I am confessed diehard bargain hunter and my budget does not allow me to smoke the likes of Bucaneros which is why I am so drawn to cbid. Here are a few notes on some cigars i've smoked lately in my quest for the ultimate bargain stogie.

Diesel Corrosion - I'm glad I didn't try these on a empty stomach! These are a pretty potent smoke that you feel in the pit of your stomach. They're probably the slowest burning stogies I have ever had. The basic flavor is pretty decent but it is accompanied by a bit of harshness that I assume will be tempered with some time spent in the coolerador.

Regalos Churchil Maduro - If you like the Diesels but don't want to wait for the transformation than these should be up your alley. They're not quite as strong but still fairly full bodied. They are smooth with no harshness and actually quite tastier than the Diesels.

Cubano a Mano - Your prototypical Canine Cruise Missile!

This cigar now has the dubious distinction of being the worst cigar I have ever gotten on cbid. YUCK!!!

Miami-Havana Robusto - This cigar held its ash all the way to the band but that's the good news. It was medium bodied and smooth with some decent flavor that was accompaned by a underlying off-flavor and a very dry finish that kept it from being classified as enjoyable. It wasn't bad enough to qualify for the ol' overhand toss but it came close.

I hope you will excuse my longwindedness but the temerature in Jersey this morning was in single digits and I am quite bored.

send me your snailer and i will send you some bargin cigars. not a trade, just a sharing, i'm trying to improve my karma. if you like them don't tell anyone, i don't want the prices to fly. so much for karma. [email protected]

i forgot, rick miller, class of 1950, red bank high school, red bank, nj.

Rick : email sent!

Nice reviews Captain! I've had some Diesels sitting for just over 6 months now, and I do believe these are coming around.

I first found this site around Thanksgiving. I too love the idea of finding bargains. I bid on a bunch of stuff I knew nothing about and just went on the descriptions. I think I did fairly well, but ended up with plenty I don't think I will enjoy. Then again I enjoy the process of sampling. I have a little humi where I keep the real good stuff that's been gifted to me. I tend to sample one of the cheap ones I got on CBID, and if I don't like it, I chase it with a beauty.

Anyway, thanks for the reviews. I will give these a try.

p.s. Good move on the Karma front Maven.

Check out the Montague Maduro I got a 20 pack sampler for $13 CB. It is pretty good smoke

Check out the El Mejor Puro Maduros! They are a nice cigar, similar to 5 Vegas! Maybe a bit more robust than the 5 Vegas!

Charlie

On the milder side, but the Don Kiki Ltd. Reserve 2000s are great. Made by the Cupido/5 Vegas people.

I got a real "cheapie" for you bargain hunters..

decent smoke for the money if thats what you desire..

Interested parties are welcome to e'me at cayman2b hotmail dot com

The best smoke for miney that I have scored on Cbid is the Moyorga madoro, botht he robusto and the torpedo.

El Rico Habano Club..hands down. Got two boxes aging about 4 months apart. Paid just a hair over $2/stick for each box. Full bodied, tasty treats; great burn, lots of smoke.

Thought I'd resurrect this thread.

For those that are budget conscious, like myself, who cannot afford the higher-end premiums, what are your current budget favorites?

I'm looking for your favorites, which generally cost under $1/stick.

Thanks in advance for your contributions.

DD

Flor de todo

El Credito is a great deal at a bargin price, nice burn, tasty, med. - full bodied. (Medium size)

El Credito apprentice bundle XL. I'm still disappointed that I didn't actually get churchill-size cigars, but smoked 2 right out of the bundle and thought they were very good.

Im in college and pretty much have to limit myself until I get a real job Until then These are some of the cigars that I have found and bought for under 2.00 a stick. Keep in mind that most of these were bought here on a goood bidding day as well

Cupido Criollo Corto

Signature Collection Diablo

Rosa Cuba Ortiz y Laboy (I got this somewhere else. Its a short filler cigar and a great daily.)

Puros Indios Toro Especial

Don Tomas Maduro (go ahead and flame me...I like em)

Don Kiki Ltd Reserve Green label

Some of these are great and some are decent to have lit and stuck in my mouth. Either way, I don't regret buying them.