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LeeBot Offline
#301 Posted: Mon, Nov 6 2023, 7:15 PM EST
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In February, I resolved to go a month without buying cigars. February was my month. Then March. Then April ...

I didn't make it a month any month this year. Boo hoo!
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#302 Posted: Mon, Nov 6 2023, 7:38 PM EST
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Haven’t done so well either….
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#303 Posted: Mon, Nov 6 2023, 7:40 PM EST
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Haven’t done so well either….
deadeyedick Offline
#304 Posted: Tue, Nov 7 2023, 10:14 AM EST
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Don't be so hard on yourselves. Someone has to keep those Torcedors employed.
LeeBot Offline
#305 Posted: Sat, Nov 11 2023, 1:10 PM EST
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That Hi Land place in AZ has Magnum Rs on flash sale. Box of R44s for $255+ free shipping.
Palama Offline
#306 Posted: Sat, Nov 11 2023, 1:53 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
That Hi Land place in AZ has Magnum Rs on flash sale. Box of R44s for $255+ free shipping.


Oooooh, very, very tempting! Anxious

It’s not a super, duper great deal BUT, mebbe the best we’re gonna see these days. Think

Internally this is a battle of Need vs. Want vs. FOMO. Must either say “Frank it!” and bus’ out the AMEX card or just say no, sit back and wait a bit before opening up my last box (…and then scramble to find a replacement box…).
325AIR Offline
#307 Posted: Sat, Nov 11 2023, 2:32 PM EST
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I completely gave up. I've been buying cigars regularly. Too many good deals on top quality smokes to stand on the sidelines.
On the plus side, I've been enjoying new blends from low production runs from reputable manufacturers.
Palama Offline
#308 Posted: Sat, Nov 11 2023, 6:24 PM EST
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Nephew split a box of the R44s with me. It’s been nothing but Fuentes for me this month.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Love
tonygraz Offline
#309 Posted: Sun, Nov 12 2023, 5:50 PM EST
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328 and counting.
RobertHively Offline
#310 Posted: Mon, Nov 13 2023, 8:18 PM EST
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Day 4 Lol
delta1 Offline
#311 Posted: Mon, Nov 13 2023, 9:54 PM EST
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Got back from a week in Monterey on Sat. Still Ironclad, but my resolve was severely shaken. I smoked the last of the cigars I brought on the trip on Wednesday night, since my original plan was to return the next day, Thursday. I even drove to the Cannery Row, where I knew of a decent cigar shop... I convinced myself to stay true to the Resolution...

Two and a half days without a cigar is torture...smoked two on Sat night after I got home, one after the other.


It's been about 200 days since my last purchase and I've noticed that many of my boxes are only half filled...there are voids in the trays and drawers of my end table humidor, which are usually filled to the top...but I still have enough cigars to last another 5 years or so, I think (I'm too lazy to do an accurate inventory/count).

I'm thinking of setting another resolution: stop buying long enough to empty out my satellite storage system of snap lid tupperdors, including a big 23"x18"x8" one that I keep boxes in...

I could regain some cabinet space, two wide and deep drawers, in the office if I did that.
dkeage Offline
#312 Posted: Mon, Nov 20 2023, 5:20 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Nephew split a box of the R44s with me. It’s been nothing but Fuentes for me this month.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Love

Did your order ever ship?
Palama Offline
#313 Posted: Mon, Nov 20 2023, 5:58 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Did your order ever ship?


Yes. It arrived on Friday…or was it Saturday? Think

The vendor is very reliable and I’ve bought from them several times. Off the top of my head, I’d say at least 3 boxes of R44s, mebbe 4, from them. As well as some other Fuentes, Tats and Padrons.
Jakethesnake86 Offline
#314 Posted: Mon, Nov 20 2023, 9:10 PM EST
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Stopped myself from randomly ordering cigars. I was actually hunting for something to buy. Then remembered Black Friday is coming soon. I’ll likely fail then
delta1 Offline
#315 Posted: Mon, Nov 20 2023, 10:04 PM EST
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noooooo...it would be torture to mention that date again!!!
deadeyedick Offline
#316 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 7:25 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
Yes. It arrived on Friday…or was it Saturday? Think

The vendor is very reliable and I’ve bought from them several times. Off the top of my head, I’d say at least 3 boxes of R44s, mebbe 4, from them. As well as some other Fuentes, Tats and Padrons.


Scott take care of you? He is my neighbor and my shpo protects me.
dkeage Offline
#317 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 8:21 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
Yes. It arrived on Friday…or was it Saturday? Think

The vendor is very reliable and I’ve bought from them several times. Off the top of my head, I’d say at least 3 boxes of R44s, mebbe 4, from them. As well as some other Fuentes, Tats and Padrons.



Think Mine hasn’t been shipped yet. Guess I’ll have to give them a call
LeeBot Offline
#318 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 8:32 AM EST
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delta1 wrote:
noooooo...it would be torture to mention that date again!!!

Full disclosure, when your resolution was new and we were picking dates you would fail, I picked Black Friday. But now, I regret being cynical.



#deltastrong
Palama Offline
#319 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 12:00 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
Scott take care of you? He is my neighbor and my shpo protects me.


He has in the past but this time a guy named Jake (…didn’t ask if he was from State Farm…) was my POC.

Not sure how they do it but my lowest deals on R44s (…$4.02 and $4.24…) have come from them.
Palama Offline
#320 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 12:25 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Think Mine hasn’t been shipped yet. Guess I’ll have to give them a call


The first time I dealt with them, they had WOAMs on sale for a (…relatively…) great price so I called and ordered a box. Couple days later they said they were out of stock but their shipment was due in a few days. Felt shady but they delivered and haven’t failed me since.

Plus, of course, Rick is personal friends with the owner and stuff. Herfing
dkeage Offline
#321 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 3:48 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
The first time I dealt with them, they had WOAMs on sale for a (…relatively…) great price so I called and ordered a box. Couple days later they said they were out of stock but their shipment was due in a few days. Felt shady but they delivered and haven’t failed me since.

Plus, of course, Rick is personal friends with the owner and stuff. Herfing

I called today and he said they were out of stock and offered to offered to refund my money. Said he had an order for more but wasn’t sure when they would be available. I’m gonna wait a bit and see if they get more
deadeyedick Offline
#322 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 6:16 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
I called today and he said they were out of stock and offered to offered to refund my money. Said he had an order for more but wasn’t sure when they would be available. I’m gonna wait a bit and see if they get more


He prolly had one under the counter .... but my name is on it. Anxious
Palama Offline
#323 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 7:01 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
He prolly had one under the counter .... but my name is on it. Anxious


I dunno fo’ sure but I’mma thinkin’ Kipp is thinkin’ “Bazzzturd! ram27bat “
LeeBot Offline
#324 Posted: Tue, Nov 21 2023, 9:59 PM EST
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When I ordered from them, they were waiting on a shipment. I got the cigars a month or so later.
Palama Offline
#325 Posted: Thu, Nov 23 2023, 2:15 PM EST
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Was tempted by a Black Friday special from the other place in AZ (…not Hi, not Sly…) on some Warped cigars but I just couldn’t pull the trigger. Didn’t want to break my November Fuente-only streak. Laugh
Palama Offline
#326 Posted: Fri, Nov 24 2023, 2:21 PM EST
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deadeyedick wrote:
He prolly had one under the counter .... but my name is on it. Anxious


Not sure iffin’ this works for you but Scott’s place has an online, storewide coupon: HC20, that will work on R44s so price goes down to a little over $200. Of course with local taxes and all, your savings might not be as great.

Kipp - your Inbox is FULL! ram27bat
KingoftheCove Offline
#327 Posted: Sat, Nov 25 2023, 12:00 PM EST
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Eh…….almost made it a month…. Dang tenski black friday got me…….CH Le Careme Robs….under $4/ea delivered
Also got some LP No. 9 Coronets for winter at the other place.
Oh well…..
rfenst Offline
#328 Posted: Sat, Nov 25 2023, 2:17 PM EST
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Two days....:

H. Upmann Half-Coronas
Rafael Gonzalez Panatelas Extra (5 x 37)

Won't know box dates until they arrive, but two great cigars that start smoke great when young!
Palama Offline
#329 Posted: Sat, Nov 25 2023, 2:43 PM EST
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It’s been a Fuente-only month so far and can’t, for the life of me, imagine buying anything else the rest of the year. Yesterday’s BF purchase now has me crazy overstocked on one of my all-time favorite smokes. I think the ONLY brand that would tempt me now would be Padron but there really isn’t anything that would make me press “Submit”. I have all the milestone cigars I need plus Principes, Coronas and Exclusivos so no urge whatsoever to get more.

Of course, iffin’ CC prices went down to 2019 levels, I’d be snapping stuff up in a heartbeat. RollEyes
delta1 Offline
#330 Posted: Sat, Nov 25 2023, 7:01 PM EST
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that would tempt me to end the IR...

silver lining to catching COVID...urge to smoke has dropped way down, and the one I did try was NOT pleasant...
deadeyedick Offline
#331 Posted: Sun, Nov 26 2023, 5:00 PM EST
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Oops! Couple of boxes on the way.

Chinchalle
Tat 7th Reserva Broadleaf
LeeBot Offline
#332 Posted: Sun, Nov 26 2023, 5:48 PM EST
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And the High Land place is having another Fuente sale, except this time it looks like it's all non- MagR stuff.
Palama Offline
#333 Posted: Sun, Nov 26 2023, 7:43 PM EST
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LeeBot wrote:
And the High Land place is having another Fuente sale, except this time it looks like it's all non- MagR stuff.


The Friday 20% off coupon probably wiped out all the desirable Mags. d'oh!
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#334 Posted: Mon, Nov 27 2023, 11:46 AM EST
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Ugh………couldn’t pass on some special run short rob Sobremesas at the other place….$4/ea
Maybe the short torp will make a return here?
tonygraz Offline
#335 Posted: Mon, Nov 27 2023, 5:03 PM EST
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342 and counting
LeeBot Offline
#336 Posted: Mon, Nov 27 2023, 5:20 PM EST
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Tony's going to be the first to go a year.


I'm back to day 1. Again.

Couldn't pass up a Plascenia sale. Plus I bought some 5vers from the tenski place because, you know, they were on sale.
deadeyedick Offline
#337 Posted: Tue, Nov 28 2023, 7:19 AM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
342 and counting


Must have a master case of those Nicaraguan Cream robusto!
KingoftheCove Offline
#338 Posted: Tue, Nov 28 2023, 12:53 PM EST
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Eh, turns out my best effort, since 2008 was about 9+ months
6/8/17 to 2/23/18.

I need to do better…
tonygraz Offline
#339 Posted: Wed, Nov 29 2023, 9:09 AM EST
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Done at 344. Got real nervous when I realized I only had a little over 50 nic creams left and shut down a storage container yesterday.
KingoftheCove Offline
#340 Posted: Wed, Nov 29 2023, 12:01 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
Done at 344. Got real nervous when I realized I only had a little over 50 nic creams left and shut down a storage container yesterday.

Oh chit!
DED got ya worried………ha!
Good timing though, buying season is upon us.
delta1 Offline
#341 Posted: Wed, Nov 29 2023, 7:21 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
Done at 344. Got real nervous when I realized I only had a little over 50 nic creams left and shut down a storage container yesterday.



watdahell???I'm feeling a little cracking in IR...
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#342 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 11:15 AM EST
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Warped Eagle's Descent deal at the tenski place. $125 for a box of toros.
KingoftheCove Offline
#343 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 3:32 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Warped Eagle's Descent deal at the tenski place. $125 for a box of toros.

Ugh………………..good thing I have absolutely ZERO space……….otherwise I’d probably crack….

And……….I still need to make room for 35 Robs (Sobremesas and Le Caremes) and 5 ten packs of LP Coronets
I’m like uh……………an idiot…

d'oh!
TMCTLT Offline
#344 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 4:31 PM EST
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Hi you guys🤪

My tower humi was holding far more bourbon than it was cigars over the last couple years.
but I have since over the last month or two been on a buying spree slowly filling part of it back up with various cigars that I enjoy. And some I just haven’t smoked in a while so I’m going for a revisit if you will. Hope everyone is well. 🥃
KingoftheCove Offline
#345 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 5:40 PM EST
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Whaddup Paul!
LONG time no see.
Hope you are doing well

Aaaand……..what are you smoking these days?
TMCTLT Offline
#346 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 5:45 PM EST
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KingoftheCove wrote:
Whaddup Paul!
LONG time no see.
Hope you are doing well

Aaaand……..what are you smoking these days?



Hey hey!!
It has been a long time, popped in once or twice back in 22, but plan to drop in a bit more often going forward. Hope you’re well also my friend.
As we speak, a master blends three!!
Palama Offline
#347 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 7:17 PM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
Hey hey!!
It has been a long time, popped in once or twice back in 22, but plan to drop in a bit more often going forward. Hope you’re well also my friend.
As we speak, a master blends three!!


Great to see you Paul! Applause

And yes, hope you’re able to pop in more often.
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#348 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 7:45 PM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
... what is my record number of days without buying cigars?

August 26, 2021 to October 24, 2022. 423 days?


Has anybody beaten this? I realize that I didn't have internet at the time but I coulda driven down the road and ordered something, in fact that's what I ended up doing, 423 days later.

Maybe Ram can decide if that counts or not. :)

Im currently on day 6.

I 100% blame Jake and Toker for that. Lol
KingoftheCove Offline
#349 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 8:19 PM EST
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RobertHively wrote:
Has anybody beaten this? I realize that I didn't have internet at the time but I coulda driven down the road and ordered something, in fact that's what I ended up doing, 423 days later.

Maybe Ram can decide if that counts or not. :)

Im currently on day 6.

I 100% blame Jake and Toker for that. Lol

That’s pretty dang impressive.
But I’m quite sure it is not a record.
There are guys here with 5,000+ cigars……..going a couple years without buying isn’t a big deal to them.
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#350 Posted: Thu, Nov 30 2023, 8:23 PM EST
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^

Im waiting for the real FOGS to put a post up though

"I haven't purchased cigars since 1973 and still have 27 coolers to go fog"
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