Do you smoke cigars to smoke cigars or for a good exprerience?

Lee.mcglynn

I see a ton of people buy bundled cigars and very cheap cigars...not that there's anything wrong with that. But in my experience you mostly get what you pay for. If I walked into a shop I'd go for at least a padron or fuente but I see many buying stuff that well has nothing besides nicotine. So my question is why buy sub par cigars vs a cigar you will get much more enjoyment out of?!

Gray4lines

FireRob

D Fresh

Definitely for the experience and the taste of a good cigar and not just to say I'm smoking a cigar. Now that experience could be a social one or just me by myself in my backyard. I get enjoyment out of both. My wife's step dad says he smokes cigars and then pulls out a pack of Swishers. I couldn't do that since I used to use those for other purposes. To each their own I guess. Who am I to look down upon that if he enjoys them!

AshMe

D Fresh:

Definitely for the experience and the taste of a good cigar and not just to say I'm smoking a cigar. Now that experience could be a social one or just me by myself in my backyard. I get enjoyment out of both. My wife's step dad says he smokes cigars and then pulls out a pack of Swishers. I couldn't do that since I used to use those for other purposes. To each their own I guess. Who am I to look down upon that if he enjoys them!

Sorry. Curiosity got the best of me. What were the "other purposes"?

0patience

Gray4lines

AshMe:

D Fresh:

Definitely for the experience and the taste of a good cigar and not just to say I'm smoking a cigar. Now that experience could be a social one or just me by myself in my backyard. I get enjoyment out of both. My wife's step dad says he smokes cigars and then pulls out a pack of Swishers. I couldn't do that since I used to use those for other purposes. To each their own I guess. Who am I to look down upon that if he enjoys them!

Sorry. Curiosity got the best of me. What were the "other purposes"?

Lots like to dissect them and fill with other substances

D Fresh

AshMe:

D Fresh:

Definitely for the experience and the taste of a good cigar and not just to say I'm smoking a cigar. Now that experience could be a social one or just me by myself in my backyard. I get enjoyment out of both. My wife's step dad says he smokes cigars and then pulls out a pack of Swishers. I couldn't do that since I used to use those for other purposes. To each their own I guess. Who am I to look down upon that if he enjoys them!

Sorry. Curiosity got the best of me. What were the "other purposes"?

I would generally empty them and fill them with something a little greener

AshMe

D Fresh:

AshMe:

D Fresh:

Definitely for the experience and the taste of a good cigar and not just to say I'm smoking a cigar. Now that experience could be a social one or just me by myself in my backyard. I get enjoyment out of both. My wife's step dad says he smokes cigars and then pulls out a pack of Swishers. I couldn't do that since I used to use those for other purposes. To each their own I guess. Who am I to look down upon that if he enjoys them!

Sorry. Curiosity got the best of me. What were the "other purposes"?

I would generally empty them and fill them with something a little greener

Haha. I got you bro.

danielzreyes

Can it be something else other than smoking? When I do the "something else", I do it for the high. Infact, it's been awhile (grinding teeth, scratching face)

twistedstem

most of the time im smoking om the back patio just me and Gus(my dog).so its usually for the enjoyment and the time to step out of all the bsuy stuff and just relax.i do occasionally go out and hit up local cigar bar to be with others but still prefer a good quality smoke if i can.

roland_7707

Relaxation, man I miss it.

D Fresh

twistedstem:

most of the time im smoking om the back patio just me and Gus(my dog).so its usually for the enjoyment and the time to step out of all the bsuy stuff and just relax.i do occasionally go out and hit up local cigar bar to be with others but still prefer a good quality smoke if i can.

+1. Definitely agree with the stepping out of the busy stuff and relaxing. That's my enjoyment on a solo level for sure.

D Fresh

roland_7707:

Relaxation, man I miss it.

Where'd it go? Gotta find time for that!

Retircs1

I think the Q? has to be in context somewhat. Here at Cigar.com I am paying a good % lower for very good sticks and great sticks that I could not get in your local Cigar shop or club. many of the 7$ stick are marked up, not that those here did not know that already. It is for the experience no doubt about that but Cigar.com helps me do that and more of it . Never would have gotten a 100 ct. humi without those here schooling me. would not have almost 100 sticks and I think good ones too at the price I would have to pay somewhere else. and there are some great people here too that is I think a great experience. I have a saying about bad beer, it may fit with Cigars too let see : " it's better to smoke cheap cigars with good friends, then to smoke expensive cigar alone "...

jadelt

I smoke dog rockets so it makes me appreciate the good smokes.

jd50ae

I actually get up looking forward to the first cup of coffee and a Cinco Vegas Gold Churchill. It sets the day and it wasn't too long ago I didn't have that pleasure, and I did not know what I was missing.

kuzi16

Lee.mcglynn:

I see a ton of people buy bundled cigars and very cheap cigars...not that there's anything wrong with that. But in my experience you mostly get what you pay for. If I walked into a shop I'd go for at least a padron or fuente but I see many buying stuff that well has nothing besides nicotine. So my question is why buy sub par cigars vs a cigar you will get much more enjoyment out of?!

i dont have time to smoke cigars all the time. i buy what i like with little attention paid to price. i smoke less but higher quality. Im worth it.

jliu

quality for me. life isn't worth smoking crappy cigars. ~snoobie

Patrickbrick

I smoke/buy what I like, in my opinion there are $20+ cigars that are not worth it. For me I like smoking cigars, it's relaxing and I get my vitamin N. I go for quality over quantity, but every one has different tasts, so if I like a "cheap cigar" il smoke them.

Eulogy

I do it to pretend I'm a dragon.

The3Stogies

I tend to smoke for the experience, doing what I have to do then sit and relax. Can't speak for others but maybe their budget is the reason. Maybe they smoke so much they need to get a bargain. When I was younger and used to drink just to get drunk I would buy cheap stuff by the half gallon. I now buy the good stuff, sip it and really taste it. Much more enjoyable and the next morning and I remember what I did. Although I still love spam, fried

YankeeMan

Amos Umwhat

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rsherman24

I'm not against smoking cheap cigars, but it is usually when I am in the yard, golfing, grilling where I am not really paying attention to it. When I get to sit and enjoy it with a drink or at a B&M, I go for something I like/want to try regardless of price.

youngryan216

Krieg

Only time I would ever buy a cheap bundle is to hand out to non-cigar smokers...last thing I want to see is a good premium handmade smashed in an ash tray like a cigarette after two puffs. When I smoke cigars for myself, it is for the aroma, the atmosphere, experience and special moments I share with myself or close friends.

raisindot

I only smoke for the experience, and never just to smoke cigars habitually. I don't have time to smoke more than 1-2 a week, so if I'm going to do it, and get all the stinky breath and fingers that come with it, I only want to smoke a cigar of high quality. That said, I've smoked plenty of more expensive cigars (Liga Pravada 9, anyone) that were just awful and made me want to give up the hobby altogether.

dr_frankenstein56