No, just as long as you know what they are and more importantly you would smoke them yourself.

dubleuhb wrote:

I wouldn't have a problem with it. Who smokes the bands anyway?

BuckyB93 wrote:

I wouldn't have a problem with it. Who smokes the bands anyway?

BuckyB93 wrote:

is it bad form to give out un banded sticks? i ordered some that are supposedly real good but they are mistakes and i will try them first of course not that it really matters seeing how im damn near a virgin when it comes to smokes but just wondering if anyone throws one in there every now and then

paulkeck wrote:

Paul,

What prompted this question?

Did someone tell you it was in poor taste?

You're giving a gift. You consider the reason and give accordingly.

One of the best cigar ever gifted to me was an unbanded knock-off from another cigar site.

It had some serious age, but it was a fantastic smoke.

If you're not sure how good something is, then ask for their opinion when you gift it. "I just picked these up. Let me know what you think."

Don't fall into cigar snobbery.

tailgater wrote:

Paul, what tailgater said about the snobbery. There's some oneupmanship around here but I feel that if folks can put the ego aside for a minute many of the unbanded sticks are just as good if not better. Come to think of it, that's how some Cubans arrive anyway... Just provide a little note or description explaining why you think they'll enjoy them. Your real friends will appreciate. The status phonies will go by the wayside (good riddance). You should see some of the "trash" (in other people's eyes) that Rickamaven & I have exchanged over the years. lol

Btw, speaking of bad form, I'd be more concerned about re-gifted or re-banded sticks. I've "recognized" the returned, brown prodigal son and occasional impostor. 🍺

bloody spaniard wrote:

Paul, what tailgater said about the snobbery. There's some oneupmanship around here but I feel that if folks can put the ego aside for a minute many of the unbanded sticks are just as good if not better. Come to think of it, that's how some Cubans arrive anyway... Just provide a little note or description explaining why you think they'll enjoy them. Your real friends will appreciate. The status phonies will go by the wayside (good riddance). You should see some of the "trash" (in other people's eyes) that Rickamaven & I have exchanged over the years. lol

Btw, speaking of bad form, I'd be more concerned about re-gifted or re-banded sticks. I've "recognized" the returned, brown prodigal son and occasional impostor. 🍺

bloody spaniard wrote:

is it bad form to give out un banded sticks? i ordered some that are supposedly real good but they are mistakes and i will try them first of course not that it really matters seeing how im damn near a virgin when it comes to smokes but just wondering if anyone throws one in there every now and then

paulkeck wrote:

I use to get a ton of un banded smokes. But the brothers that sent them to me told me what they were and because if who these ppl are I don't think twice about it.

Now if some guy u never met gave u an unbanded smoke and said it was a rare peppin prototype I would just smoke it and not send it to anyone unless u trust the person completely.

Campage wrote: