What to save? What to give?

Flounder · 12-09-2011, 12:03 AM

So I am looking tomorrow-ish to spring on a couple samplers and a box of Lot 23's.

My question to you guys, are there any sticks you have that you dont give up for free?

For example, frequently I have buddies over for a smoke and such, like to night, or when I go out once in a blue moon my roomate will ask to join me, and I usually leave my humidor open and it's on a "take whatever you want" basis. This is with the exception of my Perdomo 10th Ann. Champagne that I am saving for Christmas.

I know most of y'all are pretty generous is your sticks as I have experienced with the bombs, NST's and people I have met from here (ie, Dball). But is there like 2 assortments you keep, as in you will open this humidor open to anyone, but also keep a humidor that are just for you?

Just curious how you guys differentiate, if at all.

sevans105 · 12-09-2011, 12:44 AM

Personally, I have a huge cabinet with roughly 2000 sticks that I generally let friends browse in.....except for one drawer. That one is mine. Mostly singles....uniques that I have obtained through trade with brothers here, gifts from friends, sticks with meaning more than tobacco. If you visit me, you are welcome to sample all that I have. Except that drawer. Those are my babies and are not sold or given except on rare occasions and for solemn purposes. If you are smoking a cigar from that drawer, something momentus has occurred and we are marking the occasion with burnt offerings. Or you stole it, and will soon die. One of the two.

Zeuceone · 12-09-2011, 12:48 AM

Nothing wrong with having some specials sticks you will be the only one smoking.

Mattso3000 · 12-09-2011, 12:51 AM

Generally, If I only have one of something and I haven't tried it yet I don't let anyone take it...

Remo · 12-09-2011, 01:06 AM

Don't give any away, horde them all and tell everyone to get bent

Bill86 · 12-09-2011, 01:10 AM

I just let friends browse at will. Doesn't bother me as long as I know they'll smoke them entirely and not just halfway.

T.G · 12-09-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

I just let friends browse at will. Doesn't bother me as long as I know they'll smoke them entirely and not just halfway.

I like 51/100'ths.

Bill86 · 12-09-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

I like 51/100'ths.

I was kinda partial to around 17/100, but only for brick and mortar cigars as they are better

Bax · 12-09-2011, 01:33 AM

I only have a couple close friends that are allowed to rumage thru the coolers. Anything they pick is A-OK... this included a 100 year old cigar once

Other than those people, I'll pick out something nice for them.

Subvet642 · 12-09-2011, 05:03 AM

Much like Scott said: I have a couple "sticks with meaning more than tobacco", but for the most part, my friends and guests are welcome to what I have, and if they ask me to choose, I give them from my best.

thechrisdotcom · 12-09-2011, 05:13 AM

I usually pick for my friends if we're going to smoke. But I try to pick something out that they'll enjoy. I only do this cuz my humidors are in my wife and I's bedroom. Plus I've kind of have a couple boxes on hand of everyday/share with friends cigars.

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 05:19 AM

For me it depends, if it is a non-smoker friend I prefer they smoke something cheaper. I don't think they will enjoy a good cigar much more than a budget stick. I don't let my friends browse I just grab something I think they will enjoy.
If it is a bomb or MAW/PIF I don't mind sending anything I have unless it was a HTF gifted stick, I don't like to send gifted sticks unless I have a few of the same stick.

Apoco · 12-09-2011, 07:24 AM

I have a drawer for me. Everything else is fair game.
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ktblunden · 12-09-2011, 07:24 AM

The only people I've shared cigars with (other than sending stuff to people on forums) haven't been cigar smokers, so I hand pick something that I think will work with a new palate, won't be too strong, and I won't be heartbroken if they only smoke a little of it. As far as sending stuff to BOTL's through forums, there isn't much in my collection that I won't send, other than gifts I've gotten from other people and some of the more rare ones.

Skywalker · 12-09-2011, 07:27 AM

If they like Arganese, they can have anything in my Humi!!!

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 07:28 AM

I have given non-smokers great sticks only to see them let it burn out after the first third and then say well I was done anyway. I can't give them something too cheap or they get upset. I think non-smokers like the idea of smoking a good cigar better than the act of smoking a good cigar!

chaase321 · 12-09-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ktblunden

The only people I've shared cigars with (other than sending stuff to people on forums) haven't been cigar smokers, so I hand pick something that I think will work with a new palate, won't be too strong, and I won't be heartbroken if they only smoke a little of it. As far as sending stuff to BOTL's through forums, there isn't much in my collection that I won't send, other than gifts I've gotten from other people and some of the more rare ones.

This...but i do prefer they smoke more than half. However, knowing that I was picking it out for them as something they "may" like...they "may" also not, so no hard feelings.

chaase321 · 12-09-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I have given non-smokers great sticks only to see them let it burn out after the first third and then say well I was done anyway. I can't give them something too cheap or they get upset. I think non-smokers like the idea of smoking a good cigar better than the act of smoking a good cigar!

I'll second that as well! I have also found that sometimes people look at the bands and if it is fancy then it must be expensive

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chaase321

I'll second that as well! I have also found that sometimes people look at the bands and if it is fancy then it must be expensive

MOW Virtue is the perfect non-smoker give out stick IMO. The band is pretty and they are not too strong for a non-smoker. I personally don't care for them so it is perfect!

ktblunden · 12-09-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

MOW Virtue is the perfect non-smoker give out stick IMO. The band is pretty and they are not too strong for a non-smoker. I personally don't care for them so it is perfect!

Brilliant! It's a nice, flavorful mild smoke too.

12-09-2011, 12:03 AM	#1
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	What to save? What to give? So I am looking tomorrow-ish to spring on a couple samplers and a box of Lot 23's. My question to you guys, are there any sticks you have that you dont give up for free? For example, frequently I have buddies over for a smoke and such, like to night, or when I go out once in a blue moon my roomate will ask to join me, and I usually leave my humidor open and it's on a "take whatever you want" basis. This is with the exception of my Perdomo 10th Ann. Champagne that I am saving for Christmas. I know most of y'all are pretty generous is your sticks as I have experienced with the bombs, NST's and people I have met from here (ie, Dball). But is there like 2 assortments you keep, as in you will open this humidor open to anyone, but also keep a humidor that are just for you? Just curious how you guys differentiate, if at all.

12-09-2011, 12:44 AM	#2
sevans105 Alpha Zombie Wolf "Sceve" Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Scott Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 1,786 Trading: (30)	Re: What to save? What to give? Personally, I have a huge cabinet with roughly 2000 sticks that I generally let friends browse in.....except for one drawer. That one is mine. Mostly singles....uniques that I have obtained through trade with brothers here, gifts from friends, sticks with meaning more than tobacco. If you visit me, you are welcome to sample all that I have. Except that drawer. Those are my babies and are not sold or given except on rare occasions and for solemn purposes. If you are smoking a cigar from that drawer, something momentus has occurred and we are marking the occasion with burnt offerings. Or you stole it, and will soon die. One of the two. __________________

12-09-2011, 12:48 AM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: What to save? What to give? Nothing wrong with having some specials sticks you will be the only one smoking. __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

12-09-2011, 12:51 AM	#4
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: What to save? What to give? Generally, If I only have one of something and I haven't tried it yet I don't let anyone take it... __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

12-09-2011, 01:06 AM	#5
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: What to save? What to give? Don't give any away, horde them all and tell everyone to get bent __________________

12-09-2011, 01:10 AM	#6
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: What to save? What to give? I just let friends browse at will. Doesn't bother me as long as I know they'll smoke them entirely and not just halfway. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

12-09-2011, 01:33 AM	#9
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: What to save? What to give? I only have a couple close friends that are allowed to rumage thru the coolers. Anything they pick is A-OK... this included a 100 year old cigar once Other than those people, I'll pick out something nice for them. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

12-09-2011, 05:03 AM	#10
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: What to save? What to give? Much like Scott said: I have a couple "sticks with meaning more than tobacco", but for the most part, my friends and guests are welcome to what I have, and if they ask me to choose, I give them from my best. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

12-09-2011, 05:13 AM	#11
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: What to save? What to give? I usually pick for my friends if we're going to smoke. But I try to pick something out that they'll enjoy. I only do this cuz my humidors are in my wife and I's bedroom. Plus I've kind of have a couple boxes on hand of everyday/share with friends cigars.

12-09-2011, 05:19 AM	#12
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: What to save? What to give? For me it depends, if it is a non-smoker friend I prefer they smoke something cheaper. I don't think they will enjoy a good cigar much more than a budget stick. I don't let my friends browse I just grab something I think they will enjoy. If it is a bomb or MAW/PIF I don't mind sending anything I have unless it was a HTF gifted stick, I don't like to send gifted sticks unless I have a few of the same stick. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-09-2011, 07:24 AM	#13
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: What to save? What to give? I have a drawer for me. Everything else is fair game. Posted via Mobile Device

12-09-2011, 07:24 AM	#14
ktblunden Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 350 Trading: (6)	Re: What to save? What to give? The only people I've shared cigars with (other than sending stuff to people on forums) haven't been cigar smokers, so I hand pick something that I think will work with a new palate, won't be too strong, and I won't be heartbroken if they only smoke a little of it. As far as sending stuff to BOTL's through forums, there isn't much in my collection that I won't send, other than gifts I've gotten from other people and some of the more rare ones.

12-09-2011, 07:27 AM	#15
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: What to save? What to give? If they like Arganese, they can have anything in my Humi!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-09-2011, 07:28 AM	#16
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: What to save? What to give? I have given non-smokers great sticks only to see them let it burn out after the first third and then say well I was done anyway. I can't give them something too cheap or they get upset. I think non-smokers like the idea of smoking a good cigar better than the act of smoking a good cigar! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS