterford Glass Ashtrays. Should be in by next week, hopefully up on the site by the end of next week too.

[Volt]

The Waterforsd looks like a 40 RG at best in it? How does it do with a 48 - 54?

[gorob23]

W Nothing beats a Stinky.


i thought the Tomato cans worked great :r

Hands down best I ever saw ( and that was only a ;picture) were the ones that a guy named "Downunder made by hand from wood.:tu
I was on the list way way down but we changed sites and now it went "poof" :bh

Some guys like the bling but really whatever works is good with me.
Rob :tpd:

[RRocket]

This is my custom made (by me) Purple Heart wood ashtray. The ashtray is in the shape of the CAO Cubist, by is larger by about 1" in every direction. It has good heft. It's a large 10"x10". I have always loved the color of Purple Heart. So I chose that as my wood. I laminated three 1" pieces together. I designed the ashtray in CAD, then cut the ashtray on a $500,000 CNC machine. I sanded it down to a new smooth texture.

The color is the tricky part. You want it to look purple. So staining it is important. I ended up using an oil with no tint. 3 coats. Sanded between coats. Looks great! Very purple...though it looks more cherry in the pics. It's a really nice piece...I made two of them while I was at it. Here are a few pics:

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3334/cig4hl2.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4228/cig1nf4.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7264/nub006.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2238/nubmad006.jpg

[captain53]

This is my custom made (by me) Purple Heart wood ashtray. The ashtray is in the shape of the CAO Cubist, by is larger by about 1" in every direction. It has good heft. It's a large 10"x10". I have always loved the color of Purple Heart. So I chose that as my wood. I laminated three 1" pieces together. I designed the ashtray in CAD, then cut the ashtray on a $500,000 CNC machine. I sanded it down to a new smooth texture.

The color is the tricky part. You want it to look purple. So staining it is important. I ended up using an oil with no tint. 3 coats. Sanded between coats. Looks great! Very purple...though it looks more cherry in the pics. It's a really nice piece...I made two of them while I was at it. Here are a few pics:

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/3334/cig4hl2.jpg
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4228/cig1nf4.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7264/nub006.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2238/nubmad006.jpg

Nice work, purple heart is always beautiful and I have the stock CAO version that works great.

[CigarNut]

I have several different ashtrays that I have collected over the years. I've shown them all with the same cigar to give you an idea of the relative size. etc.

This first one is one that I have had forever that I would put out when I had smokers over the house; it's a nice, plain, but sturdy glass ashtray:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=365&pictureid=2572

This one I got as a freebie from CI with a purchase of some cigars. It has a nice shelf for cigars and the ash area is nice and large:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=365&pictureid=2573

This next one is one that I got with the purchase of Oliva cigars at an Oliva event hosted by one of our local cigar stores (Timber Valley). It's basic, but has a nice shelf for holding cigars, which I really like, although the ash area is a little on the small side:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=365&pictureid=2574

This last one is one of my favorites. My wife gave it to my for our anniversary a few years ago. It's crystal, but it is very small, and it is very sturdy. I often take it with me when I travel, just in case I need an ashtray:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=365&pictureid=2575

On a recent trip I was using this last ashtray and a smoker came up and put his cigarette out in it while my cigar was resting on it. I was so stunned that I did not say anything but it sure pissed me off!

I also have a Bobkin ashtray (actually several) that I use in the cup-holder of my car (a MINI Cooper Convertible). This is my most used ashtray.

And finally, when in a pinch I have been known to use an altoids mints box as an ashtray -- works quite well really :)

[cwfrasa]

Nice work, purple heart is always beautiful and I have the stock CAO version that works great.

Wow, that is a beautiful piece of work! I'd like to see one of those out of Kingwood, Rosewood or Padouk. You could have a nice side biz......almost a shame to put ashes in it!

[Starz26]

For those of you that have the CAO cubist - Where can you get it. I would really like to purchase one. I have found them fo $105 - $125 but I think that price is too high???

Are they still being made?

Sorry for the thread jack, back on topic...

To the OP, there are so many different ashtrays out there for varying situations. The idea of having a one stop shop is nice, but you will need to compete on price and inventory....Maybe work out some custom designs specific to your shop??

[htran1023]

For those of you that have the CAO cubist - Where can you get it. I would really like to purchase one. I have found them fo $105 - $125 but I think that price is too high???

Are they still being made?

Sorry for the thread jack, back on topic...

To the OP, there are so many different ashtrays out there for varying situations. The idea of having a one stop shop is nice, but you will need to compete on price and inventory....Maybe work out some custom designs specific to your shop??

From what I read, they're out of production. If you search froogle, there is a place selling it for $40 (though I've never shopped there). The ones on eBay appear to accept offers, so you can try shooting them a price and hoping for the best.

[Eleven]

I just got this one:

http://www.westcoastcigars.net/Ashtrays/IMG_6369-600.jpg

[apNgb]

i would like to see more ashtray's that aren't covered in advertisments but still look nice but are priced right. that's my 2cents

[elderboy02]

I just got this one:

http://www.westcoastcigars.net/Ashtrays/IMG_6369-600.jpg

That is a nice ashtray!

[Eleven]

That is a nice ashtray!

Yea, that is the one I was telling you about. I dig that handmade purple one a few posts up, gonna keep an eye out for something like that.