Recon Cigars Anyone know about these?

[sevans105]

Saw a link to them on Face book. Looked kinda cool. Anyone have any more info than this?
http://www.ReconCigars.com/

Some of those tubos look pretty BA.

[Remo]

Those look crazy....i'd give some a try

[smitty81]

they do look cool.

I'm gonna order 3 tubos.

[sevans105]

Website is kinda wonky. Facebook has the best pics and info

http://www.facebook.com/ReconCigars

Even if they suck, I'll probably get some of those tubos....maybe one of those boxes.

[Ncpsycho]

I want to buy a box... The box is sick

[sevans105]

Here is some pix...These things are kinda geeking me out. Too bad they aren't available until July.

[kelmac07]

Tbone smoked one some months back as the rep was at a local B&M passing them out. Tbone said they tasted like a$$.

[shilala]

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

[Ncpsycho]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Tbone smoked one some months back as the rep was at a local B&M passing them out. Tbone said they tasted like a$$.

Damn i was gonna order some but thats a little pricey for ass taste lol

[Wharf Rat]

You could bid in the upcoming auction here and probably get a better cigar.

[Ciro]

Definitly look cool and the box looks great, but if they taste like a$$ I'll save my $ for something better.

[deaster25]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

[T.G]

Originally Posted by deaster25

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by T.G

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by smitty81

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

So, you'd be ok with them making the claim if they are donating some trivial or near trivial amount solely for the purpose of being able to make the claim in the interest of bolstering sales?

Oh, and you might want to do some historical research before you make that bet.

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by deaster25

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

Oh....nevermind. They used "bares" instead of "bears". I refuse to do business with companies that don't proof read their material.

Naturally, I'm kidding. With the "tastes like a$$" warning I won't invest in a box-although it is very cool. Two to start. One for the collectible tray and one to smoke. If it lives up (down?) to its a$$y reputation then that will be it.

I agree with TG though, giving to charity is admirable. Using it as a marketing tool is less so. Is it still a good thing? Yes, of course. It just, much like diet soda, leaves a funny taste behind.

A company's willingness to donate procedes to a charity generally doesn't affect my purchase decision. Clever marketing and cool packaging, I might try it once. Quality product and reasonable pricing and I'm a loyal fan.

Just my sometimes humble opinion.

[Ncpsycho]

Also I believe the owner is an ex marine so I would imagine he's not donating a penny a cigar

I found and bought some recon cigars at March Precision Guns, their site is http://marchprecisionguns.com They have different amounts you can purchase, Check them out out.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by jonboy

I found and bought some recon cigars at March Precision Guns, their site is http://marchprecisionguns.com They have different amounts you can purchase, Check them out out.

Welcome to Cigar Asylum. Are you here for our cigar community or have you just signed up to post the link?

Just curious.

[lenguamor]

Gimmicks come and go. Gimmicks that also happen to not be very good go quicker.

Scott made a good point about gluing all those cuts onto the binder; that just can't be good.

The marketing really turns me off, though, from the heavy use of military imagery and symbols to the negative ad against Cuban cigars; it's what puts me off the most aside from the prospect of all that glue.

You know, I hear a lot of *****ing about La Aurora getting a premium for their Preferido tubos, but at least with that you're getting a good cigar. What are you getting when all that torcedor labor goes into gluing all those pieces, and how much of the cigar's cost goes into that packaging? Which leaves exactly how much investment in quality tobacco and blending?