80 Cigar Sampler?

Flounder · 12-10-2011, 01:13 PM

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...IDD195&cat=215

Just curious if this is a dangerous move to try or not...

14holestogie · 12-10-2011, 01:17 PM

There's nothing in there you'll remember fondly.

Go for smaller samplers of better quality.

Bill86 · 12-10-2011, 01:18 PM

Some real crap tossed in there

Flounder · 12-10-2011, 01:22 PM

That's kind of what I figured. They have a 40 cigars sampler:

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...IDD194&cat=215

Some of those look promising, I like the CAO's, 5 Vegas, and am anxious to try Diesel.

pektel · 12-10-2011, 01:22 PM

yeah, I'd stay the hell away from that.

edit: The 80 cigar sampler. Haven't checked the other one yet. But I never buy big samplers like this. I normally see a bunch of dog rockets/yardgars, with a few decent sticks thrown in to help the entire sampler sell. Although I did not see ANYTHING in that 80 stick sampler that interested me.

Take that 100 bucks, and get a bundle of tampa sweetheart 500 maduros, and their Fuente Work of Art sampler:

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...8bdc34ec499114

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...8bdc34ec499114

At least, if I were spending a bill on NC sticks, that's probably what I'd go for right now. I do realize that's only 26 sticks instead of 40, but all 26 of these are great smokes.

Flounder · 12-10-2011, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

yeah, I'd stay the hell away from that.

edit: The 80 cigar sampler. Haven't checked the other one yet. But I never buy big samplers like this. I normally see a bunch of dog rockets/yardgars, with a few decent sticks thrown in to help the entire sampler sell. Although I did not see ANYTHING in that 80 stick sampler that interested me.

Take that 100 bucks, and get a bundle of tampa sweetheart 500 maduros, and their Fuente Work of Art sampler:

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...8bdc34ec499114

http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...8bdc34ec499114

At least, if I were spending a bill on NC sticks, that's probably what I'd go for right now. I do realize that's only 26 sticks instead of 40, but all 26 of these are great smokes.

Only catch with that is:

A: Not real into maduros like everyone else seems to be, definitely a Connecticut or Natural wrapper kind of guy.

B: Surprisingly wasn't a fan of the Hemingways, I was so excited to try them, then once I did I felt let down.

I'll post another 2 samplers I was looking to get in a sec..

pektel · 12-10-2011, 01:43 PM

I had looked at your profile, and said you were a Fuente fan, so I went on that.

I primarily smoke CC's, so I am a little lost with NC stuff anyways. Never had a Fuente that was bad.

Flounder · 12-10-2011, 01:46 PM

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...IDD181&cat=106

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...FASST1&cat=106

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...VASST29&cat=19

Basically any 2 of those. I have had a good track record with the Padillas and 5 Vegas. The other is more of a variety, with the Virtue, which I like, the 5 Vegas.

Flounder · 12-10-2011, 01:51 PM

I know, it's ultimately my decision, just looking for General Advise.

Crownedone · 12-10-2011, 01:55 PM

I am a big sampler fan. I started with many the type you are looking at and found none were worth the money. However, all I had to do was to step it up one more notch to get a desent sampler. The "mother load" samplers from CI. have all been worth the money. The 12 angry men sampler was another good one. CI and others all have great samplers just keep looking.

Cornrow_Wallis · 12-10-2011, 02:09 PM

I think this is a pretty solid sampler.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...7&cat=6&page=2

Also, I got a bundle of these recently and I think they're pretty good, especially for the money.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...0-B-20&cat=212

irratebass · 12-10-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...VASST29&cat=19

Basically any 2 of those. I have had a good track record with the Padillas and 5 Vegas. The other is more of a variety, with the Virtue, which I like, the 5 Vegas.

Go with this one

Cornrow_Wallis · 12-10-2011, 02:20 PM

Also, the monster puts up all the weeks deals on fridays, you could make a pretty good sampler out of five packs for a hundred bucks.

You get free shipping anyways, and the promo code 'save20now' will get you 20% off $100.

Sonic04GT · 12-10-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cornrow_Wallis

Also, the monster puts up all the weeks deals on fridays, you could make a pretty good sampler out of five packs for a hundred bucks.

You get free shipping anyways, and the promo code 'save20now' will get you 20% off $100.

Good advice.

Taki · 12-10-2011, 07:59 PM

Definitely go with smaller samples...that looks ok, but nothing worth

12-11-2011, 03:57 AM

Yeah there's much better samplers out there. I'll see if i can find one for you.

Bax · 12-11-2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flounder

Only catch with that is:

A: Not real into maduros like everyone else seems to be, definitely a Connecticut or Natural wrapper kind of guy.

B: Surprisingly wasn't a fan of the Hemingways, I was so excited to try them, then once I did I felt let down.

I'll post another 2 samplers I was looking to get in a sec..

I'm not a fan of them either. I like most others but that one never did it for me.

neoflex · 12-11-2011, 09:39 AM

As others mentioned.

Looks to me like they are trying to move some stagnant inventory.

deadrise · 12-11-2011, 10:03 AM

that is like 1 big sampler of all the cigars I ever wasted my money on and regretted it

12-12-2011, 03:19 AM

I would pass on this sampler as they are mostly turd trumpets...Churchill's are my least favorite size, and I am not a big fan of purchasing cigars from GurkhaInternational.com

Good luck!

12-10-2011, 01:13 PM	#1
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	80 Cigar Sampler? http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...IDD195&cat=215 Just curious if this is a dangerous move to try or not...

12-10-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? There's nothing in there you'll remember fondly. Go for smaller samplers of better quality. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

12-10-2011, 01:18 PM	#3
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? Some real crap tossed in there __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

12-10-2011, 01:22 PM	#4
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? That's kind of what I figured. They have a 40 cigars sampler: http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...IDD194&cat=215 Some of those look promising, I like the CAO's, 5 Vegas, and am anxious to try Diesel.

12-10-2011, 01:22 PM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? yeah, I'd stay the hell away from that. edit: The 80 cigar sampler. Haven't checked the other one yet. But I never buy big samplers like this. I normally see a bunch of dog rockets/yardgars, with a few decent sticks thrown in to help the entire sampler sell. Although I did not see ANYTHING in that 80 stick sampler that interested me. Take that 100 bucks, and get a bundle of tampa sweetheart 500 maduros, and their Fuente Work of Art sampler: http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...8bdc34ec499114 http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...8bdc34ec499114 At least, if I were spending a bill on NC sticks, that's probably what I'd go for right now. I do realize that's only 26 sticks instead of 40, but all 26 of these are great smokes. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem. Last edited by pektel; 12-10-2011 at 01:29 PM.

12-10-2011, 01:43 PM	#7
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? I had looked at your profile, and said you were a Fuente fan, so I went on that. I primarily smoke CC's, so I am a little lost with NC stuff anyways. Never had a Fuente that was bad. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-10-2011, 01:46 PM	#8
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...IDD181&cat=106 http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...FASST1&cat=106 http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...VASST29&cat=19 Basically any 2 of those. I have had a good track record with the Padillas and 5 Vegas. The other is more of a variety, with the Virtue, which I like, the 5 Vegas.

12-10-2011, 01:51 PM	#9
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? I know, it's ultimately my decision, just looking for General Advise.

12-10-2011, 01:55 PM	#10
Crownedone Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Stephen Location: crawfordville fl. Posts: 289 Trading: (0)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? I am a big sampler fan. I started with many the type you are looking at and found none were worth the money. However, all I had to do was to step it up one more notch to get a desent sampler. The "mother load" samplers from CI. have all been worth the money. The 12 angry men sampler was another good one. CI and others all have great samplers just keep looking.

12-10-2011, 02:09 PM	#11
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? I think this is a pretty solid sampler. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...7&cat=6&page=2 Also, I got a bundle of these recently and I think they're pretty good, especially for the money. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...0-B-20&cat=212

12-10-2011, 02:20 PM	#13
Cornrow_Wallis <insert user title> Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Rob Location: flo-rida Posts: 268 Trading: (8)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? Also, the monster puts up all the weeks deals on fridays, you could make a pretty good sampler out of five packs for a hundred bucks. You get free shipping anyways, and the promo code 'save20now' will get you 20% off $100.

12-10-2011, 07:59 PM	#15
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12-11-2011, 03:57 AM	#16
JRyder430 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? Yeah there's much better samplers out there. I'll see if i can find one for you.

12-11-2011, 09:39 AM	#18
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? As others mentioned. Looks to me like they are trying to move some stagnant inventory. __________________

12-11-2011, 10:03 AM	#19
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? that is like 1 big sampler of all the cigars I ever wasted my money on and regretted it __________________

12-12-2011, 03:19 AM	#20
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 80 Cigar Sampler? I would pass on this sampler as they are mostly turd trumpets...Churchill's are my least favorite size, and I am not a big fan of purchasing cigars from GurkhaInternational.com Good luck!