Rate the worst

forgop · 10-21-2012, 03:05 PM

1876 Reserve and a couple of other brands CI tends to describe as a $2 stick that you'd think was the deal of a century. I think CI just preys on noobs trying to get bang for their buck when they get into the hobby.

lenguamor · 10-21-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

1876 Reserve and a couple of other brands CI tends to describe as a $2 stick that you'd think was the deal of a century. I think CI just preys on noobs trying to get bang for their buck when they get into the hobby.

This. But it's not just CI; if you believe any of the flowery descriptions you read in the Holts' catalog or on Famous' site about their el cheapo "deals," you're falling into their trap.

For the maximum expression of this phenomenon I heartily recommend the El Mejor lines from CI. They're the very finest in dyed garbage sticks anywhere.

Brlesq · 10-22-2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

This. But it's not just CI; if you believe any of the flowery descriptions you read in the Holts' catalog or on Famous' site about their el cheapo "deals," you're falling into their trap.

For the maximum expression of this phenomenon I heartily recommend the El Mejor lines from CI. They're the very finest in dyed garbage sticks anywhere.

Dyed garbage sticks? Then avoid Maria Mancini Magic Mountain Maduro that JR's pushes. Had red dye on my lips and fingertips for 2 days!

VirtualSmitty · 10-22-2012, 06:01 AM

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

jledou · 10-22-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them.

I believe Victor Sinclair also makes a few of the house brands for Thompson's.

View Poll Results: What's the worst handmade cigar maker
Felipe Gregorio	4	4.44%
Augusto Reyes	2	2.22%
Victor Sinclair	12	13.33%
Rolando Reyes	6	6.67%
Any Thompson's House Blend	66	73.33%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2012, 03:05 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,870 Trading: (40)	Re: Rate the worst 1876 Reserve and a couple of other brands CI tends to describe as a $2 stick that you'd think was the deal of a century. I think CI just preys on noobs trying to get bang for their buck when they get into the hobby.

10-22-2012, 06:01 AM	#4
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Rate the worst I thought Felipe Gregorio make Thompson's house brands, or at least some of them. __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

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