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Hey folks! New guy here wondering what your go to cheap good everyday smoke is
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Impalaray Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 12:24 AM EST
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Im new to the forum and still kind of new to the cigar world. Recently ive been on a mission searching for the perfect cheap yet good everyday smoke. Now i have develloped from the lighter body into more of a medium to full body fan.and ive gone from 3 50 count humis to a small cabinett with a smaller display on top of that and also a larger glass top for my everyday smokes. Short of a large cabinet or coolerdor i have run out of space.(a nice position to be in).
I have found some that i really like on the cheaper side (thanks to cbid) but was wondering what everyone else likes that doesnt break the bank.
And i appoligize for being so long winded 😆
RMAN4443 Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 12:49 AM EST
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Hello, and welcome to the asylum....there are thousands of cigar brands out there, what are you smoking now that you enjoy...that way we can suggest similar profiles for you to try. I personally store my cigars in 150 qt. coolers, and move 20-30 cigars into my desktop humidor that I smoke from, and reload it as needed. Everyone has a different approach.

Be patient and I'm sure you will have all the answers you want, and one or two you won't want....lot of great knowledgeable folks here. Head over to the N00B Pib and introduce yourself and make a few trades and you'll get a good idea of what people are smoking.

There are some questions folks here will ask you to answer, but the most important one, in my opinion is,,,Ginger or MaryAnn? Anxious
Have fun
Palama Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 2:18 AM EST
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Sunoverbeach Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 5:05 AM EST
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I nominate Conan as official cbid historian. Always on point with the historical thread links.

Welcome imp. There will be a pop quiz shortly. I hope you paid attention during class
tonygraz Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 5:41 AM EST
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To determine who you are 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 ?
dstieger Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 8:10 AM EST
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Posts: 10,889
Sunoverbeach wrote:
I nominate Conan as official cbid historian. Always on point with the historical thread links.



Poor T-Gerbs
KingoftheCove Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 8:34 AM EST
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dstieger wrote:
Poor T-Gerbs

Ha!
victor809 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 9:19 AM EST
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dstieger wrote:
Poor T-Gerbs


Screw thundergerbil! He's abandoned us to these noobs
dstieger Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 9:33 AM EST
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OhMyGod
Impalaray Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 1:35 PM EST
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MARRY Ann of course 😆
Impalaray Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 1:46 PM EST
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Hmm, sone hard quesrions. But here goes tony graz
1 waffles
2.i really miss the beach and the walks
3. Ellie may
4. Not really a camper but i do like it
5. Cello on mostly
6.marry ann
7.whos david lee and what did he do with sammy?
8.never heard of warner or sidney
9.never been to turkey or desire too
10. Not really a fan of gladiator moveis
11. Dogs
12. Pinup style women
13. Wad unless im running low and have to be strategic lol
14. Not sure of your meaning by sit or squat
RMAN4443 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 1:57 PM EST
Joined: 09-29-2016
Posts: 7,683
Impalaray wrote:
Hmm, sone hard quesrions. But here goes tony graz
1 waffles
2.i really miss the beach and the walks
3. Ellie may
4. Not really a camper but i do like it
5. Cello on mostly
6.marry ann
7.whos david lee and what did he do with sammy?
8.never heard of warner or sidney
9.never been to turkey or desire too
10. Not really a fan of gladiator moveis
11. Dogs
12. Pinup style women
13. Wad unless im running low and have to be strategic lol
14. Not sure of your meaning by sit or squat


So your saying you don't know squat....Anxious
CelticBomber Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 3:19 PM EST
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RMAN4443 wrote:
So your saying you don't know squat....Anxious


How long? Lol I wanna know how long you had that one loaded and ready to fire? 95% of the people on this forum should have been in Airplane! I love it!
RMAN4443 Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 3:44 PM EST
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LoL(Frank's away on his Tarzan Weekend or something)Anxious


You got me, I've been holding that one for years....but Shirley you understand....looks like I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing glue...fog
Sunoverbeach Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 4:40 PM EST
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Every line a classic

And don't call me Shirley
Mr. Jones Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 4:47 PM EST
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Two words for you:

PADRONI KINGS

KENTUCKY FIRE CURED TOBACCO
4.5 INCHES
LOOKS LIKE A CLINT EASTWOOD WESTERN CIGAR
NEVER GOES BAD IN YOUR HOT CAR
$4.69 FOR A PACK,OF 5
CIGARS INTERNATIONAL SELLS THEM IN 5 PACKS AND
BOXES OF 50....$45?

BUY ONE 50 BOX Should last you 6 months easy
Impalaray Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 6:21 PM EST
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I havent seen airplane in years 😆 i totally forgot
Impalaray Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 6:30 PM EST
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Im trying a villager export as i type this. Not too bad. For the fuller size sticks ive recently gotten into ihe cornelius and Anthony 2nds and the drew estate factory smokes. From what i can tell they both have a great quality to price point.to me anyway.
Whistlebritches Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 7:35 PM EST
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Impalaray wrote:
Hmm, sone hard quesrions. But here goes tony graz

7.whos david lee and what did he do with sammy?



Son ...............blasphomous at best

Ever heard of a little band called Van Halen?

Your mother and I have completely disowned you til you sit down and listen to the entire Van Halen collection........and I mean VAN HALEN, **** Van Hagar
izonfire Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 9:25 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
Son ...............blasphomous at best

Ever heard of a little band called Van Halen?

Your mother and I have completely disowned you til you sit down and listen to the entire Van Halen collection........and I mean VAN HALEN, **** Van Hagar


Hey, what do you expect from an imp - A small, mischievous devil?
Ram27 Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 9:43 PM EST
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Try " REO " available @ CI.

I enjoy the Robosto and a Corona for short smoke.
izonfire Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 9:53 PM EST
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Impalaray wrote:
Im trying a villager export as i type this.


I've got those sittin in my glove compartment as an emergency back-up.
Have you ever tried the maduro version?
Palama Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jun 20 2019, 10:36 PM EST
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Sunoverbeach wrote:
I nominate Conan as official cbid historian. Always on point with the historical thread links.


To paraphrase LBJ’s 1968 speech:

I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of the CBid Party to be the official CBid historian. Not talking
izonfire Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Jun 21 2019, 12:42 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
To paraphrase LBJ’s 1968 speech:

I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of the CBid Party to be the official CBid historian. Not talking


So, in other words, you accept the position? Yes???
That's fantastic, and congratulations!

More Magwitch from the archives!!! w:d/
Impalaray Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Jun 21 2019, 11:30 PM EST
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The maduro was what i was smoking. Not a bad smoke at all
Impalaray Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Jun 21 2019, 11:44 PM EST
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Yes I've heard of vanhalen. As a drummer of 33 yrs and one of the few people ive known to succesfully pull of hot for teacher in a rockabilly band i was in a few years ago, i know a thing or two about vanhalen. But as of the past 8 mos or so ive had alot of family issues going on so its been work, home,shower,cigar,bed.rince and repeat.as i am a master of a few things that are passions of mine,i havent been really thinkin about them as of late. Like my drag car for example. Goin on a year now on jack stands when a simple fix is all thats needed. But i lost interest somehow. Cant get my head back in the game.so now i smoke cigars staring at it.if i look at it hard enough it will fix itself right? 😆
opelmanta1900 Offline
#27 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 12:01 AM EST
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Think you're s'posed to call em trans cars now...
izonfire Offline
#28 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 12:17 AM EST
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Actually, that’s pansexual transport unassigned preference vehicles. Gotta keep up wit it Opie.
Otherwise, you’re liable to offend someone. And then comes the demonstration and march...
izonfire Offline
#29 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 12:42 AM EST
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Impalaray wrote:
Yes I've heard of vanhalen. As a drummer of 33 yrs and one of the few people ive known to succesfully pull of hot for teacher in a rockabilly band i was in a few years ago, i know a thing or two about vanhalen. But as of the past 8 mos or so ive had alot of family issues going on so its been work, home,shower,cigar,bed.rince and repeat.as i am a master of a few things that are passions of mine,i havent been really thinkin about them as of late. Like my drag car for example. Goin on a year now on jack stands when a simple fix is all thats needed. But i lost interest somehow. Cant get my head back in the game.so now i smoke cigars staring at it.if i look at it hard enough it will fix itself right? 😆


OK - first, just let go of the family issues. You don’t need that in your life. And they’re gonna figure it out eventually. Or not. Not your problem anymore. Remember? You just let go of it. Next, fix up that pansexual unassigned vehicle of yours, and put everything you have into it for one last run. Enter a race, and push that bich further than you’ve ever pushed it before. Launch that bich along the razors edge between life and death. Extract everything you can out of it at that very moment. Then let it go. That leaves you with your drums, smokes, and us. The way it should be. No bullsheet. And booze, of course, if you so choose. Highly recommended BTW. Now you’re in a place where you can just enjoy life. And you’ll think to yourself, why the F didn’t I do this sooner? You can thank us at any time...

What more could an imp want???
Impalaray Offline
#30 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 2:11 PM EST
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Thats actually good advice. Thanks.
And my side is hurting from laughing at the politically correct term for my car. Thanks folks, i needed that
Impalaray Offline
#31 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 2:13 PM EST
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Ok. I like you guys 😆
izonfire Offline
#32 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 3:46 PM EST
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Impalaray wrote:
Ok. I like you guys 😆


Yep. You’re gonna like it here.
And Z’s gonna wanna meet you.
He’s working this weekend, but he’ll make some time to get acquainted soon
ZRX1200 Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 3:49 PM EST
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You can request camping dates by email:

[email protected]
eleltea Offline
#34 Posted: Sat, Jun 22 2019, 4:06 PM EST
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tonygraz wrote:
To determine who you are 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 ?

Whoever was the first one. Was it Warner? Benson Fong or Mantan Moreland?
trisourcevi Offline
#35 Posted: Tue, Jun 25 2019, 12:33 AM EST
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1. Chateau Fuente
2. Man o War Virtue
3. RP Olde World Reserve
4. Bolivar Belicosos Finos

In no order
tonygraz Offline
#36 Posted: Tue, Jun 25 2019, 6:58 AM EST
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Posts: 20,232
eleltea wrote:
Whoever was the first one. Was it Warner? Benson Fong or Mantan Moreland?


Charles Kuwa.
Huzza3045 Offline
#37 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 7:06 PM EST
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Just resurfacing some cbid history (sorry to take Palama’s job)

Had some budget changes and need to smoke a bit cheaper. Started smoking the Fugazi COTY line and was pleasantly surprised.
delta1 Offline
#38 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 7:33 PM EST
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danm says the new BDL's are decent...I'm gonna give 'em a try in a month and a half, when the buying hiatus is over...meantime, the La Aurora 1495 are good and $3.50
danmdevries Offline
#39 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 7:34 PM EST
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delta1 wrote:
danm says the new BDL's are decent...I'm gonna give 'em a try in a month and a half, when the buying hiatus is over...meantime, the La Aurora 1495 are good and $3.50


Only the bdl maduro. Punches well above the $3.50 per. I'd willingly pay $5-6 on sale.

The connie was good, but just an average connie and for the price might as well not take chances and get the Oliva.

But you know, like a lot of small/new guys the first run of these things can be great and subsequent production runs stink.
danmdevries Offline
#40 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 7:42 PM EST
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Huzza3045 wrote:
Just resurfacing some cbid history (sorry to take Palama’s job)

Had some budget changes and need to smoke a bit cheaper. Started smoking the Fugazi COTY line and was pleasantly surprised.


Some in the fugazi line surprised the hell outta me. Some were typical seconds/knockoffs

Bdl maduro were good lots of caramel/toffee flavor
BDL connie was a standard mild ct
BDL Habano wasn't great. Cardboard and pretzels.

Penn standard gold standard were good

Penn Standard broadleaf were good

Last of my kind tasted like hoppes #9 but it was also rott. Got some resting naked I don't think that was an intended flavor. It has promise, I just think it needs to breathe a bit.

Hoofty was the strangest cigar I can remember smoking. Predominant citrus flavors. And a fresh baked cookie flavor. It was really really weird. I actually returned the 10 pack after smoking the single. It wasn't a bad cigar, just so far removed from anything I like in a cigar that I couldn't see myself smoking more. And being a cheap bundle cigar I don't want to bomb those out. My father in law gets my rejects but that place lets you return unopened stuff so I sent it back.

I have some Megillas that just came today too. Reviews on the Megilla are all over the place (as are a lot of raypage stuff, I suspect it's due to the "cello")

Beware with the Raymond Pages cigars. The cello feels different and it melts doesn't burn like cello should - I think it's plastic. So all my pages stuff is now naked. If it is plastic, they're not gonna acclimate in your humidor. You get what you get buying cheap stuff.

Oliva is a very safe bet for cheap good cigars.

The majority of what I smoke I buy for $5 or less. I think maybe $4 or less even. I'm no reviewer but I post my thoughts with what I smoke in the whatchu smokin thread. I'll start noting my price paid (minus excise tax which usually almost doubles the price)
MidnightToker( • )( • ) Offline
#41 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 7:49 PM EST
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Drew Estate Factory Smokes you can get them as low as $1.25 a piece when u but a bundle online with a good deal. They are very popular mixed filler/budget cigars.
DE MUWAT KFC cigarillos you can get a brick of 50 (5 tins of 10) for about $40 online even less with a deal.
All the Villiger export varities are good and cheap and the best part of them is that they are dry cured tobacco and do not require humidification.
Stogie1020 Offline
#42 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 8:33 PM EST
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Cpage Class 34 is worth a mention.
jeebling Offline
#43 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 8:41 PM EST
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izonfire wrote:
Hey, what do you expect from an imp - A small, mischievous devil?

You NEVER go full retard, man!
jeebling Offline
#44 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 8:49 PM EST
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Now that I have 200 posts up let me draw from my considerable and extensive experience…I don’t know what you consider cheap but the La Gloria Cubana Serie R won’t knock your head off and it is good bang for my bucks. Also, Rocky Patel vintage 1990 (seconds) petite perfecto is a terrific 35 minute smoke that is full body but not full strength and also good price point in my very valuable and often underrated opinion. 😂😎
danmdevries Offline
#45 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 9:04 PM EST
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Stogie1020 wrote:
Cpage Class 34 is worth a mention.


Class34/Fugazi he already mentioned

But it is worth mentioning.
Palama Offline
#46 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 9:32 PM EST
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Huzza3045 wrote:
Just resurfacing some cbid history (sorry to take Palama’s job)

Had some budget changes and need to smoke a bit cheaper. Started smoking the Fugazi COTY line and was pleasantly surprised.


Hahaha! Not my job to “steal”. Iffin’ you find an old post and top it, right on! Definitely encourage you to continue doing what you’re doing. Applause
Stogie1020 Offline
#47 Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024, 10:47 PM EST
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danmdevries wrote:
Class34/Fugazi he already mentioned

But it is worth mentioning.

I know the fugazi are all the rage, but the original Class34 is a really good smoke, too. Wasn't sure he knew about those. I always have a bundle of the no.9 available. To me, they are like a cross between a well aged Padron X000 maduro and a Camacho triple maduro.
Huzza3045 Offline
#48 Posted: Wed, Feb 28 2024, 11:41 AM EST
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Haven’t tried the Class 34 original smokes, next time they got a sale I’ll buy a couple to see how it goes.
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