What to do with Sh*%ty cigars

44stampede · 01-21-2012, 01:52 AM

Just a informal poll of what to do with the crappy cigars you ended up with.

I have to get rid of quite a few...

I understand the troops need some but I am in Singapore. Not that I am opposed to sending some but it makes it a little tougher.

Not sure if this is allowed but I bought a bunch of cigars from Thompson and now know I paid too much for crappy cigars. I am not blaming the company (I understand as a business man that we need to make a profit) but it won't stop me from saying that I would disregard most of the reviews and buy from somewhere else.

Everything I bought from them before I knew anything "on sale" has turned out to be garbage. Even if it wasn't that cheap on sale! Again, it's my own fault but I just want to warn the rest of you.

That is all

Cheers

Bill86 · 01-21-2012, 01:59 AM

I only had maybe 10-12...just tossed them in the trash. Same thing with a crappy lit cigar or something that is disappointing, pitch it.

Remo · 01-21-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I only had maybe 10-12...just tossed them in the trash. Same thing with a crappy lit cigar or something that is disappointing, pitch it.

I am going with Bomb Frank

SteelCityBoy · 01-21-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

I am going with Bomb Frank

Ha! ^^^

Fordman4ever · 01-21-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

I am going with Bomb Frank

maninblack · 01-21-2012, 09:40 AM

I would never send the troops some crappy cigars. Cheaper cigars maybe, but not some nasty dog rockets. They are over there serving our country and sacrificing for all of us. Just toss the suckers in the trash.

kelmac07 · 01-21-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I would never send the troops some crappy cigars. Cheaper cigars maybe, but not some nasty dog rockets. They are over there serving our country and sacrificing for all of us. Just toss the suckers in the trash.

jluck · 01-21-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I would never send the troops some crappy cigars. Cheaper cigars maybe, but not some nasty dog rockets. They are over there serving our country and sacrificing for all of us. Just toss the suckers in the trash.

I was told to not worry about quality when sending to the troops, they are happy to get anything and worst case they can pitch them. I have some I don't care for that I was going to pitch but I figured what the heck there's still some room in the box. I am sending them some good stuff too.

Blak Smyth · 01-21-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I would never send the troops some crappy cigars. Cheaper cigars maybe, but not some nasty dog rockets. They are over there serving our country and sacrificing for all of us. Just toss the suckers in the trash.

I disagree, I think any cigars should go to the troops. I would far rather have a dog rocket than nothing if I was over there. And many troops are not cigar smokers and just want something to relax them for a few minutes. I know before I was smoking all the time I was fine smoking anything, it all tasted fine to me. I don't know maybe I'm wrong I just think anything (even dog rockets) is better than nothing to our troops. I say send them.

If you are uncomfortable sending them to our troops then send then to Frank (he has an empty Humi) or Remo (he deserves them)

01-21-2012, 11:15 AM

I agree with Shane on this one.

Even if the troop in question is a cigar smoker who's used to smoking Padrons or OpusX, the fact that someone had the thought to send them anything and then go through the "trouble" of sending them even turd sticks would bring a smile to their faces. I'm hard pressed to believe that any service member has opened up an unsolicited gift from someone Stateside that they've never met as a measure of support and been disappointed.

But that's just me.

Remo · 01-21-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

If you are uncomfortable sending them to our troops then send then to ME and my ZOMBIES as we are already dead and can't taste anyways!

Fixed

Sonic04GT · 01-22-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I disagree, I think any cigars should go to the troops. I would far rather have a dog rocket than nothing if I was over there. And many troops are not cigar smokers and just want something to relax them for a few minutes. I know before I was smoking all the time I was fine smoking anything, it all tasted fine to me. I don't know maybe I'm wrong I just think anything (even dog rockets) is better than nothing to our troops. I say send them.

If you are uncomfortable sending them to our troops then send then to Frank (he has an empty Humi) or Remo (he deserves them)

I agree. When I was in Iraq I would smoke anything! haha Especially if it was free.

pnoon · 01-21-2012, 09:43 AM

If they are Thompson brand, pitch 'em.

If not, search for them here on CA. You never know, someone may like them. Then you could send them to someone who would enjoy them.

44stampede · 01-21-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

If they are Thompson brand, pitch 'em.

If not, search for them here on CA. You never know, someone may like them. Then you could send them to someone who would enjoy them.

These are Gurkhas that I am talking about and I guess I exaggerated the crappiness. They certainly are not the worst thing I have smoked but I don't like them.

I would just chuck them if they were unsmokable.

jluck · 01-21-2012, 01:15 PM

If you were in this country I would take em. I say just let them age, give it a year nothin to loose.

sikk50 · 01-21-2012, 11:36 AM

My vote would go for troops, but given your location that doesn't sound like an option

maninblack · 01-21-2012, 11:39 AM

Sorry I just don't feel comfortable sending the troops some crappy sticks just because I wanna get rid of them. I feel they deserve more than that. Just my two cents.

01-21-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Sorry I just don't feel comfortable sending the troops some crappy sticks just because I wanna get rid of them. I feel they deserve more than that. Just my two cents.

I'm sure they appreciate that

CigarSquid · 01-21-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Sorry I just don't feel comfortable sending the troops some crappy sticks just because I wanna get rid of them. I feel they deserve more than that. Just my two cents.

You can always put a note with your sticks. I was going to toss these but wanted you guys to sort thru them. If you want to toss them go ahead. Thanks for serving.

Something like that is what I'd do.

Tredegar · 01-21-2012, 04:52 PM

Send them back to Thompsons'?

01-21-2012, 01:52 AM	#1
44stampede Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Brett Location: Singapore Posts: 976 Trading: (21)	*What to do with Sh%ty cigars** Just a informal poll of what to do with the crappy cigars you ended up with. I have to get rid of quite a few... I understand the troops need some but I am in Singapore. Not that I am opposed to sending some but it makes it a little tougher. Not sure if this is allowed but I bought a bunch of cigars from Thompson and now know I paid too much for crappy cigars. I am not blaming the company (I understand as a business man that we need to make a profit) but it won't stop me from saying that I would disregard most of the reviews and buy from somewhere else. Everything I bought from them before I knew anything "on sale" has turned out to be garbage. Even if it wasn't that cheap on sale! Again, it's my own fault but I just want to warn the rest of you. That is all Cheers __________________ Found his new, addictive time waster.

01-21-2012, 01:59 AM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** I only had maybe 10-12...just tossed them in the trash. Same thing with a crappy lit cigar or something that is disappointing, pitch it. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

01-21-2012, 09:40 AM	#6
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** I would never send the troops some crappy cigars. Cheaper cigars maybe, but not some nasty dog rockets. They are over there serving our country and sacrificing for all of us. Just toss the suckers in the trash. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-21-2012, 11:15 AM	#10
crazyirishman Guest Posts: n/a	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** I agree with Shane on this one. Even if the troop in question is a cigar smoker who's used to smoking Padrons or OpusX, the fact that someone had the thought to send them anything and then go through the "trouble" of sending them even turd sticks would bring a smile to their faces. I'm hard pressed to believe that any service member has opened up an unsolicited gift from someone Stateside that they've never met as a measure of support and been disappointed. But that's just me.

01-21-2012, 09:43 AM	#13
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** If they are Thompson brand, pitch 'em. If not, search for them here on CA. You never know, someone may like them. Then you could send them to someone who would enjoy them. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-21-2012, 01:15 PM	#15
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** If you were in this country I would take em. I say just let them age, give it a year nothin to loose.

01-21-2012, 11:36 AM	#16
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** My vote would go for troops, but given your location that doesn't sound like an option __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

01-21-2012, 11:39 AM	#17
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** Sorry I just don't feel comfortable sending the troops some crappy sticks just because I wanna get rid of them. I feel they deserve more than that. Just my two cents. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-21-2012, 04:52 PM	#20
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	*Re: What to do with Sh%ty cigars** Send them back to Thompsons'?