New cigars?

Axeman · 07-20-2021, 10:50 PM

For many years I have smoked down my collection until I was almost through. I finally bought some new boxes some of my favorite CCs that were on sale. They are good, but not as good as the ones I just finished off. Maybe the ones I had were better to me because I like the aged taste. Maybe they were better to begin with. Hard to tell right now.

I think I am going to get some NCs that I always liked before but I am a bit pissed off at the prices. Maybe I would be better off just getting more CCs and waiting it out While slowly going through them. Or shopping sales? There never seems to be the ones I want on sale, or even in stock. Dang, this hobby used to be easy. I would hate to lay in a supply while the quality is on a dip. But it may get worse. Or if I wait, it will turn around.
AAAAahhhhh!!!!!!

Brian D. · 07-21-2021, 06:11 AM

The shortages are at least somewhat Covid related. It's getting better, slowly.

icehog3 · 07-21-2021, 09:50 AM

Prices seem to increase pretty regularly on CCs now, I'm stocking up on some favorites at the current prices. If they get completely outrageous, I'll switch to Gurkhas.

Havanaaddict · 07-21-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Prices seem to increase pretty regularly on CCs now, I'm stocking up on some favorites at the current prices. If they get completely outrageous, I'll switch to Gurkhas.

That will never happen, "Friends don't let fiends smoke Gurkhas"

Wharf Rat · 07-21-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Havanaaddict

That will never happen, "Friends don't let fiends smoke Gurkhas"

I’ve never thought of Tom as a fiend, but I could be wrong…

bonjing · 07-21-2021, 01:25 PM

But aren’t Gurkhas usually more expensive than the average stick? They are the premium smoke remember

VirtualSmitty · 07-21-2021, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

But aren’t Gurkhas usually more expensive than the average stick? They are the premium smoke remember

Yes the most expensive. Thankfully the good folks at CI and such regularly sell them at 80-90% off so we plebs can experience them occasionally.

Axeman · 07-21-2021, 03:14 PM

I've heard Gurkhas have been having quality problems lately. In all seriousness, the G3 used to be one of my favorites.

AdamJoshua · 07-21-2021, 03:28 PM

Picking the wrong day to stop sniffing model airplane glue

NCRadioMan · 07-21-2021, 06:56 PM

The biggest problem for manufacturer's right now is getting boxes. They have the cigars just nothing to put them in. And prices are only gonna rise so buy now.

icehog3 · 07-21-2021, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havanaaddict

That will never happen, "Friends don't let fiends smoke Gurkhas"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

I’ve never thought of Tom as a fiend, but I could be wrong…

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonjing

But aren’t Gurkhas usually more expensive than the average stick? They are the premium smoke remember

Quote:

Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Yes the most expensive. Thankfully the good folks at CI and such regularly sell them at 80-90% off so we plebs can experience them occasionally.

Bax · 07-22-2021, 01:25 AM

I actually didn't mind the Gurkha Titan. I might have been drunk, though.

oldforge · 07-22-2021, 01:32 AM

On NCs, you may find better prices with sales on CigarPage (if you have not tried them).

The CCs are going to be tough for a while--it looks like Covid hit them hard.

mosesbotbol · 07-22-2021, 10:24 AM

Prices are unlikely to go down, but supplies will get better.

oldforge · 07-22-2021, 02:12 PM

Moses--This article is kinda pessimistic fwiw:

https://ministryofcigars.com/habanos...ive-shortages/

Axeman · 07-22-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by oldforge

Moses--This article is kinda pessimistic fwiw:

https://ministryofcigars.com/habanos...ive-shortages/

Interesting, thanks. Now I know why there are only smaller vitolas in quantity.

We have to look at where the crops and inventory are in good shape for production and delivery of the high quality product, and also find good alternatives to the Habanos product. I so love my favorite CC markas for their price per quality.

Axeman · 07-22-2021, 05:19 PM

I just put a sizable order in at Cigar Page. Almost back to my 10 year supply.

07-20-2021, 10:50 PM	#1
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	New cigars? For many years I have smoked down my collection until I was almost through. I finally bought some new boxes some of my favorite CCs that were on sale. They are good, but not as good as the ones I just finished off. Maybe the ones I had were better to me because I like the aged taste. Maybe they were better to begin with. Hard to tell right now. I think I am going to get some NCs that I always liked before but I am a bit pissed off at the prices. Maybe I would be better off just getting more CCs and waiting it out While slowly going through them. Or shopping sales? There never seems to be the ones I want on sale, or even in stock. Dang, this hobby used to be easy. I would hate to lay in a supply while the quality is on a dip. But it may get worse. Or if I wait, it will turn around. AAAAahhhhh!!!!!!

07-21-2021, 06:11 AM	#2
Brian D. Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Brian Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,617 Trading: (1)	Re: New cigars? The shortages are at least somewhat Covid related. It's getting better, slowly. __________________ Any gathering that includes Elderboy02 is "NKA"-- --No Ketchup Allowed.

07-21-2021, 09:50 AM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: New cigars? Prices seem to increase pretty regularly on CCs now, I'm stocking up on some favorites at the current prices. If they get completely outrageous, I'll switch to Gurkhas. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-21-2021, 01:25 PM	#6
bonjing ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,012 Trading: (39)	Re: New cigars? But aren’t Gurkhas usually more expensive than the average stick? They are the premium smoke remember __________________ Be Excellent to Each Other - Bill & Ted

07-21-2021, 03:14 PM	#8
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: New cigars? I've heard Gurkhas have been having quality problems lately. In all seriousness, the G3 used to be one of my favorites.

07-21-2021, 03:28 PM	#9
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: New cigars? Picking the wrong day to stop sniffing model airplane glue

07-21-2021, 06:56 PM	#10
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: New cigars? The biggest problem for manufacturer's right now is getting boxes. They have the cigars just nothing to put them in. And prices are only gonna rise so buy now. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

07-22-2021, 01:25 AM	#12
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: New cigars? I actually didn't mind the Gurkha Titan. I might have been drunk, though. __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

07-22-2021, 01:32 AM	#13
oldforge Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Porcupine Quillage, CT Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: New cigars? On NCs, you may find better prices with sales on CigarPage (if you have not tried them). The CCs are going to be tough for a while--it looks like Covid hit them hard.

07-22-2021, 10:24 AM	#14
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: New cigars? Prices are unlikely to go down, but supplies will get better. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-22-2021, 02:12 PM	#15
oldforge Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Porcupine Quillage, CT Posts: 248 Trading: (0)	Re: New cigars? Moses--This article is kinda pessimistic fwiw: https://ministryofcigars.com/habanos...ive-shortages/

07-22-2021, 05:19 PM	#17
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: New cigars? I just put a sizable order in at Cigar Page. Almost back to my 10 year supply.