Box VS Sampler

CigarSquid · 08-09-2011, 09:11 AM

I have found a few cigars I am willing to buy by the box, But I am..... scared too.

I like to have the variety of cigars. Any one else like me?

I keep debating on if I should make a coolidor and stock it up. When I think that I will have plenty of the same cigars, I 'worry' myself I might get tired of them.

Bill86 · 08-09-2011, 09:13 AM

I started off just like that, I had a pretty decent variety. Then I found what I liked and went crazy on boxes. I would just say find your favorites, ensure that they are indeed your favorites by smoking TONS of cigars.....

Then it's time to buy them by the box

MurphysLaw · 08-09-2011, 09:15 AM

No need to rush into buying boxes, lots of guys buy nothing but samplers and 5 packs and are perfectly happy

Blak Smyth · 08-09-2011, 09:17 AM

I currently only buy singles and samplers or 5rs. After I really get my favorites figured out (and have room) I will make some box purchases.

WittyUserName · 08-09-2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I currently only buy singles and samplers or 5rs. After I really get my favorites figured out (and have room) I will make some box purchases.

X2

I have however gotten a couple 2nds bundles. I use them as boat smokes after I finish a dive.

CigarSquid · 08-09-2011, 09:26 AM

I bought a bundle once.. I liked it, but got tired of them. So those are the ones i was sharing with my good buddies.

But, I don't want to spend good money on good cigars and then just hand them out since I am tired of them.

CigarNut · 08-09-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

I have found a few cigars I am willing to buy by the box, But I am..... scared too.

I like to have the variety of cigars. Any one else like me?

I keep debating on if I should make a coolidor and stock it up. When I think that I will have plenty of the same cigars, I 'worry' myself I might get tired of them.

Regardless of how you buy cigars, the coolidor is a good idea and you should pursue it. That way no matter what you do, you have room to store your sticks. Also, don't skimp -- get yourself a bigger cooler than you think you will need

When I am trying a new stick I always buy at least two -- after I try it I still have at least one more to help me remember the manufacturer, band, etc. as a reminder for what to buy or not buy. Once I find sticks I like I will get fivers or boxes as they become available at decent prices.

thechrisdotcom · 08-09-2011, 09:39 AM

I currently have 3 different boxes of cigars in my humidors(I have 2). The rest are all singles or sample packs. So technically, I don't have that many boxes of cigars.

you could always pick your favorite of the few you liked and look into buying a box of those, and then just get samplers of the remaining.

I'm still trying new stuff all the time and I always say, I'd like a box of these. But then I find another cigar I like better and think back, good thing I didn't buy that box of other cigars yet.

Now if I had a big cigar cabinet humidor, that'd be a different story. haha.

hscmit · 08-09-2011, 09:40 AM

I know what I like and what I will pay for most of them. I am usually more driven by a good deal on something I like rather than on packaging

JWC · 08-09-2011, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

I keep debating on if I should make a coolidor....

There's really not a lot you need to "make" a coolidor. Buy a big cooler, buy some beads, put cigars in cooler with beads. Do the coolers with all the shelves and spanish cedar linings look and function great? Sure, but I have none of that and my cooler works just fine.

CigarSquid · 08-09-2011, 05:24 PM

I don't have enough smokes for a cooler. My humi holds 50 cigars. I was thinking of just getting another humi.

08-09-2011, 05:35 PM

I am different,

alot of people here can attest to that, but I buy most everything by the box mostly even if I have not tried them before. It is just so much cheaper in most cases per cigar, although it is more expensive than buy a 5 pack.

If you buy a 5 pack for $25 or a box of 20 for $80 you are still spending more on the box but less per cigar so that is where you have to decide if it is worth it. For me if I don't like the cigar I either trade them, sell them for what I paid, or send them to someone I know likes them.

Most of the time I am able to trade them for other sticks to try though. You also can participate in box passes and other things of that nature and diversify your collection. It is all personal choice though.

I wouldn't suggest going this route though unless you upgrade your humi to a cooler.

Academy Sports and Outdoors sells a 48QT Coleman Cooler for $16. Then you just have to pick up beads and a hygrometer (optional). The whole setup cost me $16 for the cooler and around $20 for the beads. So for the price of a smaller humidor you have a big coolidor. There is plenty of threads on how to setup your coolidor but I just left it open for a few days then sprinkled baking soda all over in the inside and rinsed it out. I then let it air dry for a few days. You then can put the beads and the hygrometer in and let it sit for a day then up your boxes in. Sorry for being wordy but I just wanted to express, like others have said in the thread, that it is very easy and pretty cheap to get a good setup going.

chand · 08-09-2011, 06:08 PM

I changed my Padilla and Cubao sale from boxes to 5-packs because I think this is the prevailing sentiment.

quantim0 · 08-09-2011, 06:08 PM

I went crazy buying boxes in the beginning. Now my tastes have evolved and I'm stuck with a bunch of cigars I don't want to smoke.

So my advice is to wait a little while and start adding boxes when you are more confident in your tastes.

Aporschaguy · 08-09-2011, 06:16 PM

I buy my staple cigars in boxes and always grab a few singles to fill the space. I like to buy samplers from time to time. I often find a great cigar that I wouldn't buy normally.

bishjd123 · 08-09-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

I don't have enough smokes for a cooler. My humi holds 50 cigars. I was thinking of just getting another humi.

That's how it starts. Trust the advice given here and go the cooler route if you're just looking for added space.

CigarSquid · 08-09-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallbright

I am different,

alot of people here can attest to that, but I buy most everything by the box mostly even if I have not tried them before. It is just so much cheaper in most cases per cigar, although it is more expensive than buy a 5 pack.

If you buy a 5 pack for $25 or a box of 20 for $80 you are still spending more on the box but less per cigar so that is where you have to decide if it is worth it. For me if I don't like the cigar I either trade them, sell them for what I paid, or send them to someone I know likes them.

Most of the time I am able to trade them for other sticks to try though. You also can participate in box passes and other things of that nature and diversify your collection. It is all personal choice though.

I wouldn't suggest going this route though unless you upgrade your humi to a cooler.

Academy Sports and Outdoors sells a 48QT Coleman Cooler for $16. Then you just have to pick up beads and a hygrometer (optional). The whole setup cost me $16 for the cooler and around $20 for the beads. So for the price of a smaller humidor you have a big coolidor. There is plenty of threads on how to setup your coolidor but I just left it open for a few days then sprinkled baking soda all over in the inside and rinsed it out. I then let it air dry for a few days. You then can put the beads and the hygrometer in and let it sit for a day then up your boxes in. Sorry for being wordy but I just wanted to express, like others have said in the thread, that it is very easy and pretty cheap to get a good setup going.

That is what I was thinking..

Cooler, then box splits and 5 packs.. Fill it that way and keep it going that way.

SvilleKid · 08-09-2011, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrCal15

I don't have enough smokes for a cooler. My humi holds 50 cigars. I was thinking of just getting another humi.

Does this remind anyone else here of that day, long ago, when he (I) stood on the edge of a steep slope, innocently looking around, not knowing or fully understanding how far down there was to fall!!! An how complete that fall could be!

Been there, done that!

Get the cooler. And keep your eyes out for more coolers, at cheap prices!

massphatness · 08-10-2011, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Get the cooler. And keep your eyes out for more coolers, at cheap prices!

Started with a desktop

Then a few desktops

Then a VinoTemp

Then my girl bought me an end-table sized cabinet

Then another VinoTemp

Then an Avallo

Then an Aristocrat

And most recently supplemented with a 120 quart cooler

Yeah, I remember ...

Blak Smyth · 08-10-2011, 07:08 AM

I think I need to get a cooler! I have no room for a box. currently my purchasing cigars is on hold for a couple reasons, so I am just smoking down my small inventory so I can add a box.

08-09-2011, 09:11 AM	#1
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Box VS Sampler I have found a few cigars I am willing to buy by the box, But I am..... scared too. I like to have the variety of cigars. Any one else like me? I keep debating on if I should make a coolidor and stock it up. When I think that I will have plenty of the same cigars, I 'worry' myself I might get tired of them.

08-09-2011, 09:13 AM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Box VS Sampler I started off just like that, I had a pretty decent variety. Then I found what I liked and went crazy on boxes. I would just say find your favorites, ensure that they are indeed your favorites by smoking TONS of cigars..... Then it's time to buy them by the box __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

08-09-2011, 09:15 AM	#3
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Box VS Sampler No need to rush into buying boxes, lots of guys buy nothing but samplers and 5 packs and are perfectly happy __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

08-09-2011, 09:17 AM	#4
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Box VS Sampler I currently only buy singles and samplers or 5rs. After I really get my favorites figured out (and have room) I will make some box purchases. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

08-09-2011, 09:26 AM	#6
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Box VS Sampler I bought a bundle once.. I liked it, but got tired of them. So those are the ones i was sharing with my good buddies. But, I don't want to spend good money on good cigars and then just hand them out since I am tired of them.

08-09-2011, 09:39 AM	#8
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: Box VS Sampler I currently have 3 different boxes of cigars in my humidors(I have 2). The rest are all singles or sample packs. So technically, I don't have that many boxes of cigars. you could always pick your favorite of the few you liked and look into buying a box of those, and then just get samplers of the remaining. I'm still trying new stuff all the time and I always say, I'd like a box of these. But then I find another cigar I like better and think back, good thing I didn't buy that box of other cigars yet. Now if I had a big cigar cabinet humidor, that'd be a different story. haha.

08-09-2011, 09:40 AM	#9
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Box VS Sampler I know what I like and what I will pay for most of them. I am usually more driven by a good deal on something I like rather than on packaging

08-09-2011, 05:24 PM	#11
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: Box VS Sampler I don't have enough smokes for a cooler. My humi holds 50 cigars. I was thinking of just getting another humi.

08-09-2011, 05:35 PM	#12
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Box VS Sampler I am different, alot of people here can attest to that, but I buy most everything by the box mostly even if I have not tried them before. It is just so much cheaper in most cases per cigar, although it is more expensive than buy a 5 pack. If you buy a 5 pack for $25 or a box of 20 for $80 you are still spending more on the box but less per cigar so that is where you have to decide if it is worth it. For me if I don't like the cigar I either trade them, sell them for what I paid, or send them to someone I know likes them. Most of the time I am able to trade them for other sticks to try though. You also can participate in box passes and other things of that nature and diversify your collection. It is all personal choice though. I wouldn't suggest going this route though unless you upgrade your humi to a cooler. Academy Sports and Outdoors sells a 48QT Coleman Cooler for $16. Then you just have to pick up beads and a hygrometer (optional). The whole setup cost me $16 for the cooler and around $20 for the beads. So for the price of a smaller humidor you have a big coolidor. There is plenty of threads on how to setup your coolidor but I just left it open for a few days then sprinkled baking soda all over in the inside and rinsed it out. I then let it air dry for a few days. You then can put the beads and the hygrometer in and let it sit for a day then up your boxes in. Sorry for being wordy but I just wanted to express, like others have said in the thread, that it is very easy and pretty cheap to get a good setup going.

08-09-2011, 06:08 PM	#13
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: Box VS Sampler I changed my Padilla and Cubao sale from boxes to 5-packs because I think this is the prevailing sentiment.

08-09-2011, 06:08 PM	#14
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Box VS Sampler I went crazy buying boxes in the beginning. Now my tastes have evolved and I'm stuck with a bunch of cigars I don't want to smoke. So my advice is to wait a little while and start adding boxes when you are more confident in your tastes. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

08-09-2011, 06:16 PM	#15
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Box VS Sampler I buy my staple cigars in boxes and always grab a few singles to fill the space. I like to buy samplers from time to time. I often find a great cigar that I wouldn't buy normally. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."

08-10-2011, 07:08 AM	#20
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Box VS Sampler I think I need to get a cooler! I have no room for a box. currently my purchasing cigars is on hold for a couple reasons, so I am just smoking down my small inventory so I can add a box. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS