Cigar Bid

[dannysguitar]

Cbid got me again...
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/dannysguitar/20120128_141241.jpg

[coty]

and "they" say crack is addictive, "THEY" have never tried the "Bid"

[irratebass]

cigarsatyourprice dot com

:tu thanks for the heads up
as requested:D
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3586/p1030179m.jpg

Looks good, thanks for posting

Cbid got me again...
http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m489/dannysguitar/20120128_141241.jpg

Very nice, thanks for posting

and "they" say crack is addictive, "THEY" have never tried the "Bid"

:lr

[mkarnold1]

Here's this weeks damage:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2df10b3127cceff6b3079de6500000030O01AatWzhk3Ysg e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
All that stuff for under $100 shipped. Biggest order yet for me, now to hide it all...

Damages:
5 Graycliff Avelino Lara 80th Piratas (torps)
5 Gran Habano Vintage 2002 robusto
5 Fonseca Arana Toro
15 count herf a dor
CI tall stinky- this thing is awesome!
Colibri diesel cutter
Vertigo CI lighter
Black ops cutter
Bullet cutter

[Crownedone]

I am down $200.00 so far with another 12 open auctions togo.......I am so dead.!

[UpInSmoke]

I am down $200.00 so far with another 12 open auctions togo.......I am so dead.!

:hn:hn:hn

[Pseudosacred]

Just a newcomer question:

Are the boxes, the cigars are shipped in, marked as Cigarbid? Or are they standard USPS labels? It would be tons better if it wasn't advertised as to what's inside!

[aaron72]

They are not labeled as CigarBid. It's a standard box with something like CI Warehouse or the like as the senders address.

[irratebass]

I love this thread

[Pseudosacred]

Thanks much, Aaron. Also, does each item get charged a shipping price? Or is it just once price for all of your items?

[irratebass]

Thanks much, Aaron. Also, does each item get charged a shipping price? Or is it just once price for all of your items?

I believe there is an option for shipping all your winnings at one time to save on shipping, but I am not the master of cbid, so I don't know....anyone? :sh

[jluck]

I believe there is an option for shipping all your winnings at one time to save on shipping, but I am not the master of cbid, so I don't know....anyone? :sh

There's a first item shipping cost (the highest one) and nominal additional charges for each other item. "Shipping Savings Program." It does add up quick though. The company could save us time and money using USPS but I guess they must have a sweet deal with UPS.

[irratebass]

There's a first item shipping cost (the highest one) and nominal additional charges for each other item. "Shipping Savings Program." It does add up quick though. The company could save us time and money using USPS but I guess they must have a sweet deal with UPS.

See....this guy knows....have you seen his hauls? Thanks for the info :tu

[mkarnold1]

There's a first item shipping cost (the highest one) and nominal additional charges for each other item. "Shipping Savings Program." It does add up quick though. The company could save us time and money using USPS but I guess they must have a sweet deal with UPS.

You need to set up weekly shipping to get the combined shipping savings.

[Pseudosacred]

Alright, I opted for that right at the beginning. Thanks guys!

[jluck]

Alright, I opted for that right at the beginning. Thanks guys!

Uh oh..............

[Pseudosacred]

Hahahaha, I know...I've only bid on singles so far, as I don't have any proper storage. I really hope I can control the urges....

[mkarnold1]

Proper storage can be found under merchandise. Muwahahaha

[Pseudosacred]

Oh, God, no...

[irratebass]

Proper storage can be found under merchandise. Muwahahaha

:tu

[jluck]

We lost another one........:ss


Btw....If you only take one piece of advice ever....Buy the biggest humidor you possibly can afford.then go size or two up from that! No joke.

[JoeCool87TC]

Hahahaha, I know...I've only bid on singles so far, as I don't have any proper storage. I really hope I can control the urges....

:r :r :r :r


Ain't no possible way, my friend, no way at all - ask me how I know... :D
Good luck and have fun with your up-and-coming addiction!

(Now at 600+ and needing more space to fill)

[maconusmile]

Well here is what I got this Thursday from the "devil site"

Nestor Miranda SS Gordito (1)
NUB 460 Cameroon (1)
Cain NUB 464 Torp Habano (1)
Tatuaje El Trinfador No 5 (5)
5 Vegas Classic Torpedo (5)
Indian Tabac Cameroon Robusto (5)
Joyo de Nic Antanos Belicoso (5)
Partagas Cifunetes Enero (20)
Bahia Trinidad Corona Gigante (20)
Diesel Unlimited D7 (5)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/4majorchaos/2012-01-31_21-06-07_502.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/4majorchaos/2012-01-31_21-05-58_187.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/4majorchaos/2012-01-31_21-05-45_203.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/4majorchaos/2012-01-31_21-05-36_272.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/4majorchaos/2012-01-31_21-05-06_681.jpg

Next Thursday can't get here soon enough... I am such an addict!

[oldforge]

I spent a lot of time on CBID back in '06 and '07--and still have a bunch of cigars around from those days.

One thing to keep in mind is that your tastes will change over time--so the smoke you love today may do nothing for you in a couple of years.

The other thing is that there really are diamonds in the rough with aging--the problem is that you will not know which of your purchases will fit that description when you buy them.

In short, it is a crap shoot. Enjoy it!

P.S. I am still married--praise be to the cigar gods.

[irratebass]

AWESOME Haul Macon! What did all that run ya with shipping?

[CigarSquid]

Those bahia trins, I like those ones. Real good smoke for the $$. I tried the Bahia Blu, Didn't care for them as much as those right there.

I think I may pick up a few more for an everyday smoke.

[jluck]

Those JDN are a great smoke! good haul man! I am in the process of weening myself off cbid....well maybe not completely off...just 20 a week or maybe....40 or maybe just....80......Yup I'm a addict too......:r

[maconusmile]

$176.00 Mickey.. Shipping and all!

Garry... That was the only one I have smoked so far and was quite impressed. Like you said for the money it's not a bad smoke even if you only smoked 1/4 of it and threw it away.

Jared... I am looking forward to the JDN.... I may have to torch one up tonight!

[irratebass]

$176.00 Mickey.. Shipping and all!

Garry... That was the only one I have smoked so far and was quite impressed. Like you said for the money it's not a bad smoke even if you only smoked 1/4 of it and threw it away.

Jared... I am looking forward to the JDN.... I may have to torch one up tonight!

VERY nice for all that! :tu

[Pseudosacred]

So, I don't know why this is making me think so hard, hahaha. I ordered a lighter, a cutter, a hygro and a few cigars from the "devil-site". Now, the highest shipping price is 4.95. Is that what I'm going to pay, in total, for shipping? Or does each item jack up the shipping?

[maconusmile]

So, I don't know why this is making me think so hard, hahaha. I ordered a lighter, a cutter, a hygro and a few cigars from the "devil-site". Now, the highest shipping price is 4.95. Is that what I'm going to pay, in total, for shipping? Or does each item jack up the shipping?

Well if you go into your account settings and select to have your shipping done weekly instead of each item seperatley it will save you a ton of money. Even if you don't plan on buying anything else. (Hard to do) Each item will have seperate shipping charge added to it if you don't select weekly shipping. Besides.. if you are like the rest of us you will have a revolving account on cbid and be buying things all the time and saving a ton of money compared to retail prices if you do your homework. They ship fill your order on Thursdays and Ship out every Friday whe you select this option fyi...

Happy Bidding! :noon

[mkarnold1]

So, I don't know why this is making me think so hard, hahaha. I ordered a lighter, a cutter, a hygro and a few cigars from the "devil-site". Now, the highest shipping price is 4.95. Is that what I'm going to pay, in total, for shipping? Or does each item jack up the shipping?

The items in the merchandise section add $1 each after the first, full price shipping item. If you bought single cigars they ship for $0.25 (a quarter) each with combined shipping. I think 5ers are $0.50. So, $4.95 for highest shipping item plus $2 for additional merchandise and $.25 per cigar. If you got 4 smokes for $1 shipping the total would be $7.95. Hope this helps.

[mkarnold1]

I really wish that Cigarbid would use a moniker like "Walmart" or "Super America" on their charges. On a related note, I really need to keep my wife from seeing the credit card statement... It says CIGARS all over it.

[jluck]

I really wish that Cigarbid would use a moniker like "Walmart" or "Super America" on their charges. On a related note, I really need to keep my wife from seeing the credit card statement... It says CIGARS all over it.
That's a easy fix (next time), get visa gift cards insted. That way you will be spending money you actually have and not credit. And animosity too boot.

[tengel78]

I've managed to stay away from here so far. Worried that one purchase will turn into a second mortgage in order to support my hobby. :r

[irratebass]

Come Tyler, u have willpower dont'cha? I have faith In ya. Go ahead start browsing.

[tengel78]

Don't tempt me! But I do have those 1/2 lb of beads on the way, and a new cooler airing out. Hmm, I guess it can't hurt to just look...

[Islayphile]

My soul is damned for all eternity.

Long have I sacrificed at the altar of the Dark Lord and master of all things related to the so-called Devils Weed.


Heed my warning Carole Anne


Do NOT walk into the light!












Oooh look.....Tatauajes on Free Fall...gotta go

[Chainsaw13]

I've managed to stay away from here so far. Worried that one purchase will turn into a second mortgage in order to support my obsession. :r

Fixt it for you.

[Digs]

Ahh you guys made me log into the devil site, had to win on free fall a 5 pack of tats :r:r

[Manzer74]

Hi my name is mike and I...... wait this is the wrong meeting or is it...:sl

I have fallen victim to what you call the "devil site" Since finding it I have 4 stuffed humidors and cannot stop ordering I now need to acquire another humidor to fit whats coming this week... I fear buying or making a cabinet but thats where it is heading....if this continues I will be on that hoarders show...

[DaBear]

I was determined to stay away from the devil site for a little while longer, but those AB Seconds on free fall are calling my name. "Bear, don't you want us? Wouldn't we be tasty little treats?" :bh :bh :bh

[Islayphile]

My soul is damned for all eternity.

Long have I sacrificed at the altar of the Dark Lord and master of all things related to the so-called Devils Weed.


Heed my warning Carole Anne


Do NOT walk into the light!












Oooh look.....Tatauajes on Free Fall...gotta go

Ahh you guys made me log into the devil site, had to win on free fall a 5 pack of tats :r:r


:hy

[tengel78]

Hi my name is mike and I...... wait this is the wrong meeting or is it...:sl

I have fallen victim to what you call the "devil site" Since finding it I have 4 stuffed humidors and cannot stop ordering I now need to acquire another humidor to fit whats coming this week... I fear buying or making a cabinet but thats where it is heading....if this continues I will be on that hoarders show...

Just buy a marine cooler. You'll never fill that up :D

[ApexAZ]

I wish I hadn't found out about the Diesel UHC. I have 50 of them now.

[CigarSquid]

I wish I hadn't found out about the Diesel UHC. I have 50 of them now.

Well if that is to much for you.. That is one of my favorite cigars.. I can take some off..

Try the Diesel Shorty!

[ApexAZ]

Well if that is to much for you.. That is one of my favorite cigars.. I can take some off..

Try the Diesel Shorty!

That's next on my list :)

[CigarSquid]

To me, It is slightly better than the UHC.

[ApexAZ]

To me, It is slightly better than the UHC.

Garry, you aren't helping.:r

[CigarSquid]

Sure I am.. I am giving you ideas on more to try.. Opening the door a bit more for ya.

[ApexAZ]

Sure I am.. I am giving you ideas on more to try.. Opening the door a bit more for ya.

I was just kidding, mainly because I keep buying more and more cigars and I'm reaching terminal velocity on the slope. I can't wait to try 'em. I'm also looking to buy a box of illusione, undercrown and hemingways.

[CigarSquid]

Go get 'em!!

[Blak Smyth]

Well if that is to much for you.. That is one of my favorite cigars.. I can take some off..

Try the Diesel Shorty!

I enjoy the DUHC far more than the Shorty. I find the Shorty to be a natural tobacco barnyard flavor and the UHC to be a much more mocha/cocoa profile.

[irratebass]

I just bid on 2 different cigars, but not feeling very good about them and hoping I get overbid.....just think I can get a better a deal somewhere else with samplers, oh well will see what happens, they end tomorrow

[Blak Smyth]

I just bid on 2 different cigars, but not feeling very good about them and hoping I get overbid.....just think I can get a better a deal somewhere else with samplers, oh well will see what happens, they end tomorrow

That's pretty much why I try not to use Cbid. I bid on stuff and hope it gets outbid.:confused:

[irratebass]

That's pretty much why I try not to use Cbid. I bid on stuff and hope it gets outbid.:confused:

Lol, that's kinda f*d up isn't it?

[Blak Smyth]

Signing in now!

[Islayphile]

You should always check your go to sites before placing bids at the debbil site.

I can't tell you how many times I see folks over bidding on items that they could get any ol' time at CI.

[jluck]

Just buy a marine cooler. You'll never fill that up :D

Silly silly man....:r
That's pretty much why I try not to use Cbid. I bid on stuff and hope it gets outbid.:confused:

Lately it has been terrible on the cbid. I don't know if its a rash of kids with new credit cards or booze is half price but I have watched more auctions close over retail (Not even current market price) Than ever. Why would people use a auction type site to pay more than just ordering it? Maybe just the thrill of out bidding someone.....dunno. :confused:

[sevans105]

Frikkin devil site. "Oh, I'll just see what they have today." Now my bid count is 85 cigars. Crap. Hope I get outbid. But not on all of them. Actually I want all of them. Crap. I need more money.

[Boz]

Lately it has been terrible on the cbid. I don't know if its a rash of kids with new credit cards or booze is half price but I have watched more auctions close over retail (Not even current market price) Than ever. Why would people use a auction type site to pay more than just ordering it? Maybe just the thrill of out bidding someone.....dunno. :confused:


This frustrates me to no end. I always check a couple of my go-to sites to see what I can get something for on a regular basis and if I cant get it on cbid for significantly less, I dont even bother. It seems that people see that its an auction and automatically think they are getting the best deal (that or they see what cbid lists as the msrp for an item and still think they're getting a good deal). Oh well.

[sevans105]

The other thing I think people forget to factor in is the cbid shipping costs. if you are only buying singles or a fiver now and then, cbid can be a very expensive way to go.

[jluck]

This frustrates me to no end. I always check a couple of my go-to sites to see what I can get something for on a regular basis and if I cant get it on cbid for significantly less, I don't even bother. It seems that people see that its an auction and automatically think they are getting the best deal (that or they see what cbid lists as the msrp for an item and still think they're getting a good deal). Oh well.

YEP! I have screamed the following at my computer a few times; "good god man! WTF? Just right click the mouse and choose "search with Google" or copy and paste in to a couple of the better online sites.":bhd

:D

[us_soldier1989]

The other thing I think people forget to factor in is the cbid shipping costs. if you are only buying singles or a fiver now and then, cbid can be a very expensive way to go.

Depends on your strategy.:su

[dave]

Quote:
Originally Posted by jluck
Lately it has been terrible on the cbid. I don't know if its a rash of kids with new credit cards or booze is half price but I have watched more auctions close over retail (Not even current market price) Than ever. Why would people use a auction type site to pay more than just ordering it? Maybe just the thrill of out bidding someone.....dunno.


This frustrates me to no end. I always check a couple of my go-to sites to see what I can get something for on a regular basis and if I cant get it on cbid for significantly less, I dont even bother. It seems that people see that its an auction and automatically think they are getting the best deal (that or they see what cbid lists as the msrp for an item and still think they're getting a good deal). Oh well.


Wouldn't let it get to you guys. If it weren't for the overbids, CI'd have no reason to keep it running and allow some of us to steal a cigar every now and then.

[irratebass]

My Cbid order finally came in, in no particular order:

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/irratebass/Cigars/photobucket-1616-1330556106995.jpg

La Aurora 107 Gran 107
La Aurora Corojo Robusto
Montecristo Media Noche Edmundo
DPG Cuban Classic (Black label)
Omar Ortez Maduro Robusto Grande (x2 Shane has been raving about them, so I had to try em)
Indian Taback SF Super Gordo (x5)
Tatuaje La Riqueza #4 Robusto (x10)

Total $72.95

The AB Max The Fix are not from cbid

[ApexAZ]

Nice, Mickey.

[StormShadow]

Geez I need to get off of that site. I've gotten a humidor, some Xikar Lighters and cutters, and cigars like everyone else.

I will say that I bid and won the Mayan X Cloissone(sp?) cutter and they shipped me the wrong one. Called and the lady let me keep the one they sent instead of waiting about 3 weeks to get the correct cutter. (Im deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) She looked up the last three auctions and gave me the lowest price and refunded me the difference.

Right now Im waiting on some 5 FFOX Lost City Robustos, 5 Don Carlos Belicosos, 5 Sun Grown Chateau Fuente, and 3 Take 5 AVO Robusto samplers

I need to block the site for a while lol

[Islayphile]

I need to block the site for a while lol

Too late...once you let the devil in your heart you're doomed for all eternity

Just look what he did to my avatar!

[StormShadow]

Too late...once you let the devil in your heart you're doomed for all eternity

Just look what he did to my avatar!

True! I recieved an email from a friend to the cigarauctioneer website and thankfully I didn't create an account... yet

[irratebass]

True! I recieved an email from a friend to the cigarauctioneer website and thankfully I didn't create an account... yet

Ditto, but since they have gift certificates to Famous on there, I just may be taking that plunge soon as well....oh help me.

[StormShadow]

Ditto, but since they have gift certificates to Famous on there, I just may be taking that plunge soon as well....oh help me.

from what I saw. It offers a slight different offerings on accesories. which is good for me. I dont know why but I like collecting the different xikar cutters.

havent really looked at what cigars they have. Which my wallet is thanking me right now lol

[irratebass]

from what I saw. It offers a slight different offerings on accesories. which is good for me. I dont know why but I like collecting the different xikar cutters.

havent really looked at what cigars they have. Which my wallet is thanking me right now lol

Lol, I haven't bought a Xikar cutter yet, but I am looking at them more and more.

[StormShadow]

Lol, I haven't bought a Xikar cutter yet, but I am looking at them more and more.

I like the way they look and feel and what sold me was the lifetime guarantee.

[Enphrared]

I've had mine for 4yrs now. I love it!!

[irratebass]

Wow! That's a long time for a cutter Ben, never had to have it replaced?

[Enphrared]

Wow! That's a long time for a cutter Ben, never had to have it replaced?

Not yet, still pretty sharp. Course I don't smoke on a daily basis. I hear Xikar will sharpen them for free for life. Course it maybe not a hard task to do your self with a awl like file.

[irratebass]

Not yet, still pretty sharp. Course I don't smoke on a daily basis. I hear Xikar will sharpen them for free for life. Course it maybe not a hard task to do your self with a awl like file.

Yeah, I knew about the lifetime warranty thing....that is once major +

Ok enough banter, back to the topic at hand

[tengel78]

I broke down and spend a ton of money on cbid last week. Ended up with about 35 cigars, a herfador, and a stinky for about $145 shipped. Need to stay away for awhile now.

[irratebass]

I broke down and spend a ton of money on cbid last week. Ended up with about 35 cigars, a herfador, and a stinky for about $145 shipped. Need to stay away for awhile now.

Nice Tyler, don't forget to post in here when it comes in.

[tengel78]

I received my first cbid purchase today. I thought I did pretty good for $145 shipped.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u454/tengel1/Cbid20120306.jpg

Nub 464 Torpedo Maduro - 3
Cu-Avana Punisher - 5
Graycliff 1666 Presidente - 5
Diesel Unlimited d.5 - 5
CAO 'VR' Moby - 5
Cain Daytona Double Toro - 10
Herf-a-Dor 15 count
Stinky

[StormShadow]

go this in the other day and finally able to post a picture

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/StormShadow86/IMG_0532.jpg

Yukon Humidor
AVO Take 5 Robusto sampler - 3
FFOX Lost City Robusto - 5
AF Don Carlos Belicoso - 5
AF Sun Grown Chateau Fuente - 5
Boveda 72% Box of 12
Xikar Ultra Slim Carbon Fiber Cutter

[CigarSquid]

Nice grabs Tyler and Jerry!

[irratebass]

I received my first cbid purchase today. I thought I did pretty good for $145 shipped.

http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u454/tengel1/Cbid20120306.jpg

Nub 464 Torpedo Maduro - 3
Cu-Avana Punisher - 5
Graycliff 1666 Presidente - 5 :dr
Diesel Unlimited d.5 - 5 :dr
CAO 'VR' Moby - 5
Cain Daytona Double Toro - 10 :dr
Herf-a-Dor 15 count
Stinky

go this in the other day and finally able to post a picture

http://i731.photobucket.com/albums/ww312/StormShadow86/IMG_0532.jpg

Yukon Humidor
AVO Take 5 Robusto sampler - 3
FFOX Lost City Robusto - 5
AF Don Carlos Belicoso - 5
AF Sun Grown Chateau Fuente - 5
Boveda 72% Box of 12
Xikar Ultra Slim Carbon Fiber Cutter

What did this run ya Jerry if ya don't mind me asking?

[dave]

Tengel78,
Word of caution on that herfador. Be gentle with the latches. I had a 5-count in the blaze orange, but it didn't last very long at all. I love my old, plain black ones, and I liked the concept here - the color and rubberization. However, the way the latches are attached on/through the rubber coating doesn't allow for them to last. First latch came off after about 5 uses. I continued to use it with one for just a few more uses until that one came off, too.
The latches break right off with the sealant. Good luck - be gentle.

[tengel78]

Tengel78,
Word of caution on that herfador. Be gentle with the latches. I had a 5-count in the blaze orange, but it didn't last very long at all. I love my old, plain black ones, and I liked the concept here - the color and rubberization. However, the way the latches are attached on/through the rubber coating doesn't allow for them to last. First latch came off after about 5 uses. I continued to use it with one for just a few more uses until that one came off, too.
The latches break right off with the sealant. Good luck - be gentle.

Thanks for the warning Dave. I'll be gentle with it.

[shopkins82]

I've started what may be the gentle portion of a slide... in my first week on CigarBid I bought 4 x 5 packs... Perdomo 826 Slow-Aged Churchill Maduro (the reason I signed up to begin with), Tiera Del Sol Toro Maduro, Tiera Del Sol Churchill Natural, and Bahia Blu B500 Robusto. I would have added a Perdomo 826 Slow-Aged Natural and one of the cheap-o Perdomo branded 20-30 count humis had they been available within my weekly shipping window...

[jluck]

Nice hauls guys!

I am curious about the price of the take5's too. I saw these in a B&M for like 40 each.

[irratebass]

Tengel78,
Word of caution on that herfador. Be gentle with the latches. I had a 5-count in the blaze orange, but it didn't last very long at all. I love my old, plain black ones, and I liked the concept here - the color and rubberization. However, the way the latches are attached on/through the rubber coating doesn't allow for them to last. First latch came off after about 5 uses. I continued to use it with one for just a few more uses until that one came off, too.
The latches break right off with the sealant. Good luck - be gentle.

This happened to mine too, but mine is straight up black, I just put them back on when they come off they seem to snap right into place, so idk :sh

Saving up for a 40 ct.

[StormShadow]

What did this run ya Jerry if ya don't mind me asking?

I want to say 390 shipped. Not sure if I got a a good deal on some but Im not able to get on the internet everyday so I bid what I was willing to pay.

The humi - $13
AVO Take 5 x3 - $25 a piece
Xikar -$40
Boveda 12 pack - 37
AF Sun Grown Chataeu Fuente 5 pack - $27
AF Don Carlos Belicoso Single x5 - $9 a piece
FFOX Lost City Robusto 5 pack - $130

Also I got a link to a website that has all the previous cbid auctions to show what the item went for in previous auctions. but i didnt get it until after I won. go figure.

[Boz]

My recent Cbid acquisitions.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n30/Boz_08/3020b5da.jpg

[cmitch]

I just had 35 cigars come in last Tuesday from the Cigar Satanic. Box 5 Vegas A 'Alpha' Belicosos, a 10 pk Padilla sampler and a 5 pk of Padilla 1932 Torpedos. I have another order that will ship out Thursday. I hope I can get another 40 - 50 sticks on this one.:D

[mkarnold1]

I got this week's C-bid order today too. I have a couple questions for those more knowledgeable than myself too. First, the JJ's have a different band than the ones I've smoked previously. I am assuming that this is an older band because of the seriously yellowed cello, but would appreciate confirmation on this theory.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2dd33b3127cceffcd41f8ffbb00000030O01AatWzhk3Ysg e3nwY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
And second, there is a crack on the on the cap of the Padron. Would you guys contact c-bid customer service over this issue? I am thinking it would still be pretty smokable but the wrapper seems like it would unravel a bit.
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[cmitch]

The cap shouldn't be cracked like that. It could be shipping damage but I've always gotten a well packed package from them. No much so from cigarauctioneer, where they'll throw a box of cigars in a box 10 times it's size and not pack it with anything.

[CigarSquid]

My recent Cbid acquisitions.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n30/Boz_08/3020b5da.jpg

I got a 40 count on the way.

[cmitch]

Well, I'm stocked for a while. Another box of 5 Vegas A belicosos, 5 pk of 5 Vegas relics and a box of LFD airbender maestros.

[Boz]

I got a 40 count on the way.

:tu I'm ready now for my trip to New Orleans this weekend.

[irratebass]

I got a 40 count on the way.

I'm saving for one...congrats!

Well, I'm stocked for a while. Another box of 5 Vegas A belicosos, 5 pk of 5 Vegas relics and a box of LFD airbender maestros.

Very nice, a 5 Vegas whore I see :hm

:tu I'm ready now for my trip to New Orleans this weekend.

Love NOLA, I have family there....enjoy.

[Hem]

Nice pick-ups guys!

[CigarSquid]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/IMAG0216.jpg

Here it is.. Happy Birthday to me!

[jluck]

Hmmm.....empty.

[CigarSquid]

Cuz I just got it. Don't worry. It's for travel.

[big pete]

Forgot I bidded on a 15-ct travel humidor and 3 finger leather case last weekend and won both of them. Doh! I don't even need them...

[cmitch]

Aaaaaaand a pack of 20 Padilla top tier featuring 4 different sizes. I'm toast.

[shopkins82]

Big_Pete, if you don't need that 3-finger, PM me a pic and price and maybe we can work something out...

[big pete]

It wouldn't be worth it to ship. I got it for $5 before shipping.

[tengel78]

It wouldn't be worth it to ship. I got it for $5 before shipping.

If it was mine, I would just bomb it out or throw it in as an extra during a trade at some point.

[thecatch83]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/IMAG0216.jpg

Here it is.. Happy Birthday to me!

I have that same Pelican case, with the engraved name plate attached and it is awesome!!! I pulled out some of the foam, and can easily fit twice as many smokes than what it claims! Enjoy!

[CigarSquid]

I have read that a bunch.. Taking out the foam and able to fit way more.

[big pete]

If it was mine, I would just bomb it out or throw it in as an extra during a trade at some point.

;)

[mkarnold1]

Anybody else ever get an empty box from the cigarbid? I got one on tuesday, with an invoice in it and nothing else. They were very quick to re-ship and did not question me at all, which is cool. But seriously, an empty box? I've had two mistakes in packaging in a row now, both of which have been made right ASAP. What I take from this is that someone in distribution needs to be canned but the customer service is top notch.

[dave]

Mark,
That is very consistent with what most have found for years now. CI has clearly decided that shortchanging their picking and packing operation can be easily offset with great CS. I've had a number of complaints about shipments over the years, but they've always made it right immediately. Great prices on cigars I want combined with that CS is enough to keep me coming back.

[emopunker2004]

sounds like the UPS man likes stogies :r

[mkarnold1]

sounds like the UPS man likes stogies :r

Hmmmmm, I just happen to have a brother that's a supervisor in the Minneapolis UPS hub... Where are my stogies Mattso3000? :sl :r:r:r

[butters167]

I just wanted to say thanks a lot to everyone on the forum. I hadn't been on cbid until I joined this forum last week, now I'm checking it at least 4-5 times a day and have already won 5 auctions. I blame all of you for my new addiction good thing I have a second humidor coming this week.

[Mattso3000]

Hmmmmm, I just happen to have a brother that's a supervisor in the Minneapolis UPS hub... Where are my stogies Mattso3000? :sl :r:r:r

Yup...they are in my humidor. I did a nice job of taping it back up, too.:gary

[LostAbbott]

Yup...they are in my humidor. I did a nice job of taping it back up, too.:gary

Must be why I always get my shipment on time and in proper order. I smacked you around good in the NST a while back as I am sure you remember and take care to get my goods to me on time and in good shape.... <G>

[TJarv]

6 fivers shipped yesterday, and it looks like in 45 minutes I'm gonna be the proud daddy of 3 more fivers 2 singles and a box.

Uh oh

[forgop]

6 fivers shipped yesterday, and it looks like in 45 minutes I'm gonna be the proud daddy of 3 more fivers 2 singles and a box.

Uh oh

I recommend you opt for a weekly shipment. :2

[emopunker2004]

i recommend you opt for a weekly shipment. :2

+1000000

[TJarv]

I recommend you opt for a weekly shipment. :2

Yeah I did that after my first day on the site.

[big pete]

Damn the devil site. It made me buy a Palio cutter

[Manzer74]

The devil site made me buy a Xikar Trezo triple flame lighter .....

Oh and because of the site I was forced to build a humidor for all my sticks..

[jjirons69]

The devil site made me buy a Xikar Trezo triple flame lighter .....

Oh and because of the site I was forced to build a humidor for all my sticks..

Sweet! Get that wine out and put it in a kitchen cabinet. You'll double your stash!

[smitty81]

Sweet! Get that wine out and put it in a kitchen cabinet. You'll double your stash!

I agree!

[cmitch]

I don't recommend cbid because the more who bid, the higher the price I'll pay!:D
I have 35 more sticks arriving Tuesday. 1 box 25 Arturo Fuente Hemingway best seller, 5'er of 5 Vegas Relic and an Oliva 5 pack sampler.

[forgop]

5'er of 5 Vegas Relic

So you're the SOB who outbid me. :sl:sl:sl

;)

[cmitch]

So you're the SOB who outbid me. :sl:sl

;)

There were 4 other units. :sh :D
I started to go for the box but I'd busted my budget.

[Opusfxd]

Damn the devil site. It made me buy a Palio cutter

What's wrong with that??:noon

[big pete]

What's wrong with that??:noon

It just helps feed into my addiction :gary

[shopkins82]

Seems like I keep winning a single 5-pack over the weekend, and I spend the M-W looking for other 5-packs, singles, or accessories to boost the order and offset shipping charges. Unfortunately, by that time, there aren't any accessories ending on or before Wednesday night so I'm left scrounging for singles. If I win a 5-pack for $5-$10, I basically try to pad the order up to $20ish so I don't feel like I've paid such a high percentage of my order on shipping.

[jluck]

Seems like I keep winning a single 5-pack over the weekend, and I spend the M-W looking for other 5-packs, singles, or accessories to boost the order and offset shipping charges. Unfortunately, by that time, there aren't any accessories ending on or before Wednesday night so I'm left scrounging for singles. If I win a 5-pack for $5-$10, I basically try to pad the order up to $20ish so I don't feel like I've paid such a high percentage of my order on shipping.

Yea they defiantly have it down to a science and rape on the shipping (which takes a week to reach me when flat rate USPS takes two days) but if you buy smart there is still a bunch of money to be saved.

[Bleez]

These guys have great customer service. I recently had to dispose of a Hemingway Best Seller due to a slice caused by the band and a Tat Miami that was crushed by my Stinky Jr. The Cbid team is refunding me for those purchases. Great cs goes a long way to keep me happy!!!

:tu

[Jasonw560]

I peeked my head into the Devil Site. As the Rush song says, "I can learn to resist anything but temptation...." Just a few singles and a Xikar ash can. Probably won't win. It's enough to justify shipping.

[CigarSquid]

Fun. I have a 5er I just won yesterday and trying tying to snag a few shirts for 4 bucks.

[Islayphile]

I peeked my head into the Devil Site. As the Rush song says, "I can learn to resist anything but temptation...." Just a few singles and a Xikar ash can. Probably won't win. It's enough to justify shipping.

That's how it starts...

Place bids thinking that you'll never win since it's so cheap

Go back, realize you've won most if not all of your lots

Rinse and Repeat


You're doomed

:D

[Jasonw560]

That's how it starts...

Place bids thinking that you'll never win since it's so cheap

Go back, realize you've won most if not all of your lots

Rinse and Repeat


You're doomed

:D
LOL. I know. I won the three sticks I bid on, the ash can bidding ends tonight, I think.

[Jacapo]

Well, I have one question. What website(s) / places do you look to compare prices and make sure you are actually bidding at a price that is good. I am still getting a feel for my taste and want to try various samplers, and this devil site may be the place for me to do that. But, I don't want to pay for something that isn't good, or over pay for something.

So, currently I have no issues with the devil site, because I am to afraid to bid on anything for fear of getting jipped. You all might save me money by not responding. ;)

[CigarSquid]

on cbid, I check cigars intl, they are who runs it.. Make sure you pay no more than what cigarintl sells for. I also compare to famous smokes..

Use places you normally buy from online.. Never hurts to 'shop' around.

[Islayphile]

Well, I have one question. What website(s) / places do you look to compare prices and make sure you are actually bidding at a price that is good. I am still getting a feel for my taste and want to try various samplers, and this devil site may be the place for me to do that. But, I don't want to pay for something that isn't good, or over pay for something.

So, currently I have no issues with the devil site, because I am to afraid to bid on anything for fear of getting jipped. You all might save me money by not responding. ;)

Since Cbid is owned by Cigars International/Cigar.com, it's always a good idea to check there for their everyday price before you bid.

I've often seen bids go for much higher than what they could've purchased it for outright over at either of those two sites.

[levrac68]

One of the best pieces of advice I got on here regarding Cigar Bid is... Don't get caught up in a bidding war, what you want will almost always come around again in a few days... So far that has rung so true for me.

[Jasonw560]

Well, I have one question. What website(s) / places do you look to compare prices and make sure you are actually bidding at a price that is good. I am still getting a feel for my taste and want to try various samplers, and this devil site may be the place for me to do that. But, I don't want to pay for something that isn't good, or over pay for something.

So, currently I have no issues with the devil site, because I am to afraid to bid on anything for fear of getting jipped. You all might save me money by not responding. ;)

Try Thompson's. :r

:sl

;s

[jluck]

Well, I have one question. What website(s) / places do you look to compare prices and make sure you are actually bidding at a price that is good. I am still getting a feel for my taste and want to try various samplers, and this devil site may be the place for me to do that. But, I don't want to pay for something that isn't good, or over pay for something.

So, currently I have no issues with the devil site, because I am to afraid to bid on anything for fear of getting jipped. You all might save me money by not responding. ;)

What I do...If I am interested in something I highlight product key words, right click, use "search with Google", open it in another window and start checking prices.Keep cbid shipping in mind, set a price on a item and don't go over on it!!! That item will come up again and again and again.(most of the time)
There's times to bid and times to wait you will learn with time. :2

[Ncpsycho]

I use C-bid And Cigarauctioneer.com--- I e-mailed cigarauctioneer 3 weeks in a row to delay my shippment till I had "enough" to justify the shipping --they did it no problem--- Im sure c-bid would do the same

[nick2021]

One of the best pieces of advice I got on here regarding Cigar Bid is... Don't get caught up in a bidding war, what you want will almost always come around again in a few days... So far that has rung so true for me.

Best advice ever, some of these people drop money on it without first doing their homework. Why pay retail price + shipping (or worse, even more) when you could do the same thing at a retailer?? Better yet, I think some sites offer free shipping depending on dollar amount....the item will eventually come around again so definitely don't get caught up in a bidding war! Like the OpusX...dunno why people pay $20+ on a single stick when you can get them for less than that with shipping :confused:

[jluck]

Anyone else having problems with five pack damage? They recently went to packing five packs firmly on greenish cardboard and I have had numerous cigars with bent and broken caps and feet. Anyone else? I emailed them and they said they would make note of it with no offer of replacement.

[smitty81]

Anyone else having problems with five pack damage? They recently went to packing five packs firmly on greenish cardboard and I have had numerous cigars with bent and broken caps and feet. Anyone else? I emailed them and they said they would make note of it with no offer of replacement.

Jared, they have came this way from cigar sprint too. No damage though..........

[nick2021]

snagged two herf-a-dors for $25 ea...pretty happy with these!

[jluck]

snagged two herf-a-dors for $25 ea...pretty happy with these!
Those must be the 40 count?, that's on my list too.

[CigarSquid]

Anyone else having problems with five pack damage? They recently went to packing five packs firmly on greenish cardboard and I have had numerous cigars with bent and broken caps and feet. Anyone else? I emailed them and they said they would make note of it with no offer of replacement.

I have not.. I think since I have been ordering from them, I have had two shipments with damage.

Just got my Diesel's is yesterday, Looked perfect!

[levrac68]

Anyone else having problems with five pack damage? They recently went to packing five packs firmly on greenish cardboard and I have had numerous cigars with bent and broken caps and feet. Anyone else? I emailed them and they said they would make note of it with no offer of replacement.

Yes... I think they put out some five packs when people return boxes and by the time the cigars have made the trip back and forth 2 times, they're running on empty with moisture. I've had broken caps on my Undercrowns, My Fathers, and Alec Bradley Family Blends... They are always quick to replace anything unsatisfactory so I'm still comfortable buying merchandise, but no cigars.

[nick2021]

Those must be the 40 count?, that's on my list too.

you'd be correct sir! :tu

[Big Maduro]

I just got the Herf a dor 40. Paid 28.00 for it. Also picked up a couple of My Uzi Weighs a ton. 5 Vegas AAA. Man O War Authntico. Perdomo sungrown.:noon

[TJarv]

This next order is going to put a good dent in my wallet, but I'm like an anxious little kid waiting for it.

[phidelt076]

Let's see.....
- stinky ashtray $10
- 4 or 5 different shirts from $2-$4
- 5 camo hats for $1 a piece
- tatuaje havana vi 5 packs for $13 a piece

I typically just throw in a bunch of low ball bids the day the auction is listed and don't look at it again until I get a notice that I won or was outbid. I never up a bid. Took me about 6 weeks to win the checklist shirt i wanted for example but I wasn't going to chase the bid over $4.

Some pretty good deals can be had on free fall as well. I get my Pepin blacks, RP sun grown, and some tatuaje nobles using the free fall listings.