Are you a collector or are you a smoker? - Page 4

zemekone · 03-22-2011, 04:27 PM

smoker...

Skywalker · 03-22-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

I collect them to have the opportunity to smoke them over my forseable life/smoking career.

In the movie Bicentennial man, Andrew was finally granted acknowledgment that he was human and thus the oldest recorded living human being at 200 years old.

My plan also seems to incorporate breaking that record.

Dave, I grant you the acknowledgment that you are indeed human!

There! Way before 200 years! You broke the record!

Now, go smoke something nice!!!

oooo35980 · 03-22-2011, 06:11 PM

Smoker, no collection to speak of yet, I buy a couple, smoke em, buy a couple more.

kgoings · 03-22-2011, 06:23 PM

Smoker I dont have anything 'Special' enough to just sit in my humidor. But when I get a new box I do have a difficult time smoking the first one...something beautiful about a full box.

Retiredguy · 03-23-2011, 08:37 AM

Smoker,
I'd like to try aging cigars, but, everything I buy seems to be gone in just a few months. The only ones that seem to get any age are an occasional single that I lose track of or a few that I've lost interest in.

rizzle · 03-23-2011, 08:55 AM

I'm an acquirer in order to be a smoker. That has provided me with my collection of cigars on hand waiting to be smoked.

See, makes perfect sense.

Skywalker · 03-23-2011, 10:07 AM

I seriously have trouble getting to any singles that were gifts! I usually save them for a special occasion or a herf, where I can express my appreciation.

I enjoy an average of five cigars per week. I find collecting boxes difficult. Once they are open, they're gone.

03-23-2011, 10:38 AM

I'm not sure. I love to smoke 'em, but I agree with Darrell--I have a hard time smoking a cigar single. If it's a box or a five-pack, I don't have trouble smoking them. Something about the idea that "when it's gone it's gone" bothers me.

Apoco · 03-23-2011, 11:02 AM

Collector. Especially as of late.

However, it isn't because I mark any given stick as not to be touched, but because I saw white in my cooler and had to fill it (note: no more white to be seen. Can I tape the cigars to the lid somehow?)

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CasaDooley · 03-23-2011, 11:03 AM

I'm a collector that smokes...alot. I try to buy multiple boxes of what I like in the hopes of getting some age on them, but the reality is nothing is safe from my lighter.

pektel · 03-23-2011, 11:53 AM

I like buying aged smokes (that have been properly cared for). Then I don't have to wait. Just picked up a little over a half cab of 05 PLPC's, a few 05 Cohiba coronas especiales, an 01 CoLa, and a couple 98 HU Monarcas. Can't wait until it warms up so I can enjoy them.

03-23-2011, 02:58 PM

collector and smoker.... I find it difficult to buy a 5 pak, it usually is the full box even if I havent tried the "stick", except for the reading of reviews and CL recommendations from fellow BOTL.
I must admit I am a sucker for a sale even if I have a few boxes of the sale cigar...cant pass that up.
ylo2na

Goldie · 03-23-2011, 03:42 PM

I like to think I am a smoker, but until we start seeing consistent warm temps, I'm stuck as a collector. I don't really smoke in my house, so my options are limited.

Chemyst · 03-23-2011, 07:42 PM

I collect State Quarters and golden Presidential Dollars.
I smoke cigars.

Chemyst

pektel · 03-23-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldie

I like to think I am a smoker, but until we start seeing consistent warm temps, I'm stuck as a collector. I don't really smoke in my house, so my options are limited.

I hear that. Right now i'm in acquisition mode.
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03-30-2011, 02:25 PM

I'm a recovering "collector" who's slowly but surely amending his ways
and becoming a smoker!

CRIMPS · 03-30-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whodeeni

I'm a recovering "collector" who's slowly but surely amending his ways
and becoming a smoker!

One day at a time...

Tredegar · 03-30-2011, 04:40 PM

I am a smoker, but do feel sort of a sense of loss when I smoke the last cigar from from an irreplaceable box.

Da Klugs · 04-12-2011, 10:16 AM

If you get into the "aging thing" and stay interested in the hobby long enough, it's only natural to "put some away" to experience the natual evolution of a particular cigar/cigars as they age.

It's been 6 years since I bought my first NC. Have spent bank on vintage cigars but the vast majority of cigars I own were fresh on purchase.

My evolving theory is that there is a crossover point where the purchased vintage that I more than not smoke now evolves to smoking cigars that I have personally aged.

I guess what I'm saying is my goal is to become Derrek.

icehog3 · 04-12-2011, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

I guess what I'm saying is my goal is to become Derrek.

A worthy goal indeed.

03-22-2011, 04:27 PM	#61
zemekone im hungry... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,244 Trading: (0)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? smoker... __________________ A Person that says something cant be done, shouldn't interrupt me actually EFFing doing it!

03-22-2011, 06:11 PM	#63
oooo35980 Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Isaiah Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 569 Trading: (3)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Smoker, no collection to speak of yet, I buy a couple, smoke em, buy a couple more.

03-22-2011, 06:23 PM	#64
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Smoker I dont have anything 'Special' enough to just sit in my humidor. But when I get a new box I do have a difficult time smoking the first one...something beautiful about a full box. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

03-23-2011, 08:37 AM	#65
Retiredguy Life is good Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Jack Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 58 Trading: (0)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Smoker, I'd like to try aging cigars, but, everything I buy seems to be gone in just a few months. The only ones that seem to get any age are an occasional single that I lose track of or a few that I've lost interest in.

03-23-2011, 08:55 AM	#66
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I'm an acquirer in order to be a smoker. That has provided me with my collection of cigars on hand waiting to be smoked. See, makes perfect sense.

03-23-2011, 10:07 AM	#67
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I seriously have trouble getting to any singles that were gifts! I usually save them for a special occasion or a herf, where I can express my appreciation. I enjoy an average of five cigars per week. I find collecting boxes difficult. Once they are open, they're gone. __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

03-23-2011, 10:38 AM	#68
craiggory Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I'm not sure. I love to smoke 'em, but I agree with Darrell--I have a hard time smoking a cigar single. If it's a box or a five-pack, I don't have trouble smoking them. Something about the idea that "when it's gone it's gone" bothers me.

03-23-2011, 11:02 AM	#69
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Collector. Especially as of late. However, it isn't because I mark any given stick as not to be touched, but because I saw white in my cooler and had to fill it (note: no more white to be seen. Can I tape the cigars to the lid somehow?) Posted via Mobile Device

03-23-2011, 11:03 AM	#70
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I'm a collector that smokes...alot. I try to buy multiple boxes of what I like in the hopes of getting some age on them, *but the reality is nothing is safe from my lighter. __________________ Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

03-23-2011, 11:53 AM	#71
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I like buying aged smokes (that have been properly cared for). Then I don't have to wait. Just picked up a little over a half cab of 05 PLPC's, a few 05 Cohiba coronas especiales, an 01 CoLa, and a couple 98 HU Monarcas. Can't wait until it warms up so I can enjoy them. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

03-23-2011, 02:58 PM	#72
ylo2na Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? collector and smoker.... I find it difficult to buy a 5 pak, it usually is the full box even if I havent tried the "stick", except for the reading of reviews and CL recommendations from fellow BOTL. I must admit I am a sucker for a sale even if I have a few boxes of the sale cigar...cant pass that up. ylo2na

03-23-2011, 03:42 PM	#73
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I like to think I am a smoker, but until we start seeing consistent warm temps, I'm stuck as a collector. I don't really smoke in my house, so my options are limited. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

03-23-2011, 07:42 PM	#74
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I collect State Quarters and golden Presidential Dollars. I smoke cigars. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

03-30-2011, 02:25 PM	#76
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I'm a recovering "collector" who's slowly but surely amending his ways and becoming a smoker!

03-30-2011, 04:40 PM	#78
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I am a smoker, but do feel sort of a sense of loss when I smoke the last cigar from from an irreplaceable box.

04-12-2011, 10:16 AM	#79
Da Klugs Juan of 11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Right here Posts: 4,220 Trading: (8)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? If you get into the "aging thing" and stay interested in the hobby long enough, it's only natural to "put some away" to experience the natual evolution of a particular cigar/cigars as they age. It's been 6 years since I bought my first NC. Have spent bank on vintage cigars but the vast majority of cigars I own were fresh on purchase. My evolving theory is that there is a crossover point where the purchased vintage that I more than not smoke now evolves to smoking cigars that I have personally aged. I guess what I'm saying is my goal is to become Derrek. __________________ Communities Not Commodities. Punctuation challenged, but trying. Proud winner of phase 1 of the Weight loss contest