Devil bid games

Newbie_nick · 08-06-2012, 04:19 AM

Hey all,

It occurred to me that there are a few games that I always seem to play with the Devil bid site, and just like Vegas, the house wins...I lose! In this case, my losing really means that I win my bids. Either way, I come away with an empty wallet!

Game #1: "I'll just look to see what's up for sale"
This is the boredom pitfall. I don't actually need cigars, but I'm bored and need something fun to look at on the internet.

Game #2: "I'll just throw a low-ball bid. I'll never win this!"
I think that this is also a boredom ploy. Although you can get some cheap smokes this way, I usually don't NEED them, especially when my humidor is full.

Game #3: "Now that I've won, let's look to see what else I can win to take advantage of the shipping."
This is chick-math, pure and simple. Let's throw more money into the pot, so that I can save $2 or $3 on shipping.

As you might be able to tell, I have spent more money on that #$%& Devil site. I'm screwed!

What games do you play?
Nick

cjhalbrooks · 08-06-2012, 06:01 AM

I play the shLt I won man Now I have to get my wife flowers

363 · 08-06-2012, 06:19 AM

Nick, I play all the same games as you, which usually takes me from a 40$ bill to a 100$ bill pretty fast

Newbie_nick · 08-06-2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 363

Nick, I play all the same games as you, which usually takes me from a 40$ bill to a 100$ bill pretty fast

Same here! I went from $0 to $145 (box of Undercrowns) to $230 (box of Cain Daytonas). Yikes!

363 · 08-06-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie_nick

Same here! I went from $0 to $145 (box of Undercrowns) to $230 (box of Cain Daytonas). Yikes!

Haha, in that boat now. Won a box of MoW Puro Authentico and seeing if there is anything else I might wanna pick up

bighairlogo · 08-06-2012, 07:12 AM

well at least you got some good smokes out of it

but yes i do the exact same thing... in fact thats why i know my UPS guy by his first name now

cjhalbrooks · 08-06-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bighairlogo

well at least you got some good smokes out of it

but yes i do the exact same thing... in fact thats why i know my UPS guy by his first name now

I was getting to the point that I knew what his fav beer was. I haven't ordered in a month now.

longknocker · 08-06-2012, 07:49 AM

That's Why I Don't "Look" Very Often!

jluck · 08-06-2012, 08:02 AM

I had a bunch of low ball bids out and won ONE thing for a dollar....One freaking dollar, Now to make shipping worth it....

Newbie_nick · 08-06-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

That's Why I Don't "Look" Very Often!

Yeah....I just need a way to lock myself out! Maybe a monthly time limit....

Ogre · 08-06-2012, 11:10 AM

I stopped playing that game. I was "WINNING" way to much!!!

maninblack · 08-06-2012, 02:51 PM

Games are for kids, I'm in it to win it baby!!

T.G · 08-06-2012, 03:39 PM

Like to bid $1 on the Opus Xes, Anjeos and GOFs in the MMAO section, then raise the bid in 50 cent increments while I send taunting "Yo Momma" emails to my friend who works at CI and is responsible for the auctions.

Newbie_nick · 08-06-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

Games are for kids, I'm in it to win it baby!!

TJtorpedo · 08-06-2012, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jluck

I had a bunch of low ball bids out and won ONE thing for a dollar....One freaking dollar, Now to make shipping worth it....

I have found myself in that same boat many a time!

08-07-2012, 03:29 AM

I play the " let's hope the Ups guy shows up while the wife is at work and I can stash the sticks" game.

Newbie_nick · 08-07-2012, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DevilBane

I play the " let's hope the Ups guy shows up while the wife is at work and I can stash the sticks" game.

Forgot about that one! That might be #4!!

shopkins82 · 08-07-2012, 07:07 AM

I definitely play game #2... what sucks is when you put in what you think is a low-ball bid on 10 tins only to find out they are $1 each additional shipping since they fall into the "sampler" category, not the $0.50 each additional shipping of the 5er category.

363 · 08-07-2012, 02:39 PM

got bored, already won a box lets go and see if there are any singles I want to try, ended up with about 9 other bids that end tonight...
sorry correction 13

RHerrington · 08-09-2012, 01:31 PM

I'm still new and have yet to fall into the trap of playing these addictive games... Should I count myself lucky, or play them anyways and enjoy the fun while the wallet holds out?

08-06-2012, 07:12 AM	#6
bighairlogo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 552 Trading: (34)	Re: Devil bid games well at least you got some good smokes out of it but yes i do the exact same thing... in fact thats why i know my UPS guy by his first name now

08-06-2012, 07:49 AM	#8
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,156 Trading: (82)	Re: Devil bid games That's Why I Don't "Look" Very Often!

08-06-2012, 08:02 AM	#9
jluck Way out there Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Jared Location: Oregon Posts: 1,289 Trading: (12)	Re: Devil bid games I had a bunch of low ball bids out and won ONE thing for a dollar....One freaking dollar, Now to make shipping worth it....

08-06-2012, 11:10 AM	#11
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Devil bid games I stopped playing that game. I was "WINNING" way to much!!! __________________

08-06-2012, 02:51 PM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Devil bid games Games are for kids, I'm in it to win it baby!! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

08-06-2012, 04:19 AM	#1
Newbie_nick Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Nick Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 418 Trading: (13)	Devil bid games Hey all, It occurred to me that there are a few games that I always seem to play with the Devil bid site, and just like Vegas, the house wins...I lose! In this case, my losing really means that I win my bids. Either way, I come away with an empty wallet! Game #1: "I'll just look to see what's up for sale" This is the boredom pitfall. I don't actually need cigars, but I'm bored and need something fun to look at on the internet. Game #2: "I'll just throw a low-ball bid. I'll never win this!" I think that this is also a boredom ploy. Although you can get some cheap smokes this way, I usually don't NEED them, especially when my humidor is full. Game #3: "Now that I've won, let's look to see what else I can win to take advantage of the shipping." This is chick-math, pure and simple. Let's throw more money into the pot, so that I can save $2 or $3 on shipping. As you might be able to tell, I have spent more money on that #$%& Devil site. I'm screwed! What games do you play? Nick

08-06-2012, 06:01 AM	#2
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Devil bid games I play the shLt I won man Now I have to get my wife flowers __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

08-06-2012, 06:19 AM	#3
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: Devil bid games Nick, I play all the same games as you, which usually takes me from a 40$ bill to a 100$ bill pretty fast __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

08-06-2012, 03:39 PM	#13
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Devil bid games Like to bid $1 on the Opus Xes, Anjeos and GOFs in the MMAO section, then raise the bid in 50 cent increments while I send taunting "Yo Momma" emails to my friend who works at CI and is responsible for the auctions.

08-07-2012, 03:29 AM	#16
DevilBane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Devil bid games I play the " let's hope the Ups guy shows up while the wife is at work and I can stash the sticks" game.

08-07-2012, 07:07 AM	#18
shopkins82 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 222 Trading: (1)	Re: Devil bid games I definitely play game #2... what sucks is when you put in what you think is a low-ball bid on 10 tins only to find out they are $1 each additional shipping since they fall into the "sampler" category, not the $0.50 each additional shipping of the 5er category.

08-07-2012, 02:39 PM	#19
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: Devil bid games got bored, already won a box lets go and see if there are any singles I want to try, ended up with about 9 other bids that end tonight... sorry correction 13 __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

08-09-2012, 01:31 PM	#20
RHerrington Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Rick Location: Northern VA Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Devil bid games I'm still new and have yet to fall into the trap of playing these addictive games... Should I count myself lucky, or play them anyways and enjoy the fun while the wallet holds out?