America's #1 Online Cigar Auction
first, best, biggest!

Last post 4 years ago by benja123. 63 replies replies.
2 Pages12>
Noob Intro
Jump to Bottom | Previous Topic | Next Topic
benja123 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:39 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
To divert my compulsive purchasing I'm giving posting to the forum a go. Instead of hitting "BUY NOW". I'll come here and ask stupid questions and give even dumber opinions, then let the chips fall.

At the advice of Delta1, I'm introducing myself on a separate new thread. Part time inexperienced smoker but my spouse would list smoking/drinking as a reason to live. I was gonna say raison d'etre but the ensuing consequences, oy! So forget I said that.

Like I said in my prev post, I'm the buyer of all things important and I come here to lurk, laugh and learn. Figured I would take my beating and them be able to see if my latestest buying spree will please or pissoff.

As I buy and share smokes I learn a little better the preferred profile but it's pretty subjective. I've bought plenty of cigars that were tossed, called rope and worse. Trying to make better decisions. Informed. So here I am. Hello and TIA for all your help.
tonygraz Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:55 AM EST
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,268
Welcome Benji - 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 ?
Do sad movies make you cry ?
Butter or margarine ?
Pancho or Cisco ?

Delta gave you good advice - also beware the commie 13.
Do you mind if we call you Benji ?
USNGunner Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 8:55 AM EST
Joined: 05-17-2019
Posts: 4,402
Welcome aboard. You're initial list of smokes looked pretty good. Lots of good folks here. Enjoy.
jespear Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:16 AM EST
Joined: 03-19-2004
Posts: 9,464
Welcome, Ben.
It seems you have been lurking and have a fair inkling of what goes on here.
You may, or may not, have seen the link that is mandatory for all noobs to view.
If you have not, then here it is. Please click on it.

http://www.cigarbid.com/...allenge-The-Thonginator

Again, welcome to the asylum, and enjoy your stay.

jes
clintCigar Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:37 AM EST
Joined: 05-14-2019
Posts: 4,682
Welcome to the madhouse! A lot of sound advice to be had here. Especially in the Politics forum.
benja123 Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:41 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
tonygraz wrote:
Welcome Benji - To determine who you are and decide upon your forum worthiness, please answer the following simple questions:

Pancakes or waffles ? yes
Do you like long walks on the beach ? from bar to bar
Daisy Mae or Ellie Mae ? yes
Do you like camping by the river ? too many bears
Cello on or cello off ? on
Ginger or MaryAnn ? strictly on personality? MaryAnn
David Lee or Sammy ? no
Warner Oland or Sidney Toler ? huh?
Have you been in a Turkish prison ? noooo
Do you like gladiator movies ? sure
dogs or cats ? cats are coyote food
Men or women ? must I choose?
Wad or fold ? do credit cards do that?
Sit or squat ? no turkish prison
Do sad movies make you cry ? if a dog dies yes
Butter or margarine ? butter
Pancho or Cisco ? I can't remember

Delta gave you good advice - also beware the commie 13.
Do you mind if we call you Benji ?

Call me whatever you like Benji is fine
benja123 Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:43 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
clintCigar wrote:
Welcome to the madhouse! A lot of sound advice to be had here. Especially in the Politics forum.


uh-oh politics. OK I'll go look
benja123 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:44 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
USNGunner wrote:
Welcome aboard. You're initial list of smokes looked pretty good. Lots of good folks here. Enjoy.



Thanks Gunner. I'm hoping they are well received. But it's a win win, I get all the rejects.
benja123 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:46 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
jespear wrote:
Welcome, Ben.
It seems you have been lurking and have a fair inkling of what goes on here.
You may, or may not, have seen the link that is mandatory for all noobs to view.
If you have not, then here it is. Please click on it.

http://www.cigarbid.com/...allenge-The-Thonginator

Again, welcome to the asylum, and enjoy your stay.

jes


If I click on this will I be able to get rid of the porn popups?
benja123 Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 9:53 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Apparently joining didn't help my addiction. I just paid for a box of Maestro Belicoso Aging Room Quattro by Rafael Nodal on a different auction site. BUT, it was a hondle ( I think?) $116 plus tax minus 10% military discount and free shipping. But now I have to stop. I need a cheaper hobby.
jespear Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 10:15 AM EST
Joined: 03-19-2004
Posts: 9,464
benja123 wrote:
If I click on this will I be able to get rid of the porn popups?


No pop-ups here, Ben. Really !
dstieger Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 10:32 AM EST
Joined: 06-22-2007
Posts: 10,889
jespear wrote:
No pop-ups here, Ben. Really !


Not entirely true...DeD said he had one yesterday
Cheno Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 10:33 AM EST
Joined: 06-06-2019
Posts: 1,991
Welcome. No hobby is cheap if done right.
benja123 Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 10:50 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Cheno wrote:
Welcome. No hobby is cheap if done right.


So true Cheno, mind if I use that one in my defense?
Cheno Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 10:59 AM EST
Joined: 06-06-2019
Posts: 1,991
benja123 wrote:
So true Cheno, mind if I use that one in my defense?

Of course, I take no responsibility for what outcomes happen with the wife, and if she asks leave my name out of it.
benja123 Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:00 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
jespear wrote:
No pop-ups here, Ben. Really !


OK I trusted you and looked. I feel used. I hope you're happy.
Ram27 Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:01 AM EST
Joined: 04-30-2005
Posts: 49,035

benja123 Online
#1 Posted: Today, 8:39 AM
Favorites | Quote
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1



****Paging Frank*****

A 5 year lurker ??????????Think



Thanks for taking the leap. RollEyes RollEyes RollEyes RollEyes





ram27bat
benja123 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:09 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Thanks for the welcome Ram

In my defense and also to stave off Franks' angry/guilt causing reply, I used to have a life but its over now and I'm here!
Ram27 Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:11 AM EST
Joined: 04-30-2005
Posts: 49,035
benja123 wrote:
Thanks for the welcome Ram

In my defense and also to stave off Franks' angry/guilt causing reply, I used to have a life but its over now and I'm here!





LOL LOL LOL LOL
teedubbya Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:15 AM EST
Joined: 08-14-2003
Posts: 95,637
I’ll send you Franks cell phone number. He will take it easy on you if you send him a d1ck pic.
benja123 Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:18 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
bwaahaha!
After viewing the Thonginator link, I think it wise to refrain from sending any of youse guys pics
benja123 Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:22 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Is this worth bidding on? Never tried b4 And since I don't know anyone here would I be pissing in a well loved posters' cheerios?
Did I break a rule asking?
benja123 Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 11:23 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
crap.
This:
Room 101 Ichiban Maduro Churchill
Lot #3516241.
Phil222 Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:02 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2017
Posts: 1,911
Welcome, benja. Two main things to remember here: 1) Losing a bid is a sign of weakness. 2) Watch out for commies. That's pretty much it. Enjoy your stay!
Palama Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:04 PM EST
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,709
Aloha from Hawaii! ThumpUp

Judging from your comments and responses, think you’ll fit in fine.


benja123 Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:08 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Thanks for the tips Phil. Already warned about commie 13, just need to ID the other 12.....
benja123 Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:13 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Palama wrote:
Aloha from Hawaii! ThumpUp

Judging from your comments and responses, think you’ll fit in fine.




Hey Palama, I almost went to HI, it looks sensational but I couldn't find a place that would let us smoke. Even outside- lots of condos are smoke-free zones. Is it like Ca where you can't smoke on beaches? I should find the link for the "jungle cottage" that asks guests to refrain from eating meat. They did allow smoking tho. Am I wrong? Or is paradise ruined?
Palama Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:17 PM EST
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,709
benja123 wrote:
crap.
This:
Room 101 Ichiban Maduro Churchill
Lot #3516241.


I can’t really answer your question about this but here’s a couple of quick to ask yourself before you bid:

1. Do you like Connecticut Broadleaf?
2. Do you enjoy smoking Churchill size cigars?
3. If you smoke one and don’t like it, how many more chances are you gonna give it?

If yes to the first two and “2 or 3 times” to the third then *MAYBE* go for it.

Ultimately it all comes down to personal tastes and preferences as well as fiscal responsibility.
benja123 Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:32 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Palama, you are my lifeline. That fiscal responsibility bit drug me back to reality. Thanks buddy.

Churchills aren't our favorites and we already have a 20bundle of these in Robusto that we haven't cracked open yet. I think I paid 1.50 per stick. Probably overpaid. I'm sure someone will tell me.
Palama Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:33 PM EST
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,709
benja123 wrote:
Hey Palama, I almost went to HI, it looks sensational but I couldn't find a place that would let us smoke. Even outside- lots of condos are smoke-free zones. Is it like Ca where you can't smoke on beaches? I should find the link for the "jungle cottage" that asks guests to refrain from eating meat. They did allow smoking tho. Am I wrong? Or is paradise ruined?


Yah, harder and harder to find smoking spots, let alone cigar-friendly places. I believe most parks and beaches are smoke-free. There are 4 bars that I know of that allow cigar smoking but other than that, not too many other places. Heck, at this one condo across the street from where I used to work, you can’t even smoke on the sidewalks! You’d have to cross the street and smoke on another property.
Palama Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:36 PM EST
Joined: 02-05-2013
Posts: 23,709
benja123 wrote:
Palama, you are my lifeline. That fiscal responsibility bit drug me back to reality. Thanks buddy.

Churchills aren't our favorites and we already have a 20bundle of these in Robusto that we haven't cracked open yet. I think I paid 1.50 per stick. Probably overpaid. I'm sure someone will tell me.


👍

DPNewell will be along to chide you about overpaying. Flapper
benja123 Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 12:52 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Palama wrote:
Yah, harder and harder to find smoking spots, let alone cigar-friendly places. I believe most parks and beaches are smoke-free. There are 4 bars that I know of that allow cigar smoking but other than that, not too many other places. Heck, at this one condo across the street from where I used to work, you can’t even smoke on the sidewalks! You’d have to cross the street and smoke on another property.


When we left CA for Texas 15 years ago it was starting like that. Heck, even Mexico is getting in on it. And don't start me on the change from 50 cigars per person to 25 allowance coming through customs down there. Started vacationing elsewhere when they pulled that change. Two+ week vacation- 50 cigars won't cut it. And buying down there is out of the question. Horrible fakes and way too spendy.
corey sellers Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 2:02 PM EST
Joined: 08-21-2011
Posts: 10,365
Wwlcome to the asylum Benji looks like everything is took care of .

BTW do you know cigarlady?
benja123 Offline
#34 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 2:06 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Hey Corey Sellers! I am a total stranger to everyone here. Sometimes even to myself.
Sunoverbeach Offline
#35 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 4:45 PM EST
Joined: 08-11-2017
Posts: 14,669
Welcome Benji. That'd actually one you want to remain a stranger to.

Cigarlady that is. Corey's all good
benja123 Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 4:51 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Thnx Sunlover for the welcome and the warning.

I just re-organized my various humi/tupi/coola thingies. Feel like Scrooge McDuck rolling around in the vault.
I'm off the puter for the day
Asta Manana !
MACS Offline
#37 Posted: Thu, Mar 26 2020, 5:00 PM EST
Joined: 02-26-2004
Posts: 79,800
I just work here part time...
Golden Offline
#38 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 3:43 AM EST
Joined: 03-21-2016
Posts: 119
Welcome Benja;
Fellow noob getting back into this lifestyle aswell
This is addicting; and EXPENSIVE!
But very very enjoyable.

Golden Offline
#39 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 3:43 AM EST
Joined: 03-21-2016
Posts: 119
Welcome Benja;
Fellow noob getting back into this lifestyle aswell
This is addicting; and EXPENSIVE!
But very very enjoyable.

tonygraz Offline
#40 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 4:24 AM EST
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,268
Hope you didn't pay $ 1.50 for those Ichi Mad churchills. The few I have tried have not even been good yard gars. Cigars are selling like toilet paper, buying now will probably not be for a good price.
benja123 Offline
#41 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 8:50 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Thanks Golden and agreed.

Tony- I have Palama to thank for backing out of the Ichi Mad churchill bid but I did previously pay 1.50 per stick for a Robusto bundle. Also unsmokable?
tonygraz Offline
#42 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 10:07 AM EST
Joined: 08-11-2008
Posts: 20,268
I haven' tried the robusto and do not even have any. All mine are churchills, maduro and CT. Paid $ 1 and $ 1.15 a stick and DPN can probably get them cheaper.
benja123 Offline
#43 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 10:43 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
We used to buy the 60count Ammo by Finca as a cheap yard gar but they changed something and I no longer recommend. So much time on my hands right now I am trying to infuse them with a bit of rum in a tupper box along with a few other turds. Can't make them any worse.
stinger88 Offline
#44 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 3:01 PM EST
Joined: 05-29-2012
Posts: 6,574
Benja welcome to the forum. Looks like you are off to a got start. Sarcasm and $hit stirring is the go to on here. Usually all in good fun...usually.

David
benja123 Offline
#45 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 3:34 PM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Thnx David. I like fun.
thurson Offline
#46 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 5:05 PM EST
Joined: 06-26-2004
Posts: 3,919
Welcome benja123, benja, benjie, ben whatever.

I'm just one of many azzhats you'll encounter here, enjoy.

fog
Dg west deptford Offline
#47 Posted: Fri, Mar 27 2020, 5:30 PM EST
Joined: 05-25-2019
Posts: 2,836
Welcome Ben, great place to waste time and earn a PhD in cigar.
Warning: Avoid the politics threads while consuming bourbon.
benja123 Offline
#48 Posted: Sat, Mar 28 2020, 8:43 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
thurson wrote:
Welcome benja123, benja, benjie, ben whatever.

I'm just one of many azzhats you'll encounter here, enjoy.

fog


I kinda like benwhatever but its probably too much trouble to type

Thnx for the welcome
benja123 Offline
#49 Posted: Sat, Mar 28 2020, 8:46 AM EST
Joined: 03-09-2015
Posts: 1,269
Dg west deptford wrote:
Welcome Ben, great place to waste time and earn a PhD in cigar.
Warning: Avoid the politics threads while consuming bourbon.



I went there, currently in a dry spell keeping my body like a temple during the CV outbreak. It was still scary.
Plus I discovered after many attempts no one really wants my opinion and I've never changed someone elses with my ravings. I keep em to myself. Like my Throne Room Cigars!
Dg west deptford Offline
#50 Posted: Sat, Mar 28 2020, 3:07 PM EST
Joined: 05-25-2019
Posts: 2,836
Ben is wise noobfog
Users browsing this topic
Guest
2 Pages12>
Back to Top