Why do people overbid on cigars here?

Thanks in advance

KC

gosh, i don't know, why do they.

Because

I haven't won a lot this year. After CBid introduced the Watch List I started downloading into a spreadsheet closed bids I had been following. Over the past year and a half winning bids on similar lots have gone higher, much higher in some cases, slightly in others. Winning bids are now very close to mail order but still lower than local prices (Houston). For example, a box of AF Don Carlos Presidentes went last week for a bid of $193. That's a great price compared to catalogue prices of $225 to $265,or $325 retail. However, after looking I found a box for $145. I support the local shops because they're a solid source of super premiums you can't find anywhere else, but otherwise I'm back to dredging prices on search engines.

I notice it too, dont understand why some people dont do their homework. Its good for cbid, but bad for us economy smokers always on the prowl for a decent buy.

its either coz;

1) a fool and his money are soon parted

or

2) theres a sucker born every minute

Very old subject, gang. I HAVE noticed the prices have been going up lately.

P.S. Do an "All Messages" search on overbidding, overbidders etc. Hope your RAM can handle it. : )

Hehhehheh...Having some fun with youse guys...Do a search and you'll see that I was one of the first members of this forum..Even though I really don't post much here anymore, I wanted to say Welcome to those guys/gals I haven't met before!

Keith

LMAO!!!!!! good to see ya back in these parts KC...

Hog

Q. Why do people overbid on cigars?

A. For the same reason that males dog lick their testicles - BECAUSE THEY CAN!!!

Cause they aren't smart enough to do their homework,, or they like to drive prices up for the suckers and get caught with their pants around their ankles.

Cause they aren't smart enough to do their homework,, or they like to drive prices up for the suckers and get caught with their pants around their ankles.

I know that I tend to be a little competitive, and I know that sometimes I bid on a few things and if I lose, I sometimes bid anything on I think I have a reasonable chance of winning, and don't really notice the cost until after I've already bid on something. Lol!

I overbid on a tin of Cohibas. I thought the auction was for a block of five. I paid $15 for one tin. I guess I need to read the text better. I usually do my homework but what can you expect from a traditional archer. I ain't used to these fancy computing machines.

I overbid on some cigars last week, but I got outbid.

LOL@Rookie 🙂

KC

You know how it works. The highly sought after brands get overbid and the dog rockets get underbid. Key here is to "discover" something you really like that not too many others know about. Would I consider buying Fuente and La Gloria here ....No Way !!! But occasionally something good slips through at a reasonable price like

http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=139716 

Can't touch these Punch Grand Crus for under 5.00 a stick anywhere except here (usually $6 to $12). To my taste buds these are very nice! And for $3.40 a stick?? a steal!!!

elelta Don't you just love it when that happens. Me over bid NOOOOOO WAAYYYYYYYY. Rememeber No Drinking and bidding lol

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