What's a reasonable amount of cigars to have on hand?

Ashcan Bill · 06-12-2011, 04:59 PM

What's reasonable???

Definition of REASONABLE (From Merriam-Webster)

a : being in accordance with reason <a reasonable theory>
b : not extreme or excessive <reasonable requests>
c : moderate, fair <a reasonable chance> <a reasonable price>
d : inexpensive

For many years, I made do with a desktop that holds around 50 cigars. That humidor saw me through the cigar boom of the nineties, and well into the last decade. It always allowed me to have a couple of everything I wanted on hand and I was quite happy. For me, that's what I would call reasonable.

Of course then I started smoking more cigars, realized boxes are cheaper in the long run, discovered the world of cigar forums, and started meeting the enablers that dwell on them.

Nowadays if I fell down to only 1000, I'd be seriously concerned.

Funny how our perceptions change.

688sonarmen · 06-12-2011, 05:33 PM

Reasonable? About 20 singles, for us

neoflex · 06-12-2011, 05:48 PM

Reasonable is 20 to 30 sticks on hand. Than there is this group myself included who think a lifetime of smokes is perfectly fine.

Old Sailor · 06-12-2011, 08:54 PM

1000.........I only wish..........me.....75

Skywalker · 06-14-2011, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

What's reasonable???

For many years, I made do with a desktop that holds around 50 cigars. That humidor saw me through the cigar boom of the nineties, and well into the last decade. It always allowed me to have a couple of everything I wanted on hand and I was quite happy. For me, that's what I would call reasonable.

Of course then I started smoking more cigars, realized boxes are cheaper in the long run, discovered the world of cigar forums, and started meeting the enablers that dwell on them.

Nowadays if I fell down to only 1000, I'd be seriously concerned.

Funny how our perceptions change.

I agree with Bill!

If I were a non-connected cigar smoker, that would be one thing but keeping up with bombs, trades, and Herfs makes it almost impossible to keep a reasonable collection.

If I went off the grid, I would think 500 would be resonable.

06-12-2011, 04:59 PM	#1
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,902 Trading: (6)	Re: What's a reasonable amount of cigars to have on hand? What's reasonable??? Definition of REASONABLE (From Merriam-Webster) a : being in accordance with reason <a reasonable theory> b : not extreme or excessive <reasonable requests> c : moderate, fair <a reasonable chance> <a reasonable price> d : inexpensive For many years, I made do with a desktop that holds around 50 cigars. That humidor saw me through the cigar boom of the nineties, and well into the last decade. It always allowed me to have a couple of everything I wanted on hand and I was quite happy. For me, that's what I would call reasonable. Of course then I started smoking more cigars, realized boxes are cheaper in the long run, discovered the world of cigar forums, and started meeting the enablers that dwell on them. Nowadays if I fell down to only 1000, I'd be seriously concerned. Funny how our perceptions change.

06-12-2011, 05:33 PM	#2
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: What's a reasonable amount of cigars to have on hand? Reasonable? About 20 singles, for us

06-12-2011, 05:48 PM	#3
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: What's a reasonable amount of cigars to have on hand? Reasonable is 20 to 30 sticks on hand. Than there is this group myself included who think a lifetime of smokes is perfectly fine. __________________

06-12-2011, 08:54 PM	#4
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,213 Trading: (22)	Re: What's a reasonable amount of cigars to have on hand? 1000.........I only wish..........me.....75 __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!