How much do you spend on cigars? - Page 3

icehog3 · 10-25-2009, 09:14 PM

That's just disturbing, Hugh.

elderboy02 · 10-25-2009, 09:45 PM

I don't even want to guess

10-25-2009, 09:47 PM

Not as much as I used to spend. At one point it was like $500 a month.

Skywalker · 10-25-2009, 09:49 PM

How much do you spend on cigars?

Depends on which vendor you are asking about!!!

duckmanco · 10-25-2009, 11:58 PM

since april 09 its gone waaayy down, and it was mainly because I just didn't want to support the tax in anyway possible (and I still think the other shoe has yet to drop). But that attitude only lasted so long, what with new smokes coming out all the time. But I kept the frugality of it going, and have since really gotten into some amazing cheap smokes. So:

Prior SCHIP - sky was the limit, some months were multiple (upwards of 2-5) boxes anywhere from a min. of $100.00 and a max of $300.00 once

Post SCHIP - most months $0.00 with a general max of $50.00

I have come to really enjoy the thrill of the hunt for amazing cheap smokes... especially when you learn that most of the stuff you love is made from Nicaraguan Aganorsa leaf anyway.... lot to be had of that for wicked cheap.

smokin5 · 10-26-2009, 05:42 PM

This question got me curious, so I went back over my records and was pleasantly surprised at the result.
Since 1/1/09, I've only spent a total of about $1,400.

Oh, plus the $60 I'm about to spend on 2 Padilla Commerative Samplers (4@ of Padilla 1932, 1948 & 1968 Robustos for $29.99 at Cigars Int'l, using the free shipping code).

KDKLOSS · 10-26-2009, 06:50 PM

Stocked up a new Cabinet and a vino. Averaged 400 a month over the last 5 months doing it. Both are now full so I've vowed to cut back on my spending. Of course I'm lying to myself because I have an empty large marine cooler calling me from the basement.

Kreth · 10-25-2009, 09:49 PM

More than the wife approves of, less than I'd like to.
Lately I've been buying almost exclusively from cbid. You can score some great deals with patience and good timing.
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Starscream · 10-26-2009, 06:53 PM

Well under $100 a month. I'm a cheap bastage with too many people to feed in one house on a teacher's salary.

But I like what I smoke.

10-26-2009, 06:55 PM

Then or now?

Now that my Aristo is full, I am only in maintenance mode so we are talking a box or so a month. So based on that I will say 300 a month going forward although that will be less in the immediate to near future.

DrDubzz · 10-26-2009, 07:19 PM

well... I could answer this about pipes

now, not including the occasional pipe purchase

I spend anywhere from 0-maybe $100 a month on tobacco. In the last 30 days maybe $150. In the 60 or so days before that, 0

GreekGodX · 10-27-2009, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX2010

well... I could answer this about pipes

now, not including the occasional pipe purchase

I spend anywhere from 0-maybe $100 a month on tobacco. In the last 30 days maybe $150. In the 60 or so days before that, 0

Pipe smoking is way cheaper. Say if you wanted to have 4 pipes (1 aromatic, 1 english, 1 VaPer, 1 VA) a pound of tobacco lasts me a long time. Figure at around $30 for a pound, after your pipes are purchased your cost is very minimal. My only pipe expense monthly is buying tins for the lottery on here.

I bought a tin of the 2008 Christmas cheer last week only because the 2009 came out and that 2008 tin was the last one at my B&M. Before that I haven't bought anything for myself since March or April. At that time I spent maybe $200 in tobacco.

After this post I'm wondering why I don't smoke pipes more

smokin5 · 10-26-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

But I like what I smoke.

I like what you smoke, too!

10-26-2009, 10:13 PM

Some months 5, some months 2. But I drive 2yr old civic thats paid 4. and last year I could of paid 4 it again.

duckmanco · 10-26-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andysutherland

Well under $100 a month. I'm a cheap bastage with too many people to feed in one house on a teacher's salary.

But I like what I smoke.

And thats what its all about, and hell, IMO 100.00 a month can buy a good deal of my favorite blends. I only spend more because Cubao and 601 blues don't have 2nds.

Poronico · 10-26-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjones

Lately, I have been feeling that I am the only shmuck out there spending what feels like a fortune on cigars. Of course, I realize this isn't the case... many people here clearly have MUCH LARGER and more impressive collections, which were only had through dropping several pretty pennies. But, still... I wonder, how much are you spending on cigars? However you think best to describe it - i.e. how much / how often, etc.

I'll get it started. Hopefully my wife wont stumble on this post...

I'm pretty new to it all... I'm in my second year of cigars. I have about 300+ cigars. I find I'm spending 300-400 every 2-3 of months at this point. So, over the course of the year, it probably works out to about 100-200/month. I'm about to drop another 1k on a BIG order. Got a vino and want to continue to stock it with quality smokes.

What's your story?

A B & M I go to keeps track of your spending for discounts and prizes, when I was employed I was dropping about 800+ a month on cigars. My how the times have changed...

s15driftking · 10-26-2009, 06:58 PM

800 a month is a benz!!!

Poronico · 10-26-2009, 07:06 PM

lol I am a simple man with simple needs... Eff a benz I am happy with my eclipse.

I was managing an apartment complex so I didnt have rent, was also making decent money as a pharmacy tech so money wasn't an issue for me. Where those cigars went... I haven't a clue lol

ade06 · 10-26-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poronico

Where those cigars went... I haven't a clue lol

Up in smoke

Poronico · 10-26-2009, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ade06

Up in smoke

I honestly don't think so lol, I smoke maybe 2 per week on average... unless there is a herf then its upto the company I am keeping and how long it goes for. Figure 800 a month on average is 4 good boxes thats 100 sticks... somehow it doesn't add up. The gnomes started taking cigars instead of underpants!

10-25-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,783 Trading: (60)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? That's just disturbing, Hugh. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-25-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? I don't even want to guess

10-25-2009, 09:47 PM	#3
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? Not as much as I used to spend. At one point it was like $500 a month.

10-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#4
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? How much do you spend on cigars? Depends on which vendor you are asking about!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

10-25-2009, 11:58 PM	#5
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: How much do you spend on cigars? since april 09 its gone waaayy down, and it was mainly because I just didn't want to support the tax in anyway possible (and I still think the other shoe has yet to drop). But that attitude only lasted so long, what with new smokes coming out all the time. But I kept the frugality of it going, and have since really gotten into some amazing cheap smokes. So: Prior SCHIP - sky was the limit, some months were multiple (upwards of 2-5) boxes anywhere from a min. of $100.00 and a max of $300.00 once Post SCHIP - most months $0.00 with a general max of $50.00 I have come to really enjoy the thrill of the hunt for amazing cheap smokes... especially when you learn that most of the stuff you love is made from Nicaraguan Aganorsa leaf anyway.... lot to be had of that for wicked cheap. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

10-26-2009, 05:42 PM	#6
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? This question got me curious, so I went back over my records and was pleasantly surprised at the result. Since 1/1/09, I've only spent a total of about $1,400. Oh, plus the $60 I'm about to spend on 2 Padilla Commerative Samplers (4@ of Padilla 1932, 1948 & 1968 Robustos for $29.99 at Cigars Int'l, using the free shipping code). __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

10-26-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
KDKLOSS Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Kevin Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 40 Trading: (0)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? Stocked up a new Cabinet and a vino. Averaged 400 a month over the last 5 months doing it. Both are now full so I've vowed to cut back on my spending. Of course I'm lying to myself because I have an empty large marine cooler calling me from the basement.

10-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? More than the wife approves of, less than I'd like to. Lately I've been buying almost exclusively from cbid. You can score some great deals with patience and good timing. Posted via Mobile Device

10-26-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? Well under $100 a month. I'm a cheap bastage with too many people to feed in one house on a teacher's salary. But I like what I smoke. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-26-2009, 06:55 PM	#10
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? Then or now? Now that my Aristo is full, I am only in maintenance mode so we are talking a box or so a month. So based on that I will say 300 a month going forward although that will be less in the immediate to near future.

10-26-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? well... I could answer this about pipes now, not including the occasional pipe purchase I spend anywhere from 0-maybe $100 a month on tobacco. In the last 30 days maybe $150. In the 60 or so days before that, 0

10-26-2009, 10:13 PM	#14
Jfire Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? Some months 5, some months 2. But I drive 2yr old civic thats paid 4. and last year I could of paid 4 it again.

10-26-2009, 06:58 PM	#17
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? 800 a month is a benz!!! __________________ diamonds/guns

10-26-2009, 07:06 PM	#18
Poronico Teh Forever Noob Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jesse Location: Bonney Lake, Wa Posts: 868 Trading: (5)	Re: How much do you spend on cigars? lol I am a simple man with simple needs... Eff a benz I am happy with my eclipse. I was managing an apartment complex so I didnt have rent, was also making decent money as a pharmacy tech so money wasn't an issue for me. Where those cigars went... I haven't a clue lol __________________ Fellows, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pocket, you better use them to call the tailor. "TMIMITW"