This Is Expensive!

alfredo_buscatti · 09-11-2011, 10:19 AM

In the year that I've been smoking cigars I've spent ~$6300.00 on 50 boxes, which averages to $125.00/box. This is troubling. I smoke a value cigar and one to two premium cigars daily, and although I smoke Padron Anniversaries, I do so sporadically, which is to say that my average smoke costs $6-$8.00. Usually I spend ~$150.00 a box at two discount e-tailers; if they don't stock it I don't buy it.

Add in $700.00 on three humidors, beads, cutter and punch and I'm at $7000.00.

Don't misunderstand me, I really do love cigars, but that's a lot of money. As I have 50 pipes and about 20 lbs of pipe tobacco, I can have a bowl for about 75¢. I've financed cigars this past year by selling pipe tobacco; I had about 200 lbs.

I didn't pause to think about it until now; I've been too busy enjoying myself.

How have you coped with this expense?

Emjaysmash · 09-11-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

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How have you coped with this expense?

Being broke.

Ogre · 09-11-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Being broke.

I agree. I don't even want to know what I have spent!!!

09-11-2011, 11:07 AM

Is this your first year really getting into cigars? Few years back I spent similar money. Midnight Madness on JR's or endless hours on Cbid. I was there late at night trying to get that special everyone is sleeping through. Then I would simply buy when everyone is up anyway so it made no difference. I wasn't bargain hunting. I was hunting to fill two 55 qt coolers and three desktops.

I was cutting 8-12 sticks a weekend. Especially in football season.

It'll wane. You won't be having three a day in a few months. Before you knwo it that investment will start to age which isn't a bad thing.

Now if you been smoking for a few years your in trouble. Cigars are an expensive hobby/habit to maintain. As you already know a pipe is much easier to afford.

09-11-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre

I agree. I don't even want to know what I have spent!!!

I strongly agree.

WittyUserName · 09-11-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by alfredo_buscatti

In the year that I've been smoking cigars I've spent ~$6300.00 on 50 boxes, which averages to $125.00/box. This is troubling. I smoke a value cigar and one to two premium cigars daily, and although I smoke Padron Anniversaries, I do so sporadically, which is to say that my average smoke costs $6-$8.00. Usually I spend ~$150.00 a box at two discount e-tailers; if they don't stock it I don't buy it.

Add in $700.00 on three humidors, beads, cutter and punch and I'm at $7000.00.

Don't misunderstand me, I really do love cigars, but that's a lot of money. As I have 50 pipes and about 20 lbs of pipe tobacco, I can have a bowl for about 75¢. I've financed cigars this past year by selling pipe tobacco; I had about 200 lbs.

I didn't pause to think about it until now; I've been too busy enjoying myself.

How have you coped with this expense?

I cope by not keeping track of what I spend on cigars.

CigarNut · 09-11-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

I cope by not keeping track of what I spend on cigars.

kelmac07 · 09-11-2011, 11:22 AM

Can't take it with you.

WittyUserName · 09-11-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Can't take it with you.

Amen

Skywalker · 09-11-2011, 11:54 AM

I cope by knowing other's have a bigger problem than me...

I still have not started playing on the big slope (rare vintage cc)!!!

BTW - Things may slow down for you now that you've got the storage equipment... maybe not!

icehog3 · 09-11-2011, 01:01 PM

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

longknocker · 09-11-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

Agreed!

Blak Smyth · 09-12-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

I completely agree, cigars give you a chance to step away from your everyday life and enjoy a few minutes of peace. You can't put a price on that!

irratebass · 09-12-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I completely agree, cigars give you a chance to step away from your everyday life and enjoy a few minutes of peace. You can't put a price on that!

Hear Hear! I know I am much more relaxed after a good long smoke

floydpink · 09-12-2011, 09:39 PM

If I ever tallied how much I spent on McRib sandwiches when they come around, I'd need a cigar to relax.

gorob23 · 09-13-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

Are we still talking cigars

Rob

gator_79 · 09-11-2011, 01:02 PM

I try not to think about it. I buy one box a month weather it is $100 or $300 it don't matter it usually averages out to about $2000 per year.

CasaDooley · 09-11-2011, 01:13 PM

6,300.00 in 12 months? Bro, a lot of us adults like to practice a little thing we like to call "Self Control"!

Seriously, if ya have the disposable income to buy that many cigars, why worry about it. On the other hand, if you're over spending, stop it.

MurphysLaw · 09-11-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CasaDooley

6,300.00 in 12 months? Bro, a lot of us adults like to practice a little thing we like to call "Self Control"!

Seriously, if ya have the disposable income to buy that many cigars, why worry about it. On the other hand, if your over spending, stop it.

My budget doesn't allow me to buy a lot of cigars, so I don't. I save up when there's a box I want to buy, and I put away a few bucks a week when I can so I can buy a few singles at the B&M when I herf, or stop in to have a smoke in the A/C

Mattso3000 · 09-11-2011, 01:06 PM

I have no idea what I've spent on cigars this year and that is definitely a good thing. As long as the mortgage gets paid and I can still retire before I'm 80 I'd rather not know much I spend on cigars.

09-11-2011, 10:19 AM	#1
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	This Is Expensive! In the year that I've been smoking cigars I've spent ~$6300.00 on 50 boxes, which averages to $125.00/box. This is troubling. I smoke a value cigar and one to two premium cigars daily, and although I smoke Padron Anniversaries, I do so sporadically, which is to say that my average smoke costs $6-$8.00. Usually I spend ~$150.00 a box at two discount e-tailers; if they don't stock it I don't buy it. Add in $700.00 on three humidors, beads, cutter and punch and I'm at $7000.00. Don't misunderstand me, I really do love cigars, but that's a lot of money. As I have 50 pipes and about 20 lbs of pipe tobacco, I can have a bowl for about 75¢. I've financed cigars this past year by selling pipe tobacco; I had about 200 lbs. I didn't pause to think about it until now; I've been too busy enjoying myself. How have you coped with this expense?

09-11-2011, 11:07 AM	#4
jaxstraww Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Is Expensive! Is this your first year really getting into cigars? Few years back I spent similar money. Midnight Madness on JR's or endless hours on Cbid. I was there late at night trying to get that special everyone is sleeping through. Then I would simply buy when everyone is up anyway so it made no difference. I wasn't bargain hunting. I was hunting to fill two 55 qt coolers and three desktops. I was cutting 8-12 sticks a weekend. Especially in football season. It'll wane. You won't be having three a day in a few months. Before you knwo it that investment will start to age which isn't a bad thing. Now if you been smoking for a few years your in trouble. Cigars are an expensive hobby/habit to maintain. As you already know a pipe is much easier to afford.

09-11-2011, 11:22 AM	#8
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: This Is Expensive! Can't take it with you. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-11-2011, 11:54 AM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: This Is Expensive! I cope by knowing other's have a bigger problem than me... I still have not started playing on the big slope (rare vintage cc)!!! BTW - Things may slow down for you now that you've got the storage equipment... maybe not! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

09-11-2011, 01:01 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: This Is Expensive! Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: This Is Expensive! If I ever tallied how much I spent on McRib sandwiches when they come around, I'd need a cigar to relax. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

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gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: This Is Expensive! I try not to think about it. I buy one box a month weather it is $100 or $300 it don't matter it usually averages out to about $2000 per year.

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CasaDooley Herf Crew of 2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Location: The birthplace of Fathers Day Posts: 2,465 Trading: (41)	Re: This Is Expensive! 6,300.00 in 12 months? Bro, a lot of us adults like to practice a little thing we like to call "Self Control"! Seriously, if ya have the disposable income to buy that many cigars, why worry about it. On the other hand, if you're over spending, stop it. __________________ *Founding member of the Lilac City Dedicated Herfers*

09-11-2011, 01:06 PM	#20
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: This Is Expensive! I have no idea what I've spent on cigars this year and that is definitely a good thing. As long as the mortgage gets paid and I can still retire before I'm 80 I'd rather not know much I spend on cigars. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!