let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT WAS?

Jbailey · 11-04-2008, 02:17 PM

I ditched an anejo the other night without even thinking about the $,it had no flavor and I wasn't going to waste time smoking air.

webjunkie · 11-04-2008, 02:43 PM

If it tastes good then I'll nub that sucka no matter the price. I'll worry about putting down an expensive cigar, but then usually my next few are cheaper.

In the end it comes down to: it's my cigar and I'll smoke it how I want to.

Unless it was a gift and the gifter is standing right there. Then I probably be polite and at least get to the band.

NickyTeen · 11-04-2008, 02:47 PM

Toss it and move on to something else. Time to grab one of the go tos at that point.

romwarrior · 11-04-2008, 03:27 PM

It is a cliche of course, but one I've slowly come to live by:

Life's too short for bad cigars.

I don't get to smoke but a few times a week so I am not letting a bad cigar ruin my precious stogie time. I used to feel guilty but now I just feel happy to have a good cigar.

11-04-2008, 03:30 PM

I smoke for enjoyment and happiness, and we all know that "happiness is a wonderful thing," so when the stick goes south, I toss it out. I don't have a problem with the pitch if it gets to a point where I'm no longer enjoying myself. However, if I don't really like something I'm smoking I'll take it down to the last 3rd to at least give it a good chance.

MNSmoker · 11-04-2008, 05:01 PM

I pitch it if I'm not enjoying it. I don't get to smoke cigars that often, so every time I get the opportunity to smoke, I don't want it wasted on a cigar that I'm not enjoying. It's a bummer, but sometimes you have to lay down those expensive smokes.

groogs · 11-04-2008, 05:04 PM

I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

11-04-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groogs

I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

You nailed it, my friend.

chippewastud79 · 11-04-2008, 05:10 PM

If the cigar sucks, toss it.

I won't try to struggle through a cigar that tastes like crap. Draw problems can be a turnoff, but if I am still getting smoke and it tastes good, I will try to tough it out until I get a headache.

Rockestone · 11-04-2008, 05:13 PM

Pitch. Life is too short for a bad cigar.

ucla695 · 11-04-2008, 05:08 PM

Toss it if it sucks.

As far as #2 goes, I've driven from B&M to B&M trying to find special holiday release cigars before, but I haven't done that as much lately. Oh yeah, cuz I don't have any more room in my humis.

dadof3illinois · 11-04-2008, 05:13 PM

I agree with groogs. I pitch it no matter what. My time is worth way more than any of my cigars and if I"m not enjoying it then out it goes.

WyoBob · 11-04-2008, 05:21 PM

If it's a freebie (like those included with some Famous orders) or gifted, if I don't like it (it has to be pretty bad), I pitch it. If it is a cigar I ordered, I'll stick with it until the end. This is because I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25.

If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything

WyoBob

11-04-2008, 02:17 PM	#1
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,218 Trading: (17)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I ditched an anejo the other night without even thinking about the $,it had no flavor and I wasn't going to waste time smoking air.

11-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#3
NickyTeen My barn door is open Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kriss Location: The Barn Posts: 561 Trading: (12)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W Toss it and move on to something else. Time to grab one of the go tos at that point.

11-04-2008, 03:27 PM	#4
romwarrior Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brett Location: Southern Cal Posts: 616 Trading: (19)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W It is a cliche of course, but one I've slowly come to live by: Life's too short for bad cigars. I don't get to smoke but a few times a week so I am not letting a bad cigar ruin my precious stogie time. I used to feel guilty but now I just feel happy to have a good cigar.

11-04-2008, 03:30 PM	#5
SonsofClubDeck Guest Posts: n/a	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I smoke for enjoyment and happiness, and we all know that "happiness is a wonderful thing," so when the stick goes south, I toss it out. I don't have a problem with the pitch if it gets to a point where I'm no longer enjoying myself. However, if I don't really like something I'm smoking I'll take it down to the last 3rd to at least give it a good chance.

11-04-2008, 05:01 PM	#6
MNSmoker Well Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chris Location: Twin Cities Posts: 398 Trading: (13)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I pitch it if I'm not enjoying it. I don't get to smoke cigars that often, so every time I get the opportunity to smoke, I don't want it wasted on a cigar that I'm not enjoying. It's a bummer, but sometimes you have to lay down those expensive smokes. __________________

11-04-2008, 02:43 PM	#2
webjunkie Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Daniel Location: Nagano Prefecture, Japan Posts: 213 Trading: (1)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W If it tastes good then I'll nub that sucka no matter the price. I'll worry about putting down an expensive cigar, but then usually my next few are cheaper. In the end it comes down to: it's my cigar and I'll smoke it how I want to. Unless it was a gift and the gifter is standing right there. Then I probably be polite and at least get to the band.

11-04-2008, 05:04 PM	#7
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I have no problem chucking a stick if it doesn't taste good. I don't care what it cost, the whole reason I smoke cigars is to relax and enjoy my free time. If a crappy cigar is ruining my free time, it is gone.

11-04-2008, 05:10 PM	#9
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W If the cigar sucks, toss it. I won't try to struggle through a cigar that tastes like crap. Draw problems can be a turnoff, but if I am still getting smoke and it tastes good, I will try to tough it out until I get a headache. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

11-04-2008, 05:13 PM	#10
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W Pitch. Life is too short for a bad cigar. __________________

11-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#11
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W Toss it if it sucks. As far as #2 goes, I've driven from B&M to B&M trying to find special holiday release cigars before, but I haven't done that as much lately. Oh yeah, cuz I don't have any more room in my humis.

11-04-2008, 05:13 PM	#12
dadof3illinois Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Southeast Illinois Posts: 98 Trading: (2)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W I agree with groogs. I pitch it no matter what. My time is worth way more than any of my cigars and if I"m not enjoying it then out it goes.

11-04-2008, 05:21 PM	#13
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	Re: let it die vs. HELL NO, YOU KNOW HOW MUCH IT W If it's a freebie (like those included with some Famous orders) or gifted, if I don't like it (it has to be pretty bad), I pitch it. If it is a cigar I ordered, I'll stick with it until the end. This is because I research any cigar I order and check reviews on the cigar forums and Top25. If the cigar starts off poorly but has a lot of recommendations, I'll stick with it just to see if things change. I wouldn't want to miss anything WyoBob