Gurkha Hate - Page 4

dwoodward · 02-28-2012, 06:10 PM

I have smoked a lot of Gurkhas, some have been bad, some have been good. Personally overall I like most Gurkhas.

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap. It's all their marketing ploy, call their stick a 20 dollar stick and put it on "sale" somewhere for 3 dollars a stick and people jump without thinking. TBH, it's marketing genius in my eyes, but it puts a lot of people off too.

mmblz · 02-28-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap.

Unfortunately, I have had quite a few different Gurkhas.

btw, what is an "other majority"

pnoon · 02-28-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I have smoked a lot of Gurkhas, some have been bad, some have been good. Personally overall I like most Gurkhas.

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap. It's all their marketing ploy, call their stick a 20 dollar stick and put it on "sale" somewhere for 3 dollars a stick and people jump without thinking. TBH, it's marketing genius in my eyes, but it puts a lot of people off too.

Sorry. I call bull$hit.

dwoodward · 02-28-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Sorry. I call bull$hit.

Just look thru all the gurkha threads. there are lots of members that claim to have had only 1 or 2 sticks, some only a few puffs.

I see your calling of bull$hit, and raise you.

pnoon · 02-28-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Just look thru all the gurkha threads. there are lots of members that claim to have had only 1 or 2 sticks, some only a few puffs.

I see your calling of bull$hit, and raise you.

Assuming that your statement can be substantiated, how do you get from "lots of members" to "mostly"? Pretty big jump if you ask me.

dwoodward · 02-28-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Assuming that your statement can be substantiated, how do you get from "lots of members" to "mostly"? Pretty big jump if you ask me.

What is with you and taking similar words and trying to make them seem like they have completely different meanings. Lots of members and mostly? Who cares.

My comments still stand.

chippewastud79 · 02-28-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap.

Or maybe Gurkha haters hate Gurkhas based on personal experiences of multiple sticks. But I am sure you know most people's experience with any given brand.

Don Fernando · 03-02-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks

The Gurkha lovers mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be reasonable sticks

03-02-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

The Gurkha lovers mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be reasonable sticks

Priceless!

Can I use that in my memoirs?

cmitch · 03-02-2012, 06:48 PM

I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for.

03-02-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for.

Do you use it for kindling?

02-28-2012, 06:53 PM

They are mass produced goat turds! I would almost rather smoke an Acid.....almost!

Hem · 02-28-2012, 07:15 PM

I think we ALL have fallen to the hype at one point or another. I myself have about 12 sticks in my humi from my FIRST cigar purchase. I wanted the "Rolls Royce" of cigars to impress my buddies! I WILL smoke every last one of them..eventually.

02-28-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hem

I think we ALL have fallen to the hype at one point or another. I myself have about 12 sticks in my humi from my FIRST cigar purchase. I wanted the "Rolls Royce" of cigars to impress my buddies! I WILL smoke every last one of them..eventually.

Might as well go down with the ship

Classic!!!

REV · 02-28-2012, 08:04 PM

ive had a few gurkhas in bundles and samplers. color me not impressed. id rather have an acid...

jsnake · 02-28-2012, 09:21 PM

You know what I hate? Padron. Seriously I hate them all. I might be a one man haters club since everyone see,s to love them.

Cigars are subjective to an individuals tastes. Judge for yourself. It is okay to look towards others for recommendation especially if you know someone likes the same things you do in a cigar.

People hate on Gurkha but I love them all and have a ton of them. My local B&M is always selling through their boxes so there must be a lot of closet Gurkha smokers out there.

Who cares though? Like what you like and if someone else doesn't like them maybe you can trade them for them.

shilala · 02-28-2012, 11:11 PM

I get that you don't like Padron, Jake. I love them, but I can't gag my way through a Tat.
I've tried dozens of Gurkhas, so I guess I don't fall in the lots or mostly bracket, and just find them useless. Devoid of flavor, personality, or a reason to smoke them.
I mentioned their business model earlier, but had stopped trying to find a "cheap gold nugget" or "cheap yardgar" among them long before they annoyed me. The cigars earned the annoyance.
If they're floating your boat, continue to enjoy them. Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. I get ragged constantly about how picky I am about cigars I'll smoke. I like what I like, and I won't spend ten minutes on a cigar I don't enjoy. Life is too short to smoke sh1tty cigars, and I enjoy listening to my buds bag on me for being such a pain in the ass.

icehog3 · 02-28-2012, 11:46 PM

Bah, 90% of statistics are wrong 83% of the time.

REV · 02-28-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Bah, 90% of statistics are wrong 83% of the time.

02-29-2012, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Bah, 90% of statistics are wrong 83% of the time.

02-28-2012, 06:10 PM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Gurkha Hate I have smoked a lot of Gurkhas, some have been bad, some have been good. Personally overall I like most Gurkhas. The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap. It's all their marketing ploy, call their stick a 20 dollar stick and put it on "sale" somewhere for 3 dollars a stick and people jump without thinking. TBH, it's marketing genius in my eyes, but it puts a lot of people off too.

03-02-2012, 06:48 PM	#10
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Gurkha Hate I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

02-28-2012, 06:53 PM	#12
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Hate They are mass produced goat turds! I would almost rather smoke an Acid.....almost!

02-28-2012, 07:15 PM	#13
Hem Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Bill Location: Tampa (Cigar City) Posts: 826 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha Hate I think we ALL have fallen to the hype at one point or another. I myself have about 12 sticks in my humi from my FIRST cigar purchase. I wanted the "Rolls Royce" of cigars to impress my buddies! I WILL smoke every last one of them..eventually.

02-28-2012, 08:04 PM	#15
REV Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: David Location: Charleston SC Posts: 66 Trading: (1)	Re: Gurkha Hate ive had a few gurkhas in bundles and samplers. color me not impressed. id rather have an acid...

02-28-2012, 09:21 PM	#16
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Gurkha Hate You know what I hate? Padron. Seriously I hate them all. I might be a one man haters club since everyone see,s to love them. Cigars are subjective to an individuals tastes. Judge for yourself. It is okay to look towards others for recommendation especially if you know someone likes the same things you do in a cigar. People hate on Gurkha but I love them all and have a ton of them. My local B&M is always selling through their boxes so there must be a lot of closet Gurkha smokers out there. Who cares though? Like what you like and if someone else doesn't like them maybe you can trade them for them.

02-28-2012, 11:11 PM	#17
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Gurkha Hate I get that you don't like Padron, Jake. I love them, but I can't gag my way through a Tat. I've tried dozens of Gurkhas, so I guess I don't fall in the lots or mostly bracket, and just find them useless. Devoid of flavor, personality, or a reason to smoke them. I mentioned their business model earlier, but had stopped trying to find a "cheap gold nugget" or "cheap yardgar" among them long before they annoyed me. The cigars earned the annoyance. If they're floating your boat, continue to enjoy them. Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. I get ragged constantly about how picky I am about cigars I'll smoke. I like what I like, and I won't spend ten minutes on a cigar I don't enjoy. Life is too short to smoke sh1tty cigars, and I enjoy listening to my buds bag on me for being such a pain in the ass. __________________

02-28-2012, 11:46 PM	#18
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,081 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha Hate Bah, 90% of statistics are wrong 83% of the time. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!