Cigar Spills

03-06-2012, 11:14 AM

Hey All:

I have a friend who owns a company that makes custom cigar spills and from what I've seen on his website, they're pretty cool. I've noticed that the cigar shops I buy from in my area don't carry spills at all and was thinking about asking my friend if I could help him market in my area. However, I'm not sure just how popular of a product they are so I wanted to get your opinion on them first. I'm probably going to order a batch for myself to try out first, but the opinions of others is what matters most. What's your thoughts / experience?

Blak Smyth · 03-06-2012, 11:16 AM

I have never used them but have wanted to. I don't think I would pay for them however, not a neccesity.

md4958 · 03-06-2012, 11:16 AM

Many cigar boxes come with cedar sheets that are used to separate the rows. Break them up and you have free cedar spills. No need to purchase spills. Many of the lounges Ive been to have them already broken up for customer use

Remo · 03-06-2012, 11:19 AM

Ok, what is a spill?

md4958 · 03-06-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Ok, what is a spill?

Remo · 03-06-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Set you up, you hit it deep!!!

03-06-2012, 11:23 AM

I've never tried one. For me it would come down to cost and convenience vs. reward. If the cost was low and the reward, a better smoke, was high I'd get some. However, if the smoke wasn't much better I'd stick to the lighter as it's easier to carry and cheaper.

Blak Smyth · 03-06-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Ok, what is a spill?

Cedar strips for lighting:

Remo · 03-06-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Cedar strips for lighting:

That's what I was thinking, thanks

03-06-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Doctorossi · 03-06-2012, 11:25 AM

I've never been a big fan of spills, as they're rather imprecise and can also leave a lot of combustion residue all over the end of your cigar. In this day of butane torch-flame lighters, I can't bring myself to use anything else unless I have to. An odorless and almost windproof flame you can place exactly where you like for peanuts prices... why go anywhere else?

md4958 · 03-06-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Ok, what is a spill?

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Originally Posted by Remo_5_0

Set you up, you hit it deep!!!

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Cedar strips for lighting:

Now youre going to ask why use a cedar spill... it is an elegant, ritualistic way to light a cigar, however it really is only effective when used indoors.

Have I used a spill, yes. Is it convenient, no. Did I notice a difference, none.

lenguamor · 03-06-2012, 11:46 AM

Here I was thinking it might be some kind of bib to keep ash spills off your clothing.

Had me all excited.

Taki · 03-06-2012, 11:49 AM

Spill looks more like a shim???

Emjaysmash · 03-06-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lenguamor

Here I was thinking it might be some kind of bib to keep ash spills off your clothing.

Had me all excited.

irratebass · 03-06-2012, 12:09 PM

I've seen these advertised from $50-$75 for a box......really?

kelmac07 · 03-06-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by irratebass

I've seen these advertised from $50-$75 for a box......really?

And I also have some waterfront property for you.

yourchoice · 03-06-2012, 12:42 PM

I seldom use a spill, but have on occassion. The last couple of times have been with an Anejo, using the cedar the cigar was wrapped in.

irratebass · 03-06-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

And I also have some waterfront property for you.

MurphysLaw · 03-06-2012, 02:01 PM

I got a tube of spills at the great smoke, I'll give one a try if I get a nice calm night outside. The company that makes them also does customization.

03-06-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
Shidoshi Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Spills Hey All: I have a friend who owns a company that makes custom cigar spills and from what I've seen on his website, they're pretty cool. I've noticed that the cigar shops I buy from in my area don't carry spills at all and was thinking about asking my friend if I could help him market in my area. However, I'm not sure just how popular of a product they are so I wanted to get your opinion on them first. I'm probably going to order a batch for myself to try out first, but the opinions of others is what matters most. What's your thoughts / experience?

03-06-2012, 11:16 AM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Cigar Spills I have never used them but have wanted to. I don't think I would pay for them however, not a neccesity. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

03-06-2012, 11:16 AM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Cigar Spills Many cigar boxes come with cedar sheets that are used to separate the rows. Break them up and you have free cedar spills. No need to purchase spills. Many of the lounges Ive been to have them already broken up for customer use __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

03-06-2012, 11:19 AM	#4
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Cigar Spills Ok, what is a spill? __________________

03-06-2012, 11:23 AM	#7
goomer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Spills I've never tried one. For me it would come down to cost and convenience vs. reward. If the cost was low and the reward, a better smoke, was high I'd get some. However, if the smoke wasn't much better I'd stick to the lighter as it's easier to carry and cheaper.

03-06-2012, 11:25 AM	#11
Doctorossi Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,684 Trading: (8)	Re: Cigar Spills I've never been a big fan of spills, as they're rather imprecise and can also leave a lot of combustion residue all over the end of your cigar. In this day of butane torch-flame lighters, I can't bring myself to use anything else unless I have to. An odorless and almost windproof flame you can place exactly where you like for peanuts prices... why go anywhere else? __________________ Marvin Shanken is a terrific guy... for me to poop on!

03-06-2012, 11:46 AM	#13
lenguamor puta por Ninfas! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The 305 again! Posts: 1,030 Trading: (23)	Re: Cigar Spills Here I was thinking it might be some kind of bib to keep ash spills off your clothing. Had me all excited. __________________

03-06-2012, 11:49 AM	#14
Taki Welcome to the Layer Cake Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Taki Location: The Creek Posts: 2,271 Trading: (38)	Re: Cigar Spills Spill looks more like a shim??? __________________

03-06-2012, 12:09 PM	#16
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Cigar Spills I've seen these advertised from $50-$75 for a box......really? __________________

03-06-2012, 12:42 PM	#18
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: Cigar Spills I seldom use a spill, but have on occassion. The last couple of times have been with an Anejo, using the cedar the cigar was wrapped in.

03-06-2012, 02:01 PM	#20
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Cigar Spills I got a tube of spills at the great smoke, I'll give one a try if I get a nice calm night outside. The company that makes them also does customization. __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.