What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) - Page 2

08-16-2011, 01:44 PM

I wish I could have picked more than one answer.
How about "Someone gave me one and I liked it". Got me a few times.

bobarian · 08-16-2011, 01:59 PM

I like fancy bands.

Emjaysmash · 08-16-2011, 02:32 PM

Hype. If its being talked about, I'm more likely to try it.

RevSmoke · 08-16-2011, 02:36 PM

What friends of mine (whose palate in comparison to mine is a known entity) say about a cigar is the first thing.

My own experience with a maker is the second thing.

dvickery · 08-16-2011, 03:42 PM

couldnt vote as by biggest reason for buying a cigar i have never tried is...

ring...the closer to 42rg the better chance i will buy a new cigar.

length...the closer to 5 1/8 inch the better chance i will buy a new cigar.

reviews...pffft...you may love churchills/pyramids/robustos but i dont...i trust my own intuition.

derrek

Cenookie · 08-16-2011, 03:53 PM

I tend to base my decisions on fellow BOTL reviews as they have nothing to gain by saying whether a certain stick is worth trying. I never go by ads or sales reps.

DaBear · 08-16-2011, 05:28 PM

I selected prior history, but really thats only a deciding factor if the cigar is borderline worth it. Generally if it looks/smells good I'll try it. I tend to be rather adventurous though

Aporschaguy · 08-16-2011, 05:35 PM

I'm with 76GTFAN I wish I could pick more than 1. 1st my history with the marca 2nd Limited availability all was makes me want to try 1. 3rd a good forum review.

CigarSquid · 08-16-2011, 06:09 PM

I wish, as well, I could pick more than one.

I look at the reviews from the site it self. I read up on forums.. I try to see if I have had any from them before and also what kind of deal am I getting.

shilala · 08-16-2011, 07:08 PM

I think what first gets my interest is brand loyalty, then I'll ask my buds and see if anyone gave the latest and greatest whatever a shot.
Lots of times I'll cut right to the chase and ask a particular brother
what they think about the cigar I'm considering, because I know so much about what he likes that I know he'll be thinking the same way I would.
That's one of the best parts of sharing cigars with so many brothers. I know I've said this to Todd (revsmoke) before. It makes lots of sense for me to introduce others to things I like so that I can ultimately know what they like, and I can go back and use their brain when mine hasn't been somewhere yet. Plus I can't possibly smoke everything I want, and when he tells me what he thinks, I just plain understand.
So it's BOTL recommendation, but more like specific BOTL recommendation, and when I look for that recommendation, it's with laser-guided precision.

View Poll Results: What influences your purchase of a new stick?
Your own history with the manufacturer past blends	24	32.88%
trusted forum-user reviews	33	45.21%
Blogger reviews	3	4.11%
Local Sales Reps	0	0%
B&M Owners	4	5.48%
Value/Cost of the stick	4	5.48%
Its limited availablity	2	2.74%
Advertising/Manufacturer Hype	3	4.11%
Voters: 73. You may not vote on this poll

08-16-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I wish I could have picked more than one answer. How about "Someone gave me one and I liked it". Got me a few times.

08-16-2011, 01:59 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I like fancy bands.

08-16-2011, 02:32 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) Hype. If its being talked about, I'm more likely to try it. __________________

08-16-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,887 Trading: (51)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) What friends of mine (whose palate in comparison to mine is a known entity) say about a cigar is the first thing. My own experience with a maker is the second thing. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-16-2011, 03:42 PM	#5
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) couldnt vote as by biggest reason for buying a cigar i have never tried is... ring...the closer to 42rg the better chance i will buy a new cigar. length...the closer to 5 1/8 inch the better chance i will buy a new cigar. reviews...pffft...you may love churchills/pyramids/robustos but i dont...i trust my own intuition. derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

08-16-2011, 03:53 PM	#6
Cenookie Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Claude Location: So. Calif. Posts: 292 Trading: (1)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I tend to base my decisions on fellow BOTL reviews as they have nothing to gain by saying whether a certain stick is worth trying. I never go by ads or sales reps.

08-16-2011, 05:28 PM	#7
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I selected prior history, but really thats only a deciding factor if the cigar is borderline worth it. Generally if it looks/smells good I'll try it. I tend to be rather adventurous though

08-16-2011, 05:35 PM	#8
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I'm with 76GTFAN I wish I could pick more than 1. 1st my history with the marca 2nd Limited availability all was makes me want to try 1. 3rd a good forum review. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-16-2011, 06:09 PM	#9
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I wish, as well, I could pick more than one. I look at the reviews from the site it self. I read up on forums.. I try to see if I have had any from them before and also what kind of deal am I getting.

08-16-2011, 07:08 PM	#10
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: What influences your purchase of a new stick? (poll) I think what first gets my interest is brand loyalty, then I'll ask my buds and see if anyone gave the latest and greatest whatever a shot. Lots of times I'll cut right to the chase and ask a particular brother what they think about the cigar I'm considering, because I know so much about what he likes that I know he'll be thinking the same way I would. That's one of the best parts of sharing cigars with so many brothers. I know I've said this to Todd (revsmoke) before. It makes lots of sense for me to introduce others to things I like so that I can ultimately know what they like, and I can go back and use their brain when mine hasn't been somewhere yet. Plus I can't possibly smoke everything I want, and when he tells me what he thinks, I just plain understand. So it's BOTL recommendation, but more like specific BOTL recommendation, and when I look for that recommendation, it's with laser-guided precision. __________________

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