Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs

07-17-2009, 02:12 PM

While I enjoy name brand cigars, sometimes the loot is short so I buy bundled cigars, seconds or over-runs. I have found that these cigars are pretty good once they have been sitting in the humi for awhile.

I smoke everyday and 2 to 3 on Sat. & Sun. so it adds up pretty quick. By going to the lower priced brands I have been pleasantly surprised on more than once occasion.

Anyone Else?

Dan

The Poet · 07-17-2009, 02:29 PM

I used to order 2 or 3 bundles of Connies every month. These seconds from the Villazon factory (Hoyo, Punch, ERDM, Ultimate) were often "seconds" only because the wrappers were blotchy or off-color, and smoked and tasted just fine, thank you very much. At $25-$40/bundles of 25, they were, and still are, as close to a steal as one can find.

Hmmm, mebbe I should get me some right now!

ade06 · 07-17-2009, 02:30 PM

Nope not me... the more money I spend on a cigar means the better quality it must be.

Kreth · 07-17-2009, 02:30 PM

I primarily stock my humidor with lower-priced sticks like Perdomo Slow-aged or IT Super Fuerte, which I've found are as good or better than many "high end" smokes.
I take advantage of samplers or c bid to try out more expensive sticks.

eboniknight · 09-16-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I primarily stock my humidor with lower-priced sticks like Perdomo Slow-aged or IT Super Fuerte, which I've found are as good or better than many "high end" smokes.
I take advantage of samplers or c bid to try out more expensive sticks.

Those Perdomo Slow-Aged are surprisingly good smokes......especially for the money. I've got 2 left resting in the humi right now.....time for a refill.

Dunkel · 07-17-2009, 02:55 PM

I smoke a cigar or 2 everyday, so inexpensive cigars are my thing. Slow Aged 826 Maduro, IT Maduro and SF Mad., and a few others are my go to. I buy better cigars to add to trades so as not to offend.

Lucky_Hippo · 07-17-2009, 03:24 PM

Searching for a "diamond in the ruff" is one of my favoite past times. If I can find a low priced, off the radar smoke that turns out to be a winner, I've had a great day! It's like a mini victory for me.

kelmac07 · 07-17-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Searching for a "diamond in the ruff" is one of my favoite past times. If I can find a low priced, off the radar smoke that turns out to be a winner, I've had a great day! It's like a mini victory for me.

Tampa Sweetheart 500 maduros, Famous Nic 3000s are a few of the gems!!

07-17-2009, 05:47 PM

Well good to see I'm not the only one on the BB.

I broke down and bought a bundle of "Black Sheep" and 2 boxes of "Argyle" from Holts. I was surprised that they were pretty good. Good flavor and good burn.

The Honduran and Nicaragua over-runs needed lots of time in the humidor before burning right and tasting right.

Dan

07-17-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Tampa Sweetheart 500 maduros, Famous Nic 3000s are a few of the gems!!

Yep thats a fact.

I have 3 bundles of the sweethearts but almost out of the 3000's.

Chas

elderboy02 · 07-17-2009, 08:55 PM

Flor de Oliva Maduros are great

07-17-2009, 05:58 PM

Troop Habano Robusto from Kioki Cigars are fantastic value for money, taste and smoke well too (can't wait to try some with age on them) and AndyMadera's Reserva MiraFlor's are great, top, really good!

07-17-2009, 09:05 PM

Everyone knows I love me some Tampa Sweethearts in Maduro, not so much the naturals though. Have not had anything that comes close to the #500 Maduro under $10.

01-25-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by flat6nut

Everyone knows I love me some Tampa Sweethearts in Maduro, not so much the naturals though. Have not had anything that comes close to the #500 Maduro under $10.

Where can I order some of these at? I googled and couldn't find anything.

Tripp · 01-25-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dubs chops

Where can I order some of these at? I googled and couldn't find anything.

http://www.tampasweethearts.com/

seems to be down at the moment though

ade06 · 01-25-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tripp

http://www.tampasweethearts.com/

seems to be down at the moment though

Try again, it was up for me.

01-25-2010, 04:39 PM

I have it figured out now. I need to try one out I think before ordering a whole bundle, can you buy them in singles anywhere?

07-17-2009, 09:07 PM

I buy the best tasting cigars I can find and if they are seconds,,,no problem at all. If they are other cigars that are not the "in" cigars I don't care as long as it pleases me. Smoke what appeals to you,,,it doesn't have to be the popular cigars as I experiment and buy lots of other cigar brands. So far I have had cigars that are deemed "unknowns" to most but are very good cigars and that includes CC's.

Whee · 07-17-2009, 09:21 PM

I have to give props as well to Famous Nic 3000, Flor de Oliva's and the ITC Super Fuerte's.

A couple others that I like, that aren;t bad for an everyday stick. Especially if they rest for a little while:

Oliveros Classic
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-IZA&cat=3

CI Anniversary
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...A6052-15&cat=7

07-17-2009, 09:19 PM

Roly's aren't a bad second if one prefers a medium to strong smoke.

07-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
fairwind Guest Posts: n/a	Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs While I enjoy name brand cigars, sometimes the loot is short so I buy bundled cigars, seconds or over-runs. I have found that these cigars are pretty good once they have been sitting in the humi for awhile. I smoke everyday and 2 to 3 on Sat. & Sun. so it adds up pretty quick. By going to the lower priced brands I have been pleasantly surprised on more than once occasion. Anyone Else? Dan

07-17-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I used to order 2 or 3 bundles of Connies every month. These seconds from the Villazon factory (Hoyo, Punch, ERDM, Ultimate) were often "seconds" only because the wrappers were blotchy or off-color, and smoked and tasted just fine, thank you very much. At $25-$40/bundles of 25, they were, and still are, as close to a steal as one can find. Hmmm, mebbe I should get me some right now!

07-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Nope not me... the more money I spend on a cigar means the better quality it must be.

07-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I primarily stock my humidor with lower-priced sticks like Perdomo Slow-aged or IT Super Fuerte, which I've found are as good or better than many "high end" smokes. I take advantage of samplers or c bid to try out more expensive sticks. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-17-2009, 02:55 PM	#6
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I smoke a cigar or 2 everyday, so inexpensive cigars are my thing. Slow Aged 826 Maduro, IT Maduro and SF Mad., and a few others are my go to. I buy better cigars to add to trades so as not to offend. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-17-2009, 03:24 PM	#7
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Searching for a "diamond in the ruff" is one of my favoite past times. If I can find a low priced, off the radar smoke that turns out to be a winner, I've had a great day! It's like a mini victory for me. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

07-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#9
fairwind Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Well good to see I'm not the only one on the BB. I broke down and bought a bundle of "Black Sheep" and 2 boxes of "Argyle" from Holts. I was surprised that they were pretty good. Good flavor and good burn. The Honduran and Nicaragua over-runs needed lots of time in the humidor before burning right and tasting right. Dan

07-17-2009, 08:55 PM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Flor de Oliva Maduros are great

07-17-2009, 05:58 PM	#12
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Troop Habano Robusto from Kioki Cigars are fantastic value for money, taste and smoke well too (can't wait to try some with age on them) and AndyMadera's Reserva MiraFlor's are great, top, really good!

07-17-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
flat6nut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Everyone knows I love me some Tampa Sweethearts in Maduro, not so much the naturals though. Have not had anything that comes close to the #500 Maduro under $10.

01-25-2010, 04:39 PM	#17
dubs chops Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I have it figured out now. I need to try one out I think before ordering a whole bundle, can you buy them in singles anywhere?

07-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#18
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I buy the best tasting cigars I can find and if they are seconds,,,no problem at all. If they are other cigars that are not the "in" cigars I don't care as long as it pleases me. Smoke what appeals to you,,,it doesn't have to be the popular cigars as I experiment and buy lots of other cigar brands. So far I have had cigars that are deemed "unknowns" to most but are very good cigars and that includes CC's.

07-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#19
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I have to give props as well to Famous Nic 3000, Flor de Oliva's and the ITC Super Fuerte's. A couple others that I like, that aren;t bad for an everyday stick. Especially if they rest for a little while: Oliveros Classic http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-IZA&cat=3 CI Anniversary http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...A6052-15&cat=7 __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-17-2009, 09:19 PM	#20
Gunslinger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Roly's aren't a bad second if one prefers a medium to strong smoke.