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Perhaps a stupid newbie CB question...
ShaunT Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 06-20-2020
Posts: 6
Hey all. Newbie cigar guy here, and I'm shopping a few things here on CB to get me started, and I'm confused about one thing. I can't seem to find a help topic or contact link, so I am leaning on the knowledge here.

If I intend to bid on a "Pack of 5", is the bid price for the pack itself, or the per stick price for the pack? For example, if I see a 5 pack for $1 bid, am I paying $1 or $5? I realize this is probably a silly question, I'm just not sure. Thanks in advance.
BuckyB93 Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 07-16-2004
Posts: 14,111
Price is for the 5 pack. So you'd be paying $1 for 5 cigars assuming you win the auction at $1.

If you win the 5 pack for $1, there's probably a good reason why it was so inexpensive.
ShaunT Offline
#3 Posted:
Joined: 06-20-2020
Posts: 6
Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it very much. As I said, the numbers were simply an example with which to explain my confusion. I'd agree that anything that cheap is probably going low for a reason. I appreciate your help. Thank you once again.
dkeage Offline
#4 Posted:
Joined: 03-05-2004
Posts: 15,135
BuckyB93 wrote:
Price is for the 5 pack. So you'd be paying $1 for 5 cigars assuming you win the auction at $1.

If you win the 5 pack for $1, there's probably a good reason why it was so inexpensive.

Nice, helpful answer.


Are you feeling ok?
BuckyB93 Offline
#5 Posted:
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Don't want to spook him away to early.

(can we use the word spook anymore?)
ShaunT Offline
#6 Posted:
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Posts: 6
Only in mixed company. Otherwise nobody can claim offense and whine to their 14 followers about how they were attacked.
jespear Offline
#7 Posted:
Joined: 03-19-2004
Posts: 9,462
Okay, continuing in the "helpful" mode, Shaun . . .
When placing a bid, use the "MAXIMUM BID" box. Let me explain.

ALL bids start out at $1.
So, let's say you see a "5 pack" you're interested in.
Calculate how much you'd be willing to spend for that "fiver", (don't forget to add tax and shipping into the mix).
Theoretically, let's say you come up with a price of $10.
If you place that$10 bid in the "BID" slot, and no one else bids, you will win that lot for $10.
HOWEVER . . .
If you place that $10 bid in the MAX BID slot, and no one else bids, you will win that lot for the opening bid of $1.
Now, let's say someone else places a bid of $5 on that same lot. CBid recognizes that that bid is not high enough to surpass YOUR bid of $10 and informs the bidder so, and asks if he wants to place another bid. If he chooses not to , then YOUR bid will be increased to the next incremental bid above $5 automatically. This process will go on until someone places a bid higher than your $10. If that happens, CBid will notify you that you have been out bid, and ask if YOU want to place another bid.
Hope this makes sense to you.

jes

PS
Welcome !
Here is the official "welcoming post" for all "noobs".
Please check it out.
http://www.cigarbid.com/...hallenge-The-Thonginator
ShaunT Offline
#8 Posted:
Joined: 06-20-2020
Posts: 6
Outstanding explanation. Thank you very much for the advice. That makes a lot of sense. I appreciate your help. Thanks!
Mandobro Offline
#9 Posted:
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Posts: 714
BuckyB93 wrote:
Don't want to spook him away to early.

(can we use the word spook anymore?)

Gotta wait for the no delivery/4 hours on hold post
Notthe1 Offline
#10 Posted:
Joined: 06-01-2020
Posts: 860
I am simply floored at the responses.

I was gonna say, "There is no such thing as a silly question. Just silly people that ask questions"

Welcome to the forum, grab your thick skin and stay a while.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#11 Posted:
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Posts: 14,586
Informative and helpful answers with a complete lack of harassment. You guys drunk already or is this what happens before you start drinking?
Notthe1 Offline
#12 Posted:
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Posts: 860
Sunoverbeach wrote:
Informative and helpful answers with a complete lack of harassment. You guys drunk already or is this what happens before you start drinking?



I tried to get the boys to wake up and start playing dirty.
tonygraz Offline
#13 Posted:
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,175
Buckey is still not a we, and helpful comments early for a noop is not getting ant points from the commie 13.
clintCigar Offline
#14 Posted:
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Posts: 4,682
I'm spooked
BuckyB93 Offline
#15 Posted:
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Posts: 14,111
tonygraz wrote:
Buckey is still not a we, and helpful comments early for a noop is not getting ant points from the commie 13.


It's just a start. I gots more.
izonfire Offline
#16 Posted:
Joined: 12-09-2013
Posts: 8,642
WOW.
Look at the way y’all just gently cupped the n00p’s balls.

Disgraceful...
delta1 Offline
#17 Posted:
Joined: 11-23-2011
Posts: 28,754
welcome to our friendly and hospitable nuthouse in the jungle, ShaunT...

get ready to answer a bunch of questions so that we can determine your qualifications for asylum
pablo808 Offline
#18 Posted:
Joined: 05-24-2020
Posts: 20
sounds bad for business, hit 20 dollahs make sure you win & they will put 5 bucks of that into my account ...thanks in advance
ShaunT Offline
#19 Posted:
Joined: 06-20-2020
Posts: 6
Thanks to all for the replies. I think I'll fit in just fine here.
tank71663 Offline
#20 Posted:
Joined: 07-04-2004
Posts: 4,230
Not sure if they are still around...but I posted a series of "helpful hints" for newbies...
tonygraz Offline
#21 Posted:
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,175
To determine who you are Shaun and decide upon your forum worthiness, please answer the following simple questions:

Pancakes or waffles ?
Do you like long walks on the beach ?
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae ?
Do you like camping by the river ?
Cello on or cello off ?
Ginger or MaryAnn ?
David Lee or Sammy ?
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler ?
Have you been in a Turkish prison ?
Do you like gladiator movies ?
dogs or cats ?
Men or women ?
Wad or fold ?
Sit or squat ?
TP or bidet ?
Do sad movies make you cry ?
Butter or margarine ?
Pancho or Cisco ?
benja123 Offline
#22 Posted:
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
ShaunT wrote:
Thanks to all for the replies. I think I'll fit in just fine here.

Welcome Shaun. Careful of the nOOb on n00b occasional violence that breaks out
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