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Tom991 Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 10:20 AM EST
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Guys, I have been a smoker for about 2 months...Been buying gars on CB. Spend about $400. so far on 3 orders.. I have been giving them away to some friends and they are saying they are no good....To me they taste pretty good....Being new I don't like real stong ones...

What would you say is the overall quality of the brands at CB....How about giving me some recommendations as to some of your favorities...Thanks Tom...A real green newbe.
tonester666 Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 10:21 AM EST
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Put this one on cigars and related. I buy 75% of my gars right here. There is no problem with quality.
rmarrandino Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 10:24 AM EST
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The quality of CBid cigars are great. What did you buy? Since they have 100's of brands you could have been buying Dog Rockets.
choner Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 10:25 AM EST
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Try posting the brands and we'll tell you what we think.

choner
Tom991 Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 10:56 AM EST
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Choner,

This is what I have gotten so far..Haven't smoked too many yet...Thanks for the help...Tom...

West Indies Vanilla Carmelita
Tatiana Classic Honey
Signature Collection by Perdomo Churchill
Professor Sila Sumatra Toro
Punch Elites Maduro
Punch Elites
Cu-Avana Robusto
Honey Flavors Knuckles
Hoja de Nicaragua Consul
Habana Gold White Label Churchill
Genuine Counterfeit Cubans Torpedo
Genuine by Rolando Reyes Toro
Free Cuba Toro
Felipe Dominicana Don Felipe Torpedo
Puros Indios Rothschild Maduro -
Cu-Avana Maduro Series Churchill
Vegas de Tabacalera Esteli Robusto
Encanto Rothschild
Thomas Hinds Vintage Selection Corona
Signet Buckingham
New York, New York by Te-Amo Park Avenue
Sherpa Diablo by Gurkha Churchill HATED THIS ONE THE THE MOST,BOUGHT A BUNDLE
Professor Sila Toro REALLY LIKED THIS
Savinelli Seconds Corona
Don Asa Robusto
Don Kiki Ltd. Reserve 2000 Corona
CAO L'Anniversaire Churchill Maduro
1876 Reserve Churchill
Montecristo Platinum La Habana GREAT CIGAR

nwb Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 11:23 AM EST
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I've tried the following on your list, and I thought they were quality smokes:

CAO L'Anniversaire
Sherpa (need time in humidor)
Puros Indios (great gar for the price IMO)
Punch

I've had most of the others, and some are decent, some are dog rockets (ie Thomas Hinds).

The important thing to remember is you have to decide what you like for yourself. However, there are some smokes that ALMOST everyone praises:

CAO
AF Hemmingway or Don Carlos
Padron

Hope that helps.

nwb
xibbumbero Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 11:29 AM EST
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Moochers should not bite the hand that feeds them. Next time let them give you cigars that they find to be good and compare. X
rasdas Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 11:34 AM EST
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X speaketh the truth...

Have them supply cigars next time...problem solved....

RasDas

Joe
JustDanD Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 11:46 AM EST
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What X said.

Also, don't let others tell you what is good and what isn't. If you like them, then it doesn't matter what they think. In fact, it's better when you like the cheaper stuff because it won't break your bank account.

IMHO
Dan
Tom991 Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 12:00 PM EST
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I am staying with the cheaper ones because I really can't tell good from bad...I have been given very expensive smokes only to have them leave a real harsh taste in my mouth....

I had a couple foreign gars that were so strong I though I was going to blow chunks..Thanks for the info guys..
jd1 Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 12:03 PM EST
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Definitely what X said! Whyyyy...the ingrates!
choner Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 1:17 PM EST
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X is so right about moochers. Smoke them if you got them. I can tell you that you have many cigars that I have enjoyed in the past. But everyone has different tastes. On your list, I definately like the CAO, Punch, Cu-Avana, Don Kiki, and Puros Indios.

Tom, you should jump on the Newbie Sampler Trade that Smithbw is running. Maybe you'll be matched up with me.

choner
miamibum Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 2:07 PM EST
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Tom:
I am reminded of the cajun cook Justin Wilson's retort when asked what kind of wine should one drink with chicken, or with beef, or with seafood, etc. Justin Wilson's reply: "Whatever kind of wine you like!"

Moral to the story: Don't listen to some ingrate (sp?) spouting off about what's good and what's not good after you have gifted him/her a smoke.

Smoke what you like. We have all purchased cigars that were not to our liking. If you are thinking of buying a new brand or vitola, post on the board and ask for opinions. Just remember that likes and dislikes are subjective. Plus, by posting here, you never know, some generous brother/sister may gift you one or two to try out.

Just my .02 worth.

grond Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 3:30 PM EST
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Tom,
I started smoking cigars about two years ago. When I began, I loved mild ole Macanudos (Duke of Windsor, Hyde Park, etc.) As I smoked more, my taste became more refined. I found that Macanudos (and other milder smokes) were very one dimensional. I began to smoke CAO Gold then CAO Black, then CAO L'Anniversaire, then Ashton VSG. As you refine your own tastes, you may find that you are always satisfied by a good quality mild smoke, like the Professor Sila you liked... or you may discover that a little more punch will suit your fancy. Smoke what you like and to heck with everyone else's opinion.

Just my $.02 too. :)
smithbw Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 3:49 PM EST
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"No one can tell me what is a good cigar - for me. I am the only judge... There are no standards - no real standards. Each man's preference is the only standard for him, the only one which he can accept, the only one which can command him." Mark Twain
sherpamills Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 5:25 PM EST
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i would stay away fom the flavored cigars and read a few posts from cigars and related. but try buying 5 packs and find out what you like before buying bundles or boxes. there are a lot of very good smokes here but they usualy go for more than $3.00 each most of all do your reasearch check out prices on cigarsinternational the sister site of cibid
tonester666 Offline
#17 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 5:38 PM EST
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What Billy said that MT said. The diablos you listed are a pretty good smoke, especially at cbid prices. Rest em a bit.
dz130 Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Dec 1 2003, 5:48 PM EST
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Tom
If you paid $20.00 for a cigar you didn't like, were you ripped off? If you paid $3.00 for one that you liked, was that a deal? It all comes down to your tastebuds.
And if you want to dispose of those Sherpa's, I'll take care of them for you.

Doug
dz130
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Tom991 Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Dec 2 2003, 1:08 AM EST
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Guys, Thanks for the great advice I appreciate it..This is a real nice community...

Only wish I had is that I didn't live in NY it is sooo cold to smoke and with the no smoke ban I am relegated to my car for my nightly smoke....Take Care..Tom
osage Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Dec 3 2003, 4:57 PM EST
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You definitely got a few dog rockets in the selection. I would suggest reading the forums and see what some of the old guys are saying about the cigars. Can't go wrong with listening to experience.
limoric Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Dec 5 2003, 1:02 PM EST
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Let's face it. Some of those smokes, I would not give to my worst enemy. If a good friend gave me a Cigar that most would concider to be a dog rocket. I would tell them it sucked. Friends buy Cigars for friend because it's something the receiver enjoys. If the smoke is not enjoyable for pretty obvious reason's. Then the gift defeated the purpose.

I've been gifted cigars by people who don't know better and will likely not gift them often. I accept these smokes like they are gold. If my best friend gifted me a dog of a smoke and knew better. I'd let them know. Otherwise a problem could arise if not corrected.
Steve*R Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Dec 5 2003, 4:00 PM EST
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My honest opinion:

West Indies Vanilla Carmelita---poorly made novelty
Tatiana Classic Honey---dreck
Signature Collection by Perdomo Churchill---for an inexpensive mild cigar, try the Original Signature Collection, blended by Santiago Cabana for Tropical Tobacco
Professor Sila Sumatra Toro---originally a Jamaican made...now, I believe Dominican dreck
Punch Elites Maduro--good small Villazon stick
Punch Elites---good small Villazon stick
Cu-Avana Robusto--not a bad inexpensive cigar; made under a few brands
Honey Flavors Knuckles---poooooooop
Hoja de Nicaragua Consul---an old quality brand, gone bad
Habana Gold White Label Churchill--- a resurrected brand...run quickly!!
Genuine Counterfeit Cubans Torpedo--a decent Perdomo cigar
Genuine by Rolando Reyes Toro--- I like them; very similar to Cuba Aliados and Puros Indios
Free Cuba Toro----nondescript; a boom brand
Felipe Dominicana Don Felipe Torpedo--- I like some Felipe Gregorio cigars, particularly the Felipe II Reserva series....this is an okay mild cigar
Puros Indios Rothschild Maduro - get past the first 1/4 inch and you'll enjoy it; a distinctive Rolando Reyes Sr. taste profile
Cu-Avana Maduro Series Churchill....an okay smoke, don't write home
Vegas de Tabacalera Esteli Robusto...One of Kiki's new lines shown at RTDA 2003; I like Berger's cigars. This isn't exceptional, but it's okay.
Encanto Rothschild---part of the Tropical tobacco closeout, okay for less than 65 cents a stick
Thomas Hinds Vintage Selection Corona...a great old name in cigars, still with a reputation in Canada, but most you see now are boom leftover dreck
Signet Buckingham---another remake of a boom label. I've had one. It was enough.
New York, New York by Te-Amo Park Avenue--- I like the Te Amo Anniversario very much...even a few Matacans have passed my lips...New York, New York can go bye-bye..bye...bye
Sherpa Diablo by Gurkha Churchill HATED THIS ONE THE THE MOST,BOUGHT A BUNDLE...Let them rest!!! Lately all Torano cigars are arriving over humidified. It makes them smoke hot and bitter as the moisture boils within the cigar. 3 months of rest and the a day in a dry box will give you a very nice smoke
Professor Sila Toro REALLY LIKED THIS...if you liked it, that's all that matters.
Savinelli Seconds Corona...made by Kiki Berger...Another cigar that needs a couple of months, at least, to stabilize...then it's an outstanding cigar
Don Asa Robusto.....Ass-a, run
Don Kiki Ltd. Reserve 2000 Corona...a nice inexpensive smoke
CAO L'Anniversaire Churchill Maduro...a quality cigar, enjoy them
1876 Reserve Churchill....I have no experience with this cigar?????????????
Montecristo Platinum La Habana GREAT CIGAR Just so you like it...that's all that matters.

martini Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Dec 5 2003, 4:15 PM EST
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i hope these were 5 packs LOL




martini
Steve*R Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Dec 5 2003, 4:22 PM EST
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Tom....
I know I've already thrown in more than my 2 cents, but I think I'd like to add one more thought, that I'm certain others are also thinking. It appears that you're spending alot of gross dollars ($400) and getting alot of gross cigars. Buy better cigars! Fewer, but better. Don't buy on low price, alone. You'll regret it.
Tom991 Offline
#25 Posted: Sun, Dec 7 2003, 12:54 PM EST
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Steve, Thanks so much for your info..I am going to go on a hiatus for a while...Your opinion is really appreciated...The info is great...Tom
Tom991 Offline
#26 Posted: Sun, Dec 7 2003, 1:07 PM EST
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Steve, Or anyone How do I get info on the smokes that are coming up on CB....Steve you evaluation was right on with the ones I have tried so far...

I give a lot away to customers and don't want to spend a lot...Which is why I am getting the Buck a smoke..My email is thermaldynamics at hotmail dot com if you want to go email...So far I like the Savinelli,Don Kiki 2000 and Prof Sila..If any have any they want to sell I'm interested if they have been sleeping awhile..Thanks Tom..
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