What's with all the bands

DKPRLP · 03-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Do we really need 3-4 bands on cigars?
Do the manufacturers just want us to destroy the wrapper so we buy more?
I just don't get it..

HK3- · 03-01-2009, 08:39 PM

Pretty sells.

Sailchaser · 03-01-2009, 08:40 PM

It's Merchandising at it's best

03-01-2009, 08:41 PM

Those are flavor bands. Smoke through them.

Mugen910 · 03-02-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Pretty sells.

Sexy sells....Pretty is fun to look at.

md4958 · 03-01-2009, 08:41 PM

with the multi banded sticks Ive had the foot band tends to come off rather easily.

I smoke with the band on, so by the time I get to the point that it needs to come off, its usually pretty loose already. It seems like the "other" bands typically come off easily too. Like the double band on a Mag 50

A Masshole I know uses a pocket knife to carefully pry the bands apart so that he can save them.

dunng · 03-01-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

A Masshole I know uses a pocket knife to carefully pry the bands apart so that he can save them.

I like my cigars like my women... naked!

JaKaacH · 03-01-2009, 08:45 PM

Marketing!! Eye candy.

Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..??
Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish...

TripleF · 03-01-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

Marketing!! Eye candy.

Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..??
Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish...

Man speaketh truth.

macpappy · 03-02-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

Marketing!! Eye candy.

Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..??
Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish...

Not to digress from the purpose of the thread, but you are both right and wrong on this. While more lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish, fish are only color blind at night and in deeper water. Predatory fish do see colors and that allows them to locate their favorite meals in shallow water. If you have ever noticed, bait fish comes in many different colors.

As the water gets deeper the color of the lures become more muted to the human eye and eventually would become grays and shadows but that is when the fish's other senses take over and it becomes more about vibrations and sound.

Now back to the cigar bands. They obviously serve two different purposes. The first is to identify the stick. The second is to grab your attention and say "Buy me."

gnukfu · 03-02-2009, 11:29 AM

I thought they held the cigar together.....

DrDubzz · 03-02-2009, 12:01 PM

"do not remove the band, as that indicates about as far as you want to smoke"

lightning9191 · 03-01-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

with the multi banded sticks Ive had the foot band tends to come off rather easily.

I smoke with the band on, so by the time I get to the point that it needs to come off, its usually pretty loose already. It seems like the "other" bands typically come off easily too. Like the double band on a Mag 50

I've never had much of a problem with the extra bands...but if it would lower the price if they left it off....then I vote to leave them off.

Starscream · 03-01-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

I've never had much of a problem with the extra bands...but if it would lower the price if they left it off....then I vote to leave them off.

Volt · 03-01-2009, 09:16 PM

My .02 I like bands. We sit there and evaluate the looks of the wrap, viens, etc. I like a good looking band as well to go with it.

I just bought a bunch of gummed buckle styled bands for bombs, buys, etc. ~ .08 a band for a plain white label. We know they get bands way cheaper than I can. 16,000 labels was .04 a label.

I'll even go the .08 ea for printing for conversation. So, .08 on a $10 - $20 cigar, not even worth the mention. Let's even go the more typical $5 cigar, I would bet they aren't gonna refund the saved .08 on a $5 cigar. Unless the band is special like the Oliva silk cloths, I would say no real additional expense to the stick.

md4958 · 03-01-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Volt

My .02 I like bands. We sit there and evaluate the looks of the wrap, viens, etc. I like a good looking band as well to go with it.

I like the look of the extra bands too... I think it makes a stick look more attractive (on most anyway) which adds to my overall smoking pleasure.

groogs · 03-01-2009, 09:30 PM

I also like the bands, and I think it is a good marketing ploy. If a cigar band stands out you are probably more likely to give it a try.

theonlybear4CORT · 03-02-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by groogs

I also like the bands, and I think it is a good marketing ploy. If a cigar band stands out you are probably more likely to give it a try.

potlimit · 03-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Have to admit, I'm a sucker for bands too.

cle_smoker · 03-01-2009, 10:21 PM

I've made the quickly corrected mistake of trying to light one that had the band on the foot.

03-01-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
DKPRLP Just love cigars & poker Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Roger Patterson Location: Buffalo Posts: 156 Trading: (13)	What's with all the bands Do we really need 3-4 bands on cigars? Do the manufacturers just want us to destroy the wrapper so we buy more? I just don't get it.. __________________ Just love cigars & poker

03-01-2009, 08:39 PM	#2
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: What's with all the bands Pretty sells.

03-01-2009, 08:40 PM	#3
Sailchaser Black Ops-SOB Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: SCS,MI(Somewere Cigar Smoking) Posts: 1,735 Trading: (7)	Re: What's with all the bands It's Merchandising at it's best __________________ "Sail Fast, Shoot Straight, Fish Hard and Save Time For The Important Things In Life"

03-01-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's with all the bands Those are flavor bands. Smoke through them.

03-01-2009, 08:41 PM	#6
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: What's with all the bands with the multi banded sticks Ive had the foot band tends to come off rather easily. I smoke with the band on, so by the time I get to the point that it needs to come off, its usually pretty loose already. It seems like the "other" bands typically come off easily too. Like the double band on a Mag 50 A Masshole I know uses a pocket knife to carefully pry the bands apart so that he can save them. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-01-2009, 08:45 PM	#8
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: What's with all the bands Marketing!! Eye candy. Its kind of like fishing lures. Do you think fish can see all those pretty colors..?? Most lures are designed to catch shoppers not fish... __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at??? Last edited by JaKaacH; 03-01-2009 at 08:59 PM.

03-02-2009, 11:29 AM	#11
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: What's with all the bands I thought they held the cigar together..... __________________ Curious George

03-02-2009, 12:01 PM	#12
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: What's with all the bands "do not remove the band, as that indicates about as far as you want to smoke"

03-01-2009, 09:16 PM	#15
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: What's with all the bands My .02 I like bands. We sit there and evaluate the looks of the wrap, viens, etc. I like a good looking band as well to go with it. I just bought a bunch of gummed buckle styled bands for bombs, buys, etc. ~ .08 a band for a plain white label. We know they get bands way cheaper than I can. 16,000 labels was .04 a label. I'll even go the .08 ea for printing for conversation. So, .08 on a $10 - $20 cigar, not even worth the mention. Let's even go the more typical $5 cigar, I would bet they aren't gonna refund the saved .08 on a $5 cigar. Unless the band is special like the Oliva silk cloths, I would say no real additional expense to the stick. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

03-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#17
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: What's with all the bands I also like the bands, and I think it is a good marketing ploy. If a cigar band stands out you are probably more likely to give it a try.

03-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#19
potlimit Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: LA/NY Posts: 131 Trading: (7)	Re: What's with all the bands Have to admit, I'm a sucker for bands too.

03-01-2009, 10:21 PM	#20
cle_smoker Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Robert Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 403 Trading: (1)	Re: What's with all the bands I've made the quickly corrected mistake of trying to light one that had the band on the foot.