Are you a collector or are you a smoker? - Page 3

shilala · 03-22-2011, 01:51 PM

I haven't smoked much at all since last summer. Hopefully that'll change as the weather gets better, because I love my cigars.
I'm definately not a collector, but I'd admit to being a gatherer.
I do "keep" some cigars, but only so much as "I'm not going to smoke them, but I'll find someone who likes them".
I don't have nearly as many cigars as I used to, and I'd like to have lots less. I try to keep a box of each of the cigars I like, and I keep a bunch of stuff other people like so I can give them away.
I guess that'd put me in a low-level smoker/distributor/pusher class.
I do still enjoy keeping my eye out for really good deals, and I have a lot of fun finding unfindable stuff, so that "collector" part of me still exists.

CRIMPS · 03-22-2011, 02:55 PM

Thoroughly enjoying all responses to this.

I guess the better question is how each of us values the cigars we have.

From an analytical standpoint, each of us assigns some value to Cigar X when we receive the cigar into our Inventory. For Cigar X to be selected to be smoked/gifted, the value of that cigar will offset the occasion/emotional feeling/etc. Your everyday smoke for the evening on the porch vs that special stick (special to you) for special times (marriage/birth/etc).

smelly4tay · 03-22-2011, 02:00 PM

85% collector when I started in 03. Part of the collector in me was to see how well they would age. 100% smoker now (except 1 cigar). Part of the obsessive researcher in me satifies the craving to buy that next LE.....

pektel · 03-22-2011, 02:02 PM

What's the one cigar?

smelly4tay · 03-22-2011, 02:18 PM

Taboada Salamone 03 gifted to me at my first herf ever by Turnberry, who i don't see on any boards anymore. Just couldn't bring myself to smoke it, and have smoked enough Taboada stuff since to make that my precious unicorn.

Party Pyramid 2000 EL the day my son was born was the cigar that changed it all. So tightly rolled that it got clipped and poked/clipped then pitched for a simple Royal Salute SG which was delicious. EL's and HTF's are cool, but there's always that chance they won't perform.

68TriShield · 03-22-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdankcloud

While it takes me some time since this cigar smoking thing has been pissing off the female unit more and more lately, I still think of myself as a smoker.

Any chance of bringing her into the fold Chris? It has happened before.

OHRD · 03-22-2011, 02:30 PM

Great thread Zach.

I'm a bit of both, but more than anything I'm a smoker. I have my smokes organized and of the eight sections designated for singles, only one of those is untouchable. And in that bin, most are being saved b/c I really LOVE them and I only have one left...not b/c they are super expensive, etc.

Isom-niac2 · 03-22-2011, 02:38 PM

Ima smoker, but I told my wife Ima collector and my stash is an investment that I can always sell and get my money back...She bought it and supports my "collecting."

MurphysLaw · 03-22-2011, 02:39 PM

I'm a smoker, there are maybe 3 or 4 cigars in my humidor that I'm holding on to so I can share them with a friend, but otherwise any stick I have is ready to go up in flames at any time.

BlackIrish · 03-22-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

There are a couple of thoughts that run through my head each time I open my humidor.

That is a special stick... for a special occasion.
I only have one of those. I don't want to smoke it now.
Holding on to this stick, I want to share it with a friend.
This cigar needs a little more time.

But, most of all, it seems like I am starting to become a collector as there is a good percentage of cigars I am not smoking just because... Not exactly sure why that is...

I've often found myself thinking like this in the past, and there are still times when I say "that's a special cigar and I'm not going to have the time and circumstances to give this smoke the attention I want to give it," or "I've been wanting to smoke this one, but it's too mild for me tonight." But I'm finding more and more that *now* is the time to smoke those sticks that I've been saving.

NeuRon · 03-22-2011, 03:00 PM

Smoker all the way.. What good are they just sitting there?

03-22-2011, 03:03 PM

I don't smoke very much compared to many on the forums, so I consider myself a bit of a collector. That said, I have no hesitation lighting an uber-premium just for the heck of it.

Trent0341 · 03-22-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathan King

I don't smoke very much compared to many on the forums, so I consider myself a bit of a collector. That said, I have no hesitation lighting an uber-premium just for the heck of it.

I'm pretty much the same way. I do have quite a few that I'm putting away for aging (well quite a few for me anyway) but like Ron White said:

"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke every last one of 'em."

pektel · 03-22-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trent0341

"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke every last one of 'em."

I like that.

FelonyRuckus · 03-22-2011, 03:08 PM

I'm definitely a smoker but, i do have a few I'm collecting. I smoke at least 1 or 2 cigars a day. I am letting my Drew Estates Flying Pig, AVO LE10s, Padron no. 44, 45, 46s, and my BHK 52, 54, and 56s age and waiting for special occasions.

MiamiE · 03-22-2011, 03:13 PM

I am a smoker, but I am smoking less these days and buying more. I guess this makes me a collector.

dwoodward · 03-22-2011, 03:30 PM

I think I am a smoker... For a while I was totally a collector, but I eventually grew past that stage. now I just grab whatever looks good. The thoughts of "oh that's my only/last one" cross my mind often, but then I tell myself "perfect reason to smoke it".

The way I see it, if it's my only one, chances are I got it in a sampler and I haven't tried it yet. No sense not trying it if it has the potential to be a favorite.

sam a · 03-22-2011, 03:46 PM

smoker with a few quirks that force me to buy a few to many of everything

Smokin Gator · 03-22-2011, 03:58 PM

Like Scott said... I do enjoy the rare find, but I am definitely a smoker. I have a plan for aging some of my stuff, but I smoke anything when the mood strikes.

N2 GOLD · 03-22-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

Like Scott said... I do enjoy the rare find, but I am definitely a smoker. I have a plan for aging some of my stuff, but I smoke anything when the mood strikes.

Spoken like a true smoker...

03-22-2011, 01:51 PM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I haven't smoked much at all since last summer. Hopefully that'll change as the weather gets better, because I love my cigars. I'm definately not a collector, but I'd admit to being a gatherer. I do "keep" some cigars, but only so much as "I'm not going to smoke them, but I'll find someone who likes them". I don't have nearly as many cigars as I used to, and I'd like to have lots less. I try to keep a box of each of the cigars I like, and I keep a bunch of stuff other people like so I can give them away. I guess that'd put me in a low-level smoker/distributor/pusher class. I do still enjoy keeping my eye out for really good deals, and I have a lot of fun finding unfindable stuff, so that "collector" part of me still exists. __________________

03-22-2011, 02:55 PM	#2
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Thoroughly enjoying all responses to this. I guess the better question is how each of us values the cigars we have. From an analytical standpoint, each of us assigns some value to Cigar X when we receive the cigar into our Inventory. For Cigar X to be selected to be smoked/gifted, the value of that cigar will offset the occasion/emotional feeling/etc. Your everyday smoke for the evening on the porch vs that special stick (special to you) for special times (marriage/birth/etc). __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

03-22-2011, 02:00 PM	#3
smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? 85% collector when I started in 03. Part of the collector in me was to see how well they would age. 100% smoker now (except 1 cigar). Part of the obsessive researcher in me satifies the craving to buy that next LE.....

03-22-2011, 02:02 PM	#4
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? What's the one cigar? __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

03-22-2011, 02:18 PM	#5
smelly4tay S.H.I.T Greenhorn Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 162 Trading: (0)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Taboada Salamone 03 gifted to me at my first herf ever by Turnberry, who i don't see on any boards anymore. Just couldn't bring myself to smoke it, and have smoked enough Taboada stuff since to make that my precious unicorn. Party Pyramid 2000 EL the day my son was born was the cigar that changed it all. So tightly rolled that it got clipped and poked/clipped then pitched for a simple Royal Salute SG which was delicious. EL's and HTF's are cool, but there's always that chance they won't perform.

03-22-2011, 02:30 PM	#7
OHRD Garage w/ couch & ashtray Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Matt Posts: 1,377 Trading: (39)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Great thread Zach. I'm a bit of both, but more than anything I'm a smoker. I have my smokes organized and of the eight sections designated for singles, only one of those is untouchable. And in that bin, most are being saved b/c I really LOVE them and I only have one left...not b/c they are super expensive, etc. __________________ Did I tell you my garage has a couch and an ashtray? My wife doesn't let me sleep or smoke inside.

03-22-2011, 02:38 PM	#8
Isom-niac2 puff puff pass Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Deano Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 136 Trading: (1)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Ima smoker, but I told my wife Ima collector and my stash is an investment that I can always sell and get my money back...She bought it and supports my "collecting."

03-22-2011, 02:39 PM	#9
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I'm a smoker, there are maybe 3 or 4 cigars in my humidor that I'm holding on to so I can share them with a friend, but otherwise any stick I have is ready to go up in flames at any time. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

03-22-2011, 03:00 PM	#11
NeuRon Formerly BigRonS Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Forked River, NJ Posts: 1,540 Trading: (22)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Smoker all the way.. What good are they just sitting there?

03-22-2011, 03:03 PM	#12
Nathan King Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I don't smoke very much compared to many on the forums, so I consider myself a bit of a collector. That said, I have no hesitation lighting an uber-premium just for the heck of it.

03-22-2011, 03:08 PM	#15
FelonyRuckus Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 52 Trading: (0)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I'm definitely a smoker but, i do have a few I'm collecting. I smoke at least 1 or 2 cigars a day. I am letting my Drew Estates Flying Pig, AVO LE10s, Padron no. 44, 45, 46s, and my BHK 52, 54, and 56s age and waiting for special occasions.

03-22-2011, 03:13 PM	#16
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I am a smoker, but I am smoking less these days and buying more. I guess this makes me a collector.

03-22-2011, 03:30 PM	#17
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? I think I am a smoker... For a while I was totally a collector, but I eventually grew past that stage. now I just grab whatever looks good. The thoughts of "oh that's my only/last one" cross my mind often, but then I tell myself "perfect reason to smoke it". The way I see it, if it's my only one, chances are I got it in a sampler and I haven't tried it yet. No sense not trying it if it has the potential to be a favorite.

03-22-2011, 03:46 PM	#18
sam a ... .. . Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: planit earf Posts: 160 Trading: (2)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? smoker with a few quirks that force me to buy a few to many of everything __________________

03-22-2011, 03:58 PM	#19
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Are you a collector or are you a smoker? Like Scott said... I do enjoy the rare find, but I am definitely a smoker. I have a plan for aging some of my stuff, but I smoke anything when the mood strikes. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade