What to save? What to give? - Page 2

Mattso3000 · 12-09-2011, 08:16 AM

My brother in laws get all my Gurkhas.

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

My brother in laws get all my Gurkhas.

irratebass · 12-09-2011, 08:25 AM

I mostly have sticks that have been given to me or bombed, I try and hand out stuff I have already tried.

MurphysLaw · 12-09-2011, 08:31 AM

If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars.

GreekGodX · 12-09-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars.

I'm glad you posted this! That is exactly how I feel.

Blak Smyth · 12-09-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars.

irratebass · 12-09-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars.

Great statement

Silound · 12-09-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars.

Agreed 100%!

Funny thing is that generally what I smoke and what those friends smoke is so far apart, I actually keep a few of what they like on hand so they have something to grab! Good example, best friend likes Hoyo Dark Knight #1's. I have a mostly full box of #1's and #2's in my cooler that I'm just "aging"

icehog3 · 12-09-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MurphysLaw

If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars.

RatherUneek · 12-09-2011, 10:08 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 agree with this completely. I bought an Opus X a few months ago and my father (who doesn't regularly smoke by the way) asked me what was good. I told him how good the Opus was supposed to be (I have never smoked one and heard they were best with age so I was going to let it rest a year). Anyways I let him have it and he put it out about a third in. At that point I said I am going to pick the other persons cigars unless they are a smoker and see something they like. Nothing really off limits except for the Behike I picked up in Canada during my wedding.

SteelCityBoy · 12-09-2011, 11:23 AM

I will give out anything that I have to a knowledgable smoker that will appreciate it. Even if I haven't tried it yet I will give it as long as I have more of it. I am a pretty generous individual and love spreading some cigar love around as long as it is appreciated. I would hate to hand out an LP9 or T-52 to someone who is newer into cigars because I would fear it wouldn't be appreciated by the novice smoker.

Doctorossi · 12-09-2011, 11:36 AM

I only give my 1492s to newbs, because everyone else brings preconceptions and expectations.

Sorry, Tom.

Sonic04GT · 12-09-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

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

Exactly. I buy 99% of my cigars as samplers so I only have one or two of each, so I usually don't give them away as I want to try them myself first. I bought some 5 Vegas Golds to pass off to buddies as I don't really know any that smoke cigars and these are a quality, mild, inexpensive cigar.

I'm also unemployed though with a small humidor.

Flounder · 12-09-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

Exactly. I buy 99% of my cigars as samplers so I only have one or two of each, so I usually don't give them away as I want to try them myself first. I bought some 5 Vegas Golds to pass off to buddies as I don't really know any that smoke cigars and these are a quality, mild, inexpensive cigar.

I'm also unemployed though with a small humidor.

Haha. Sonic, I think this is the first thread we've shared. You're the reason I'm here. I used to dabble at MM.

Sonic04GT · 12-09-2011, 12:27 PM

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Haha. Sonic, I think this is the first thread we've shared. You're the reason I'm here. I used to dabble at MM.

You lost me bud. MM? Reason you're here? You signed up before me

Flounder · 12-09-2011, 12:50 PM

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You lost me bud. MM? Reason you're here? You signed up before me

Maybe I am wrong. But used to be on forum called Modded Mustangs, there's a thread there called "The Offical MM Cigar Thread" and that's how I found this site, but there's also a guy on that forum with a name identical or terrifyingly similar to yours.

Sonic04GT · 12-09-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

Maybe I am wrong. But used to be on forum called Modded Mustangs, there's a thread there called "The Offical MM Cigar Thread" and that's how I found this site, but there's also a guy on that forum with a name identical or terrifyingly similar to yours.

Haha nope, wasn't me. I post on MustangWorld and StangNet but nice to meet you

I have seen one or two other guys with a SN similar to mine though.

lenguamor · 12-09-2011, 02:43 PM

Over nearly 40 years of smoking I've probably given away as many cigars as I've smoked, and many of those have been prized sticks. But I'll choose what to give to each individual, so that each person receives something I know they'll enjoy, and a truly great stick isn't mismatched with the smoker.

It's only happened a few times, but I have made mistakes where I gave someone a cigar that I valued highly and he stamped it out after a few puffs without regard to the cigar itself nor my feelings.

Not recently, though.

nofeardiver · 12-09-2011, 02:47 PM

For me it depends on who it is, I have friends that I know that are avid cigar guys/gals that they can take what they like cause I know they will apreciate what they are going to smoke. There are others that I pick for. I also have a small singles draw that I have like limited that may eventually get smoked but only by me.

cigardan · 12-09-2011, 04:42 PM

It's pretty much up to how you do it--whatever works for you and makes you comfortable. I usually smoke alone, but the people I sometimes smoke with do not know enough about all the various brands, etc. to be able to select a cigar from my stash, so I just pick for all of us, and just about everything is fair game.

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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? My brother in laws get all my Gurkhas. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

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irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: What to save? What to give? I mostly have sticks that have been given to me or bombed, I try and hand out stuff I have already tried. __________________

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: What to save? What to give? If I allow someone into my house, they can have any cigar they want. My friends are way more important than my cigars. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

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SteelCityBoy 7th Heaven Will Commeth!! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Ken Location: * THE WOOD * -Cigar Zombies- Posts: 1,236 Trading: (21)	Re: What to save? What to give? I will give out anything that I have to a knowledgable smoker that will appreciate it. Even if I haven't tried it yet I will give it as long as I have more of it. I am a pretty generous individual and love spreading some cigar love around as long as it is appreciated. I would hate to hand out an LP9 or T-52 to someone who is newer into cigars because I would fear it wouldn't be appreciated by the novice smoker. __________________ It's Just THIS Easy To Help Out The Troops

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Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: What to save? What to give? I only give my 1492s to newbs, because everyone else brings preconceptions and expectations. Sorry, Tom. __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

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lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: What to save? What to give? Over nearly 40 years of smoking I've probably given away as many cigars as I've smoked, and many of those have been prized sticks. But I'll choose what to give to each individual, so that each person receives something I know they'll enjoy, and a truly great stick isn't mismatched with the smoker. It's only happened a few times, but I have made mistakes where I gave someone a cigar that I valued highly and he stamped it out after a few puffs without regard to the cigar itself nor my feelings. Not recently, though. __________________

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nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: What to save? What to give? For me it depends on who it is, I have friends that I know that are avid cigar guys/gals that they can take what they like cause I know they will apreciate what they are going to smoke. There are others that I pick for. I also have a small singles draw that I have like limited that may eventually get smoked but only by me.

12-09-2011, 04:42 PM	#40
cigardan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: NYC Posts: 104 Trading: (0)	Re: What to save? What to give? It's pretty much up to how you do it--whatever works for you and makes you comfortable. I usually smoke alone, but the people I sometimes smoke with do not know enough about all the various brands, etc. to be able to select a cigar from my stash, so I just pick for all of us, and just about everything is fair game. __________________ *-Dan*