601's New Bands - Page 3

Volusianator · 01-01-2011, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

I have better stuff to worry about than a manufacturer changing their band style.

Absolutely true, which also holds true for 95% of every post on the site. It's conversation, just looking for opinion. I don't recall actually anybody saying they were worrying about it, just wondering what people opinions were is all.

MajorCaptSilly · 01-01-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

Absolutely true, which also holds true for 95% of every post on the site. It's conversation, just looking for opinion. I don't recall actually anybody saying they were worrying about it, just wondering what people opinions were is all.

Don't mind Darrell. He's just mad because he didn't get to ride Space Mountain. Waka Waka

01-01-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

Don't mind Darrell. He's just mad because he didn't get to ride Space Mountain. Waka Waka

Noooooo we got to ride! About 30 mins after I posted we got to ride it.

MajorCaptSilly · 01-01-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Noooooo we got to ride! About 30 mins after I posted we got to ride it.

I'm glad. I thought I was gonna have to fly out and give you a hug.

MCS

Pat1075 · 01-02-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

That is absolutely correct, but working at two cigar shops I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt, bands make a difference. Not as much to the seasoned smoker, but the beginner, it means a lot.

all too true too many cigars fail because of stupid bands

01-02-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Pat1075

all too true too many cigars fail because of stupid bands

That's why as a beginner it seems like a good idea to shop at a B&M. The conversations you have can educate you so quickly. I was ready to turn down the 601 (yes for the band), and then one of the workers at the shop suggested it. And yes it was delicious. Mmm...

jesseboston81 · 01-05-2011, 10:21 AM

"Cartoonish" is the perfect way to describe the new bands, although I don't like the old bands all that much either. On the old bands the 601 seems hidden, and they could have emphasized it better without resorting to the style of the new bands.

NorcalMark · 01-05-2011, 04:55 PM

Looks like the cost of the band may come down a bit.

Four Colors, embossed. = big dough
Three Colors, non embossed = plain band, less money.

Maybe the cost of the cigar will come down. Just sayin

Mark

Mr B · 01-05-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NorcalMark

Looks like the cost of the band may come down a bit.

Four Colors, embossed. = big dough
Three Colors, non embossed = plain band, less money.

Maybe the cost of the cigar will come down. Just sayin

Mark

Lets see.....money in our pocket.....or money in his pocket.....

thebayratt · 01-05-2011, 06:58 PM

The old ones are better, but could give two pennies less. All I care about is the smoke.

NorcalMark · 01-06-2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Lets see.....money in our pocket.....or money in his pocket.....

I am sure it's money in their pocket. But the concept is right.

Mark

awsmith4 · 01-06-2011, 11:16 AM

Or maybe they are off setting a production price increase. Change to a cheaper band so that the profit margin stays the same without having to raise the price of the cigar.

My only rant is they discontinued the 601 Black which is/was a fantastic cigar.

01-06-2011, 02:16 PM

They are nice!

KenyanSandBoa · 01-06-2011, 02:23 PM

Definitely not a fan of the new bands...they look too generic for me.

jsnake · 01-06-2011, 08:56 PM

Who cares about the band? What matters is the tobacco underneath. Eddie Ortega did announce a price decrease on 601. I don't mind the new bands at all. Makes them stick out and are much easier to read and see. They looked great at IPCPR.

kafreeman · 01-07-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jsnake

Who cares about the band? What matters is the tobacco underneath. Eddie Ortega did announce a price decrease on 601. I don't mind the new bands at all. Makes them stick out and are much easier to read and see. They looked great at IPCPR.

I havent seen anyone drop them yet though.

Zeuceone · 01-07-2011, 11:11 PM

Had my first one today and it was great. I didn't have any trouble with the label. Maybe next time ill toast it before I get to it so it burns a little better.

01-11-2011, 05:05 PM

I think the new bands are pretty bad, but the cigar is still great.

I do not buy a cigar for the band.
However, when looking to try a new cigar I have to admit, the marketing of the cigar does have some impact. If the box and band look cheap and I am looking at a pricey cigar, I will more than likely pass. If the marketing shows that there has been some effort put forth, then I assume (until proven otherwise) that the cigar had that much attention as well.

Just my two cents...

Skywalker · 01-11-2011, 05:30 PM

OB Rules!!!

Old Band!!!

Volusianator · 01-11-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jsnake

Who cares about the band?

Well, that's why I asked the question. If you notice, I didn't say it was a bad cigar, just wondered what other thought of the band.

View Poll Results: What Are Your Thoughts On The New 601 Bands?
I really like the old bands better	89	58.94%
I think the new bands are awesome	5	3.31%
I could really care less	57	37.75%
Voters: 151. You may not vote on this poll

01-05-2011, 10:21 AM	#47
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: 601's New Bands "Cartoonish" is the perfect way to describe the new bands, although I don't like the old bands all that much either. On the old bands the 601 seems hidden, and they could have emphasized it better without resorting to the style of the new bands. __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

01-05-2011, 04:55 PM	#48
NorcalMark Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 84 Trading: (5)	Re: 601's New Bands Looks like the cost of the band may come down a bit. Four Colors, embossed. = big dough Three Colors, non embossed = plain band, less money. Maybe the cost of the cigar will come down. Just sayin Mark

01-05-2011, 06:58 PM	#50
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: 601's New Bands The old ones are better, but could give two pennies less. All I care about is the smoke.

01-06-2011, 11:16 AM	#52
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: 601's New Bands Or maybe they are off setting a production price increase. Change to a cheaper band so that the profit margin stays the same without having to raise the price of the cigar. My only rant is they discontinued the 601 Black which is/was a fantastic cigar. __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

01-06-2011, 02:16 PM	#53
Black Label Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands They are nice!

01-06-2011, 02:23 PM	#54
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: 601's New Bands Definitely not a fan of the new bands...they look too generic for me. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

01-06-2011, 08:56 PM	#55
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: 601's New Bands Who cares about the band? What matters is the tobacco underneath. Eddie Ortega did announce a price decrease on 601. I don't mind the new bands at all. Makes them stick out and are much easier to read and see. They looked great at IPCPR.

01-07-2011, 11:11 PM	#57
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: 601's New Bands Had my first one today and it was great. I didn't have any trouble with the label. Maybe next time ill toast it before I get to it so it burns a little better.

01-11-2011, 05:05 PM	#58
bajaraider Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601's New Bands I think the new bands are pretty bad, but the cigar is still great. I do not buy a cigar for the band. However, when looking to try a new cigar I have to admit, the marketing of the cigar does have some impact. If the box and band look cheap and I am looking at a pricey cigar, I will more than likely pass. If the marketing shows that there has been some effort put forth, then I assume (until proven otherwise) that the cigar had that much attention as well. Just my two cents...

01-11-2011, 05:30 PM	#59
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: 601's New Bands OB Rules!!! Old Band!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!