Recon Cigars Anyone know about these?

[sevans105]

Saw a link to them on Face book. Looked kinda cool. Anyone have any more info than this?
http://www.ReconCigars.com/

Some of those tubos look pretty BA.

[Remo]

Those look crazy....i'd give some a try

[smitty81]

they do look cool.

I'm gonna order 3 tubos.

[sevans105]

Website is kinda wonky. Facebook has the best pics and info

http://www.facebook.com/ReconCigars

Even if they suck, I'll probably get some of those tubos....maybe one of those boxes.

[Ncpsycho]

I want to buy a box... The box is sick

[sevans105]

Here is some pix...These things are kinda geeking me out. Too bad they aren't available until July.

[kelmac07]

Tbone smoked one some months back as the rep was at a local B&M passing them out. Tbone said they tasted like a$$.

[Ncpsycho]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Tbone smoked one some months back as the rep was at a local B&M passing them out. Tbone said they tasted like a$$.

Damn i was gonna order some but thats a little pricey for ass taste lol

How far back was that? because I know they reengineered the blend in the Spring. I tried the Recon on several occassions and they were on the money. Well worth the $240 price for the box of 20.

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by innovator

How far back was that? because I know they reengineered the blend in the Spring. I tried the Recon on several occassions and they were on the money. Well worth the $240 price for the box of 20.

I do not know if any NC cigar is worth $240/box of ten . $24/per cigar... NO.

P.S. Welcome to CA! Maybe you should introduce yourself and let us know how you are associated with this product.

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I do not know if any NC cigar is worth $240/box of ten . $24/per cigar... NO.

P.S. Welcome to CA! Maybe you should introduce yourself and let us know how you are associated with this product.

I'm a 20 year cigar smoker from NYC. I love innovation and creative marketing. Especially when a brand puts their integrity on the line. I love authentic companies and I think this is one of them. There will always be pundits out there and that's cool. But if these guys are doing it RIGHT and doing some good, why knock them? I searched the web thoroughly and this is the only forum where I found with questionable comments.

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I do not know if any NC cigar is worth $240/box of ten . $24/per cigar... NO.

P.S. Welcome to CA! Maybe you should introduce yourself and let us know how you are associated with this product.

By the way. It was $240 for a box of 20. Pretty dam good for a 6.5 x 54 Toro

[Blak Smyth]

Originally Posted by innovator

By the way. It was $240 for a box of 20. Pretty dam good for a 6.5 x 54 Toro

My mistake, but that is far from "pretty damn good".

[shilala]

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

[deaster25]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

[T.G]

Originally Posted by deaster25

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by T.G

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by smitty81

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

So, you'd be ok with them making the claim if they are donating some trivial or near trivial amount solely for the purpose of being able to make the claim in the interest of bolstering sales?

Oh, and you might want to do some historical research before you make that bet.

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by deaster25

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

Oh....nevermind. They used "bares" instead of "bears". I refuse to do business with companies that don't proof read their material.

Naturally, I'm kidding. With the "tastes like a$$" warning I won't invest in a box-although it is very cool. Two to start. One for the collectible tray and one to smoke. If it lives up (down?) to its a$$y reputation then that will be it.

I agree with TG though, giving to charity is admirable. Using it as a marketing tool is less so. Is it still a good thing? Yes, of course. It just, much like diet soda, leaves a funny taste behind.

A company's willingness to donate procedes to a charity generally doesn't affect my purchase decision. Clever marketing and cool packaging, I might try it once. Quality product and reasonable pricing and I'm a loyal fan.

Just my sometimes humble opinion.

Originally Posted by shilala

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

I checked them out and they do work with the National Guard in addition to being corporate partner to Hope for the Warriors. For a for-profit business, there seems to be a lot charitable work being done... Bravo! Recon Cigars. I support them.