Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures

06-04-2011, 10:16 PM

My local Costco has "Road Shows" every other weekend. One time it's leathers coats, the next time it might be Traeger BBQ grills. The are limited time items.

Imagine my surprise when this weekend is was a "Premium Cigar Event". They had 4 or 5 pre packaged samplers, all were Dominican. One was a RyJ sampler with 2 each of 5 or 6 cigars in aluminum tubes. One was 4 or 5 Cohibas.

I asked the guy which was the mildest and he pointed me to this one. For $28 how'd I do? Anybody ever smoke any of these?

Bill86 · 06-04-2011, 10:20 PM

$4 a cigar, cannot go wrong really. Especially if you picked them up right there. IMO the Dominican Cohibas are way too pricey for what they are. They are just using the name to jack the price up sky high.

If you were looking for Mild - low end of medium I think you did just fine.

Emjaysmash · 06-04-2011, 10:22 PM

Great purchase!

06-04-2011, 10:25 PM

Emjaysmash, lansman?

I grew up just south of you.

Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;
Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.
We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.
Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.
You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.

Emjaysmash · 06-05-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Emjaysmash, lansman?

I grew up just south of you.

Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory;
Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly.
We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation.
Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown.
You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.

Haha, well no one is perfect.

GO PACK GO! LOL

T.G · 06-04-2011, 10:48 PM

For a sampler, $4 cigar for Altadis core lines, you did well. I'd say those are more medium than they are mild, but none are that strong. The Onyx and the Monte Afrique are the strongest of the bunch at a solid medium. The Don Diego is the mildest followed by the yellow box Monte (far left). The rest are in between somewhere.

ArgusP2 · 06-05-2011, 01:02 AM

Which Costco is that? Only thing going on at the ones I go to are the usual camera or jewelry stuff.

06-05-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ArgusP2

Which Costco is that? Only thing going on at the ones I go to are the usual camera or jewelry stuff.

It was Friday at the one at the Tustin District, Barranca and Jamboree. Not sure if it's still going on.

ArgusP2 · 06-06-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

It was Friday at the one at the Tustin District, Barranca and Jamboree. Not sure if it's still going on.

I know where that one is, though I've never gone in. Filled up at their gas station. Had a cigar at the patio of Sharkey's with a friend a couple of weeks ago.

Drez · 06-05-2011, 07:03 AM

Wish my costco did that lol. Nice pick up!

Zeuceone · 06-05-2011, 07:05 AM

my costco never has any events.

Bax · 06-05-2011, 07:15 AM

I've worked for Costco for 23 years. I know all about this stuff

Costco is currently teamed up with JR's. Anything you see at a Fathers day event will be a little cheaper online at JR's. Plus I've personally had a problem with them shipping cigars that were dried husks. Just clearing out their old stock.

06-05-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bax

I've worked for Costco for 23 years. I know all about this stuff

Costco is currently teamed up with JR's. Anything you see at a Fathers day event will be a little cheaper online at JR's. Plus I've personally had a problem with them shipping cigars that were dried husks. Just clearing out their old stock.

Hi,

Is there any place I can find the special events schedule for my local Costcos?

There are three near me. Two in Tustin and one in Irvine.

pnoon · 06-05-2011, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Hi,

Is there any place I can find the special events schedule for my local Costcos?

There are three near me. Two in Tustin and one in Irvine.

Here you go.
http://shop.costco.com/In-The-Wareho...-SpecialEvents

MarkinAZ · 06-10-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Great score Brad on a nice selection of smokes

neoflex · 06-14-2011, 05:41 PM

Funny, Pete Johnson was complaining about one of these events the other weekend on Facebook.

06-05-2011, 07:59 AM

Costco, REALLY? WOW! That was a nice pick up.

MurphysLaw · 06-05-2011, 08:03 AM

My wife bought me a sampler from Costco for Christmas last year with Dominican RyJ, Upmanns, and Montes, some pretty decent sticks in there

mosesbotbol · 06-05-2011, 08:42 AM

I love Costco. What Habanos does Costco sell at their foreign stores?

GWN · 06-05-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I love Costco. What Habanos does Costco sell at their foreign stores?

Nadda here in Canada, though I think they may have some Backwoods. No booze either.

06-04-2011, 10:16 PM	#1
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures My local Costco has "Road Shows" every other weekend. One time it's leathers coats, the next time it might be Traeger BBQ grills. The are limited time items. Imagine my surprise when this weekend is was a "Premium Cigar Event". They had 4 or 5 pre packaged samplers, all were Dominican. One was a RyJ sampler with 2 each of 5 or 6 cigars in aluminum tubes. One was 4 or 5 Cohibas. I asked the guy which was the mildest and he pointed me to this one. For $28 how'd I do? Anybody ever smoke any of these?

06-04-2011, 10:20 PM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures $4 a cigar, cannot go wrong really. Especially if you picked them up right there. IMO the Dominican Cohibas are way too pricey for what they are. They are just using the name to jack the price up sky high. If you were looking for Mild - low end of medium I think you did just fine.

06-04-2011, 10:22 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures Great purchase! __________________

06-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#4
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures Emjaysmash, lansman? I grew up just south of you. Bear down, Chicago Bears, make every play clear the way to victory; Bear down, Chicago Bears, put up a fight with a might so fearlessly. We'll never forget the way you thrilled the nation with your T-formation. Bear down, Chicago Bears, and let them know why you're wearing the crown. You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears, bear down.

06-04-2011, 10:48 PM	#6
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures For a sampler, $4 cigar for Altadis core lines, you did well. I'd say those are more medium than they are mild, but none are that strong. The Onyx and the Monte Afrique are the strongest of the bunch at a solid medium. The Don Diego is the mildest followed by the yellow box Monte (far left). The rest are in between somewhere. Last edited by T.G; 06-04-2011 at 10:53 PM.

06-05-2011, 01:02 AM	#7
ArgusP2 It's Smokin' Time! Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Angel Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,709 Trading: (13)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures Which Costco is that? Only thing going on at the ones I go to are the usual camera or jewelry stuff.

06-05-2011, 07:03 AM	#10
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures Wish my costco did that lol. Nice pick up! __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

06-05-2011, 07:05 AM	#11
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures my costco never has any events.

06-05-2011, 07:15 AM	#12
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures I've worked for Costco for 23 years. I know all about this stuff Costco is currently teamed up with JR's. Anything you see at a Fathers day event will be a little cheaper online at JR's. Plus I've personally had a problem with them shipping cigars that were dried husks. Just clearing out their old stock. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

06-14-2011, 05:41 PM	#16
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures Funny, Pete Johnson was complaining about one of these events the other weekend on Facebook. __________________

06-05-2011, 07:59 AM	#17
ABNMP619 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures Costco, REALLY? WOW! That was a nice pick up.

06-05-2011, 08:03 AM	#18
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures My wife bought me a sampler from Costco for Christmas last year with Dominican RyJ, Upmanns, and Montes, some pretty decent sticks in there __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

06-05-2011, 08:42 AM	#19
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Costco Cigar Event ? / with pictures I love Costco. What Habanos does Costco sell at their foreign stores? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's