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denis007 Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 6:15 PM EST
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Just been seeing all of these posts about overbiding. Well thought that maybe we should have a thread about some great deals we hace gotten on here. For instance I have been looking for some cigars for my pops for Fathers day. After being over bid on a bunch of stuff, I finally was able too score a box of Xikar HC Conneticuts. He had been saying he wanted to try them, but at 150 dollars I could not see getting them if he didnt know he liked them. However I was able to score a box yesterday for a mear 37.00. Seems to good to be true!!
frankj1 Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 6:44 PM EST
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whatcha gonna get with the money you saved?
denis007 Offline
#3 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 6:49 PM EST
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Obviously some sticks for myself for Fathers day. I still cannot believe how low I got them for. I was recommended this site by a buddy on c.com forum. Think I will be sending him a thank you gift.
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#4 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 7:13 PM EST
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Funny, I think I looked at that box
denis007 Offline
#5 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 7:21 PM EST
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I tried for a the same box a day before, and was outbid. That box went for about 70 which is still a deal, but I am glad I missed out. Has anyone smoked these. I have never tried an Xikar cigar, but I have heard good things
phillipcgp Offline
#6 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 7:48 PM EST
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as far as i know, only the Habano 2 is worth smoking
denis007 Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 7:55 PM EST
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Thanks well for the price I paid if they turn out to be bad it will not hurt. Herfing
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 8:19 PM EST
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I forget which one I had. The first two were good, solid, just above yard gars. The third was a turd. I gave the other two away hoping they'd have positive experiences with them. You know how quickly taste aversion can set in. May have just been the one but it'll take awhile to get over it.
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 8:19 PM EST
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opelmanta1900 Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 8:26 PM EST
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I'm a connecticut fan... the xikar connecticut is a pretty solid cigar... not sure what size you got, but I stick to the robusto's when I can get them at $2 each... they're mild and somewhat one dimensional, but it's a good dimension...
denis007 Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 8:34 PM EST
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I got the Belicoso 6.0 by 54. I dont do conneticuts at all. The few I have had just did nothing for me. My father on the other hand smokes nothing but conneticuts. He enjoys them in the morning with a cup of coffee. I remember him talking about these a while ago, and figured why not. Now hopefully he gets me my Legado De Pepins Angel Thanks for the post by the sounds of it he should like them.l
robertsccr5 Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, May 26 2014, 11:48 PM EST
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Funny story, yesterday I also bought a box of these but in Lonsdale. Got mine for $43. I can't say that I've had a sub 50 rg Connecticut. I'm excited to try it.

Yes everyone, I broke my streak... Also picked up a new ashtray, and a box of Nirvana Robusto.

Days without purchase: 1
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 7:06 AM EST
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Applause I knew you could break it
dstieger Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 8:29 AM EST
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denis007 wrote:
I finally was able too score a box of Xikar HC Conneticuts. .... However I was able to score a box yesterday for a mear 37.00. Seems to good to be true!!


It is.


How ironic. Another overbid thread
tonygraz Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 11:51 AM EST
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I thought it was an underbid thread.
dstieger Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 12:02 PM EST
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so does denis.....until he smokes one
denis007 Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 12:08 PM EST
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The means for this thread is so we could talk about the great deals we have gotten. Not the other way around!!
Brick wall
Puffnstuff79 Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 12:26 PM EST
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Picked up 5 tat el triunfadors for $22
dstieger Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 1:22 PM EST
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denis, just tossing you crap -- you did fine. These are probably in the top tier of all cigars you can buy for $37 per box. Toss on the shipping and you might be pressing, though.

I'd be very surprised if anybody has ever paid $150/bx for these. Maybe when they first came out. Many places have been deeply discounting these and closing them out for years, trying to get rid of inventory. Looks like CI sucked them up to put on here.

You're going to find that some (many?) aren't going to follow your lead -- first rule of cbid deals, for many, is that we don't talk about cbid deals. I know that Trish (and even Sven in the wayback) will tell you that only a small percentage of people who bid go anywhere near the forums. However, some of us may still be reluctant to talk too much about what we think are great deals here, lest they start creeping up.....right, stax?!?!?
tonygraz Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 2:01 PM EST
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I've smoked the CT robusto and they were OK, but not something I would buy for $ 37 a box, and I tend to like CT wrapped smokes.
denis007 Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, May 27 2014, 2:38 PM EST
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Well I hope they turn out ok because they are a fathers day gift. Perhaps next time I will come to the forum fir some real advise lol. Pops isnt a really picky smoker as long as is mild, and creamy. Just figured I would try to get him something I know he would not buy himself. As for myself my first cigar was a Flor De Las Antillas, and I have never looked back.No worries about the banter my skin is thick. Just being new to the forum I saw alot of threads about over biding, and thought a little positivity would be nice. Angel
gummy jones Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2015, 8:55 PM EST
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Resurrection

Oliva 90+ sampler and lighter $37
(10 cigars)
namadio Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2015, 9:04 PM EST
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gummy jones wrote:
Resurrection

Oliva 90+ sampler and lighter $37
(10 cigars)


For a while cbid didnt have the right picture tied to those auctions i got some for 34 dolla once. Prolly one of my better scores!

Gummy jones The RZArector!!
gummy jones Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2015, 9:18 PM EST
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namadio wrote:
For a while cbid didnt have the right picture tied to those auctions i got some for 34 dolla once. Prolly one of my better scores!

Gummy jones The RZArector!!


You had to 1'up me

Not talking

But seriously, awesome score dude, I'm jealous!
Palama Online
#25 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2015, 9:30 PM EST
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Denis007 has disappeared...he dun left the building. Blink
Abrignac Offline
#26 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2015, 9:42 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Denis007 has disappeared...he dun left the building. Blink



Probably was embarrassed about making a big deal of the overpriced craptastic cigars he bought based on ad copy.

There is a reason prices are so deeply discounted. Not that it's impossible for find some diamonds in the rough, just that the probability is significantly smaller than most realize when the first join.

Once one moves past the propaganda and pays a bit more attention to seemingly reputable reviews they tend to be a bit more savvy with there $$$.
tamapatom Offline
#27 Posted: Tue, Jul 28 2015, 10:13 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Denis007 has disappeared...he dun left the building. Blink

Mysteriously? We know how that happens sometimes. Thank you, thank you very much.
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