Are just OK cigars worth it?

05-20-2013, 08:53 PM

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.
RR

05-20-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by badbriar

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.
RR

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...

icehog3 · 05-20-2013, 09:28 PM

Life is too short to smoke a crappy cigar.

pnoon · 05-20-2013, 09:29 PM

Smoke less. Smoke better.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 05-20-2013, 09:44 PM

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.

cobra03 · 05-20-2013, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Smoke less. Smoke better.

I couldnt agree more Peter. Ive been adopting the less quantity and more quality lately.

T.G · 05-20-2013, 10:00 PM

I smoke cigars for enjoyment, a cigar that I feel is "just OK" is not enjoyable to me and therefore not worth my time.

CigarNut · 05-20-2013, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Life is too short to smoke a crappy cigar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Smoke less. Smoke better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.G

I smoke cigars for enjoyment, a cigar that I feel is "just OK" is not enjoyable to me and therefore not worth my time.

Could not have said it better!

pnoon · 05-20-2013, 10:07 PM

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)

CamoFlogged · 05-20-2013, 10:08 PM

I have started many "OK" cigars. Can't remember finishing them though.

Weelok · 05-20-2013, 11:22 PM

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.

05-20-2013, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Smoke less. Smoke better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

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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Originally Posted by pnoon

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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Originally Posted by CamoFlogged

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...

danreeve · 05-21-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Life is too short to smoke a crappy cigar.

+ a million.

emopunker2004 · 05-21-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

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.

Exactly!

RevSmoke · 05-21-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Smoke less. Smoke better.

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.

czerbe · 05-21-2013, 09:37 AM

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!

Lockspur · 05-21-2013, 09:51 AM

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.

CamoFlogged · 05-21-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lockspur

Depends on the research you do.

Preach it!

Dave128 · 05-21-2013, 11:26 AM

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

pektel · 05-21-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Life is too short to smoke a crappy cigar.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Smoke less. Smoke better.

/thread.

05-20-2013, 08:53 PM	#1
badbriar Guest Posts: n/a	Are just OK cigars worth it? 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. RR

05-20-2013, 09:28 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,650 Trading: (60)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? Life is too short to smoke a crappy cigar. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-20-2013, 09:29 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? Smoke less. Smoke better. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

05-20-2013, 09:44 PM	#5
Sweet_Leaf_PDX Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Jason Location: Portland, OR Posts: 605 Trading: (11)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? 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.

05-20-2013, 10:00 PM	#7
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,559 Trading: (37)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? I smoke cigars for enjoyment, a cigar that I feel is "just OK" is not enjoyable to me and therefore not worth my time.

05-20-2013, 10:07 PM	#9
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? 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) __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

05-20-2013, 10:08 PM	#10
CamoFlogged ...may I have another? Join Date: Apr 2013 First Name: Jeff Location: Still in the trees, just different types. Posts: 478 Trading: (11)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? I have started many "OK" cigars. Can't remember finishing them though.

05-20-2013, 11:22 PM	#11
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,118 Trading: (21)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? 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.

05-21-2013, 09:37 AM	#16
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? 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! __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

05-21-2013, 09:51 AM	#17
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? 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. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-21-2013, 11:26 AM	#19
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Are just OK cigars worth it? Someone may think that a dog rocket to you is a good cigar to them. To each their own. Smoke what you like. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!