How do you moderate?

shilala · 02-17-2009, 09:43 AM

I was wondering how some of you guys moderate.
For instance, I have way too many cigars. That helps me not purchase any more cigars. Well, that's not entirely true. There's nothing else I want right this moment because I have everything I like, so until I see something else I might like or begin obsessing because I only have 10 of something left, I'm less likely to buy stuff.
I even thought to go so far as to set a limit of maybe five smokes for stuff I never get around to smoking and get rid of the rest. I know, crazy. It crossed my mind though.

Being as lots of us don't moderate in any fashion, I don't expect a lot of posts, but I'd love to hear your methods. Consider it group therapy so I don't end up living in your basement.

hotreds · 02-17-2009, 09:46 AM

What's "moderate?"

GTsetGO · 02-17-2009, 09:49 AM

the fact that my humidors are full keeps me from buying.

and before someone says it, no i am not buying another humidor.

hotreds · 02-17-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

the fact that my humidors are full keeps me from buying.

and before someone says it, no i am not buying another humidor.

But a coolerdor is a different matter........

GTsetGO · 02-17-2009, 09:51 AM

okay okay. I am not buying anything else to store my cigars in.

that is until i build my bar and it has a humidor in it as well.

poker · 02-17-2009, 09:52 AM

easy...

ban, dont ban, infract, etc.

pnoon · 02-17-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

easy...

ban, dont ban, infract, etc.

+ We don't like SPAM !

GTsetGO · 02-17-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

easy...

ban, dont ban, infract, etc.

smartass.

i thought this was a staff question as well until i read it.

02-17-2009, 10:09 AM

Well, being still at the beginning of the slope I guess I have it easier in that "this train isn't a run-away yet, so its easy to apply the brakes". My current method is: acquire singles from either samplers, B&Ms or trades/gifts. Try the singles. If I like one, it gets put into the list of cigars I would like to have a couple more of. Then, I acquire them either through focused trades, complex boxsplits (multi-boxes, multi-people) or purchasing online 5'ers. The goal is to get 5-8 cigars of each type I like. Any cigars I have of a particular type over and beyond 5-8 cigars are up for trade-out/gifting. Any singles I have are for trade-out on a discretional basis.

I guess this is the method I use to ensure that I don't get out of control. I placed these measures in action early as I did see the great potential to lose perspective early.

That being said, I am already at 2 humis full, a 30ct pelican case like-case full, and am in the midst of accessorizing/altering an actual pelican case to act as a humidor. I guess my "brakes" are only slowing my descent down the slope.

Cheers

Cyanide

Kreth · 02-17-2009, 10:21 AM

I married a moderator.

Seanohue · 02-17-2009, 10:22 AM

By not having money

DrDubzz · 02-17-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Seanohue

By not having money

this is the most common method for myself

Tikihut27 · 02-17-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I married a moderator.

I buy infrequently enough so my wife won't get the idea in her head to add up my annual cigar expenses.

N2Advnture · 02-17-2009, 10:37 AM

It's tough...

...with that said, recently I calculate how many years I could smoke if I stopped buying today (which we know won't happen). It was a bit of an eye opener to say the least.

gnukfu · 02-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Once all my containers are full of cigars I stop buying them.

N2Advnture · 02-17-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gnukfu

Once all my containers are full of cigars I stop buying them.

Stop buying cigars or containers

The Professor · 02-17-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by N2Advnture

It's tough...

...with that said, recently I calculate how many years I could smoke if I stopped buying today (which we know won't happen). It was a bit of an eye opener to say the least.

Come on ... how many years (rounded up)?

No money and being married are my #1 and #2 ways (tied, probably).

And in the spirit of full disclosure, I could probably go 2-3 years at my current rate.

galaga · 02-17-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by poker

easy...

ban, dont ban, infart, outfart etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

+ We don't like SPAM or beans!

or Lobster Thermidor a' Crevette with a mornay sauce served in a Provencale manner with shallots and aubergines garnished with truffle pate, brandy and with a fried egg on top and spam.

VirtualSmitty · 02-17-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Seanohue

By not having money

Exactly!

02-17-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kreth

I married a moderator.

I think this is the method I will have to go with for now.

02-17-2009, 09:49 AM	#3
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: How do you moderate? the fact that my humidors are full keeps me from buying. and before someone says it, no i am not buying another humidor. __________________ Modded Mustangs

02-17-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: How do you moderate? okay okay. I am not buying anything else to store my cigars in. that is until i build my bar and it has a humidor in it as well. __________________ Modded Mustangs

02-17-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
poker 1:11 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kelly Location: SoCal Posts: 5,280 Trading: (7)	Re: How do you moderate? easy... ban, dont ban, infract, etc. __________________ Cigar Asylum: A cigar board birthed without agendas, without profiting, and without advertisements. Amor puro Character is what you do when no one is watching

02-17-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
Cyanide Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How do you moderate? Well, being still at the beginning of the slope I guess I have it easier in that "this train isn't a run-away yet, so its easy to apply the brakes". My current method is: acquire singles from either samplers, B&Ms or trades/gifts. Try the singles. If I like one, it gets put into the list of cigars I would like to have a couple more of. Then, I acquire them either through focused trades, complex boxsplits (multi-boxes, multi-people) or purchasing online 5'ers. The goal is to get 5-8 cigars of each type I like. Any cigars I have of a particular type over and beyond 5-8 cigars are up for trade-out/gifting. Any singles I have are for trade-out on a discretional basis. I guess this is the method I use to ensure that I don't get out of control. I placed these measures in action early as I did see the great potential to lose perspective early. That being said, I am already at 2 humis full, a 30ct pelican case like-case full, and am in the midst of accessorizing/altering an actual pelican case to act as a humidor. I guess my "brakes" are only slowing my descent down the slope. Cheers Cyanide

02-17-2009, 10:21 AM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: How do you moderate? I married a moderator.

02-17-2009, 09:43 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	How do you moderate? I was wondering how some of you guys moderate. For instance, I have way too many cigars. That helps me not purchase any more cigars. Well, that's not entirely true. There's nothing else I want right this moment because I have everything I like, so until I see something else I might like or begin obsessing because I only have 10 of something left, I'm less likely to buy stuff. I even thought to go so far as to set a limit of maybe five smokes for stuff I never get around to smoking and get rid of the rest. I know, crazy. It crossed my mind though. Being as lots of us don't moderate in any fashion, I don't expect a lot of posts, but I'd love to hear your methods. Consider it group therapy so I don't end up living in your basement. __________________

02-17-2009, 09:46 AM	#2
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: How do you moderate? What's "moderate?" __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-17-2009, 10:22 AM	#11
Seanohue Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Posts: 277 Trading: (7)	Re: How do you moderate? By not having money

02-17-2009, 10:37 AM	#14
N2Advnture www.Cigarmony.com Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 642 Trading: (43)	Re: How do you moderate? It's tough... ...with that said, recently I calculate how many years I could smoke if I stopped buying today (which we know won't happen). It was a bit of an eye opener to say the least. __________________ Home of the patented Humidity Bead System® humidifiers www.HBSHumidifiers.com

02-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#15
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: How do you moderate? Once all my containers are full of cigars I stop buying them. __________________ Curious George