Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs

07-17-2009, 02:12 PM

While I enjoy name brand cigars, sometimes the loot is short so I buy bundled cigars, seconds or over-runs. I have found that these cigars are pretty good once they have been sitting in the humi for awhile.

I smoke everyday and 2 to 3 on Sat. & Sun. so it adds up pretty quick. By going to the lower priced brands I have been pleasantly surprised on more than once occasion.

Anyone Else?

Dan

The Poet · 07-17-2009, 02:29 PM

I used to order 2 or 3 bundles of Connies every month. These seconds from the Villazon factory (Hoyo, Punch, ERDM, Ultimate) were often "seconds" only because the wrappers were blotchy or off-color, and smoked and tasted just fine, thank you very much. At $25-$40/bundles of 25, they were, and still are, as close to a steal as one can find.

Hmmm, mebbe I should get me some right now!

ade06 · 07-17-2009, 02:30 PM

Nope not me... the more money I spend on a cigar means the better quality it must be.

Kreth · 07-17-2009, 02:30 PM

I primarily stock my humidor with lower-priced sticks like Perdomo Slow-aged or IT Super Fuerte, which I've found are as good or better than many "high end" smokes.
I take advantage of samplers or c bid to try out more expensive sticks.

Dunkel · 07-17-2009, 02:55 PM

I smoke a cigar or 2 everyday, so inexpensive cigars are my thing. Slow Aged 826 Maduro, IT Maduro and SF Mad., and a few others are my go to. I buy better cigars to add to trades so as not to offend.

Lucky_Hippo · 07-17-2009, 03:24 PM

Searching for a "diamond in the ruff" is one of my favoite past times. If I can find a low priced, off the radar smoke that turns out to be a winner, I've had a great day! It's like a mini victory for me.

kelmac07 · 07-17-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky_Hippo

Searching for a "diamond in the ruff" is one of my favoite past times. If I can find a low priced, off the radar smoke that turns out to be a winner, I've had a great day! It's like a mini victory for me.

Tampa Sweetheart 500 maduros, Famous Nic 3000s are a few of the gems!!

07-17-2009, 05:47 PM

Well good to see I'm not the only one on the BB.

I broke down and bought a bundle of "Black Sheep" and 2 boxes of "Argyle" from Holts. I was surprised that they were pretty good. Good flavor and good burn.

The Honduran and Nicaragua over-runs needed lots of time in the humidor before burning right and tasting right.

Dan

07-17-2009, 05:58 PM

Troop Habano Robusto from Kioki Cigars are fantastic value for money, taste and smoke well too (can't wait to try some with age on them) and AndyMadera's Reserva MiraFlor's are great, top, really good!

07-17-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Tampa Sweetheart 500 maduros, Famous Nic 3000s are a few of the gems!!

Yep thats a fact.

I have 3 bundles of the sweethearts but almost out of the 3000's.

Chas

elderboy02 · 07-17-2009, 08:55 PM

Flor de Oliva Maduros are great

07-17-2009, 09:05 PM

Everyone knows I love me some Tampa Sweethearts in Maduro, not so much the naturals though. Have not had anything that comes close to the #500 Maduro under $10.

07-17-2009, 09:07 PM

I buy the best tasting cigars I can find and if they are seconds,,,no problem at all. If they are other cigars that are not the "in" cigars I don't care as long as it pleases me. Smoke what appeals to you,,,it doesn't have to be the popular cigars as I experiment and buy lots of other cigar brands. So far I have had cigars that are deemed "unknowns" to most but are very good cigars and that includes CC's.

07-17-2009, 09:19 PM

Roly's aren't a bad second if one prefers a medium to strong smoke.

Whee · 07-17-2009, 09:21 PM

I have to give props as well to Famous Nic 3000, Flor de Oliva's and the ITC Super Fuerte's.

A couple others that I like, that aren;t bad for an everyday stick. Especially if they rest for a little while:

Oliveros Classic
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-IZA&cat=3

CI Anniversary
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...A6052-15&cat=7

07-19-2009, 10:04 AM

I have a bundle of Flor de Oliva maduros in the humi at all times....it's a strange and wonderful thing when a bundle stick is as good or better than many others two or three times as expensive. It's perfect as an everyday smoke. Also just picked up a bundle of Riata maduros....jury is still out on those. Of the 10 or so I've smoked, sometimes I like them, sometimes I don't.

SmokinApe · 07-19-2009, 10:41 AM

Hand rolled long filler Don Pepin Garcia cigars at a great price...

http://www.holts.com/category.html?i...00&trail=86665

07-19-2009, 11:11 AM

ruh roh...

you mean like this??

Right now in the cooler-dor I have Connies, La Floridita (CR & Nic), Flor de Oliva, Oliva Segundos, Famous, CFO......

dunng · 07-19-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinApe

Hand rolled long filler Don Pepin Garcia cigars at a great price...

http://www.holts.com/category.html?i...00&trail=86665

LHO's are GREAT!

borndead1 · 07-19-2009, 11:18 AM

Most of the NCs I smoke are bundles.

Famous Dominican 4000
Famous Nicaraguan 3000
Famous Honduran 5000
IT Super Fuerte bundles
La Floridita
Flor de Oliva Gold

There are lots of sub $2 gems out there. Ya just gotta look and take chances...and smoke quite a few dog rockets before finding the gems.

07-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
fairwind Guest Posts: n/a	Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs While I enjoy name brand cigars, sometimes the loot is short so I buy bundled cigars, seconds or over-runs. I have found that these cigars are pretty good once they have been sitting in the humi for awhile. I smoke everyday and 2 to 3 on Sat. & Sun. so it adds up pretty quick. By going to the lower priced brands I have been pleasantly surprised on more than once occasion. Anyone Else? Dan

07-17-2009, 02:29 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I used to order 2 or 3 bundles of Connies every month. These seconds from the Villazon factory (Hoyo, Punch, ERDM, Ultimate) were often "seconds" only because the wrappers were blotchy or off-color, and smoked and tasted just fine, thank you very much. At $25-$40/bundles of 25, they were, and still are, as close to a steal as one can find. Hmmm, mebbe I should get me some right now!

07-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Nope not me... the more money I spend on a cigar means the better quality it must be.

07-17-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I primarily stock my humidor with lower-priced sticks like Perdomo Slow-aged or IT Super Fuerte, which I've found are as good or better than many "high end" smokes. I take advantage of samplers or c bid to try out more expensive sticks. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

07-17-2009, 03:24 PM	#6
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Searching for a "diamond in the ruff" is one of my favoite past times. If I can find a low priced, off the radar smoke that turns out to be a winner, I've had a great day! It's like a mini victory for me. __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

07-17-2009, 02:55 PM	#5
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I smoke a cigar or 2 everyday, so inexpensive cigars are my thing. Slow Aged 826 Maduro, IT Maduro and SF Mad., and a few others are my go to. I buy better cigars to add to trades so as not to offend. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

07-17-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
fairwind Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Well good to see I'm not the only one on the BB. I broke down and bought a bundle of "Black Sheep" and 2 boxes of "Argyle" from Holts. I was surprised that they were pretty good. Good flavor and good burn. The Honduran and Nicaragua over-runs needed lots of time in the humidor before burning right and tasting right. Dan

07-17-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Troop Habano Robusto from Kioki Cigars are fantastic value for money, taste and smoke well too (can't wait to try some with age on them) and AndyMadera's Reserva MiraFlor's are great, top, really good!

07-17-2009, 08:55 PM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Flor de Oliva Maduros are great

07-17-2009, 09:05 PM	#12
flat6nut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Everyone knows I love me some Tampa Sweethearts in Maduro, not so much the naturals though. Have not had anything that comes close to the #500 Maduro under $10.

07-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#13
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I buy the best tasting cigars I can find and if they are seconds,,,no problem at all. If they are other cigars that are not the "in" cigars I don't care as long as it pleases me. Smoke what appeals to you,,,it doesn't have to be the popular cigars as I experiment and buy lots of other cigar brands. So far I have had cigars that are deemed "unknowns" to most but are very good cigars and that includes CC's.

07-17-2009, 09:19 PM	#14
Gunslinger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Roly's aren't a bad second if one prefers a medium to strong smoke.

07-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I have to give props as well to Famous Nic 3000, Flor de Oliva's and the ITC Super Fuerte's. A couple others that I like, that aren;t bad for an everyday stick. Especially if they rest for a little while: Oliveros Classic http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-IZA&cat=3 CI Anniversary http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...A6052-15&cat=7 __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

07-19-2009, 10:04 AM	#16
Vance2 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs I have a bundle of Flor de Oliva maduros in the humi at all times....it's a strange and wonderful thing when a bundle stick is as good or better than many others two or three times as expensive. It's perfect as an everyday smoke. Also just picked up a bundle of Riata maduros....jury is still out on those. Of the 10 or so I've smoked, sometimes I like them, sometimes I don't.

07-19-2009, 10:41 AM	#17
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Hand rolled long filler Don Pepin Garcia cigars at a great price... http://www.holts.com/category.html?i...00&trail=86665

07-19-2009, 11:11 AM	#18
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs ruh roh... you mean like this?? Right now in the cooler-dor I have Connies, La Floridita (CR & Nic), Flor de Oliva, Oliva Segundos, Famous, CFO......

07-19-2009, 11:18 AM	#20
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Bundles, Seconds and Over-Runs Most of the NCs I smoke are bundles. Famous Dominican 4000 Famous Nicaraguan 3000 Famous Honduran 5000 IT Super Fuerte bundles La Floridita Flor de Oliva Gold There are lots of sub $2 gems out there. Ya just gotta look and take chances...and smoke quite a few dog rockets before finding the gems.