How many is a lot for you?

01-19-2010, 10:22 AM

Matt (Skibum) and I were discussing this. I have 2 boxes of a cigar and he feels like thats a lot. I think its average, I smoke one and keep one.

Does it matter what the cigar is? For instance 100 PLPCs is not a lot, but 100 Dunhill Cabinettas is a lot?

Is cost a factor?

pnoon · 01-19-2010, 10:27 AM

Good question, Bryan.
I think it definitely matters what the cigar is? You PLPC vs. Cabinetta is a good example. Another factor I think is how much a person smokes. Someone who smokes just a few sticks a week will have a different outlook than the guy who smokes a box a week. Finally, I think it depends on the cigar and how much you like it. For you, Cohibas most likely have a higher number. Something you like a bit less will have a smaller number.

Just my

and worth as much.

Powers · 01-19-2010, 10:28 AM

As I am a poor college student, cost is definitely a factor. For me, anything over 25 of one stick is a lot. Unless I'm planning a box split, which would knock me back down to 25 anyway

68TriShield · 01-19-2010, 10:30 AM

The most I have of any one cigar is one opened and two full boxes.

NCRadioMan · 01-19-2010, 10:31 AM

Hard one, Bryan.

It reminds of the the old ruling by Justice Potter Stewart. "I can't define p-orn is but I know it when I see it".

Well, I can't tell you how many is alot but I know it when I see it.

Jbailey · 01-19-2010, 10:35 AM

I would say that cost would be a factor.

You could stock up on some go-to or everyday smokes without spending a lot of cash or even when all the sales were going on.

For me it depends on the smoke. I have some certain cigars that I will buy no matter what if I find them. I don't ever plan on selling them but just trying to keep a good stock of them for the long haul.

Not sure what I would call a lot? Maybe Eleventy Billion.

01-19-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 68TriShield

The most I have of any one cigar is one opened and two full boxes.

I woudl have thought a lot was a higher number for you Dave given the massive amount that you smoke per week.

Footbag · 01-19-2010, 10:47 AM

I'd say 50 is a lot... 25+ is the safe zone. 24 or less is panic mode.

groogs · 01-19-2010, 10:50 AM

I would have to go with more than 100 if you are talking about a go to smoke. If you are talking about a cigar that I smoke once or twice a month I think 25 is plenty.

Knip23 · 01-19-2010, 10:52 AM

25 is alot cost is the factor

bobarian · 01-19-2010, 10:54 AM

Average is a box. Goal is 1 up 1 back. But much of this depends on price and the smoke.

Blueface · 01-19-2010, 10:54 AM

Today, I am lucky if I have more than one box of any, primarily due to wanting to try various ones.
At one time, I had about 5 boxes of Sublimes and 6 or so Siglo VI, along with other Cohibas.

Man, those were the days indeed (sigh, followed by deeper sigh).

G G · 01-19-2010, 10:58 AM

I don't have more than 25 of anything. Mostly cause I rarely buy boxes, have bought a few. Just don't have the disposable income to purchase a lot, and I don't often smoke more than 2-5 a week anyway.

massphatness · 01-19-2010, 11:11 AM

I'm with the price sensitive crowd.
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Vigiles · 01-19-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I don't have more than 25 of anything. Mostly cause I rarely buy boxes, have bought a few. Just don't have the disposable income to purchase a lot, and I don't often smoke more than 2-5 a week anyway.

Same here. If I smoke more than 5-6 a week then i'm either on vacation or some other special occasion.

68TriShield · 01-19-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Addiction

I woudl have thought a lot was a higher number for you Dave given the massive amount that you smoke per week.

Roughly a box per week.So if I order three to five boxes per month,I maintain status quo.

stearns · 01-19-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Addiction

but 100 Dunhill Cabinettas is a lot?

dont be modest, how many cabinettas do you really have?

stearns

01-19-2010, 12:01 PM

Given that I built a collection so that I could have some aged stuff in the coming years I bought lots of stuff I love..........stuff to smoke now and stuff to put aside.

Now I buy less just to put a box or two of this years stuff down to keep the stock rotating over the years. Oh also because I am now not working

01-19-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stearns

dont be modest, how many cabinettas do you really have?

stearns

0. I have no Cabinettas and no Dunhills. I also own no Davidoffs. I think I am officially out of that end of the pool as the supply of said things seems to somehow be increasing instead of decreasing and I worry about spending coin on a cigar that might be on the back side of good.

Smokin Gator · 01-19-2010, 12:03 PM

I have four things that I have more than four boxes. One is being discontinued and I want to have as many as I can. The others are things I smoke a good many of and want to have at least some that get some age. So I went with more than 100 is a lot.

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01-19-2010, 10:22 AM	#1
Addiction Guest Posts: n/a	How many is a lot for you? Matt (Skibum) and I were discussing this. I have 2 boxes of a cigar and he feels like thats a lot. I think its average, I smoke one and keep one. Does it matter what the cigar is? For instance 100 PLPCs is not a lot, but 100 Dunhill Cabinettas is a lot? Is cost a factor?

01-19-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: How many is a lot for you? Good question, Bryan. I think it definitely matters what the cigar is? You PLPC vs. Cabinetta is a good example. Another factor I think is how much a person smokes. Someone who smokes just a few sticks a week will have a different outlook than the guy who smokes a box a week. Finally, I think it depends on the cigar and how much you like it. For you, Cohibas most likely have a higher number. Something you like a bit less will have a smaller number. Just my and worth as much. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

01-19-2010, 10:28 AM	#3
Powers Swamp Ash member in exile Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 2,283 Trading: (17)	Re: How many is a lot for you? As I am a poor college student, cost is definitely a factor. For me, anything over 25 of one stick is a lot. Unless I'm planning a box split, which would knock me back down to 25 anyway __________________ "There is true glory and true honor: the glory of duty done, the honor of integrity and principle" - Robert E. Lee

01-19-2010, 10:30 AM	#4
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,195 Trading: (40)	Re: How many is a lot for you? The most I have of any one cigar is one opened and two full boxes.

01-19-2010, 10:31 AM	#5
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,291 Trading: (67)	Re: How many is a lot for you? Hard one, Bryan. It reminds of the the old ruling by Justice Potter Stewart. "I can't define p-orn is but I know it when I see it". Well, I can't tell you how many is alot but I know it when I see it. __________________ That's when I got it. - Tristan (Shack XX)

01-19-2010, 10:35 AM	#6
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,218 Trading: (17)	Re: How many is a lot for you? I would say that cost would be a factor. You could stock up on some go-to or everyday smokes without spending a lot of cash or even when all the sales were going on. For me it depends on the smoke. I have some certain cigars that I will buy no matter what if I find them. I don't ever plan on selling them but just trying to keep a good stock of them for the long haul. Not sure what I would call a lot? Maybe Eleventy Billion. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

01-19-2010, 10:47 AM	#8
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: How many is a lot for you? I'd say 50 is a lot... 25+ is the safe zone. 24 or less is panic mode.

01-19-2010, 10:50 AM	#9
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: How many is a lot for you? I would have to go with more than 100 if you are talking about a go to smoke. If you are talking about a cigar that I smoke once or twice a month I think 25 is plenty.

01-19-2010, 10:52 AM	#10
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: How many is a lot for you? 25 is alot cost is the factor

01-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#11
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: How many is a lot for you? Average is a box. Goal is 1 up 1 back. But much of this depends on price and the smoke.

01-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#12
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: How many is a lot for you? Today, I am lucky if I have more than one box of any, primarily due to wanting to try various ones. At one time, I had about 5 boxes of Sublimes and 6 or so Siglo VI, along with other Cohibas. Man, those were the days indeed (sigh, followed by deeper sigh). __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-19-2010, 10:58 AM	#13
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: How many is a lot for you? I don't have more than 25 of anything. Mostly cause I rarely buy boxes, have bought a few. Just don't have the disposable income to purchase a lot, and I don't often smoke more than 2-5 a week anyway.

01-19-2010, 11:11 AM	#14
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: How many is a lot for you? I'm with the price sensitive crowd. Posted via Mobile Device

01-19-2010, 12:01 PM	#18
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How many is a lot for you? Given that I built a collection so that I could have some aged stuff in the coming years I bought lots of stuff I love..........stuff to smoke now and stuff to put aside. Now I buy less just to put a box or two of this years stuff down to keep the stock rotating over the years. Oh also because I am now not working

01-19-2010, 12:03 PM	#20
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: How many is a lot for you? I have four things that I have more than four boxes. One is being discontinued and I want to have as many as I can. The others are things I smoke a good many of and want to have at least some that get some age. So I went with more than 100 is a lot. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade