Preferred resale type? - Page 2

Commander Quan · 10-13-2010, 01:13 PM

I want them to be opened so there are no surprises. I always ask non-US vendors to open and inspect the cigars before they ship them out as well.

kelmac07 · 10-13-2010, 04:10 PM

Prefer open...but not a major stopper.

muhren · 10-13-2010, 05:52 PM

As of now...vote is 45 either opened or doesn't matter..far more than the 13 sealed voters.

Sealed voters - what makes the sealed box better to you?

M

pinotguy · 10-13-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muhren

As of now...vote is 45 either opened or doesn't matter..far more than the 13 sealed voters.

Sealed voters - what makes the sealed box better to you?

M

I guess, for me, it's a personal hang-up. Not sure I can explain "why" past that, it's just what I prefer.

Smokin Gator · 10-13-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

Doesn't make a difference to me. I tend to open each and every box that I receive for inspection so I wouldn't let it effect price when buying a box from someone else. When the box arrives to my home it's getting opened either way.

Exactly!!

muhren · 10-13-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Exactly!!

I guess it was a question for the "collector" out there. For example, those seeking The Face for resale in a couple years...what got me thinking.

M

Matt-N-Ga · 10-15-2010, 12:13 PM

Depends on the source, or what I'm buying. Over-seas buying, I like them to be opened and inspected, and shipped with extra padding in the box so the heads/feet don't get all beat up.

Buying in Country, either way is fine.

As for the Collector in me, I want any "collectable" boxes in their original format. Half the draw to alot of collectors is originality. They want to open the box, and see the sticks still bound in paper, or foil, or wax paper, still have the wheel banded, etc...IMHO

LooseCard · 10-18-2010, 11:20 AM

I agree, it depends a lot on the source.
but overall, I would prefer open. It allows m to look in and verify the condition of the contents before I walk away with them.....

mosesbotbol · 10-18-2010, 11:32 AM

They should be open. The seller should know the condition as well as buyer before concluding business.

What if the sealed box had real crap cigars in it? How would the seller know? Now the sale has become a hassle. I appreciate knowing that the box is/was sealed, but before I buy something privately, both parties need to be in concert on what is being sold.

Apoco · 10-18-2010, 11:46 AM

I don't care if it is an individual reselling or a company. I want it opened and inspected before I pay for it.

OLS · 10-18-2010, 11:57 AM

If I was selling a person a box of cigars and it was sealed, which only about 8 percent of the boxes I
own ARE, I would ask, do you want it sealed or not. If they selected sealed, the problems inside
would be their own problem once they opened it up. But if the seal was intact, I WOULD sure ask.
When it comes to cigar state, I do not play. I am not Joe Vendor, with unlimited boxes to replace with.

mcmoyer · 10-18-2010, 06:22 PM

Macht nichts....

Chris. · 10-22-2010, 08:00 AM

I guess it depends on the cigars. I may want an unopened box so I know that they are all the same and not from different boxes. In other cases, I may want to know the box has been opened and is free of mold or beetles. I guess a sealed box is more enticing though. Like Vin's JAR of Tat Blacks. TEMPTING AS HELL, but way to rich for my skinny wallet.

justonemorestick · 10-26-2010, 03:14 AM

As long as the product is in good condition I will take it how I can get it.

10-26-2010, 07:28 AM

I actually prefer a box to be opened for inspection. I have purchased full/sealed boxes from many places (private and shops) that had damage or mold. In the case of a shop, they almost always replace it. But PMing a private party and saying that the box you got was all messed-up ... yea, doesn't go over so well. I'd prefer them to check first.

BloodSpite · 10-26-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gijoey959

When I buy from private sellers, I would prefer open so I can make sure there aren't any beetles or mold, but from a retailer, sealed since I can return them if it has those

Ditto.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer to buy?
Box still sealed	41	30.15%
Opened for inspection	42	30.88%
Makes no difference in what I'd pay	53	38.97%
Voters: 136. You may not vote on this poll

10-13-2010, 01:13 PM	#21
Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Preferred resale type? I want them to be opened so there are no surprises. I always ask non-US vendors to open and inspect the cigars before they ship them out as well.

10-13-2010, 04:10 PM	#22
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Preferred resale type? Prefer open...but not a major stopper. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-13-2010, 05:52 PM	#23
muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Re: Preferred resale type? As of now...vote is 45 either opened or doesn't matter..far more than the 13 sealed voters. Sealed voters - what makes the sealed box better to you? M __________________ Cigar Art available for sale: www.mikeuhren.com

10-15-2010, 12:13 PM	#27
Matt-N-Ga MattGah Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Acworth, Ga Posts: 316 Trading: (4)	Re: Preferred resale type? Depends on the source, or what I'm buying. Over-seas buying, I like them to be opened and inspected, and shipped with extra padding in the box so the heads/feet don't get all beat up. Buying in Country, either way is fine. As for the Collector in me, I want any "collectable" boxes in their original format. Half the draw to alot of collectors is originality. They want to open the box, and see the sticks still bound in paper, or foil, or wax paper, still have the wheel banded, etc...IMHO

10-18-2010, 11:20 AM	#28
LooseCard not wrapped too tight.... Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Woodsy side of MA Posts: 555 Trading: (3)	Re: Preferred resale type? I agree, it depends a lot on the source. but overall, I would prefer open. It allows m to look in and verify the condition of the contents before I walk away with them..... __________________ Out of the 10Base-T, through the router,past the firewall, down the T-1, over the leased line, off the bridge, ....Nothing but .NET

10-18-2010, 11:32 AM	#29
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Preferred resale type? They should be open. The seller should know the condition as well as buyer before concluding business. What if the sealed box had real crap cigars in it? How would the seller know? Now the sale has become a hassle. I appreciate knowing that the box is/was sealed, but before I buy something privately, both parties need to be in concert on what is being sold. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

10-18-2010, 11:46 AM	#30
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Preferred resale type? I don't care if it is an individual reselling or a company. I want it opened and inspected before I pay for it.

10-18-2010, 11:57 AM	#31
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Preferred resale type? If I was selling a person a box of cigars and it was sealed, which only about 8 percent of the boxes I own ARE, I would ask, do you want it sealed or not. If they selected sealed, the problems inside would be their own problem once they opened it up. But if the seal was intact, I WOULD sure ask. When it comes to cigar state, I do not play. I am not Joe Vendor, with unlimited boxes to replace with.

10-18-2010, 06:22 PM	#32
mcmoyer Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 255 Trading: (25)	Re: Preferred resale type? Macht nichts.... __________________ Not an Aficionado...

10-22-2010, 08:00 AM	#33
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: Preferred resale type? I guess it depends on the cigars. I may want an unopened box so I know that they are all the same and not from different boxes. In other cases, I may want to know the box has been opened and is free of mold or beetles. I guess a sealed box is more enticing though. Like Vin's JAR of Tat Blacks. TEMPTING AS HELL, but way to rich for my skinny wallet. __________________

10-26-2010, 03:14 AM	#34
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: Preferred resale type? As long as the product is in good condition I will take it how I can get it.

10-26-2010, 07:28 AM	#35
njstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Preferred resale type? I actually prefer a box to be opened for inspection. I have purchased full/sealed boxes from many places (private and shops) that had damage or mold. In the case of a shop, they almost always replace it. But PMing a private party and saying that the box you got was all messed-up ... yea, doesn't go over so well. I'd prefer them to check first.