Gurkha Hate

dwoodward · 02-28-2012, 06:10 PM

I have smoked a lot of Gurkhas, some have been bad, some have been good. Personally overall I like most Gurkhas.

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap. It's all their marketing ploy, call their stick a 20 dollar stick and put it on "sale" somewhere for 3 dollars a stick and people jump without thinking. TBH, it's marketing genius in my eyes, but it puts a lot of people off too.

mmblz · 02-28-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap.

Unfortunately, I have had quite a few different Gurkhas.

btw, what is an "other majority"

pnoon · 02-28-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I have smoked a lot of Gurkhas, some have been bad, some have been good. Personally overall I like most Gurkhas.

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap. It's all their marketing ploy, call their stick a 20 dollar stick and put it on "sale" somewhere for 3 dollars a stick and people jump without thinking. TBH, it's marketing genius in my eyes, but it puts a lot of people off too.

Sorry. I call bull$hit.

dwoodward · 02-28-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Sorry. I call bull$hit.

Just look thru all the gurkha threads. there are lots of members that claim to have had only 1 or 2 sticks, some only a few puffs.

I see your calling of bull$hit, and raise you.

pnoon · 02-28-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

Just look thru all the gurkha threads. there are lots of members that claim to have had only 1 or 2 sticks, some only a few puffs.

I see your calling of bull$hit, and raise you.

Assuming that your statement can be substantiated, how do you get from "lots of members" to "mostly"? Pretty big jump if you ask me.

dwoodward · 02-28-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Assuming that your statement can be substantiated, how do you get from "lots of members" to "mostly"? Pretty big jump if you ask me.

What is with you and taking similar words and trying to make them seem like they have completely different meanings. Lots of members and mostly? Who cares.

My comments still stand.

pnoon · 02-28-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

What is with you and taking similar words and trying to make them seem like they have completely different meanings. Lots of members and mostly? Who cares.

My comments still stand.

My sincere apology.

I think people here who understand the English language see the difference in the meanings. Whether they care or not, I do not know.

I defer to your vast experience and knowledge.

chippewastud79 · 02-28-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap.

Or maybe Gurkha haters hate Gurkhas based on personal experiences of multiple sticks. But I am sure you know most people's experience with any given brand.

Don Fernando · 03-02-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks

The Gurkha lovers mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be reasonable sticks

03-02-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

The Gurkha lovers mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be reasonable sticks

Priceless!

Can I use that in my memoirs?

cmitch · 03-02-2012, 06:48 PM

I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for.

03-02-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for.

Do you use it for kindling?

nick2021 · 03-02-2012, 07:16 PM

I think everybody has valid points....I too was suckered in with the advertising and boughs LOTS of Gurkhas....even let them sit for almost two years to see if they would get better or whether my taste buds would change but they just aren't for me. They definitely do a good job of marketing....

cmitch · 03-02-2012, 07:26 PM

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Do you use it for kindling?

I use them for Tiki torches to keep the mosquitoes away.

icehog3 · 03-02-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I use them for Tiki torches to keep the mosquitoes away.

See, even skeeters hate 'em.

02-28-2012, 06:10 PM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Gurkha Hate I have smoked a lot of Gurkhas, some have been bad, some have been good. Personally overall I like most Gurkhas. The Gurkha haters mostly have only had 1 or 2 of their sticks that happened to be bad sticks, the other majority don't like that Gurkha has like 500 different sticks and MSRP on them all is like 10 dollars a stick or higher, yet can be found anywhere for very cheap. It's all their marketing ploy, call their stick a 20 dollar stick and put it on "sale" somewhere for 3 dollars a stick and people jump without thinking. TBH, it's marketing genius in my eyes, but it puts a lot of people off too.

03-02-2012, 06:48 PM	#11
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Gurkha Hate I h8 most of them. They're overpriced, overhyped, and they're overpackaged. Plus, most are just plain nasty. The vintage shaggy is the only one I have any use for. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

03-02-2012, 07:16 PM	#13
nick2021 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 436 Trading: (17)	Re: Gurkha Hate I think everybody has valid points....I too was suckered in with the advertising and boughs LOTS of Gurkhas....even let them sit for almost two years to see if they would get better or whether my taste buds would change but they just aren't for me. They definitely do a good job of marketing.... __________________ It's one thing to be stupid, it's dangerous for a stupid person to think he's smart!