Cigar of the month clubs

Malazan · 02-23-2012, 12:49 PM

Being a new cigar smoker, I was wondering if any of these COM clubs are worth joining?

Seems like a good way to try new cigars

If any of them are worth while, which do you suggest

Thanks

Blak Smyth · 02-23-2012, 12:57 PM

I know a couple people that get this through CI, I see what they get every month and I would rather use that money on something I choose most often. If you do not know what you want to buy, I say go for it, you should be able to cancel at anytime. If you have the money to blow, it is pretty exciting now knowing what you will receive every month.

emopunker2004 · 02-23-2012, 12:59 PM

Don't do it. You're welcome.

chippewastud79 · 02-23-2012, 01:05 PM

Buy singles and samplers, you'll get a better value than a club.

SvilleKid · 02-23-2012, 01:07 PM

The one done by "monthlyclubs(dot)com" comes to mind because my sister gets me their beer-of-the-month sampler each year for Christmas. I looked into that one a while back, and find the cigars are nothing that cannot be found locally at a much better price than the club offers. There are many awesome samplers on cigarbid that can often be had for little more than a couple of dollars per cigar, and on better selections than most of the club deals.

One thing to consider, whatever you end up with. From personal lessons learned: Don't judge ANY of the cigars in the samplers based on one stick. Differences in humidity, aging, past and present storage can all give a stick different draws and tastes. So, if you can, look for samplers that have at least two of each cigar. Smoke one as soon as it has stabilized in your humidor. Then come back in 3-4 months and smoke the other one! I've been surprised so many times with the second stick, that I hardly post reviews of the first stick I smoke in a line.

Oh yeah...... If you haven't already heard of Cigarbid, I'm sorry to be the one to kick you down that terribly slippery slope!!!

irratebass · 02-23-2012, 01:08 PM

I have enjoyed my experience with CI's C.O.T.M.C. I signed up for the 8 stick deal ($30 a month) this way I have 4 extra sticks to give away, + there is a nice write up of the sticks you receive and a % off if you care to buy more....I say try it.

As a matter of fact I should be receiving my Feb sticks today.

jluck · 02-23-2012, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

I have enjoyed my experience with CI's C.O.T.M.C. I signed up for the 8 stick deal ($30 a month) this way I have 4 extra sticks to give away, + there is a nice write up of the sticks you receive and a % off if you care to buy more....I say try it.

As a matter of fact I should be receiving my Feb sticks today.

Post pics. I'm curious.

irratebass · 02-23-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

Post pics. I'm curious.

This was January's

SvilleKid · 02-23-2012, 01:27 PM

Dang my hide!!!! I haven't been to the devil site in probably 2 years. But just did a quick peek to make sure I was correct in my advice when I said samplers still often around $2 per stick. Dang. I sure saw a bunch of stuff over there I would love to have! Forget the fact that I have more cigars than I can ever smoke! I gotta have more. More I tell you!

OP'er John: Take my advice..... Stay away. Once the devil site gets in your blood (and your wallet), it's non-stop downhill from there!!

jluck · 02-23-2012, 01:27 PM

6/8 are decent-good smokes wow! this looks like trying.

Thanks.

irratebass · 02-23-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Dang my hide!!!! I haven't been to the devil site in probably 2 years. But just did a quick peek to make sure I was correct in my advice when I said samplers still often around $2 per stick. Dang. I sure saw a bunch of stuff over there I would love to have! Forget the fact that I have more cigars than I can ever smoke! I gotta have more. More I tell you!

OP'er John: Take my advice..... Stay away. Once the devil site gets in your blood (and your wallet), it's non-stop downhill from there!!

Well, don't keep it a secret....what samplers ya looking at?

SvilleKid · 02-23-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irratebass

Well, don't keep it a secret....what samplers ya looking at?

Well, there was this sampler of Graycliff 50th annis that practically screamed at me!!!! I've always liked their sticks. Luckily, my payment details are way outdated, so I was saved from having to bid on them. Still.......

Damn you, Cigarbid!

But, back to samplers... They had several 12 to 20 cigar samplers closing in 2 days that were still at, or below $2 per stick. On very smokable (especially for those new to cigars and still developing their tastes). Hard to beat those prices at monthly clubs!

But, I guess when you add up all the extra costs associated with Cbid (multi-purchases, extra humidors, coolers, humidification products, yada, yada, yada...), monthly clubs might not be that bad of a deal! But wait.... aren't all those things (except maybe coolers) also available on Cbid?

irratebass · 02-23-2012, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Well, there was this sampler of Graycliff 50th annis that practically screamed at me!!!! I've always liked their sticks. Luckily, my payment details are way outdated, so I was saved from having to bid on them. Still.......

Damn you, Cigarbid!

But, back to samplers... They had several 12 to 20 cigar samplers closing in 2 days that were still at, or below $2 per stick. On very smokable (especially for those new to cigars and still developing their tastes). Hard to beat those prices at monthly clubs!

But, I guess when you add up all the extra costs associated with Cbid (multi-purchases, extra humidors, coolers, humidification products, yada, yada, yada...), monthly clubs might not be that bad of a deal! But wait.... aren't all those things (except maybe coolers) also available on Cbid?

I got to admit this is a pretty sweet deal
http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...ler-10-Cigars/

mosesbotbol · 02-23-2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Don't do it. You're welcome.

I agree.

Visit your local cigar shop and buy a few singles, report back to them on your impressions, and go from there. Be cheaper, and have less duds.

Subvet642 · 02-23-2012, 01:52 PM

You might want to keep a cigar journal, nothing special, just some notes to yourself.

lenguamor · 02-23-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Buy singles and samplers, you'll get a better value than a club.

Justin is right, though. Make your own CoMC; take the monthly $ you would give somebody else and choose a sampler for yourself at your local B&M. That way you try what you want to try, not the filler around a couple good sticks that a lot of these clubs give you.

forgop · 02-23-2012, 03:18 PM

If you want sticks the shops wouldn't otherwise sell many of without selling in grab bags and cigar of the month clubs, go for it.

MrClean · 02-23-2012, 03:44 PM

For some people I could see the COTM club working for them. It can kind of help you budget what you spend every month. Most give write ups about the smokes they send and that might help you with figuring out the different flavor notes that each cigar has.
Are they the best deal per stick, no, but for someone brand new to cigars, I can see where they might be helpful.

BHalbrooks · 02-23-2012, 03:47 PM

My

is that it's either hit or miss. With my luck, it'd be a lot of miss.

Digs · 02-23-2012, 04:03 PM

I have been enrolled in the CI cigar club for over 5 years, its only $20 per month shipped! Some months 1-2 stick alone are worth the $20 go for it like I said its only $20 heck at most B&M's you cant even by 1-2 sub premiums for that.

02-23-2012, 12:49 PM	#1
Malazan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: John Location: Colorado Posts: 212 Trading: (0)	Cigar of the month clubs Being a new cigar smoker, I was wondering if any of these COM clubs are worth joining? Seems like a good way to try new cigars If any of them are worth while, which do you suggest Thanks __________________ "When the Government fears the People there is Liberty, When the People fear the Government, there is Tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

02-23-2012, 12:57 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs I know a couple people that get this through CI, I see what they get every month and I would rather use that money on something I choose most often. If you do not know what you want to buy, I say go for it, you should be able to cancel at anytime. If you have the money to blow, it is pretty exciting now knowing what you will receive every month. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-23-2012, 12:59 PM	#3
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs Don't do it. You're welcome. __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

02-23-2012, 01:05 PM	#4
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs Buy singles and samplers, you'll get a better value than a club. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

02-23-2012, 01:07 PM	#5
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs The one done by "monthlyclubs(dot)com" comes to mind because my sister gets me their beer-of-the-month sampler each year for Christmas. I looked into that one a while back, and find the cigars are nothing that cannot be found locally at a much better price than the club offers. There are many awesome samplers on cigarbid that can often be had for little more than a couple of dollars per cigar, and on better selections than most of the club deals. One thing to consider, whatever you end up with. From personal lessons learned: Don't judge ANY of the cigars in the samplers based on one stick. Differences in humidity, aging, past and present storage can all give a stick different draws and tastes. So, if you can, look for samplers that have at least two of each cigar. Smoke one as soon as it has stabilized in your humidor. Then come back in 3-4 months and smoke the other one! I've been surprised so many times with the second stick, that I hardly post reviews of the first stick I smoke in a line. Oh yeah...... If you haven't already heard of Cigarbid, I'm sorry to be the one to kick you down that terribly slippery slope!!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-23-2012, 01:08 PM	#6
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs I have enjoyed my experience with CI's C.O.T.M.C. I signed up for the 8 stick deal ($30 a month) this way I have 4 extra sticks to give away, + there is a nice write up of the sticks you receive and a % off if you care to buy more....I say try it. As a matter of fact I should be receiving my Feb sticks today. __________________

02-23-2012, 01:27 PM	#9
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs Dang my hide!!!! I haven't been to the devil site in probably 2 years. But just did a quick peek to make sure I was correct in my advice when I said samplers still often around $2 per stick. Dang. I sure saw a bunch of stuff over there I would love to have! Forget the fact that I have more cigars than I can ever smoke! I gotta have more. More I tell you! OP'er John: Take my advice..... Stay away. Once the devil site gets in your blood (and your wallet), it's non-stop downhill from there!! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-23-2012, 01:27 PM	#10
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs 6/8 are decent-good smokes wow! this looks like trying. Thanks.

02-23-2012, 01:52 PM	#15
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs You might want to keep a cigar journal, nothing special, just some notes to yourself. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

02-23-2012, 03:18 PM	#17
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs If you want sticks the shops wouldn't otherwise sell many of without selling in grab bags and cigar of the month clubs, go for it.

02-23-2012, 03:44 PM	#18
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs For some people I could see the COTM club working for them. It can kind of help you budget what you spend every month. Most give write ups about the smokes they send and that might help you with figuring out the different flavor notes that each cigar has. Are they the best deal per stick, no, but for someone brand new to cigars, I can see where they might be helpful. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-23-2012, 03:47 PM	#19
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs My is that it's either hit or miss. With my luck, it'd be a lot of miss.

02-23-2012, 04:03 PM	#20
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: Cigar of the month clubs I have been enrolled in the CI cigar club for over 5 years, its only $20 per month shipped! Some months 1-2 stick alone are worth the $20 go for it like I said its only $20 heck at most B&M's you cant even by 1-2 sub premiums for that. __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone