Picked up a few sticks

Flounder · 06-14-2011, 11:13 AM

So on my lunch break, I went to pick up some butane at my B & M to refil my lighter, and of course I cant get in there without walking out with SOMETHING I can smoke.

So I purchased the following:

1 - Oliva Serie V Especial Liga ($7.99)
1 - Flor de Oliva ($3.49)
1 - Mexican Segundo ($1.79)

Anyone heard of the last 2? I never have, just picked them up because they were cheap. If they're any good I'll post them to the Cheap Smokes thread, but I am excited to try to Serie V.

NCRadioMan · 06-14-2011, 11:18 AM

Like Meatloaf sang: 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

The FdO is a very solid and popular cigar. The third.....well........you might like it.

DaBear · 06-14-2011, 11:18 AM

Flors are great cheap smokes

big a · 06-14-2011, 11:22 AM

Which Flor De Oliva did you get? For the price they are a very solid smoke. I tend to go for the maduro when I have one.

I have never heard of the Mexican Segundo. Let us know what its like.

06-14-2011, 11:50 AM

Great pickups. Never heard of the last one but the Flor is a good everyday cigar to me. It is perfect for the golf course or work but you can also enjoy it sitting out back with a cold one.

N2 GOLD · 06-14-2011, 12:19 PM

I told you, thats how it starts...

Killian · 06-14-2011, 12:26 PM

Flor de Oliva is one I go to very often when I'm in the yard or on the course. They are better with a little rest as well. I usually buy by the bundle so they have plenty of time.

Flounder · 06-14-2011, 12:48 PM

I might pick up a bundle if I like it the next time I'm in there. I'm not shocked that no one has heard of the Segundo, but I figured for $1.79, I couldn't go wrong.

jesseboston81 · 06-14-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

...but I figured for $1.79, I couldn't go wrong.

Oh, you'd be surprised...

Flounder · 06-14-2011, 12:51 PM

I guess my point is, if it sucks and I chuck it, I'm out less than $2, and that's the absolute worst case scenario.

Flounder · 06-14-2011, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big a

Which Flor De Oliva did you get? For the price they are a very solid smoke. I tend to go for the maduro when I have one.

I have never heard of the Mexican Segundo. Let us know what its like.

I'm not sure. Forgot to check the box, not sure if the label will tell me. I live between work and the cigar shop, so I dropped it in my humi on the way back to work.

Remo · 06-14-2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder

I might pick up a bundle if I like it the next time I'm in there. I'm not shocked that no one has heard of the Segundo, but I figured for $1.79, I couldn't go wrong.

Yes you can!!!

Bill86 · 06-14-2011, 12:54 PM

Yeah, some really cheap sticks taste like...."insert something REALLY foul here".

For me $3-$4 if spent correctly will buy you a decent-good smoke. This of course ISN'T at a B&M.

You usually have to spend much more there. Probably $6-$10, especially after taxes.....

Flounder · 06-14-2011, 12:56 PM

The average Fuente (my benchmark because it's one of my favorites) is like $6-10...

jesseboston81 · 06-14-2011, 01:14 PM

We all joke about the $1.79 cigar, but don't get bogged down in thinking that price somehow directly relates to quality. My vino is full of cigars that I really enjoy smoking--cigars that anyone here would be happy to smoke--and I can't think of a single one that cost me even $10. In fact, all of my go-to's are in the $4-5 range or less. There can be some correlation between price and quality, but it's more likely that a low price cigar is crap (although even then there are exceptions) than a high price cigar is good.

I'm sure many will disagree with me. This is an age-old debate. The key is to smoke what you like and like what you smoke. (And the other key--once you find what you like, you can probably find it for cheaper.)

DaBear · 06-14-2011, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

For me $3-$4 if spent correctly will buy you a decent-good smoke. This of course ISN'T at a B&M.

Eh, not exactly. Berger & Argenti Mooches can be had for as low as $4 at work(comes out to like $4.50 after taxes) and they're great light smokes. And you can typically find some Flors for $3. Perdomo Frescos are also easily found under $4 at a B&M, they're my go to if I just want something to smoke and want something not very complex.

cmitch · 06-14-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder

So on my lunch break, I went to pick up some butane at my B & M to refil my lighter, and of course I cant get in there without walking out with SOMETHING I can smoke.

So I purchased the following:

1 - Oliva Serie V Especial Liga ($7.99)
1 - Flor de Oliva ($3.49)
1 - Mexican Segundo ($1.79)

Anyone heard of the last 2? I never have, just picked them up because they were cheap. If they're any good I'll post them to the Cheap Smokes thread, but I am excited to try to Serie V.

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pnoon · 06-14-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

. . . but I figured for $1.79, I couldn't go wrong.

wanna bet?

OLS · 06-14-2011, 05:52 PM

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06-14-2011, 05:52 PM

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06-14-2011, 11:13 AM	#1
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Picked up a few sticks So on my lunch break, I went to pick up some butane at my B & M to refil my lighter, and of course I cant get in there without walking out with SOMETHING I can smoke. So I purchased the following: 1 - Oliva Serie V Especial Liga ($7.99) 1 - Flor de Oliva ($3.49) 1 - Mexican Segundo ($1.79) Anyone heard of the last 2? I never have, just picked them up because they were cheap. If they're any good I'll post them to the Cheap Smokes thread, but I am excited to try to Serie V.

06-14-2011, 11:18 AM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,280 Trading: (66)	Re: Picked up a few sticks Like Meatloaf sang: 2 out of 3 ain't bad. The FdO is a very solid and popular cigar. The third.....well........you might like it. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust. Last edited by NCRadioMan; 06-14-2011 at 11:23 AM.

06-14-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Picked up a few sticks Flors are great cheap smokes

06-14-2011, 11:22 AM	#4
big a Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Posts: 917 Trading: (42)	Re: Picked up a few sticks Which Flor De Oliva did you get? For the price they are a very solid smoke. I tend to go for the maduro when I have one. I have never heard of the Mexican Segundo. Let us know what its like. __________________ "If heaven has no cigars, I shall not go there" -Mark Twain

06-14-2011, 11:50 AM	#5
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Picked up a few sticks Great pickups. Never heard of the last one but the Flor is a good everyday cigar to me. It is perfect for the golf course or work but you can also enjoy it sitting out back with a cold one.

06-14-2011, 12:19 PM	#6
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Picked up a few sticks I told you, thats how it starts... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

06-14-2011, 12:26 PM	#7
Killian Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Cassidy Location: Central Illinois Posts: 68 Trading: (0)	Re: Picked up a few sticks Flor de Oliva is one I go to very often when I'm in the yard or on the course. They are better with a little rest as well. I usually buy by the bundle so they have plenty of time.

06-14-2011, 12:48 PM	#8
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Picked up a few sticks I might pick up a bundle if I like it the next time I'm in there. I'm not shocked that no one has heard of the Segundo, but I figured for $1.79, I couldn't go wrong.

06-14-2011, 12:51 PM	#10
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Picked up a few sticks I guess my point is, if it sucks and I chuck it, I'm out less than $2, and that's the absolute worst case scenario.

06-14-2011, 12:54 PM	#13
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Picked up a few sticks Yeah, some really cheap sticks taste like...."insert something REALLY foul here". For me $3-$4 if spent correctly will buy you a decent-good smoke. This of course ISN'T at a B&M. You usually have to spend much more there. Probably $6-$10, especially after taxes.....

06-14-2011, 12:56 PM	#14
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Picked up a few sticks The average Fuente (my benchmark because it's one of my favorites) is like $6-10...

06-14-2011, 01:14 PM	#15
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: Picked up a few sticks We all joke about the $1.79 cigar, but don't get bogged down in thinking that price somehow directly relates to quality. My vino is full of cigars that I really enjoy smoking--cigars that anyone here would be happy to smoke--and I can't think of a single one that cost me even $10. In fact, all of my go-to's are in the $4-5 range or less. There can be some correlation between price and quality, but it's more likely that a low price cigar is crap (although even then there are exceptions) than a high price cigar is good. I'm sure many will disagree with me. This is an age-old debate. The key is to smoke what you like and like what you smoke. (And the other key--once you find what you like, you can probably find it for cheaper.) __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

06-14-2011, 05:52 PM	#19
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Picked up a few sticks So that's how they're doin it. The wonders of desktop publishing.