Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the band - Page 2

GKitty · 10-08-2009, 11:44 AM

At the second herf I attended, one of the brothers passed me a box of random NCs and told me to pick something out. Being an utter noob, I recognized most of the names on the bands, but didn't know anything about them. So when a bright shiny band caught my eye, I decided to go with it.

Yeah, it was the chisel. While it was a delicious tasty smoke, the vitamin N overdose definitely got the better of me. I learned real quick not to pick by just the band.

VTDragon · 10-08-2009, 11:57 AM

Only tried it once and I was quite dissapointed in the cigar.

Still like the band though

hotreds · 10-08-2009, 12:05 PM

No

markem · 10-08-2009, 12:09 PM

Sometimes. I'll almost always smoke one of these

Almost always

Adriftpanda · 10-08-2009, 02:36 PM

No.
Example, Gurkha.

sikk50 · 10-08-2009, 02:37 PM

I'll try anything once if it has an attractive band on it

Les Nessman · 10-08-2009, 06:00 PM

No, surprisingly not - it does seem like I have bought a cigar for just about every other reason though:

- I like other stuff from the same manufacturer
- I wanted to give the manufacturer one last chance
- I was looking for something mild
- I was looking for something full
- It was cheap
- It was expensive
- People selling me the cigar said it was good
- People on a forum said it was good

So, I think it is just a matter of time before I buy a cigar just based on the band.

Footbag · 10-08-2009, 06:08 PM

I cannot say I've bought a cigar based only on the band. But I have bought cigars just based on the look of their wrapper.

Bubba - NJ · 10-08-2009, 06:18 PM

If the Diamond Crown Maximus didn't have such a beautiful band it would never have caught my eye . I noticed the band and then how nicely rolled the cigar was . Bought it and loved it . I bought the Free Cuba just because I'm a perv , cigar was not memorable . I gave one(Free Cuba) to a friend who was going to a Bachelor Party and he loved it . Of course he did smoke Black n' Milds regularly though .

Taboo Cigars · 10-12-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JJG

It's true. like it or not, the band is sort of the first impression you get from a cigar you haven't smoked before. It may even have a subconscious impact on our enjoyment of a cigar. However, bands are a really bad criteria to base your buying decisions on. There are tons of great cigars with hideous bands. This has been discussed in detail here. Taboo for example. If I had never heard of them, I can say almost certainly I would skip over these in the store based on the name and bands alone. I hate to admit it, but it's true!

We plan to redesign the band as soon as we are done with our current project. We are going to be launching a new website soon! (auction, reviews and more) I agree with you, I think we have a very ugly band. If we held an ugliest band contest, I think we would win.

duckmanco · 10-12-2009, 10:06 AM

no way.... bands/boxes matter not, its about flavor and value.

Starscream · 10-12-2009, 11:50 AM

I used to pick cigars sometimes by the looks of the band. I've learned my lesson. I usually pick out a cigar b/c I hear good things about it here.

10-12-2009, 10:13 PM

From a psychology aspect its hard not to say markets and flash don't get the better of you. If you stick to recommendations though you are circumventing the problem.

I'll admit I've seen cigars with some attractive bands that I've found were terrible but I've also came across good and great ones. It doesn't have to be flash and bright. I enjoy more minimalist bands so I tend to gravitate towards them.

Ferrari5180 · 10-17-2009, 04:31 PM

Buying a cigar based on its wrapper is like buying a book based on its cover without doing any previous research on it. I have tried plenty of cigars with nice wrappers that were bad, and those with ugly wrappers that were good.

Example: Jesus Fuego Triple 777 has a wrapper that looks like a print out from a persons computer. Yet, the cigar is very nice.

ucla695 · 10-17-2009, 04:38 PM

I never have.

Titan410 · 10-17-2009, 07:32 PM

No, but I will say that a nice band enhances my enjoyment of the stick.
I've never understood why a cigar maker puts their heart and soul into a stick but as a final touch slaps a crappy generic looking band on it.

10-08-2009, 11:44 AM	#21
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the At the second herf I attended, one of the brothers passed me a box of random NCs and told me to pick something out. Being an utter noob, I recognized most of the names on the bands, but didn't know anything about them. So when a bright shiny band caught my eye, I decided to go with it. Yeah, it was the chisel. While it was a delicious tasty smoke, the vitamin N overdose definitely got the better of me. I learned real quick not to pick by just the band. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

10-08-2009, 11:57 AM	#22
VTDragon Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Gary Location: Vermont Posts: 627 Trading: (0)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the Only tried it once and I was quite dissapointed in the cigar. Still like the band though __________________ An expert is a person who knows enough about what's really going on ... to be scared.

10-08-2009, 12:05 PM	#23
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the No __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

10-08-2009, 12:09 PM	#24
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the Sometimes. I'll almost always smoke one of these Almost always __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#25
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the No. Example, Gurkha. __________________ Who eats plantains when they can eat placenta.

10-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#26
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the I'll try anything once if it has an attractive band on it __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

10-08-2009, 06:00 PM	#27
Les Nessman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Randy Location: Astoria Posts: 65 Trading: (7)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the No, surprisingly not - it does seem like I have bought a cigar for just about every other reason though: - I like other stuff from the same manufacturer - I wanted to give the manufacturer one last chance - I was looking for something mild - I was looking for something full - It was cheap - It was expensive - People selling me the cigar said it was good - People on a forum said it was good So, I think it is just a matter of time before I buy a cigar just based on the band.

10-08-2009, 06:08 PM	#28
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the I cannot say I've bought a cigar based only on the band. But I have bought cigars just based on the look of their wrapper.

10-08-2009, 06:18 PM	#29
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the If the Diamond Crown Maximus didn't have such a beautiful band it would never have caught my eye . I noticed the band and then how nicely rolled the cigar was . Bought it and loved it . I bought the Free Cuba just because I'm a perv , cigar was not memorable . I gave one(Free Cuba) to a friend who was going to a Bachelor Party and he loved it . Of course he did smoke Black n' Milds regularly though . __________________ Royale with cheese

10-12-2009, 10:06 AM	#31
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the no way.... bands/boxes matter not, its about flavor and value. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

10-12-2009, 11:50 AM	#32
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the I used to pick cigars sometimes by the looks of the band. I've learned my lesson. I usually pick out a cigar b/c I hear good things about it here. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-12-2009, 10:13 PM	#33
Aldebaran Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the From a psychology aspect its hard not to say markets and flash don't get the better of you. If you stick to recommendations though you are circumventing the problem. I'll admit I've seen cigars with some attractive bands that I've found were terrible but I've also came across good and great ones. It doesn't have to be flash and bright. I enjoy more minimalist bands so I tend to gravitate towards them.

10-17-2009, 04:31 PM	#34
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the Buying a cigar based on its wrapper is like buying a book based on its cover without doing any previous research on it. I have tried plenty of cigars with nice wrappers that were bad, and those with ugly wrappers that were good. Example: Jesus Fuego Triple 777 has a wrapper that looks like a print out from a persons computer. Yet, the cigar is very nice.

10-17-2009, 04:38 PM	#35
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the I never have.

10-17-2009, 07:32 PM	#36
Titan410 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 353 Trading: (26)	Re: Does anyone else Pick new sticks based on the No, but I will say that a nice band enhances my enjoyment of the stick. I've never understood why a cigar maker puts their heart and soul into a stick but as a final touch slaps a crappy generic looking band on it. __________________ I spend most of my money on guns, ammo, and cigars. The rest I waste.