Really old cigars

Tredegar · 04-25-2010, 10:35 AM

I have currently found several auctions that have cigars that are ranging in age from 40-70+ years old. The only problem is I am not sure if they have been kept properly. Just wondering if I should take a risk and bid on them.

pnoon · 04-25-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Tredegar

I have currently found several auctions that have cigars that are ranging in age from 40-70+ years old. The only problem is I am not sure if they have been kept properly. Just wondering if I should take a risk and bid on them.

Unless you are sure, I would pass.
Just as you should trust your vendor, so should you trust your "auctioneer"

sikk50 · 04-25-2010, 01:51 PM

I would agree. Unless you just want it for a conversation piece or purely for collection purposes then it just depends on what it's worth to you

Bax · 04-25-2010, 02:24 PM

I smoked one just for the cool factor (Betsy Ross almost 100 years old) but I wouldn't buy a box for smoking unless that's your thing. They'll be expensive and may not be worth it.

mosesbotbol · 04-25-2010, 02:46 PM

Is the price worth it if they are just for novelty? Everyone has a different budget for such things. Is there any history or pictures? If it's not going to break the bank, then give it a go!

shilala · 04-25-2010, 02:55 PM

I've smoked a bunch of real old cigars, and still have a handful or so. If you don't know the person they arebcoming from or how they were cared for and you can't inspect them, I'd strongly suggest you steer clear.
I've smoked from the same batch of Betsy Ross that Tim mentioned. Here's a link to the review. It was a decent smoke. Some others that werent quite so old were much better. The only reason I mention it is that real old doesn't mean real good.

bobarian · 04-25-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Unless you are sure, I would pass.
Just as you should trust your vendor, so should you trust your "auctioneer"

As usual, the old one is the wise one.

Provenance, provenance, provenance.

Ogre · 04-25-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Unless you are sure, I would pass.
Just as you should trust your vendor, so should you trust your "auctioneer"

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Originally Posted by bobarian

As usual, the old one is the wise one.

Provenance, provenance, provenance.

I am not worthy of being the the presence of such greatness!!!

Tredegar · 04-25-2010, 04:27 PM

Well, I got one lot for less than 6 bucks so it's not a big risk. What the heck, right? You only live once.

Ogre · 04-25-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tredegar

Well, I got one lot for less than 6 bucks so it's not a big risk. What the heck, right? You only live once.

I would try one for $6. I have spend more on new, bad, sticks

04-25-2010, 05:19 PM

I would try it.
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bobarian · 04-25-2010, 05:30 PM

In addition to knowing storage conditions, you will find that there is a big difference in the quality of the cigar when it was fresh. A bad old cigar will still be bad. I have had many "Clear" Cuban cigars that had some very interesting flavors you cant find in a fresher smoke.

GWN · 04-25-2010, 05:44 PM

All depends on the price. If you can get 'em for a steal, you could probably make you money back offering up a fiver here and there. I'm sure there's plenty of us here (me included) who would love to sample a vintage smoke.

04-25-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Really old cigars I have currently found several auctions that have cigars that are ranging in age from 40-70+ years old. The only problem is I am not sure if they have been kept properly. Just wondering if I should take a risk and bid on them.

04-25-2010, 01:51 PM	#3
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Really old cigars I would agree. Unless you just want it for a conversation piece or purely for collection purposes then it just depends on what it's worth to you __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

04-25-2010, 02:24 PM	#4
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Really old cigars I smoked one just for the cool factor (Betsy Ross almost 100 years old) but I wouldn't buy a box for smoking unless that's your thing. They'll be expensive and may not be worth it. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

04-25-2010, 02:46 PM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Really old cigars Is the price worth it if they are just for novelty? Everyone has a different budget for such things. Is there any history or pictures? If it's not going to break the bank, then give it a go! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-25-2010, 02:55 PM	#6
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Really old cigars I've smoked a bunch of real old cigars, and still have a handful or so. If you don't know the person they arebcoming from or how they were cared for and you can't inspect them, I'd strongly suggest you steer clear. I've smoked from the same batch of Betsy Ross that Tim mentioned. Here's a link to the review. It was a decent smoke. Some others that werent quite so old were much better. The only reason I mention it is that real old doesn't mean real good. __________________

04-25-2010, 04:27 PM	#9
Tredegar Sing along with me Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 670 Trading: (9)	Re: Really old cigars Well, I got one lot for less than 6 bucks so it's not a big risk. What the heck, right? You only live once.

04-25-2010, 05:19 PM	#11
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Really old cigars I would try it. Posted via Mobile Device

04-25-2010, 05:30 PM	#12
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Really old cigars In addition to knowing storage conditions, you will find that there is a big difference in the quality of the cigar when it was fresh. A bad old cigar will still be bad. I have had many "Clear" Cuban cigars that had some very interesting flavors you cant find in a fresher smoke.

04-25-2010, 05:44 PM	#13
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: Really old cigars All depends on the price. If you can get 'em for a steal, you could probably make you money back offering up a fiver here and there. I'm sure there's plenty of us here (me included) who would love to sample a vintage smoke. __________________