601's New Bands

Volusianator · 12-30-2010, 07:44 PM

Me, I think they totally fudged up, the old bands were very cool looking and I think the new ones look to cartoonish. Your thoughts?

maninblack · 12-30-2010, 07:46 PM

Yeah they messed up the bands, but the blend is the same. I don't buy cigars for their pretty bands or boxes.

Bill86 · 12-30-2010, 07:48 PM

I think there is only a few people I remember saying that they actually liked the new band. I certainly don't. Does that make me not want to buy the cigar....eh...I wouldn't go that far.

12-30-2010, 07:49 PM

I love the 601s. I have to agree though. The new band is pretty terrible looking.

kelmac07 · 12-30-2010, 07:49 PM

I loved the old bands...news ones suck. But, thank goodness the stick remains unchanged.

Ogre · 12-30-2010, 07:49 PM

I like the old one better, more traditional.

Salvelinus · 12-30-2010, 07:52 PM

The new bands are weak, but it doesn't matter cigar wise for me.

neoflex · 12-30-2010, 07:58 PM

I think they both suck but the new ones are by far worse than the previous version.

But at the end of the day we don't smoke the bands.

Volusianator · 12-30-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

I think they both suck but the new ones are by far worse than the previous version.

But at the end of the day we don't smoke the bands.

That is absolutely correct, but working at two cigar shops I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, bands make a difference. Not as much to the seasoned smoker, but the beginner, it means a lot.

Pat1075 · 01-02-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

That is absolutely correct, but working at two cigar shops I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, bands make a difference. Not as much to the seasoned smoker, but the beginner, it means a lot.

all too true too many cigars fail because of stupid bands

01-02-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat1075

all too true too many cigars fail because of stupid bands

That's why as a beginner it seems like a good idea to shop at a B&M. The conversations you have can educate you so quickly. I was ready to turn down the 601 (yes for the band), and then one of the workers at the shop suggested it. And yes it was delicious. Mmm...

weak_link · 12-30-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

The new bands are weak...

Hey! Don't go suckin' me into this mess!

Just playin' but really, the new bands are horrible.

01-15-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Salvelinus

The new bands are weak, but it doesn't matter cigar wise for me.

I agree. Obviously, we have too much time on our hands to discuss how pretty bands are. LOL!

Volusianator · 01-15-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Katmancross

Obviously, we have too much time on our hands to discuss how pretty bands are. LOL!

It's a conversation, simple as that. It has absolutely nothing to do with the amount of time I/we have on our hands. If there were no discussion on the board, it would be quite lame. There was a change of bands, a drastic change of bands, hell, I don't even smoke 601's, really don't care for them that much.

awsmith4 · 01-15-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

It's a conversation, simple as that. It has absolutely nothing to do with the amount of time I/we have on our hands. If there were no discussion on the board, it would be quite lame. There was a change of bands, a drastic change of bands, hell, I don't even smoke 601's, really don't care for them that much.

You mean we are supposed to discuss things on a discussion board???

12-30-2010, 08:17 PM

I had never tried a 601 until after reading about them here. I saw them in the shop and thought "Generic band? They must be one of those 'cheap but good' smokes." You definitely can't judge a cigar by the band, but there is a lot to be said for first impressions, especially if your reputation isn't already known.

Volusianator · 12-30-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jet66

I saw them in the shop and thought "Generic band? They must be one of those 'cheap but good' smokes." You definitely can't judge a cigar by the band, but there is a lot to be said for first impressions, especially if your reputation isn't already known.

Which is exactly my point, especially seeing as they already had a great looking band, then to dumb it down just makes no sense.

elderboy02 · 12-30-2010, 09:38 PM

I like the new bands.

bscottskangum · 12-30-2010, 09:44 PM

The new bands to me are horrible. The new bands make the 601 blues look like a cheap stick.

But are they going to keep me from buying/smoking the cigar? No

Am I going to make fun of the bands every chance I get? Yes

Volusianator · 12-30-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bscottskangum

But are they going to keep me from buying/smoking the cigar? No

Am I going to make fun of the bands every chance I get? Yes

OK, that just made me laugh.

View Poll Results: What Are Your Thoughts On The New 601 Bands?
I really like the old bands better	89	58.94%
I think the new bands are awesome	5	3.31%
I could really care less	57	37.75%
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12-30-2010, 07:44 PM	#1
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	601's New Bands Me, I think they totally fudged up, the old bands were very cool looking and I think the new ones look to cartoonish. Your thoughts? __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

12-30-2010, 07:46 PM	#2
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: 601's New Bands Yeah they messed up the bands, but the blend is the same. I don't buy cigars for their pretty bands or boxes. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-30-2010, 07:48 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: 601's New Bands I think there is only a few people I remember saying that they actually liked the new band. I certainly don't. Does that make me not want to buy the cigar....eh...I wouldn't go that far.

12-30-2010, 07:49 PM	#4
staminator Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands I love the 601s. I have to agree though. The new band is pretty terrible looking.

12-30-2010, 07:49 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 601's New Bands I loved the old bands...news ones suck. But, thank goodness the stick remains unchanged. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-30-2010, 07:49 PM	#6
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: 601's New Bands I like the old one better, more traditional. __________________

12-30-2010, 07:52 PM	#7
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: 601's New Bands The new bands are weak, but it doesn't matter cigar wise for me.

12-30-2010, 07:58 PM	#8
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: 601's New Bands I think they both suck but the new ones are by far worse than the previous version. But at the end of the day we don't smoke the bands. __________________

12-30-2010, 08:17 PM	#16
jet66 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands I had never tried a 601 until after reading about them here. I saw them in the shop and thought "Generic band? They must be one of those 'cheap but good' smokes." You definitely can't judge a cigar by the band, but there is a lot to be said for first impressions, especially if your reputation isn't already known.

12-30-2010, 09:38 PM	#18
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,512 Trading: (133)	Re: 601's New Bands I like the new bands.

12-30-2010, 09:44 PM	#19
bscottskangum Oh yeah, I'm awesome! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Barry Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 681 Trading: (11)	Re: 601's New Bands The new bands to me are horrible. The new bands make the 601 blues look like a cheap stick. But are they going to keep me from buying/smoking the cigar? No Am I going to make fun of the bands every chance I get? Yes