How do you buy your smokes? - Page 3

Tallman · 08-18-2011, 10:42 AM

I buy singles at my local B&M, and fivers and the occasional box online. As someone said earlier, I don't mind paying a little more to help keep the local shop in business. I look forward to being able to see the WTS/WTB forum here! I still have some empty space in my Vigilant.....
Best regards,
Murray

Jasonw560 · 08-18-2011, 01:16 PM

Right now, I buy singles at the local liquor store, or when I get to a good B&M, singles there.

Going to try samplers when I get a chance.

My wife allows me about $20 a week for incidentals at work. I am setting some of that aside as cigar money. If we have enough in the account after bills are paid, I can "play" a little.

Once my CCs are paid down, I'll have a little more wiggle room. I have to be careful, especially with the Bass Pro Shops openng up in October. I won't go crazy (yet).

STEVE S · 08-18-2011, 01:29 PM

I like to buy singles to try out new cigars, then the ones I like, I will buy a box.

CigarSquid · 08-18-2011, 01:36 PM

So far I have only bought samplers... Still trying to find that 'special' one.. But, oh well.. I have tried plenty of good ones in the process.

alfredo_buscatti · 08-19-2011, 12:56 AM

Although I would like to preview the cigar in which I'm interested by buying a 5-er from my B&M, both to support him and to get an idea of what the cigar is like, doing so means I drop ~1/3 of the value of a box in that purchase, and I don't have the money to do that and buy a box. This is a wonderful B&M with an outstanding humidor, but you have to gently twist the owner's arm to get a discount on a 5 cigar purchase; he normally charges you 5 Xs the singles price, and I dislike the arm twisting.

Also, as I don't have the money to pay his prices on a box, about 40% higher than the cost from the lowest price e-tailer, I've never bought a box from him and doubt that I ever will, although I've tried. For instance I got a box of the Don Carlos Presidente for $208.00; when I ran that number past him I was told that getting the box through him for that price was dreaming.

Also, about 50% of the time, a 5-er is an inadequate preview; in these cases I need to smoke 10-15 cigars to judge a cigar.

Instead what I do read 3 pages of Google output of reviews of the cigar, get a consensus of how the cigar performs, and make my decision. Only unusually do I get cigars that I don't like.

08-19-2011, 06:55 AM

I usually buy big samplers on line. I get singles at the local b&m, usually when I go in I smoke one in the lounge and take two home. I have been out of the cigar world for about 20 yearss, as the divorce didn't leave me enough money to smoke what I enjoy. Now that I can afford it (again), I've found the brands have all changed, as has my palete. I will start buying bundles or boxes soon, as I have found pretty much what I'd like to smoke on a regular basis at a decent price, but will continue buying samples, singles and fivers because I love the variety!

shilala · 08-21-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

Also, about 50% of the time, a 5-er is an inadequate preview; in these cases I need to smoke 10-15 cigars to judge a cigar.

Really???
Here's how I do it...
Smoke cigar. It's either good enough for a box purchase, or not. In very remote instances I'll smoke two before making a box purchase decision. In 100% of those situations, I don't buy a box.
But really, 10 or 15 cigars to make up your mind? I think you're jerking our collective chain, or you've not been made aware that there's hundreds, if not thousands of other cigars to move on to. If a cigar doesn't make you shine the first time, don't doddle, brother. There's likely 14 gems you're missing while you're guessing if you like that first cigar.

heavyd · 08-21-2011, 02:04 PM

I buy boxes if I know I like the cigar. Otherwise fivers and sometimes singles

Newbie_nick · 08-21-2011, 03:26 PM

I love to go to a B&M shop and drool at the selection. I love that smell of opening the humidor door and the rush of scents that come out as I step in! Mmmm...I love it.

Sorry, I zoned out for a minute. Seriously though, I love to try cigars from my B&M store and if I like it, I'll consider a box. I also like samplers to try new things since I'm definitely a noob. I've only bought a couple of boxes in my life, but I'm sure that will change as I get into this addiction!

maninblack · 08-21-2011, 03:57 PM

Nothing but boxes and fivers for me. Mostly boxes. And my basement is getting crowded with all the empty ones.

timatraw · 08-21-2011, 04:28 PM

I guess "clearance" is determined by number of posts.
I buy by the box.

Smokin Gator · 08-21-2011, 04:49 PM

I am in a couple of monthly box splits. Other than that I pretty much only buy boxes. Once in a blue moon I buy a sampler or a fiver from a WTS thread.

Bill86 · 08-21-2011, 05:30 PM

I'm with Scott, I smoke one cigar. If I like it I buy a box, if I don't I move on to others.

Sometimes another one will randomly come my way via trade or a friend wants me to give it a second shot and if it's good it was meant to be and I'll get a box. If not it further reinforces the fact that the cigar is not for me.

Other than that there is maybe 2-3 peoples opinions I trust (based solely on flavor profile) and a maybe 1-2 reviewers I trust.

I refuse to buy 10-15 cigars to make up my mind on a box. That's about half a box right there. May as well have bought it and probably got a good enough deal that it would be 25% more to get a full box instead of half.

irratebass · 08-22-2011, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill86

I'm with Scott, I smoke one cigar. If I like it I buy a box, if I don't I move on to others.

Sometimes another one will randomly come my way via trade or a friend wants me to give it a second shot and if it's good it was meant to be and I'll get a box. If not it further reinforces the fact that the cigar is not for me.

Other than that there is maybe 2-3 peoples opinions I trust (based solely on flavor profile) and a maybe 1-2 reviewers I trust.

I refuse to buy 10-15 cigars to make up my mind on a box. That's about half a box right there. May as well have bought it and probably got a good enough deal that it would be 25% more to get a full box instead of half.

I can agree with this, I just honestly can't see myself buying a box unless I find for a really good price, I am enjoying singles and samples at the moment.

lostark374 · 08-22-2011, 04:44 AM

I only smoke Carl's Cigars.

Adriftpanda · 08-22-2011, 05:13 AM

I only smoke Aaron's cigars.

TwiceTheJava · 08-22-2011, 11:34 AM

Singles & 5-packs online, mostly through CI. That is, until I found the Devil Site. Now I have a humidor upgrade on the way and more to buy!

08-18-2011, 10:42 AM	#1
Tallman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Murray Location: Arkansas Posts: 114 Trading: (6)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I buy singles at my local B&M, and fivers and the occasional box online. As someone said earlier, I don't mind paying a little more to help keep the local shop in business. I look forward to being able to see the WTS/WTB forum here! I still have some empty space in my Vigilant..... Best regards, Murray

08-18-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? Right now, I buy singles at the local liquor store, or when I get to a good B&M, singles there. Going to try samplers when I get a chance. My wife allows me about $20 a week for incidentals at work. I am setting some of that aside as cigar money. If we have enough in the account after bills are paid, I can "play" a little. Once my CCs are paid down, I'll have a little more wiggle room. I have to be careful, especially with the Bass Pro Shops openng up in October. I won't go crazy (yet). __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

08-18-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I like to buy singles to try out new cigars, then the ones I like, I will buy a box. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

08-18-2011, 01:36 PM	#4
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? So far I have only bought samplers... Still trying to find that 'special' one.. But, oh well.. I have tried plenty of good ones in the process.

08-19-2011, 12:56 AM	#5
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? Although I would like to preview the cigar in which I'm interested by buying a 5-er from my B&M, both to support him and to get an idea of what the cigar is like, doing so means I drop ~1/3 of the value of a box in that purchase, and I don't have the money to do that and buy a box. This is a wonderful B&M with an outstanding humidor, but you have to gently twist the owner's arm to get a discount on a 5 cigar purchase; he normally charges you 5 Xs the singles price, and I dislike the arm twisting. Also, as I don't have the money to pay his prices on a box, about 40% higher than the cost from the lowest price e-tailer, I've never bought a box from him and doubt that I ever will, although I've tried. For instance I got a box of the Don Carlos Presidente for $208.00; when I ran that number past him I was told that getting the box through him for that price was dreaming. Also, about 50% of the time, a 5-er is an inadequate preview; in these cases I need to smoke 10-15 cigars to judge a cigar. Instead what I do read 3 pages of Google output of reviews of the cigar, get a consensus of how the cigar performs, and make my decision. Only unusually do I get cigars that I don't like.

08-19-2011, 06:55 AM	#6
Hippiebrian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I usually buy big samplers on line. I get singles at the local b&m, usually when I go in I smoke one in the lounge and take two home. I have been out of the cigar world for about 20 yearss, as the divorce didn't leave me enough money to smoke what I enjoy. Now that I can afford it (again), I've found the brands have all changed, as has my palete. I will start buying bundles or boxes soon, as I have found pretty much what I'd like to smoke on a regular basis at a decent price, but will continue buying samples, singles and fivers because I love the variety!

08-21-2011, 02:04 PM	#8
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I buy boxes if I know I like the cigar. Otherwise fivers and sometimes singles __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

08-21-2011, 03:26 PM	#9
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I love to go to a B&M shop and drool at the selection. I love that smell of opening the humidor door and the rush of scents that come out as I step in! Mmmm...I love it. Sorry, I zoned out for a minute. Seriously though, I love to try cigars from my B&M store and if I like it, I'll consider a box. I also like samplers to try new things since I'm definitely a noob. I've only bought a couple of boxes in my life, but I'm sure that will change as I get into this addiction!

08-21-2011, 03:57 PM	#10
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: How do you buy your smokes? Nothing but boxes and fivers for me. Mostly boxes. And my basement is getting crowded with all the empty ones. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-21-2011, 04:28 PM	#11
timatraw Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 21 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I guess "clearance" is determined by number of posts. I buy by the box.

08-21-2011, 04:49 PM	#12
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I am in a couple of monthly box splits. Other than that I pretty much only buy boxes. Once in a blue moon I buy a sampler or a fiver from a WTS thread. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-21-2011, 05:30 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I'm with Scott, I smoke one cigar. If I like it I buy a box, if I don't I move on to others. Sometimes another one will randomly come my way via trade or a friend wants me to give it a second shot and if it's good it was meant to be and I'll get a box. If not it further reinforces the fact that the cigar is not for me. Other than that there is maybe 2-3 peoples opinions I trust (based solely on flavor profile) and a maybe 1-2 reviewers I trust. I refuse to buy 10-15 cigars to make up my mind on a box. That's about half a box right there. May as well have bought it and probably got a good enough deal that it would be 25% more to get a full box instead of half. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

08-22-2011, 04:44 AM	#15
lostark374 Framed Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Southern California Posts: 432 Trading: (5)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I only smoke Carl's Cigars. __________________ Eatin Kernel's Chicken, Drinkin Heineken Brew!!!!!

08-22-2011, 05:13 AM	#16
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? I only smoke Aaron's cigars. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

08-22-2011, 11:34 AM	#17
TwiceTheJava Just in from the Storm Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Greg Location: Capital District, NY Posts: 20 Trading: (0)	Re: How do you buy your smokes? Singles & 5-packs online, mostly through CI. That is, until I found the Devil Site. Now I have a humidor upgrade on the way and more to buy! __________________ I have the most unrefined palatte possible; nearly all cigars taste identical to me. So don't put too much faith in my opinions of them. Peace.