Famous Nic 3000

11-09-2009, 01:33 PM

I was pleasantly surprised to see that Famous Nic 3000's are in stock. Can't wait to try another.

poriggity · 11-09-2009, 03:16 PM

Is there any confirmation that the current nic 3000 are the same blend as the ones from a few years ago?
Scott

wayner123 · 11-09-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by poriggity

Is there any confirmation that the current nic 3000 are the same blend as the ones from a few years ago?
Scott

How many years ago are you talking about? Did they still have the green label?

Zanaspus · 11-09-2009, 04:06 PM

Never had "old" ones. I can confidently say that the current ones are easily the best bundle cigar I've smoked and in my top 5 at any price, period.

11-09-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by poriggity

Is there any confirmation that the current nic 3000 are the same blend as the ones from a few years ago?
Scott

Scott, not trying to hijack the thread but I wanted to say I really enjoyed reading your site. First visit. Good stuff. Thx.

weak_link · 11-09-2009, 05:51 PM

Great bundled smoke. Don't listen to Mean Darrell when he shows up and tells you they suck.

timo · 11-09-2009, 05:55 PM

I bought a bundle of them. King Kong size. Resting for a while

captain53 · 11-09-2009, 06:47 PM

Bought two of those King Kong Bundles myself, they are RIP till warm weather. Bought some a couple of years ago and they were very good bundle smokes after some age, hope these new ones meet the same standard.

roughrider · 11-09-2009, 07:03 PM

I'm also curious about this new batch. Anybody want to do a trade for a 5-pack from this new batch? PM me. Thanks.

poriggity · 11-09-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cabinets

Scott, not trying to hijack the thread but I wanted to say I really enjoyed reading your site. First visit. Good stuff. Thx.

Thanks bro! I enjoy doing the reviews, and I am glad some people are reading!
Anyway, on to the nic 3000.. The ones I refer to didn't have ANY band at all.
Scott

Cigahs · 11-10-2009, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poriggity

Is there any confirmation that the current nic 3000 are the same blend as the ones from a few years ago?
Scott

11-10-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

How many years ago are you talking about? Did they still have the green label?

Some of us remember the plain, bandless bundles....with just a piece of paper saying Famous Smoke Shop....now that I think about it....I might have a bundle or two....gonna have to look.

kenstogie · 11-10-2009, 08:35 AM

I always hear great things about these and they are frequently out of stock but do they ever run specials on the FN 3000?

Zanaspus · 11-10-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

I always hear great things about these and they are frequently out of stock but do they ever run specials on the FN 3000?

I've seen 5vers on monster, but smoke one, and the normal price will seem like a steal.

Totemic · 11-10-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kenstogie

I always hear great things about these and they are frequently out of stock but do they ever run specials on the FN 3000?

Rarely.
But at just a hair over $2/cigar, they're very much worth the price. They can easily hold their own against cigars costing 2 to 3 times as much.

It's probably the only reason why I even bother with Famous Smoke anymore.

On a side note: They do seem to have a higher percentage of burn issues than other cigars I smoke. Out of about 2 bundles, I think the majority of them had some skewing of the burn at some point or another (and them being semi-box pressed makes it harder to correct the burn by just rotating them on the ashtray).

borndead1 · 11-10-2009, 11:24 AM

I smoke A LOT of these, and IMO they have managed to maintain a very good consistency in the line, even between the different sizes.

They do tend to burn funny. Not bad, just kinda crooked. I've never had one tunnel on me though, or even canoe too badly.

I say it in every Nic 3000 thread I post in: Probably my favorite NC, and one of my favorite cigars period.

BlackDog · 11-10-2009, 11:29 AM

I bought a bundle a month or so ago, resting peacefully until spring. Love 'em.

kelmac07 · 11-10-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

I bought a bundle a month or so ago, resting peacefully until spring. Love 'em.

These are damn tasty with some age on them.

wayner123 · 11-10-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by poriggity

Thanks bro! I enjoy doing the reviews, and I am glad some people are reading!
Anyway, on to the nic 3000.. The ones I refer to didn't have ANY band at all.
Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by tobii3

Some of us remember the plain, bandless bundles....with just a piece of paper saying Famous Smoke Shop....now that I think about it....I might have a bundle or two....gonna have to look.

If you were referring to the ones without any bands, those would be the original release, and I would say yes the blend has changed since then. Slightly, but still a change.

These new ones (with the green bands), are still very good. They are about 90% as good as the originals. And with a little aging (3-6 months) bump up a bit closer.

SmokinApe · 11-11-2009, 06:25 PM

I have heard that the blend has changed more than once. And when you think about it, how couldn't it have? In any event after smoking the original band-less version and subsequent versions I believe there is a difference. That being said they are a decent stick at a great price BUT IMO they are more a hype stick at this point than anything else. If they really stood up to $6 sticks on a consistent basis someone would put a band or two on them and charge six bucks...

I am not hating on value smokes or bundle smokes at all, please don't take it that way. IMO the market dictates price and people will charge the most people will pay. And IMO the quality will drop on cigars like this to keep them affordable will maximizing profit...

11-09-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
jbo57 Guest Posts: n/a	Famous Nic 3000 I was pleasantly surprised to see that Famous Nic 3000's are in stock. Can't wait to try another.

11-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#2
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 Is there any confirmation that the current nic 3000 are the same blend as the ones from a few years ago? Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

11-09-2009, 04:06 PM	#4
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 Never had "old" ones. I can confidently say that the current ones are easily the best bundle cigar I've smoked and in my top 5 at any price, period. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

11-09-2009, 05:51 PM	#6
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 Great bundled smoke. Don't listen to Mean Darrell when he shows up and tells you they suck.

11-09-2009, 05:55 PM	#7
timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 I bought a bundle of them. King Kong size. Resting for a while __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics

11-09-2009, 06:47 PM	#8
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 Bought two of those King Kong Bundles myself, they are RIP till warm weather. Bought some a couple of years ago and they were very good bundle smokes after some age, hope these new ones meet the same standard.

11-09-2009, 07:03 PM	#9
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 I'm also curious about this new batch. Anybody want to do a trade for a 5-pack from this new batch? PM me. Thanks.

11-10-2009, 08:35 AM	#13
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 I always hear great things about these and they are frequently out of stock but do they ever run specials on the FN 3000? __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#16
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,345 Trading: (7)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 I smoke A LOT of these, and IMO they have managed to maintain a very good consistency in the line, even between the different sizes. They do tend to burn funny. Not bad, just kinda crooked. I've never had one tunnel on me though, or even canoe too badly. I say it in every Nic 3000 thread I post in: Probably my favorite NC, and one of my favorite cigars period. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#17
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 I bought a bundle a month or so ago, resting peacefully until spring. Love 'em. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

11-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#20
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: Famous Nic 3000 I have heard that the blend has changed more than once. And when you think about it, how couldn't it have? In any event after smoking the original band-less version and subsequent versions I believe there is a difference. That being said they are a decent stick at a great price BUT IMO they are more a hype stick at this point than anything else. If they really stood up to $6 sticks on a consistent basis someone would put a band or two on them and charge six bucks... I am not hating on value smokes or bundle smokes at all, please don't take it that way. IMO the market dictates price and people will charge the most people will pay. And IMO the quality will drop on cigars like this to keep them affordable will maximizing profit...