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bigjordo Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Feb 14 2003, 8:25 PM EST
Joined: 11-28-2002
Posts: 154
I'm a 19 year old sophmore at Texas A&M and i enjoy a good smoke about once a week.....being a college kid my funds are obviously pretty tight.....so far 5 vegas is the best bargain i have found....anyone have any suggestions for relatively inexpensive cigars that would be considered a good smoke?
Santyth Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Feb 14 2003, 8:35 PM EST
Joined: 11-17-2002
Posts: 107
Indian Tabac Anniversary Limited Reserve. Mmmmm.

Just, uh... Don't bid on the lot I currently have going. :)
Tobasco Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Feb 14 2003, 8:59 PM EST
Joined: 02-08-2003
Posts: 2,809
bigjordo,

Go for 5-packs.
Pick up some La Perla Habanas. Great smokes & in will fit anyones budjet.
Also try the Flor de Oliva Cameroons, any size, they are also affordable and VERY good.
One more would be Mayorgas, any size, is a Great smoke, and also priced right!
There are many more, but for budjet priced PREMIUMS these are a good start!
Other guys will give you more! Those are some of my favorites!
Be careful, every now and then the bidding is too high for these. Be patient your good deals will come!
I suggest checking out prices on the cigarsinternational.com web site. This site is the Retail "brother" to this site. If the price you bid is under the retail price on this site you are looking good!

Good Luck, Happy Smoking!!

Mag

Tobasco Offline
#4 Posted: Fri, Feb 14 2003, 9:07 PM EST
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Santyth, hey you better watch out for me! I've got a bid on those too!

Like Santyth said, these Indian Tabacs are great for new smokers and experienced. They are mild, but have a very good flavor. For an experienced smoker they are probably more of a morning smoke. Priced Right too!

Mag
smithbw Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 12:18 AM EST
Joined: 09-01-2001
Posts: 2,444
Sinatra My Way, Don Juan torpedo, Kiki torps, Maxim's de Paris.

These are my everday smokes that are Relatively inexpensive.

Regards,

B

jreddoch Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 1:10 AM EST
Joined: 12-30-2000
Posts: 1,309
Kelner Seconds are one of the best buys out there. Seconds of Avo, Davidoff, etc. at a fraction of the price. Punch/Hoyo Seconds are also good. Occidental HSGs used to be a good buy before everyone discovered how good they are.
jreddoch Offline
#7 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 2:24 AM EST
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Posts: 1,309
PCK, e-mail me. I might be able to bomb you with a few smokes before long (nothing spectacular, but smokeable and will help stretch your budget).
mr_reddoch(at)yahoo(dot)com
Robby Offline
#8 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 4:08 AM EST
Joined: 10-30-2002
Posts: 5,067
I just tried the 5 Vegas and I like them too. I also got a five pack of La Hoya Selecta in Maduro. I found it to be a surprisingly good smoke. Very nice flavor. Mild to medium body. And, very reasonably priced. There's a few more that I've never tried that I'm looking forward to shortly. Hope this helps.
ducati996 Offline
#9 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 4:30 AM EST
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Posts: 3,475
Mayorgas, Flor de Oliva Cameroons, 5 Vegas'.....can't beat'em for the money.
Sonny_LSU Offline
#10 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 6:15 AM EST
Joined: 11-21-2002
Posts: 1,835
smithbw is right on. Don Juans are great smokes for the price...though they are on the mild side. They get a bad wrap....Criollo '98s do pack a spicier punch and CHEAP! My Ways are good also. Good point with the 5-packs...resist buying boxes right away...give yourself some time and make sure you have space to store'em.
Sonny_LSU Offline
#11 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 6:17 AM EST
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Posts: 1,835
Oh yea! Go TIGERS!

They really need to resurrect the A&M - LSU rivalry.
Charlie Offline
#12 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 6:35 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
Posts: 39,751
Hey Aggie:

Send me your address at:

[email protected] !

Charlie
Sonny_LSU Offline
#13 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 6:53 AM EST
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Posts: 1,835
Chuck, send him a 1970......kinda like box o' smokes in closet punishment!
captainfudgie Offline
#14 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 1:46 PM EST
Joined: 06-23-2002
Posts: 191
If you like 5 Vegas than try the Dictador. Very similiar but the Dictador actually has a little more body and is a little more flavorful IMHO and it's about half the price.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#15 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 2:27 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
bigjordo
don't buy just one 5 pack, the shipping is too expensive. the first item shipped has the higherst shipping cost, all boxes and samplers are one dollar extra, 5 packs are 50 cents extra.

first 5 pack shipping is $3.95, each aftr that is 50 cents.

send me you snailer and proof you are carrying 12 units with a 2.8 or better and win a prize. [email protected]
laxman Offline
#16 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 2:40 PM EST
Joined: 11-02-2002
Posts: 103
Try the Padrons---I especially like the 3000 myself. Bothy natural and maddies are great. Priced between 4 and 5 bucks too.


Adam
jreddoch Offline
#17 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 3:00 PM EST
Joined: 12-30-2000
Posts: 1,309
Rick, will you accept my old college transcripts for a prize of bad frogs?
rayder1 Offline
#18 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 3:33 PM EST
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Posts: 2,226
Good advise from all so far.

Do yourself a favor and follow up on Rick's suggestion. I hear he is the most benevolent of the prize givers.
Eggman Offline
#19 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 4:00 PM EST
Joined: 02-06-2003
Posts: 544
Indian Tabac Buffalos are fabbalus. A buck apiece if you snag 'em right - not bad for a 6 dollar cigar. Fabbalus.


eggman
Eggman Offline
#20 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 4:01 PM EST
Joined: 02-06-2003
Posts: 544
Can't go wrong with a Don Lino robusto, either.

Fabbalus.


eggman
BMW Offline
#21 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 5:05 PM EST
Joined: 10-21-2000
Posts: 3,010
Welcome bigjordo
Good to see another Texan here, like there aren't any here already. LOL I hail from Houston along with a few others here. I have to go with laxmans recomendations of Padrons. Go with the Londres or Delicias, they are both cheap and good.

Barry
divnmyk Offline
#22 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 5:22 PM EST
Joined: 06-07-2001
Posts: 461
bigjordo
Welcome to the assylum!
Don't believe a word smithbw says... look at the pics of his humi and you'll know he smokes excellent cigars on a daily basis. :-O

pulling your chain Billy... I'm just envious
M
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#23 Posted: Sat, Feb 15 2003, 8:01 PM EST
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
jreddoch

send me your snailer and a copy of your GED. that will suffice.
bigjordo Offline
#24 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2003, 12:52 AM EST
Joined: 11-28-2002
Posts: 154
thanks fellas....ill give some of those a try as soon as i get paid again...

BigJordo

Go AGGIES
Charlie Offline
#25 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2003, 4:53 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
Posts: 39,751
Hey Aggie

Send me your mailing address and I will send you a welcome aboard package!

[email protected]

Charlie
jreddoch Offline
#26 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2003, 5:07 AM EST
Joined: 12-30-2000
Posts: 1,309
GED?! Rick, that hurt. Ouch!
Eggman Offline
#27 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2003, 8:07 AM EST
Joined: 02-06-2003
Posts: 544
Hey, Charlie, I'm a CBid newbie too!!! Where's MY care package? Oh, wait, I'm not in college. Does beauty college count?


eggman
ribbedturtleneck Offline
#28 Posted: Sun, Feb 16 2003, 7:20 PM EST
Joined: 10-14-2002
Posts: 7
Rick, Do I get a prize too? I am also in college and the budget is extremely limited. you will find my gpa at this website.
http://www.naia.org/football/honors/sa/2002.html
(sorry for the blatant mooch attempt)
ribbedturtleneckAThotmailDOTcom
Homebrew Offline
#29 Posted: Tue, Feb 18 2003, 1:55 PM EST
Joined: 02-11-2003
Posts: 11,885
I think that "The Cigar" by Perdomo, is an excellent value, when you catch a deal, got a 5 pack for 9 bucks last week. Churchills at that :-)
THL Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Feb 19 2003, 4:12 AM EST
Joined: 10-22-2002
Posts: 3,044
HdM double maduros any size, Punch maduro any size, El Rey del Mundo, RyJ, Montecristo, all of these brands have a "basic" cigar line. These "basics" are the super premiums of the fairly recent past. They've just been overshadowed by the hype for the latest offerings as will they in their turn. All are consistent performers. Watch the boards and you can pick these up at less than 1/2 of retail.
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