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turdon Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 5:12 AM EST
Joined: 05-10-1999
Posts: 37
We have heard a lot of complaining about people who overbid on auctions. My personal opinion on this is that not all cigar smokers are well informed like those of us who frequent these boards. I was wondering what are some of the BEST deals some of you have gotten on CigarBid. One of my best deals was $11 for a bundle of LaLuna LHB #1. Less than $0.50 per cigar for these is hard to beat. Anybody else get any great deals?
CL Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 7:14 AM EST
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I just picked up a 5-pack of Estevan Cruz Maduro Torps for $11. I was pleased -- I've seen them going for a bit more. ALSO, I picked up a box of Flor de Florez Cab Selection Churchills for $32. A few years back, during the boom, I had tried these and liked them; they were going for about $6 and $7 each! I'm sure they're a close-out now.
As it's been said here before, you've just got to be patient; usually the one you've got your eye on will be up again. We've probably all fallen into that "newbie" habit of bidding a little too much in fear they won't be back around.
bud451 Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 8:21 AM EST
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Well, I've been around since day 1 and picked up some great deals in the beginning. I'll try to remember some...here it goes...$9 Ashton corona 5 pk., $11 Cohiba (red dot) robusto 5 pk., $12 Avo No. 2 5pk., $9 Leon Jimenes No. 2 5 pk., $19 Carlos Torano (7x50) box of 25., $19 Don Lino Nic. Robusto box of 25 (I really enjoyed these). There's more I can't remember, nice post.
bud451 Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 8:30 AM EST
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I seem to recall seeing one of those beautiful EC maduro torps lately....LOL! thanks! Did you get you package yet?
hegemonic Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 10:21 AM EST
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Holy $h!t Bud! Those are some damn good deals! You just killed this thread, no one can match those steals you got! :)
sellnmony Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 11:16 AM EST
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60 bones for a box of Perdomo 2 Torfectos...
bud451 Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 11:31 AM EST
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I may be a buck or two off but I think they are right. The first couple of months of C-bid were unbelievable! Especially considering there weren't as many "closeout" brands then. Ahhh...the good old days :)
rookie139 Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 12:03 PM EST
Joined: 03-02-2000
Posts: 2,149
I won two five packs of Cuba Aliados Churchills for $7 each five pack one time...That's the best deal I have won here
CL Offline
#9 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 5:00 PM EST
Joined: 02-08-2000
Posts: 855
Hey, Bud. That EC Torp is actually from a purchase I made in December, so it's got a little more time on it. Hope you enjoy it! No, unfortunately, my package hasn't arrived yet. Of course I am way down here in Texas; USPS often likes to take their time.
aberdeen Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, Mar 21 2001, 5:03 PM EST
Joined: 06-11-1999
Posts: 741
I remember the Carlos Torano, huge monster cigars, and they are so delicious! I wish these were available more, I still have half the original box. I bought a box of Adolfus torpedo for I think $25, and Fidalgo for under $20. The 5 Vegas doble coronas that were on special some time back for $19.95 wasn't it was a killer deal. The newer hot brands and the established like Fuentes always seem to go for close retail, but one can often find great deals on the lesser known brands, especially if one is an educated smoker and knows which dog rockets to stay away from at any price, El Mejor maduro is a great cigar that often goes for next to nothing. I hardly ever bid on five packs, as if that is all one gets, the shipping cost on them will offset much of the savings.
bud451 Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Mar 22 2001, 3:01 AM EST
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Yup...still have my box also. Nice big smoke and well worth the $19. I never jumped on any of the 5 vegas bargains, wish I would have, just smoked my first a few weeks ago(corona)and enjoyed it. A little milder than I expected but still tasty.
bud451 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Mar 22 2001, 3:02 AM EST
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Ooops...my box is empty however, they are long gone.
bud451 Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Mar 22 2001, 3:04 AM EST
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CL, well that sucks! The postman told me it would definately get there by Monday. Only one day difference than priority and $2 cheaper....damn, should have known better, sorry.
Chairman_VI Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Mar 22 2001, 10:35 AM EST
Joined: 03-20-2001
Posts: 42
My best deal here was a box of 25 Vintage Papayos for $51. What a deal! These things were aged at least three years and had yellow celo!
BrentM01 Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Mar 22 2001, 2:42 PM EST
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"Yellow Cello" huh? sounds like a new soft drink..(oh no, that's Melllow Yellow..damm)....just kidding..hehe....Brent
JJK Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Mar 23 2001, 5:49 AM EST
Joined: 03-21-2001
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You got that right, Chairman! I got the other box (two were offered on that auction) and have herfed at least half of them already. What a sweet smoke!!
unklebill Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Mar 23 2001, 9:35 AM EST
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Papayo? No kidding?
SalBO Offline
#18 Posted: Sun, Apr 1 2001, 6:49 AM EST
Joined: 03-10-2001
Posts: 8
you guys should let more of us have a chance at the Papayoos........hehe
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