How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? - Page 2

The Poet · 06-10-2009, 03:29 PM

If you're relatively new to cigars, it makes a lot of sense to buy singles, 5-packs, samplers, etc, so that you know what's out there and can start finding out what you like - and more importantly, what you don't. But once you find your sweet spot, buy in the most economical quantity that your budget and your hummie (and your S/O, if applicable) can manage.

ucla695 · 06-10-2009, 05:40 PM

I sample (usually 2 to 5 cigars) then I buy boxes of what I like. Lately, I've been enjoying past purchases trying to make more room in my humis.

Catfish · 06-10-2009, 05:43 PM

no more than 5 at a time unless the deal is smoooooooookin good.

reggiebuckeye · 06-10-2009, 05:49 PM

I buy singles at the B&M. Price is an issue at mine. Online, I look for good deals and buy boxes or 5ers of things I have bought or have been gifted that I like. When I do buy singles of something new, I always buy more than one. One to smoke right away. One to try later. Sometimes a third to gift for a second opinion. I have found that the smoke changes after a week or two of being at home, so the first smoke of a new buy is in that time frame.

Edited to add: The best place I have found for cheap 5ers is that evil site...... CBid.

I know. I have issues.

06-11-2009, 07:27 PM

I still use the top 25 cigar database. Even though I don't post there any more. I still like the reviews on that page.

big a · 06-11-2009, 07:41 PM

After thinking more, i realize that i should smoke the same cigar 2-3 times before i judge it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by catfish2

I still use the top 25 cigar database. Even though I don't post there any more. I still like the reviews on that page.

Link please

Barteur · 06-11-2009, 07:54 PM

Buy fiver to try them out.

Rely on the information I get here and my experiences to buy boxes. I really enjoy collecting cigars in boxes.

I always make sure I randomly smoke my cigars, meaning, I make sure I have smoke at least one in every boxe before restarting again.

Frenchie

G G · 06-11-2009, 07:31 PM

At random.

Jimbo14 · 06-11-2009, 07:53 PM

I usually go off reviews. If alot of people say they have loved a cigar I will go buy about two or three and try them.

For example I kept reading such good reviews about the CAO MX2 line and I found it fancinating how they had so many blends of tobacco in one cigar. So I really wanted to try one. I have now tried three daggers, one robusto and one toro. All were fantastic so I have just ordered a bunch more from atlantic cigars.

If you havent already tried the CAO MX2 line I highly recommend it. Amazing unique cigars.

06-10-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? If you're relatively new to cigars, it makes a lot of sense to buy singles, 5-packs, samplers, etc, so that you know what's out there and can start finding out what you like - and more importantly, what you don't. But once you find your sweet spot, buy in the most economical quantity that your budget and your hummie (and your S/O, if applicable) can manage.

06-10-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? I sample (usually 2 to 5 cigars) then I buy boxes of what I like. Lately, I've been enjoying past purchases trying to make more room in my humis.

06-10-2009, 05:43 PM	#3
Catfish ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ MO FUGGA! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: David Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 1,707 Trading: (24)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? no more than 5 at a time unless the deal is smoooooooookin good. __________________ 1: It's ALWAYS Loaded. 2: Do Not Point It At Something Unless You Mean To Destroy It. 3: On Target, On Trigger. Off Target, Off Trigger. 4: Be Sure Of Your Target And What's Behind It.Join The NRA

06-10-2009, 05:49 PM	#4
reggiebuckeye Exploring all slopes Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ummm Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 348 Trading: (17)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? I buy singles at the B&M. Price is an issue at mine. Online, I look for good deals and buy boxes or 5ers of things I have bought or have been gifted that I like. When I do buy singles of something new, I always buy more than one. One to smoke right away. One to try later. Sometimes a third to gift for a second opinion. I have found that the smoke changes after a week or two of being at home, so the first smoke of a new buy is in that time frame. Edited to add: The best place I have found for cheap 5ers is that evil site...... CBid. I know. I have issues. __________________ Exploring new slopes everyday.

06-11-2009, 07:27 PM	#5
catfish2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? I still use the top 25 cigar database. Even though I don't post there any more. I still like the reviews on that page.

06-11-2009, 07:54 PM	#7
Barteur Golf is life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Eric Location: Montreal Posts: 724 Trading: (18)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? Buy fiver to try them out. Rely on the information I get here and my experiences to buy boxes. I really enjoy collecting cigars in boxes. I always make sure I randomly smoke my cigars, meaning, I make sure I have smoke at least one in every boxe before restarting again. Frenchie __________________

06-11-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? At random.

06-11-2009, 07:53 PM	#9
Jimbo14 Habano Man Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: James Location: Australia Posts: 483 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you buy/pick the cigars you get? I usually go off reviews. If alot of people say they have loved a cigar I will go buy about two or three and try them. For example I kept reading such good reviews about the CAO MX2 line and I found it fancinating how they had so many blends of tobacco in one cigar. So I really wanted to try one. I have now tried three daggers, one robusto and one toro. All were fantastic so I have just ordered a bunch more from atlantic cigars. If you havent already tried the CAO MX2 line I highly recommend it. Amazing unique cigars.

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