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csgamecock Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 4:01 PM EST
Joined: 05-08-2012
Posts: 2,448
Won these yesterday and needed some opinions, I've smoked a few I got from a few guys on here but
don't know how much rest they had.

1. Was this a good buy ( the places I found were all around $140)

2. How much rest do they usually need? (For the guys that like these)

I'm prepared for some of the smartazz answers...... ie "try one a month until they're ready"
but I really am looking to keep it sealed for a bit and was curious.

Thanks in advance guys Big Hug






http://www.cigarbid.com/...gates-Crystal-Baller-20/
charliebarr Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 4:10 PM EST
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Imo you got a good deal for sure...I can't say on nap time I generally buy a cpl here and there and smoke....but great stick...imo
ZRX1200 Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 4:12 PM EST
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Good buy!
kombat96 Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 4:15 PM EST
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Very good deal. Let them rest 4 to 6 months. L'atelier is my 2nd favorite brand.
csgamecock Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 4:15 PM EST
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Posts: 2,448
ZRX1200 wrote:
Good buy!


I figured so but wasn't sure bc I saw them and put my max bid in.
I was shocked it only had 3 bids, guess I just got lucky lol
I honestly thought I would be outbid
euodias Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 4:24 PM EST
Joined: 10-16-2009
Posts: 1,468
1) $4 a stick is a Good buy in my book

2) 'try one a month until they're ready' is actually the best advice, you never really know when a certain cigar is going to peak. The halfwits on halfwheel will review something and say 'this will get better with age' and then review it again 9 months later and say its past its prime.

But if you don't want to hear that, then I'd say open a year from the box code on the bottom of the cab.
KingoftheCove Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 5:08 PM EST
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Posts: 7,632
Nice score................DP would give ya a high five......
I'd not smoke any until 6 months.....and save at least half the box for a year.

RIP DP..........
harleyd31 Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 5:57 PM EST
Joined: 02-09-2010
Posts: 2,231
Those are no good.... Aging won't help. Send them to me and I dispose of them. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...











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[email protected] Offline
#9 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 7:09 PM EST
Joined: 03-21-2011
Posts: 1,029
Only had a fiver, and Gifted 1, smoked the other 4 . Good smoke. I didn't age them much, had one ROTT, and smoked the others within about 6 months. I enjoyed them, will have to buy more to age/rest

Kip
sd72 Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 8:18 PM EST
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Posts: 9,600
I think they are a black 'blend'. I thought they were ok based on their strength(light/medium).
The skull breaker and bone crusher are/were my favorites for the strength and flavor they had. But $4 apiece is a steal.
jespear Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 8:44 PM EST
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Posts: 9,464
KingoftheCove wrote:
Nice score................DP would give ya a high five......
I'd not smoke any until 6 months.....and save at least half the box for a year.

RIP DP..........


Spoke to David the other day.
He's doing fine.
Still getting those 'dpnewell deals" . . . just not here !

jes
edin508 Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, Feb 28 2015, 11:03 PM EST
Joined: 06-19-2012
Posts: 4,647
You got a good deal, I love em! Not everyone's cup of tea, but for me they are great.
dstieger Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Mar 2 2015, 10:49 AM EST
Joined: 06-22-2007
Posts: 10,889
Good buy. No rest required. They don't change much in less than 24 months, anyway. I like them well enough, and at that price, I'd have done it...however, they aren't the first, second or even third Surrogate that I seek out.
Buckwheat Offline
#14 Posted: Mon, Mar 2 2015, 10:56 AM EST
Joined: 04-15-2004
Posts: 12,251
csgamecock wrote:

I'm prepared for some of the smartazz answers...... ie "try one a month until they're ready"
but I really am looking to keep it sealed for a bit and was curious.




Well here is my smart azz answer. When you get them. You smoke them and give us your opinion(s). ram27bat
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