let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT WAS?

groogs · 11-04-2008, 05:04 PM

I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

11-04-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by groogs

I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

You nailed it, my friend.

chippewastud79 · 11-04-2008, 05:10 PM

If the cigar sucks, toss it.

I won't try to struggle through a cigar that tastes like crap. Draw problems can be a turnoff, but if I am still getting smoke and it tastes good, I will try to tough it out until I get a headache.

Rockestone · 11-04-2008, 05:13 PM

Pitch. Life is too short for a bad cigar.

ucla695 · 11-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Toss it if it sucks.

As far as #2 goes, I've driven from B&M to B&M trying to find special holiday release cigars before, but I haven't done that as much lately. Oh yeah, cuz I don't have any more room in my humis.

dadof3illinois · 11-04-2008, 05:13 PM

I agree with groogs. I pitch it no matter what. My time is worth way more than any of my cigars and if I"m not enjoying it then out it goes.

WyoBob · 11-04-2008, 05:21 PM

If it's a freebie (like those included with some Famous orders) or gifted, if I don't like it (it has to be pretty bad), I pitch it. If it is a cigar I ordered, I'll stick with it until the end. This is because I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25.

If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything

WyoBob

acruce · 11-04-2008, 05:39 PM

I try not to pitch a cigar. Flavor profiles usually change threw out the smoke . For that reason alone I have a hard time pitching a smoke. You never know if the flavors get better if you pitch it.

Rockestone · 11-04-2008, 05:43 PM

I should clarify my earlier statement. I will pitch a cigar I am not enjoying, but that is usually because of the draw. Too Tight!! If the draw is fine, chances are it's not bad enough for me to toss.

BlackDog · 11-04-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WyoBob

.... I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25.

If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything

I'm sort of the same as WyoBob. I'm still pretty new to cigars, and I figure that a cigar got a good rating for a reason, so I'll stick it out to see if it improves as I smoke more of it. I've tossed a few that has awful draws, and I tossed one I can think of that was just terrible, otherwise I stick with them to see if they get better. Maybe once I have more experience I'll be more comfortable tossing ones that I just don't care for.

duckmanco · 11-04-2008, 10:39 PM

If I'm smoking by myself, completely alone, then I'll give it to the halfway point or just beyond to see what it does. If it doesn't turn for the better, then I don't care anymore, and chances are, if it does turn for the better, it probably won't matter unless its mind blowing because I am not waiting that long for a cigar to come alive. An 1/8th to a 1/2 inch I can deal, but anything more than that seems counter productive.

Now, if people are around, and drinks are flowing, I'll finish it just because its in my hand.

11-04-2008, 05:04 PM	#1
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

11-04-2008, 05:10 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W If the cigar sucks, toss it. I won't try to struggle through a cigar that tastes like crap. Draw problems can be a turnoff, but if I am still getting smoke and it tastes good, I will try to tough it out until I get a headache. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-04-2008, 05:13 PM	#4
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W Pitch. Life is too short for a bad cigar. __________________

11-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#5
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W Toss it if it sucks. As far as #2 goes, I've driven from B&M to B&M trying to find special holiday release cigars before, but I haven't done that as much lately. Oh yeah, cuz I don't have any more room in my humis.

11-04-2008, 05:13 PM	#6
dadof3illinois Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Southeast Illinois Posts: 98 Trading: (2)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I agree with groogs. I pitch it no matter what. My time is worth way more than any of my cigars and if I"m not enjoying it then out it goes.

11-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#7
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W If it's a freebie (like those included with some Famous orders) or gifted, if I don't like it (it has to be pretty bad), I pitch it. If it is a cigar I ordered, I'll stick with it until the end. This is because I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25. If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything WyoBob

11-04-2008, 05:39 PM	#8
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I try not to pitch a cigar. Flavor profiles usually change threw out the smoke . For that reason alone I have a hard time pitching a smoke. You never know if the flavors get better if you pitch it. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

11-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#9
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I should clarify my earlier statement. I will pitch a cigar I am not enjoying, but that is usually because of the draw. Too Tight!! If the draw is fine, chances are it's not bad enough for me to toss. __________________

11-04-2008, 10:39 PM	#11
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W If I'm smoking by myself, completely alone, then I'll give it to the halfway point or just beyond to see what it does. If it doesn't turn for the better, then I don't care anymore, and chances are, if it does turn for the better, it probably won't matter unless its mind blowing because I am not waiting that long for a cigar to come alive. An 1/8th to a 1/2 inch I can deal, but anything more than that seems counter productive. Now, if people are around, and drinks are flowing, I'll finish it just because its in my hand. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."