This Is Expensive! - Page 2

SNKBYT · 09-11-2011, 05:39 PM

its not how much money you spend on cigars but the people you meet along the way down the slope

longknocker · 09-11-2011, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

Agreed!

longknocker · 09-11-2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

its not how much money you spend on cigars but the people you meet along the way down the slope

cmitch · 09-11-2011, 06:11 PM

We have experienced financial difficulties as of late. Health insurance has skyrocketed, gas of course is expensive along wih no wage increase at my job in 4 years. My wife's work has gotten scarce as well. This results in a moratorium on cigars, so to speak. I don't need them and can do without them. I've cut way back on purchases and what few I have bought lately have been economy smokes. I've also cut back on my weekly smokes since bills come first. So, I know exactly what you mean.

maninblack · 09-11-2011, 08:09 PM

If you recognize it as a problem, then it probably is. But if you have the money, go for it.

Steve · 09-11-2011, 08:28 PM

I refuse to think about how much I've spent. As someone else stated, you cant put a price on relaxation.

Besides, I'm also a fisherman with a boat...(3 actually)

nofeardiver · 09-11-2011, 08:40 PM

It def is one hell of a slippery mountain bro! I dont even want to add it up... I know inhale only bought 4-5 boxes but a crap load of singles

09-11-2011, 10:54 PM

$7k?? That's more money then I have seen in years lol. But when it comes to the love of the hobby I have heard it's better to not add up what has been spent

irratebass · 09-12-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by snkbyt

its not how much money you spend on cigars but the people you meet along the way down the slope

This is so true.

hammondc · 09-12-2011, 07:31 AM

I agree. It is an expensive ride. I am kinda of thinking of quitting. The wife and I are going to have a kid on the way soon. Cigars are an expense that is easy to drop. I have about 45 cigars left. Once they are gone, I am done. I only smoke 1-2 per week, so they should last a while. The good news is that it is all really good stuff left.

Tbagley · 09-12-2011, 08:09 AM

This thread got me thinking in how much I spent smoking this past weekend...not enough by many standards.

massphatness · 09-12-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan King

Cigars are a cheap hobby. One of these competition aerobatics models is equivalent in price to your entire collection, and you're only one mistake or broken part missed during a preflight check away from loosing the whole thing. Travel costs to district competitions are a large factor as well.

You think that hobby's bad, try getting wrapped up in this on a regular basis. Lots of coin there ...

N2 GOLD · 09-12-2011, 10:30 AM

Welcome to the majors...

09-12-2011, 10:52 AM

As others have said, now that you've accumulated some stock, your buying will likely wane. As an added benefit, it can sit and mature before you get to all of it, improving with age. WINNING!

kaisersozei · 09-12-2011, 10:58 AM

Still helluva lot cheaper than collecting, say....wives. Believe me.

Skywalker · 09-12-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Still helluva lot cheaper than collecting, say....wives. Believe me.

icehog3 · 09-12-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan King

Cigars are a cheap hobby. One of these competition aerobatics models is equivalent in price to your entire collection, and you're only one mistake or broken part missed during a preflight check away from loosing the whole thing. Travel costs to district competitions are a large factor as well.

Ain't equivalent to everyone here's collections, trust me.

09-12-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

Just be glad you don't collect expensive cars!!!

Or ex-wives.

09-12-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Still helluva lot cheaper than collecting, say....wives. Believe me.

Oops, not fast enough.

Blak Smyth · 09-12-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Can't put a price on stress-busting relaxation.

I completely agree, cigars give you a chance to step away from your everyday life and enjoy a few minutes of peace. You can't put a price on that!

09-11-2011, 05:39 PM	#21
SNKBYT PATRIOT and VETERAN Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Alex Location: SWEET HOME ALABAMA Posts: 3,289 Trading: (30)	Re: This Is Expensive! its not how much money you spend on cigars but the people you meet along the way down the slope __________________ "IF YOU WANT TO TAKE MY FREEDOM, MAKE DAMN SURE THAT YOU'RE AS PASSSIONATE ABOUT TAKING IT AS I AM ABOUT KEEPING IT"

09-11-2011, 06:11 PM	#24
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: This Is Expensive! We have experienced financial difficulties as of late. Health insurance has skyrocketed, gas of course is expensive along wih no wage increase at my job in 4 years. My wife's work has gotten scarce as well. This results in a moratorium on cigars, so to speak. I don't need them and can do without them. I've cut way back on purchases and what few I have bought lately have been economy smokes. I've also cut back on my weekly smokes since bills come first. So, I know exactly what you mean. __________________ 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.

09-11-2011, 08:09 PM	#25
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: This Is Expensive! If you recognize it as a problem, then it probably is. But if you have the money, go for it. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

09-11-2011, 08:28 PM	#26
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: This Is Expensive! I refuse to think about how much I've spent. As someone else stated, you cant put a price on relaxation. Besides, I'm also a fisherman with a boat...(3 actually) __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

09-11-2011, 08:40 PM	#27
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: This Is Expensive! It def is one hell of a slippery mountain bro! I dont even want to add it up... I know inhale only bought 4-5 boxes but a crap load of singles

09-11-2011, 10:54 PM	#28
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Is Expensive! $7k?? That's more money then I have seen in years lol. But when it comes to the love of the hobby I have heard it's better to not add up what has been spent

09-12-2011, 07:31 AM	#30
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: This Is Expensive! I agree. It is an expensive ride. I am kinda of thinking of quitting. The wife and I are going to have a kid on the way soon. Cigars are an expense that is easy to drop. I have about 45 cigars left. Once they are gone, I am done. I only smoke 1-2 per week, so they should last a while. The good news is that it is all really good stuff left.

09-12-2011, 08:09 AM	#31
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: This Is Expensive! This thread got me thinking in how much I spent smoking this past weekend...not enough by many standards.

09-12-2011, 10:30 AM	#33
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09-12-2011, 10:52 AM	#34
audio1der Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This Is Expensive! As others have said, now that you've accumulated some stock, your buying will likely wane. As an added benefit, it can sit and mature before you get to all of it, improving with age. WINNING!

09-12-2011, 10:58 AM	#35
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: This Is Expensive! Still helluva lot cheaper than collecting, say....wives. Believe me. __________________