Samplers

dannyboy · 03-24-2011, 05:00 AM

Some of the samplers can be a good way to try out different cigars, but many are a lot of crap cigars with a few decent ones thrown in. Being on Oahu, you do have a couple B&Ms to choose from that can allow you to try a few singles. You will pay more than online, but at least when you do order you will get cigars that you like. Like others have mentioned, if ordering samplers try to stick to quality brand samplers like Pepin, Fuente, Padron, etc. Also, reading on here will guide you to some sticks that others think are good. While your tastes may be different from theirs, at least you won't end up with 20 cremosas and ghurkas.

BamBam · 03-24-2011, 06:18 AM

Personally I would say the combination of who the retailer is and the price per stick is key.

First, if it is from a reputable dealer and not some random magazine ad , and you recognize the brands, go for it. (I would avoid Thompson's cheap samplers personally, they put a lot of there own house brands in those)

But saying that, I also would probably avoid the $1 per stick samplers as they are normally not even worth that as they will contain very off brands which aren't even worth the buck. The $2 per stick and up though, if you recognize some of the brands, could be worth the money.

Just my

03-24-2011, 05:00 AM	#1
dannyboy Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Maui, HI Posts: 202 Trading: (31)	Re: Samplers Some of the samplers can be a good way to try out different cigars, but many are a lot of crap cigars with a few decent ones thrown in. Being on Oahu, you do have a couple B&Ms to choose from that can allow you to try a few singles. You will pay more than online, but at least when you do order you will get cigars that you like. Like others have mentioned, if ordering samplers try to stick to quality brand samplers like Pepin, Fuente, Padron, etc. Also, reading on here will guide you to some sticks that others think are good. While your tastes may be different from theirs, at least you won't end up with 20 cremosas and ghurkas.

03-24-2011, 06:18 AM	#2
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Samplers Personally I would say the combination of who the retailer is and the price per stick is key. First, if it is from a reputable dealer and not some random magazine ad , and you recognize the brands, go for it. (I would avoid Thompson's cheap samplers personally, they put a lot of there own house brands in those) But saying that, I also would probably avoid the $1 per stick samplers as they are normally not even worth that as they will contain very off brands which aren't even worth the buck. The $2 per stick and up though, if you recognize some of the brands, could be worth the money. Just my