QMPASH
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11 years ago
I was reading some of the posts on other threads and I noticed one poster saying that he didn't believe C-bids ad copy. It brought back many memories, especially when I was a noob, when I believed everything (or almost everything) I read from the ads on cigars. I even believed the ratings in CA, just to show you how stupid I was. I was wondering what the most deceptive ad copy you ever read was. I don't mean just little white lies. I'm talking about where the ad copy description was NOTHING like the cigar you foolishly purchased. My contributions to this worthy cause is CI's ads on the RP R4, as well as Puros Indios, "Pirates Gold." 🐴
DrafterX
11 years ago
Why do you hate CBid..?? 😕
tonygraz
11 years ago
Caveat Emptor. No one selling a product will mention negatives but will rather make whatever the product is sound even better.
TheSmokensip
11 years ago
I love reading descriptions they can make a twig from the yard sound delicious.
bs_kwaj
11 years ago
I believe virtually everything I read, and I think that is what makes me more of a selective human than someone who doesn't believe anything.

- David St. Hubbins

leftyposthole
11 years ago
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. How do lawyers look at themselves in the mirror? The end justifies the means, at whatever cost....
KingoftheCove
11 years ago
Well, I'll do the n00bs a favor, and offer a quick "cigar copy" translation for them.
Take almost any cigar description for a "second", an "overrun", or "mistake".............

Here's the translation:

Who would believe that you noobs are actually dumb enough to buy and smoke overruns from ____________ , ha ha ha ha ha ha!!. It's amazing, these dog rockets cost us less than 25 cents each, and we hose you at $1.50 apiece. These blends aren't really smokeable, but it's cheaper to roll them up, than it is to haul this scrap back out to the fields and spread it as fertilizer. Major size, cosmetic, and burn issues is what you can expect with 50% of these turds, and the ones that do burn somewhat, will taste like crap. But that doesn't change the fact that since you're a stupid noop, you'll think they are a premium quality handmade. Coming from the ____________factory that cranks out other barely smokeable yard gars like _______ and ______, and _________, it's amazing that you noods continue to buy and smoke this stuff................but we thank you!
DrafterX
11 years ago
🤣



I bought some Perdomo seconds once that were great tho.. never figured out what the original cigar was... 🇨🇮
leftyposthole
11 years ago

Well, I'll do the n00bs a favor, and offer a quick "cigar copy" translation for them.
Take almost any cigar description for a "second", an "overrun", or "mistake".............

Here's the translation:

Who would believe that you noobs are actually dumb enough to buy and smoke overruns from ____________ , ha ha ha ha ha ha!!. It's amazing, these dog rockets cost us less than 25 cents each, and we hose you at $1.50 apiece. These blends aren't really smokeable, but it's cheaper to roll them up, than it is to haul this scrap back out to the fields and spread it as fertilizer. Major size, cosmetic, and burn issues is what you can expect with 50% of these turds, and the ones that do burn somewhat, will taste like crap. But that doesn't change the fact that since you're a stupid noop, you'll think they are a premium quality handmade. Coming from the ____________factory that cranks out other barely smokeable yard gars like _______ and ______, and _________, it's amazing that you noods continue to buy and smoke this stuff................but we thank you!

KingoftheCove wrote:




where's the like button?
Mandoman
11 years ago
Rocky Patel, Gurkha, Puros Indios, all get trashed here on a regular basis. But they keep making them. By reading the ads and watching TV commercials, every crappy car made was the best ever. As for the cigars, somebody likes them. And it's true that ads embellish the cigars to entice buyers. Some think AF Opus X is the best, some will only smoke Cubans. I like Opus (not worth the hype or price) and Cubans, but many others are just as good, or better. Some Rockys, PIs, and Gurkhas are pretty good, a lot, I don't like. But that is my opinion, arrived at because I tried them.
Before condemning a cigar, give it a try. You might be surprised.
leftyposthole
11 years ago
CI has thousands of customers, most of which don't read the forums here. The average Joe making 25 to 30,000. thou a year just can't afford 5.00 cigars on a regular basis. The 1.50 dog rocket serves a purpose. Its not always about great flavor or super rare LE. Sometimes its just about smoking a cigar with your buds and forgetting about life for an hour
Oscar
11 years ago
cohibas... def not worth the $800
madspackler
11 years ago

Rocky Patel, Gurkha, Puros Indios, all get trashed here on a regular basis. But they keep making them. By reading the ads and watching TV commercials, every crappy car made was the best ever. As for the cigars, somebody likes them. And it's true that ads embellish the cigars to entice buyers. Some think AF Opus X is the best, some will only smoke Cubans. I like Opus (not worth the hype or price) and Cubans, but many others are just as good, or better. Some Rockys, PIs, and Gurkhas are pretty good, a lot, I don't like. But that is my opinion, arrived at because I tried them.
Before condemning a cigar, give it a try. You might be surprised.

Mandoman wrote:



leftyposthole Posted: Today, 12:09 PM

CI has thousands of customers, most of which don't read the forums here. The average Joe making 25 to 30,000. thou a year just can't afford 5.00 cigars on a regular basis. The 1.50 dog rocket serves a purpose. Its not always about great flavor or super rare LE. Sometimes its just about smoking a cigar with your buds and forgetting about life for an hour

+1 on both of these. - Don't knock it if you have not tried it at least twice.

The who, what, where and why about your smoking is equally important to its enjoyment.

The words describing the cigars is nothing better than a guide to start from. Use it as a guide and a jumping off point to make up your own mind as to what you like and enjoy. I have had Opus X that were plugged, and one buck sticks that were smooth, creamy and enjoyable. The larger, mass production manufacturer's only make that many cigars because they sell. They must be doing something right by appealing to the masses. The boutique manufacturer also has a niche in the industry. In short there are many choices out there. Find one that works for you within your budget.
99cobra2881
11 years ago
Brag on them all they want, it's hype. The dead horse that bothers me is when a cigar is rated highly years ago and the ones being sold today are still touted as being as good as the original.

I expect there to be a sales pitch behind the cigar. The factory wants to sell them, they gotta eat too. If every cigar tasted amazing like the description then none of them would be amazing and the challenge of finding cigars that you think are accurately described wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable.

Stay smokey my friends. 🇨🇮
pdxstogieman
11 years ago

I believe virtually everything I read, and I think that is what makes me more of a selective human than someone who doesn't believe anything.

- David St. Hubbins

bs_kwaj wrote:



"A Thief trusts no one".

- Anon
leftyposthole
11 years ago

Brag on them all they want, it's hype. The dead horse that bothers me is when a cigar is rated highly years ago and the ones being sold today are still touted as being as good as the original.
I expect there to be a sales pitch behind the cigar. The factory wants to sell them, they gotta eat too. If every cigar tasted amazing like the description then none of them would be amazing and the challenge of finding cigars that you think are accurately described wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable.

Stay smokey my friends. 🇨🇮

99cobra2881 wrote:



That is the point that jumps the boundary between sales pitch and falsehood...

Hope the banhammer doesn't fall
QMPASH
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11 years ago

Why do you hate CBid..?? 😕

DrafterX wrote:




You must be joking.Why would I hate any company which gave me a Platinum Membership??? 🇨🇮
QMPASH
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11 years ago

Well, I'll do the n00bs a favor, and offer a quick "cigar copy" translation for them.
Take almost any cigar description for a "second", an "overrun", or "mistake".............

Here's the translation:

Who would believe that you noobs are actually dumb enough to buy and smoke overruns from ____________ , ha ha ha ha ha ha!!. It's amazing, these dog rockets cost us less than 25 cents each, and we hose you at $1.50 apiece. These blends aren't really smokeable, but it's cheaper to roll them up, than it is to haul this scrap back out to the fields and spread it as fertilizer. Major size, cosmetic, and burn issues is what you can expect with 50% of these turds, and the ones that do burn somewhat, will taste like crap. But that doesn't change the fact that since you're a stupid noop, you'll think they are a premium quality handmade. Coming from the ____________factory that cranks out other barely smokeable yard gars like _______ and ______, and _________, it's amazing that you noods continue to buy and smoke this stuff................but we thank you!

KingoftheCove wrote:



This was really funny. I couldn't stop laughing. If they gave "Oscars" for posts, this would win; hands down! 🤣
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