601's New Bands - Page 2

heavyd · 12-31-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunkel

While it's true that we don't smoke the bands, it's still a form of art IMO.

I agree. I usually enjoy looking at the bands. Especially the elaborate nc one's like La Aroma De Cuba EE and My Father, etc. The new 601 band is atrocious! Man, newbs are gonna see the 601 Blue on the shelf and wonder why a "value" stick costs $5 or $6!

STEVE S · 12-31-2010, 07:09 AM

The new band is very cheap looking, but thank God Rocky hasn't changed the cigar itself.

Krish the Fish · 12-31-2010, 07:36 AM

What everyone else said. A very "gaudy" band, if you will. Honestly, I even prefer the La Sirena band to this, because even though that band is like 4", the colors are at least a little more muted.

Also, I'm not going to lie, the first time I saw 601s, I was confused as to why a budget stick was so expensive.

Bruins Fan · 12-31-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Thats what happens when Rocky gets involved.
Sorry I couldnt pass up the chance.

I 'm with you on that

12-31-2010, 12:47 PM

While you don't smoke the bands, they do make a statment about the cigar, and presentation is very important in this industry. You don't see many high end cigars with crappy looking bands. Opus X for example, the band is stunning. Padron Family Reserve, very elegant looking band.

The new 601's make it look like something that belongs in a $40 bundle, IMO.

Krish the Fish · 12-31-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad

The new 601's make it look like something that belongs in a $40 bundle, IMO.

I definitely agree. I've never actually smoked a 601 because I thought it was a budget stick at a non-budget stick price...

Mr B · 12-31-2010, 12:51 PM

Those new bands look as lame as the "Patel Bros" band, another plain jane, cheap band.
Dont get me wrong, i dont buy a stick based on the band but it sure is nice to see quality workmanship go into it.
One of my favoirtes is the San Cristobals band. Talk about classy and beautiful.

LostAbbott · 12-31-2010, 01:16 PM

wow these must be good sticks. Never had one myself, but I thought both bands looked pretty lame, new ones are worse.

BigCat · 12-31-2010, 01:19 PM

I don't like the new band either, but I sure would like to see one in a store around here. I can't find them anywhere.

neoflex · 12-31-2010, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE S

but thank God Rocky hasn't changed the cigar itself.

Give it time he will ruin it he just figured he would start with the band

12-31-2010, 02:02 PM

Hey Guys I met Eddie about 2 weeks ago! He said they're changing the bands back and they should be ready to go in January! He said and I qoute "We Fugged Up!" *lol* Really cool guy, very humble, and great BOTL!

Volusianator · 12-31-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by whodeeni

Hey Guys I met Eddie about 2 weeks ago! He said they're changing the bands back and they should be ready to go in January! He said and I qoute "We Fugged Up!" *lol* Really cool guy, very humble, and great BOTL!

Interesting.

justonemorestick · 12-31-2010, 03:28 PM

But how do they smoke

Volusianator · 12-31-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by justonemorestick

But how do they smoke

You clip one end, set fire to the other, then suck smoke out of the end you just clipped.

Dunkel · 12-31-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

You clip one end, set fire to the other, then suck smoke out of the end you just clipped.

joeobx · 12-31-2010, 04:46 PM

I went into a shop and they had them in box's side by side and the new ones were a dollar more per stick

01-01-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by joeobx

I went into a shop and they had them in box's side by side and the new ones were a dollar more per stick

Depending where you are from, maybe this was a tax increase? I recently had that happen (from New York). 75% FML

Totemic · 01-01-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE S

The new band is very cheap looking, but thank God Rocky hasn't changed the cigar itself.

I thought at least one of the blends were changed?

01-01-2011, 01:47 PM

I have better stuff to worry about than a manufacturer changing their band style.

MajorCaptSilly · 01-01-2011, 01:56 PM

The old bands had too little of the color of the smoke. I had to look at it for a while to see if I had a green, blue, or black. These are much easier to read. They kind of look like an old style band. Don't love and don't hate either.

MCS

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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12-31-2010, 07:09 AM	#22
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: 601's New Bands The new band is very cheap looking, but thank God Rocky hasn't changed the cigar itself. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

12-31-2010, 07:36 AM	#23
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: 601's New Bands What everyone else said. A very "gaudy" band, if you will. Honestly, I even prefer the La Sirena band to this, because even though that band is like 4", the colors are at least a little more muted. Also, I'm not going to lie, the first time I saw 601s, I was confused as to why a budget stick was so expensive.

12-31-2010, 12:47 PM	#25
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands While you don't smoke the bands, they do make a statment about the cigar, and presentation is very important in this industry. You don't see many high end cigars with crappy looking bands. Opus X for example, the band is stunning. Padron Family Reserve, very elegant looking band. The new 601's make it look like something that belongs in a $40 bundle, IMO.

12-31-2010, 12:51 PM	#27
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: 601's New Bands Those new bands look as lame as the "Patel Bros" band, another plain jane, cheap band. Dont get me wrong, i dont buy a stick based on the band but it sure is nice to see quality workmanship go into it. One of my favoirtes is the San Cristobals band. Talk about classy and beautiful.

12-31-2010, 01:16 PM	#28
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: 601's New Bands wow these must be good sticks. Never had one myself, but I thought both bands looked pretty lame, new ones are worse. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

12-31-2010, 01:19 PM	#29
BigCat My back is now unwatched. Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Colin Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 723 Trading: (5)	Re: 601's New Bands I don't like the new band either, but I sure would like to see one in a store around here. I can't find them anywhere. __________________ "Now, I don't approve of dissipation, and I don't indulge in it either; but I haven't a particle of confidence in a man who has no redeeming petty vices." Mark Twain

12-31-2010, 02:02 PM	#31
whodeeni Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands Hey Guys I met Eddie about 2 weeks ago! He said they're changing the bands back and they should be ready to go in January! He said and I qoute "We Fugged Up!" lol Really cool guy, very humble, and great BOTL!

12-31-2010, 03:28 PM	#33
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: 601's New Bands But how do they smoke __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

12-31-2010, 04:46 PM	#36
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: 601's New Bands I went into a shop and they had them in box's side by side and the new ones were a dollar more per stick __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

01-01-2011, 01:47 PM	#39
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands I have better stuff to worry about than a manufacturer changing their band style.

01-01-2011, 01:56 PM	#40
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: 601's New Bands The old bands had too little of the color of the smoke. I had to look at it for a while to see if I had a green, blue, or black. These are much easier to read. They kind of look like an old style band. Don't love and don't hate either. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?