Carrying cheap smokes - Page 2

Sonic04GT · 02-06-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I feel like I should invest in a small stock of 5 Vegas Gold's.

Exactly what I did

Although if I know they'll truly enjoy a premium cigar I don't mind giving out something better. Brought a 5VGold and ended up giving him a Cohiba instead after he talked about smoking with his friends in the past.

02-06-2012, 08:45 PM

Instead of buying smokes for the sole purpose to give away, I would suggest buying cheaper cigars you enjoy yourself. Bring a few extra Short Stories, Oliva Serie V No4s, and Padron Londres. They are cheap enough to give away, short to prevent excess waste from those 2 puff and tossers, and tasty enough for both cigar lovers: old and new to enjoy.

02-06-2012, 09:52 PM

Most of my friends don't smoke cigars. A few of them do but I usually either smoke at home, in the truck or at my local B&M. Occasionly some one will come over and have a drink and a smoke but I only break out something that I have at least two of so we are smoking the same thing. I love to share, but like some of you stated.. If they don't know anything about cigars or they have had too much to drink then they are getting something like a SS or one of them nasty floral smokes!

ApexAZ · 02-06-2012, 10:04 PM

Well I lucked out and got the last LP9! They had the FFP too but I couldn't bring myself to buy it yet. I opted not to smoke the LP9 tonight though cause my allergies are bad and I wouldn't be able to taste much of it.

This one is MINE

02-06-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

No, unfortunately I don't think he smokes cigars or knows much about them. He did finish it though. I didn't realize they would be smoking cigars and I just happened to be the only guy who had any extras. I figured that aside from the Uzi, it was one of the less expensive cigars I had purchased that day.

I will make a point to carry some cheaper cigars at all times now. I just need to get a bigger case. What's funny is when I first got it, I was still very new to cigars and I wanted a simple 5 count, but the guy convinced me to get the 10. Little did I know how fast the cliff was approaching at the time.

It does give me an excuse to head to my local B&M to have a drink and enjoy my first LP9 after work today

Lol...silver lining to most everything.

D

pnoon · 02-07-2012, 12:05 AM

Wait for it.

02-07-2012, 12:11 AM

I just say "no". It works evey time.

pnoon · 02-07-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

I just say "no". It works evey time.

Maybe.
But yes brings more smiles, more friends, and hopefully, more BOTL.

Sonic04GT · 02-07-2012, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

I just say "no". It works evey time.

To be honest, I find it kind of rude if someone 'asks' for a cigar, like in OP's case, and I wouldn't have a problem saying no, especially if all I had were $10 sticks that I haven't even smoked myself.

However, as mentioned above, it's a good way to make friends and results in a better conscience, so I would likely offer if I was smoking around someone to begin with.

CigarSquid · 02-07-2012, 09:17 AM

I normally don't mind handing a few out. All of the times I have, have been with family. I will not give them something I haven't tried yet though.

With it being family, it depends who it is and what they get.

ApexAZ · 02-07-2012, 09:18 AM

I gladly would do it again as he is a stand up guy. I just wish I had a less expensive cigar to share and I will make a point to carry some in the future.

I ended up with both a LP9 and a Feral Flying Pig after going back to Fox last night and chatting with the manager about them a bit.

kydsid · 02-07-2012, 09:19 AM

I take the easy route and just cary a two finger case. Want a cigar? Sure next time I see you smoking I'll give you one. Guess what? 99% never see that person again.

/end cynical rant

Blak Smyth · 02-07-2012, 09:45 AM

I don't have a problem with giving a friend a good cigar, I just know in most cases they won't appreciate it anymore than a budget stick. In fact it seems most non-smokers I know enjoy an infused stick more than anything. The Legends Copper Label was a big hit this weekend thanks to Taki for unloading some of his infused stuff on some of my friends

jluck · 02-07-2012, 10:10 AM

I was on a snow trip a couple weeks ago with a small cache of CC and some NC's. I gave out a couple CC's to friends who have gave me quality sticks in the past and the one person who got an attitude about not getting a CC is always the guy who brings no food,drink or any contribution to get together's.I offered him his choice from the NC moochador too. Then he was trying to bum "puffs" off others cigars.
I have a 15ct traveldor coming (damn cbid). That will be stocked the quality tier fashion for future trips.

sevans105 · 02-07-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I was on a snow trip a couple weeks ago with a small cache of CC and some NC's. I gave out a couple CC's to friends who have gave me quality sticks in the past and the one person who got an attitude about not getting a CC is always the guy who brings no food,drink or any contribution to get together's.I offered him his choice from the NC moochador too. Then he was trying to bum "puffs" off others cigars.
I have a 15ct traveldor coming (damn cbid). That will be stocked the quality tier fashion for future trips.

From lots of experience with moochers, the tier method works very well. Best stuff on the bottom, stuff you wouldn't mind giving to a good friend in the middle, and inexpensive, but decent, on top. Everyone is happy.

big pete · 02-07-2012, 02:23 PM

I usually bring a few wallet friendly ($3-5) mild-med smokes with me that I enjoyed to give out to friends in hopes of converting them. For the very few friends i have that are cigar smokers, I will give them better stuff since I know they won't chuck it half way through and will actually enjoy them

ApexAZ · 02-07-2012, 02:55 PM

I didn't mean to paint the guy in a negative light. He's a cool dude and not someone I would classify as a moocher. I was happy to share. He just isn't a cigar smoker really and I wished I had something less expensive to hand out. Lesson learned! I will get a larger traveldor!

cjhalbrooks · 02-07-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Maybe.
But yes brings more smiles, more friends, and hopefully, more BOTL.

Dont forget the acasional give back cigar

TJtorpedo · 02-07-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LigaPrivadaT84

Instead of buying smokes for the sole purpose to give away, I would suggest buying cheaper cigars you enjoy yourself. Bring a few extra Short Stories, Oliva Serie V No4s, and Padron Londres. They are cheap enough to give away, short to prevent excess waste from those 2 puff and tossers, and tasty enough for both cigar lovers: old and new to enjoy.

Bingo. That's how I do it. I don't buy cigars that I wouldn't smoke myself.

Mattso3000 · 02-07-2012, 07:25 PM

I just bring my 30 everywhere...Just in case 29 people need to bum a cigar from me. I do have what I call the "brother-in-law tier" in there at all times in case whomever is the beneficiary of the cigar is not someone who would appreciate a great cigar.

02-06-2012, 08:45 PM	#22
LigaPrivadaT84 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Carrying cheap smokes Instead of buying smokes for the sole purpose to give away, I would suggest buying cheaper cigars you enjoy yourself. Bring a few extra Short Stories, Oliva Serie V No4s, and Padron Londres. They are cheap enough to give away, short to prevent excess waste from those 2 puff and tossers, and tasty enough for both cigar lovers: old and new to enjoy.

02-06-2012, 09:52 PM	#23
maconusmile Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Carrying cheap smokes Most of my friends don't smoke cigars. A few of them do but I usually either smoke at home, in the truck or at my local B&M. Occasionly some one will come over and have a drink and a smoke but I only break out something that I have at least two of so we are smoking the same thing. I love to share, but like some of you stated.. If they don't know anything about cigars or they have had too much to drink then they are getting something like a SS or one of them nasty floral smokes!

02-06-2012, 10:04 PM	#24
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes Well I lucked out and got the last LP9! They had the FFP too but I couldn't bring myself to buy it yet. I opted not to smoke the LP9 tonight though cause my allergies are bad and I wouldn't be able to taste much of it. This one is MINE

02-07-2012, 12:05 AM	#26
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes Wait for it. __________________ 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

02-07-2012, 12:11 AM	#27
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I just say "no". It works evey time.

02-07-2012, 09:17 AM	#30
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I normally don't mind handing a few out. All of the times I have, have been with family. I will not give them something I haven't tried yet though. With it being family, it depends who it is and what they get. __________________ gaRRy

02-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#31
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I gladly would do it again as he is a stand up guy. I just wish I had a less expensive cigar to share and I will make a point to carry some in the future. I ended up with both a LP9 and a Feral Flying Pig after going back to Fox last night and chatting with the manager about them a bit.

02-07-2012, 09:19 AM	#32
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I take the easy route and just cary a two finger case. Want a cigar? Sure next time I see you smoking I'll give you one. Guess what? 99% never see that person again. /end cynical rant __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

02-07-2012, 09:45 AM	#33
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I don't have a problem with giving a friend a good cigar, I just know in most cases they won't appreciate it anymore than a budget stick. In fact it seems most non-smokers I know enjoy an infused stick more than anything. The Legends Copper Label was a big hit this weekend thanks to Taki for unloading some of his infused stuff on some of my friends __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-07-2012, 10:10 AM	#34
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I was on a snow trip a couple weeks ago with a small cache of CC and some NC's. I gave out a couple CC's to friends who have gave me quality sticks in the past and the one person who got an attitude about not getting a CC is always the guy who brings no food,drink or any contribution to get together's.I offered him his choice from the NC moochador too. Then he was trying to bum "puffs" off others cigars. I have a 15ct traveldor coming (damn cbid). That will be stocked the quality tier fashion for future trips.

02-07-2012, 02:23 PM	#36
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I usually bring a few wallet friendly ($3-5) mild-med smokes with me that I enjoyed to give out to friends in hopes of converting them. For the very few friends i have that are cigar smokers, I will give them better stuff since I know they won't chuck it half way through and will actually enjoy them

02-07-2012, 02:55 PM	#37
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I didn't mean to paint the guy in a negative light. He's a cool dude and not someone I would classify as a moocher. I was happy to share. He just isn't a cigar smoker really and I wished I had something less expensive to hand out. Lesson learned! I will get a larger traveldor!

02-07-2012, 07:25 PM	#40
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Carrying cheap smokes I just bring my 30 everywhere...Just in case 29 people need to bum a cigar from me. I do have what I call the "brother-in-law tier" in there at all times in case whomever is the beneficiary of the cigar is not someone who would appreciate a great cigar. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!