This Is Expensive!

alfredo_buscatti · 09-11-2011, 09:19 AM

In the year that I've been smoking cigars I've spent ~$6300.00 on 50 boxes, which averages to $125.00/box. This is troubling. I smoke a value cigar and one to two premium cigars daily, and although I smoke Padron Anniversaries, I do so sporadically, which is to say that my average smoke costs $6-$8.00. Usually I spend ~$150.00 a box at two discount e-tailers; if they don't stock it I don't buy it.

Add in $700.00 on three humidors, beads, cutter and punch and I'm at $7000.00.

Don't misunderstand me, I really do love cigars, but that's a lot of money. As I have 50 pipes and about 20 lbs of pipe tobacco, I can have a bowl for about 75¢. I've financed cigars this past year by selling pipe tobacco; I had about 200 lbs.

I didn't pause to think about it until now; I've been too busy enjoying myself.

How have you coped with this expense?

Emjaysmash · 09-11-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

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How have you coped with this expense?

Being broke.

WittyUserName · 09-11-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

In the year that I've been smoking cigars I've spent ~$6300.00 on 50 boxes, which averages to $125.00/box. This is troubling. I smoke a value cigar and one to two premium cigars daily, and although I smoke Padron Anniversaries, I do so sporadically, which is to say that my average smoke costs $6-$8.00. Usually I spend ~$150.00 a box at two discount e-tailers; if they don't stock it I don't buy it.

Add in $700.00 on three humidors, beads, cutter and punch and I'm at $7000.00.

Don't misunderstand me, I really do love cigars, but that's a lot of money. As I have 50 pipes and about 20 lbs of pipe tobacco, I can have a bowl for about 75¢. I've financed cigars this past year by selling pipe tobacco; I had about 200 lbs.

I didn't pause to think about it until now; I've been too busy enjoying myself.

How have you coped with this expense?

I cope by not keeping track of what I spend on cigars.

Ogre · 09-11-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Being broke.

I agree. I don't even want to know what I have spent!!!

09-11-2011, 10:07 AM

Is this your first year really getting into cigars? Few years back I spent similar money. Midnight Madness on JR's or endless hours on Cbid. I was there late at night trying to get that special everyone is sleeping through. Then I would simply buy when everyone is up anyway so it made no difference. I wasn't bargain hunting. I was hunting to fill two 55 qt coolers and three desktops.

I was cutting 8-12 sticks a weekend. Especially in football season.

It'll wane. You won't be having three a day in a few months. Before you knwo it that investment will start to age which isn't a bad thing.

Now if you been smoking for a few years your in trouble. Cigars are an expensive hobby/habit to maintain. As you already know a pipe is much easier to afford.

CigarNut · 09-11-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

I cope by not keeping track of what I spend on cigars.

kelmac07 · 09-11-2011, 10:22 AM

Can't take it with you.

WittyUserName · 09-11-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Can't take it with you.

Amen

Skywalker · 09-11-2011, 10:54 AM

I cope by knowing other's have a bigger problem than me...

I still have not started playing on the big slope (rare vintage cc)!!!

BTW - Things may slow down for you now that you've got the storage equipment... maybe not!

09-11-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

I agree. I don't even want to know what I have spent!!!

I strongly agree.

icehog3 · 09-11-2011, 12:01 PM

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

gator_79 · 09-11-2011, 12:02 PM

I try not to think about it. I buy one box a month weather it is $100 or $300 it don't matter it usually averages out to about $2000 per year.

Mattso3000 · 09-11-2011, 12:06 PM

I have no idea what I've spent on cigars this year and that is definitely a good thing. As long as the mortgage gets paid and I can still retire before I'm 80 I'd rather not know much I spend on cigars.

CasaDooley · 09-11-2011, 12:13 PM

6,300.00 in 12 months? Bro, a lot of us adults like to practice a little thing we like to call "Self Control"!

Seriously, if ya have the disposable income to buy that many cigars, why worry about it. On the other hand, if you're over spending, stop it.

MurphysLaw · 09-11-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

6,300.00 in 12 months? Bro, a lot of us adults like to practice a little thing we like to call "Self Control"!

Seriously, if ya have the disposable income to buy that many cigars, why worry about it. On the other hand, if your over spending, stop it.

My budget doesn't allow me to buy a lot of cigars, so I don't. I save up when there's a box I want to buy, and I put away a few bucks a week when I can so I can buy a few singles at the B&M when I herf, or stop in to have a smoke in the A/C

Tbagley · 09-11-2011, 12:39 PM

You only live life once, it might as well be doing things that you enjoy.

Skywalker · 09-11-2011, 02:54 PM

Just be glad you don't collect expensive cars!!!

You got off cheap!!!

RCS44 · 09-11-2011, 04:12 PM

I have just accepted that cigars are going to eat up most of my money.

Bill86 · 09-11-2011, 04:19 PM

200 pounds of pipe tobacco?

Sounds like you have had a problem LONG before cigars came into play.......

I never counted how much $$$ I spend on cigars or booze, I already know the amount....

Almost all of it

09-11-2011, 05:18 PM

Cigars are a cheap hobby. One of these competition aerobatics models is equivalent in price to your entire collection, and you're only one mistake or broken part missed during a preflight check away from loosing the whole thing. Travel costs to district competitions are a large factor as well.

09-11-2011, 09:19 AM	#1
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	This Is Expensive! In the year that I've been smoking cigars I've spent ~$6300.00 on 50 boxes, which averages to $125.00/box. This is troubling. I smoke a value cigar and one to two premium cigars daily, and although I smoke Padron Anniversaries, I do so sporadically, which is to say that my average smoke costs $6-$8.00. Usually I spend ~$150.00 a box at two discount e-tailers; if they don't stock it I don't buy it. Add in $700.00 on three humidors, beads, cutter and punch and I'm at $7000.00. Don't misunderstand me, I really do love cigars, but that's a lot of money. As I have 50 pipes and about 20 lbs of pipe tobacco, I can have a bowl for about 75¢. I've financed cigars this past year by selling pipe tobacco; I had about 200 lbs. I didn't pause to think about it until now; I've been too busy enjoying myself. How have you coped with this expense?

09-11-2011, 10:07 AM	#5
jaxstraww Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Is Expensive! Is this your first year really getting into cigars? Few years back I spent similar money. Midnight Madness on JR's or endless hours on Cbid. I was there late at night trying to get that special everyone is sleeping through. Then I would simply buy when everyone is up anyway so it made no difference. I wasn't bargain hunting. I was hunting to fill two 55 qt coolers and three desktops. I was cutting 8-12 sticks a weekend. Especially in football season. It'll wane. You won't be having three a day in a few months. Before you knwo it that investment will start to age which isn't a bad thing. Now if you been smoking for a few years your in trouble. Cigars are an expensive hobby/habit to maintain. As you already know a pipe is much easier to afford.

09-11-2011, 10:22 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: This Is Expensive! Can't take it with you. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-11-2011, 10:54 AM	#9
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: This Is Expensive! I cope by knowing other's have a bigger problem than me... I still have not started playing on the big slope (rare vintage cc)!!! BTW - Things may slow down for you now that you've got the storage equipment... maybe not! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-11-2011, 12:01 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: This Is Expensive! Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-11-2011, 12:02 PM	#12
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: This Is Expensive! I try not to think about it. I buy one box a month weather it is $100 or $300 it don't matter it usually averages out to about $2000 per year.

09-11-2011, 12:06 PM	#13
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: This Is Expensive! I have no idea what I've spent on cigars this year and that is definitely a good thing. As long as the mortgage gets paid and I can still retire before I'm 80 I'd rather not know much I spend on cigars. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

09-11-2011, 12:13 PM	#14
CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: This Is Expensive! 6,300.00 in 12 months? Bro, a lot of us adults like to practice a little thing we like to call "Self Control"! Seriously, if ya have the disposable income to buy that many cigars, why worry about it. On the other hand, if you're over spending, stop it. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

09-11-2011, 12:39 PM	#16
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: This Is Expensive! You only live life once, it might as well be doing things that you enjoy.

09-11-2011, 02:54 PM	#17
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: This Is Expensive! Just be glad you don't collect expensive cars!!! You got off cheap!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-11-2011, 04:12 PM	#18
RCS44 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Ryne Location: Chicago Posts: 233 Trading: (1)	Re: This Is Expensive! I have just accepted that cigars are going to eat up most of my money.

09-11-2011, 04:19 PM	#19
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: This Is Expensive! 200 pounds of pipe tobacco? Sounds like you have had a problem LONG before cigars came into play....... I never counted how much $$$ I spend on cigars or booze, I already know the amount.... Almost all of it __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

09-11-2011, 05:18 PM	#20
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Is Expensive! Cigars are a cheap hobby. One of these competition aerobatics models is equivalent in price to your entire collection, and you're only one mistake or broken part missed during a preflight check away from loosing the whole thing. Travel costs to district competitions are a large factor as well.