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Old 05-20-2013, 09:53 PM   #1
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Like most everyone else, I'm still a sucker for a really good description on a cigar. Even after enjoying cigars for the past 6-7 years, The sizzle sells me every time. With the humidors half full of ok/ kind of good cigars and the other half being my regular favorites, I've come to the conclusion that is just isn't worth buying so-so cigars. It's disappointing to start a yard cigar after having a killer stick earlier that day or even the day before. Probably the best way to try is to get one at the cigar shop and have a sit & chill out and see what develops. If it sucks, at least you're only out one lousy stick. Better than buying a five pack and getting stuck with mediocre sticks.
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Old 05-20-2013, 10:18 PM   #2
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Like most everyone else, I'm still a sucker for a really good description on a cigar. Even after enjoying cigars for the past 6-7 years, The sizzle sells me every time. With the humidors half full of ok/ kind of good cigars and the other half being my regular favorites, I've come to the conclusion that is just isn't worth buying so-so cigars. It's disappointing to start a yard cigar after having a killer stick earlier that day or even the day before. Probably the best way to try is to get one at the cigar shop and have a sit & chill out and see what develops. If it sucks, at least you're only out one lousy stick. Better than buying a five pack and getting stuck with mediocre sticks.
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It depends... while I love all the AMAZING cigars out there, OK sticks have their place also IMHO, for instance... If I am going to be working on the truck and want a smoke an OK stick is perfect for this... Or if I am going to be on a boat where water or spray might kill the stick.... or if I am working hard out in the yard working up a sweat...

OK- cigars are good for time fillers, when something else might pop up and you have to put the stick out prematurely...

I think that great cigars are good for times that I am sitting down to smoke and can pay attention to the cigar and its quality... if I am going to passively smoke a cigar, not reason it should be an expensive one... IMHO...
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Old 05-20-2013, 10:28 PM   #3
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Life is too short to smoke a crappy cigar.
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Old 05-20-2013, 10:44 PM   #5
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I think you can find good cigars at all price points so there is no reason to settle for a just ok or bad cigar.
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Old 05-20-2013, 10:58 PM   #6
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I couldnt agree more Peter. Ive been adopting the less quantity and more quality lately.
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Old 05-20-2013, 11:00 PM   #7
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I smoke cigars for enjoyment, a cigar that I feel is "just OK" is not enjoyable to me and therefore not worth my time.
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Old 05-20-2013, 11:03 PM   #8
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I smoke cigars for enjoyment, a cigar that I feel is "just OK" is not enjoyable to me and therefore not worth my time.
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Old 05-20-2013, 11:07 PM   #9
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I also think it depends on how much and how often you smoke.

I only smoke 2 sometimes 3 days a week. So for me, OK cigars aren't worth it. If you are one of those who smokes multiple sticks daily, then the "ok" cigars have their place. (They can't all be extraordinary)
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Old 05-20-2013, 11:08 PM   #10
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I have started many "OK" cigars. Can't remember finishing them though.
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:22 AM   #11
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I keep a lot of ok cigars around. When I am grilling or driving in my car I want a simple cigar that burns well and in the car I want it mild because you get a lot of second hand smoke and a Tempus almost made me dizzy and have to pull over. After that I drive with good burning mild to medium cigars. For business travel I don't want top shelf because Most hotels have wierd smoking areas and I just want to chill and can't enjoy a great cigar enough. Also I gift lower end milder low cost cigars to newbie friends of mine.

My two cents. This way I can pick up samplers and find a use for the cigars I don't enjoy so much.
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Old 05-21-2013, 12:43 AM   #12
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I think you can find good cigars at all price points so there is no reason to settle for a just ok or bad cigar.
Ok... Sweet_leaf_PDX has a good point, often times (as the noob I still am) I get confused, when people say GREAT cigar, I often assume an EXPENSIVE cigar... When I smoke O.K. cigars, I am more so referring to their price, I have only really had 4 cigars that were so bad I didn't feel like finishing them...

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I also think it depends on how much and how often you smoke.

I only smoke 2 sometimes 3 days a week. So for me, OK cigars aren't worth it. If you are one of those who smokes multiple sticks daily, then the "ok" cigars have their place. (They can't all be extraordinary)
I smoke at least a cigar a day now, if not 2 or 3, (thanks CA ) So all my sticks can't be Primo or I'd be living in a cardboard box... I find 2nd's to be reasonably good/decent/O.K. cigars that allow me to smoke multiple times a day without breaking the bank... If you find a 2nd you particularly like (ie Nic Ligero Laced 2nd's) I am more apt to enjoy them while doing other things around the house, Sometimes you can stop everything and enjoy your smoke, other times that thing called life gets in the way...

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I have started many "OK" cigars. Can't remember finishing them though.
And there is the real beauty of OK/decent/ cigars, if they are good, smoke em down, if they are mediocre, atleast you didn't break the bank buying them only to find out they aren't your cup of tea... and you can always put them out without thinking, damn that cost me 10 dollars...
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I think you can find good cigars at all price points so there is no reason to settle for a just ok or bad cigar.
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Old 05-21-2013, 10:29 AM   #15
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By the way, better does not = more expensive.

I have found myself doing some of my chores while smoking a pipe instead of a cigar, it is even less expensive per smoke.
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Don't ask Mac about a Budget Stick that's a quality smoke... before you know it you will find yourself buying bundles of Nic 3000... thanks again MAC!
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I think this is more about price than anything. I've had expensive cigars that should only have cost $1 for their flavor/burn. But I also have $2 sticks that taste amazing and burn even better.

Depends on the research you do.
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Someone may think that a dog rocket to you is a good cigar to them. To each their own. Smoke what you like.
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