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lance4824
Aficionado Topic Starter

7 years ago

I am wanting to go to Cigarfest in May and if i get a ticket this will be my first time. Is it better to go on Friday or Saturday?

thanks....

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ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

I’d PM Shana and see which evening she’s available for fine dining.

lance4824
Aficionado Topic Starter

7 years ago

What? who is Shana? The wife would not be happy....

Pudding Mittens
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

I am wanting to go to Cigarfest in May and if i get a ticket this will be my first time. Is it better to go on Friday or Saturday?

thanks....

lance4824 wrote:

It doesn't matter which day you go, the main event is identical. Your choice will involve:

1. Which day is better for me?
2. Which day's supplemental events do I like better? (see event schedule at website).
3. Which day has available tickets left to purchase?

Also, bring good foam earplugs (sporting goods stores and Wal-Mart have them), because typically the band is playing and is amplified to very loud volume levels in the food tent while you're eating.

Hope that helps!
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Edited by user 7 years ago | Reason: Not specified

lance4824
Aficionado Topic Starter

7 years ago

Pudding Mittens wrote:

What happen to you4 orginal post. I was reading it and then is gone.

Pudding Mittens
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

What happen to you4 orginal post. I was reading it and then is gone.

lance4824 wrote:

Eh, I figured it was too long and had answers to stuff you didn't ask.

I've found that most people dislike long posts with a lot of detail. They want short and very little detail. I don't understand it, but that's how most people are, go figure.

If you're interested though, the gist of the stuff I deleted was:

1. Get the basic 2:30 PM entry ticket, the earlier-entry options (12:30 PM and 10:30 AM, if I remember right) aren't worth the extra money for what you get.

2. They keep jacking the ticket prices up yearly at rates FAR beyond the rate of inflation.

3. Once the basic 2:30 PM entry ticket breaks $200, my buddies and I aren't going anymore, because a pretty large percentage of the sticks you get are "meh" sticks to pad the total count. It looks like this may be our last year, as the 2:30 PM ticket price is $190 this year, if I remember right. Next year it'll be over $200.

All just my opinion, of course. If you'd like to know anything else, just ask!
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ZRX1200
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

Shana is an employee of CBid......one of our minataurs here......

You treat them well, thus I said fine dining. Doesn’t mean a date, she’s too classy for you anyways trust me. Does your wife understand “cigar people”? Because I’ve had loved ones get blown away that every time we meet a cigar buddy literally anywhere in the US it’s always the same. Kind weirdos just like me. Just usually a different type of weirdo......my point is if she understands cigar people then it’s a friendly adventure not an attempt at a ménage à trois. And that’s really insulting to insinuate that with Shana as she is every bit a lady.

VaMtnMan
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

This will be our 13th year going to CigarFest. Both days are pretty much the same. Saturday seems to sell out faster, since most people work on Friday, but they will sell out quickly also.

Whatever you do, if you are planning on staying at Split Rock for the weekend, make sure you call Monday right after you buy your tickets to make reservations. They do book all the rooms quickly.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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ShanaC@CigarBid
Moderator

7 years ago

Howdy! Depends on your schedule which day is better, because they both offer the same things. The only difference with the ticket options is getting into the fest 2-4 hours before hand. Some people like getting in early as your not dealing with a few thousand people at 2:30, gives you the rest of the afternoon to herf, etc.

I won't be at the fest this year, but I will be at the 191 store this Saturday, February 2nd, helping with ticket sales. If coming to the store, come early. I have talked to fellas who herf for hours before we open. Dress warm as temps are going to be in the teens.

Say hello if anyone sees me! 🇨🇮

Pudding Mittens
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

#10

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Hey Shana, I thought CigarBid was supposed to tongue-in-cheekly pretend it's not CI. You're a CigarBid employee who's going to be working at a CI store doing CigarFest ticket sales? You're breaking character a bit!

You guys don't try TOO hard to hide it though. That emoji you used? It's the CI logo, and the forum code to make it is "CI" surrounded by square brackets. Terrible job of hiding the link, I tellya!

🇨🇮
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ShanaC@CigarBid
Moderator

7 years ago

#11

I’m volunteering my services 🇨🇮

rfenst
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

#12

Pudding Mittens wrote:

LOL.

lance4824
Aficionado Topic Starter

7 years ago

#13

The extra $100 gets extra raffles so is that worth it?

I understand the extra $100 gets me in 4 hours earlier and breakfast. 4 hours earlier and breakfast is not worth it but maybe the raffles… please help

lance4824
Aficionado Topic Starter

7 years ago

#14

Pudding Mittens wrote:

What is meh?

thanks for your post. 🇨🇮

KingoftheCove
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

#15

What is meh?
🇨🇮

lance4824 wrote:

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tonygraz
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

#16

Say it ain't so - not the car.

Pudding Mittens
Herf-A-Holic

7 years ago

#17

What is meh?

lance4824 wrote:

"Meh" is something people say when they're underwhelmed. In this context, it means mediocre sticks. Just-okay ones that don't have a ton of flavor and don't really impress. Stuff you wouldn't buy unless you're new to the hobby.

You do get some world-class sticks too, but a significant percentage is "meh" sticks. The total haul of sticks, good and mediocre, is worth different dollar amounts to different people, but as I said, once they cross the $200 mark on the cheap late-entry ticket, I'm done, and there are a LOT of other guys like me.

However if they go above $200 and eliminate the "meh" filler sticks and make them all good, then that's a different story. I'd pay more for that.

thanks for your post. 🇨🇮

You're quite welcome! Glad to help.

My old car...

KingoftheCove wrote:

If you've never heard it, go on YouTube or wherever, and look up Adam Sandler's song (from one of his comedy CDs) titled "Piece Of S**t Car". You'll die laughing. It's a classic.
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