Budgeting? - Page 3

CrzyMtnMan · 11-16-2011, 07:37 PM

I picked up cigars when I turned the legal age in my state. I visited my local B&M and picked up a single, soon I was there once a week giving something else a try, then one day I purchased a lighter, then one day purchase my first humidor. Once I went to college my 20 count desktop was stocked with really good cigars that I enjoyed or was waiting to try. Upon arrival to a new town I found, by chance, a really good B&M in said town, and keeping the same philosophy I have today, always pick up a single no matter what B&M I go to. I guess more through networking I got to know the owner, attended events, always purchased a single when there and things developed. I learned then what fellowship came with cigars, and made many friends.

Long story short, I never thought about stock at home, just stopped in to chat with my friends at the B&M in college, smoke a stick at the shop, and bring one back to try another day. Upon graduation I kept the same tradition, moving back home and going to work, although soon I found myself buying boxes of cigars I enjoyed, built an inventory, and then life took over and did not visit as much.

In the past two years, I found myself getting married, adopting a dog, and planning for my family. I still wonder in to my local B&M pick up a few sticks, catch up on old times, and head out.

To put a time on this, I started smoking cigars in 1995, I have three humidors packed full of cigars, smoke one a day on average, but have made countless friends. I have even met a few over time that do not understand the concept of a personal humidor, when they want a cigar they head down to the B&M and pick one up, I have learned as much from them as I have from those who have humidors at home. I am still a newb on this forum, I just enjoy reading, however the college post such as yourself, makes me thing about my story, thanks for reading.

maninblack · 11-16-2011, 06:54 PM

Selling semen is much easier. And much more fun.

Drez · 11-16-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Selling semen is much easier. And much more fun.

but what happens when 15 years from now you get some guy or girl on your door step calling you dad.........

maninblack · 11-16-2011, 07:01 PM

I already have. Lol

Drez · 11-16-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

I already have. Lol

but back on topic now lol

try putting away 20 bucks everytime you get paid or money. after you form the habit your good.

CoreyD · 11-16-2011, 10:36 PM

i know plasma here in wi if you live in a city that has a plasma bank brings in 40-60 a week if you go twice depending on what their giving for visits, that helped me before my body rejected getting the blood back in. and my veins are a hassle so it became a hassle. As far as budgeting a lot of places have great deals sometimes you can pick up good sticks or sample packs of 20 or so for 39- 59 dollars and free fall auctions sometimes you can pick up a 10er for 25 so u get a box for 50.Since I work for a non profit my cigar buying goes pick up some good stuff on sale or when its a good price beit a 5er here or there or 10er than get the budget lesser smokes or deals to smoke daily when I feel the need to. For the little over a year I have been in this hobby I have been able to keep anywhere to 100-400 cigars that way.

Sonic04GT · 11-16-2011, 11:45 PM

I'm unemployed right now so most of the cigars I purchase are from the irresistible deals that pop up occasionally, most under $20.

I start flight school/college in January so we'll see what happens then. I don't think I'll change my habits as I'll only have a small income coming from the VA monthly for "housing allowance" which is basically cash in pocket as I'm staying with my father for those 2 years since he's close to the school.

I need to put as much of that as possible into my savings so I think I'll still be on a very tight cigar budget. I only smoke 2-3 times a week anyway.

I'd like to get a part time job while in school but I need to focus 100% of my time on training. Going to be no easy task.

Flounder · 11-17-2011, 12:25 AM

My biggest wish is that we had a B & M that was legit, the only places we have that cell legit cigars are just head shops that sell bongs and bowls, always feel awkward in there, and all the employees are just stoners/ hipsters.

poker · 11-18-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

My biggest wish is that we had a B & M that was legit, the only places we have that cell legit cigars are just head shops that sell bongs and bowls, always feel awkward in there, and all the employees are just stoners/ hipsters.

...and you're there how often per week?

rebelknight · 11-18-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

My biggest wish is that we had a B & M that was legit, the only places we have that cell legit cigars are just head shops that sell bongs and bowls, always feel awkward in there, and all the employees are just stoners/ hipsters.

Have you checked out the Havana house in penfield? I haven't but i hear there selection isn't bad.

Flounder · 11-29-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

...and you're there how often per week?

Haven't been there in a few months... rarely go. I haven't purchased anything since august and it was all online. So probably July was my last visit.

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Originally Posted by rebelknight

Have you checked out the Havana house in penfield? I haven't but i hear there selection isn't bad.

I forgot about that, a buddy of mine from work was talking about it a few weeks ago, might have to make the trip out there from RIT.

rebelknight · 11-29-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

I forgot about that, a buddy of mine from work was talking about it a few weeks ago, might have to make the trip out there from RIT.

Yea it's about 7 minutes from my parents house. I'll be in town for about 3 weeks in december so if you're looking for someone to smoke with shoot me a pm

Flounder · 11-30-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rebelknight

Yea it's about 7 minutes from my parents house. I'll be in town for about 3 weeks in december so if you're looking for someone to smoke with shoot me a pm

Sounds good, you off to school or what? I get 3 weeks in December myself.

Flounder · 12-01-2011, 09:11 AM

When did you graduate from McQ? I have a few friends that went there.

rebelknight · 12-01-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

When did you graduate from McQ? I have a few friends that went there.

2008. Who do you know? It's a pretty small school so I might know them even if they didn't graduate in 08

Flounder · 12-01-2011, 11:13 AM

I am acquainted with August Wright, Adam Hecht grew up next door (Was McQ until 9th or 10th grade), I know William Markert relatively well (Sr this year).

rebelknight · 12-01-2011, 12:10 PM

August Wright is the only one that sounds familiar and I didn't know him that well, just saw him around school.

11-16-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
CrzyMtnMan Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Budgeting? I picked up cigars when I turned the legal age in my state. I visited my local B&M and picked up a single, soon I was there once a week giving something else a try, then one day I purchased a lighter, then one day purchase my first humidor. Once I went to college my 20 count desktop was stocked with really good cigars that I enjoyed or was waiting to try. Upon arrival to a new town I found, by chance, a really good B&M in said town, and keeping the same philosophy I have today, always pick up a single no matter what B&M I go to. I guess more through networking I got to know the owner, attended events, always purchased a single when there and things developed. I learned then what fellowship came with cigars, and made many friends. Long story short, I never thought about stock at home, just stopped in to chat with my friends at the B&M in college, smoke a stick at the shop, and bring one back to try another day. Upon graduation I kept the same tradition, moving back home and going to work, although soon I found myself buying boxes of cigars I enjoyed, built an inventory, and then life took over and did not visit as much. In the past two years, I found myself getting married, adopting a dog, and planning for my family. I still wonder in to my local B&M pick up a few sticks, catch up on old times, and head out. To put a time on this, I started smoking cigars in 1995, I have three humidors packed full of cigars, smoke one a day on average, but have made countless friends. I have even met a few over time that do not understand the concept of a personal humidor, when they want a cigar they head down to the B&M and pick one up, I have learned as much from them as I have from those who have humidors at home. I am still a newb on this forum, I just enjoy reading, however the college post such as yourself, makes me thing about my story, thanks for reading.

11-16-2011, 06:54 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: Budgeting? Selling semen is much easier. And much more fun. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-16-2011, 07:01 PM	#4
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: Budgeting? I already have. Lol __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-16-2011, 10:36 PM	#6
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Budgeting? i know plasma here in wi if you live in a city that has a plasma bank brings in 40-60 a week if you go twice depending on what their giving for visits, that helped me before my body rejected getting the blood back in. and my veins are a hassle so it became a hassle. As far as budgeting a lot of places have great deals sometimes you can pick up good sticks or sample packs of 20 or so for 39- 59 dollars and free fall auctions sometimes you can pick up a 10er for 25 so u get a box for 50.Since I work for a non profit my cigar buying goes pick up some good stuff on sale or when its a good price beit a 5er here or there or 10er than get the budget lesser smokes or deals to smoke daily when I feel the need to. For the little over a year I have been in this hobby I have been able to keep anywhere to 100-400 cigars that way. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

11-16-2011, 11:45 PM	#7
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Budgeting? I'm unemployed right now so most of the cigars I purchase are from the irresistible deals that pop up occasionally, most under $20. I start flight school/college in January so we'll see what happens then. I don't think I'll change my habits as I'll only have a small income coming from the VA monthly for "housing allowance" which is basically cash in pocket as I'm staying with my father for those 2 years since he's close to the school. I need to put as much of that as possible into my savings so I think I'll still be on a very tight cigar budget. I only smoke 2-3 times a week anyway. I'd like to get a part time job while in school but I need to focus 100% of my time on training. Going to be no easy task. Last edited by Sonic04GT; 11-16-2011 at 11:54 PM.

11-17-2011, 12:25 AM	#8
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Budgeting? My biggest wish is that we had a B & M that was legit, the only places we have that cell legit cigars are just head shops that sell bongs and bowls, always feel awkward in there, and all the employees are just stoners/ hipsters.

12-01-2011, 09:11 AM	#14
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Budgeting? When did you graduate from McQ? I have a few friends that went there.

12-01-2011, 11:13 AM	#16
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Budgeting? I am acquainted with August Wright, Adam Hecht grew up next door (Was McQ until 9th or 10th grade), I know William Markert relatively well (Sr this year).

12-01-2011, 12:10 PM	#17
rebelknight Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: John Location: Columbus, OH and Rochester, NY Posts: 510 Trading: (1)	Re: Budgeting? August Wright is the only one that sounds familiar and I didn't know him that well, just saw him around school.

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