Club v. Daily Deal.
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RobRutkowski
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I jumped into the cigar world this summer when my father gave me an H. Uppman that I really enjoyed. After I sold a car in June, I had a little extra money so I joined the Cigar of the Month Club for a year figuring that it would be a great way to sample a lot of different cigars. It has been wonderful. Then I discovered the daily deal and I seem to have developed a $100/mo. plus cigar habit in daily deals alone. So my question is this: has anyone made the decision to either pick the club or the daily deal to the exclusion of the other? Does anyone have a cigar budget? This hobby has really been engrossing and I'm smoking about 5 sticks a week. I'm trying to get a handle on the costs though because if I don't, I'm going to have to build a walk-in humidor.
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Welcome to the club bro. My advice is buy beads in bulk and learn where the bins and coolers are at Wally World.
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I usually put myself on a $25-$30 a month budget, because if I don't I will run out of space in my humidors pretty quick. I am not a member of the COTMC, but think it would be a good investment for someone who is just starting out. I kinda think of the DDs as more of a luck thing. I might buy one or 2 a month if they do a deal on cigars I really enjoy or have been wanting to try. Since you're just starting out, I would just rely on the COTMC for now, you will get plenty of variety.
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As I am still relatively new to hand made cigars, maybe the past year or so, I've been doing samplers and the DD. I have been hinting about the COTMC for a Christmas present. I think it would be great to be surprised each month with new cigars.
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I use the club to try new things, and the daily deal to stock up on sticks I already know I like. That being said I just broke my rule and bought a 5 pack of Diesels. When I don't break the rule it works great for me, and when I do I usually regret it.
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My thoughts, almost the same... lol http://www.cigar.com/cs/forums/thread/85579.aspx
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The club is great for those that want to try sticks that they otherwise would not try, or that want notes on a cigar and try to develop a sense/taste for what you like.
Daily deals are for those that know exactly what they want and purchase it whence it comes along -
Lassie, you only left out one part... but a very important one. Club members get 10% off ALL orders with C.COM. That adds up.Lasabar:The club is great for those that want to try sticks that they otherwise would not try, or that want notes on a cigar and try to develop a sense/taste for what you like.
Daily deals are for those that know exactly what they want and purchase it whence it comes along -
10% off, free shipping on DD w/ 2 or more..........laker1963:
Lassie, you only left out one part... but a very important one. Club members get 10% off ALL orders with C.COM. That adds up.Lasabar:The club is great for those that want to try sticks that they otherwise would not try, or that want notes on a cigar and try to develop a sense/taste for what you like.
Daily deals are for those that know exactly what they want and purchase it whence it comes along
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It would be interesting to be in the CoTMC, but I don't see myself doing that. I am relatively picky about my cigars, but I'm sure I would get some very interesting stuff, though. The daily deals have been right along my favorites lately, and it's killing my bank account. That, along with a personal cigar consultant (Jeff, you jerk!) who loves me and gives me huge discounts with every order that isn't a daily deal, I'm screwed. Anyone who doesn't call their orders in is missing out.
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TatuajeVI:It would be interesting to be in the CoTMC, but I don't see myself doing that. I am relatively picky about my cigars, but I'm sure I would get some very interesting stuff, though. The daily deals have been right along my favorites lately, and it's killing my bank account. That, along with a personal cigar consultant (Jeff, you jerk!) who loves me and gives me huge discounts with every order that isn't a daily deal, I'm screwed. Anyone who doesn't call their orders in is missing out.
I had no idea there was a benefit to calling in. I'll have to remember that!!