By definition, a cigar discount is any cigar that is sold at less than premium prices. It is by no means by necessity what we might call a cheap cigar, although it could be. Sometimes it is actually a very fine cigar put on for the sake of special promotions. It may also be a new cigar brand that is launched and sold as a discount in to gain significant market share in a relatively short period of time.
Looking for cigar discounts is an excellent way to save money for special occasions. You can always go and a premium cigar for 50 dollars when you feel it is called for. However, there may be people in your circle who are new to cigar smoking, or casual acquaintances you know, who you may want to an inexpensive gift for as a kind gesture.
Cigar discounts are a great way to accommodate these social situations without putting yourself through needless, exorbitant expense. Someone used to smoking cigarettes, for example, is not going to really understand the difference between premium cigar quality and cigars sold at a discountbut they will appreciate your intent.
You will find on www.seriouscigars.com a number of sampler packs that are put together for this very purpose for those of you looking to gifts for smokers from all walks of life.
The most convenient place to find cigar discounts from the comfort of your own home is the Internet. Our website has all sorts of specials that you can choose from. If you are out and about, though, and want face-to-face information, stop by a cigar or cigar lounge.
Do not be worried about embarrassing yourself by asking about cigar discounts. Simply say you are asking about gift options. No one is going to assume you are low-budget by nature if you do this.
Magazines are yet another source of information on cigar discounts. Many magazines here in Houston, for example, are free publications that are financed exclusively by advertising. They can be found in various newsstands all over the city and feature a multitude of ads and colorful graphics that supply all sorts of valuable information.
Cigar discounts may last only a few days, or they may run for several months. That depends on the retailer. Many promotions for new brands are deliberately limited in duration in to encourage impulse buying and a quick grab for new market share. Other discounts may run for a very long period of time in to improve the rating of a cigar that may previously have gone unnoticed. Still other discounts are indefinite because the cigar itself is of a less than premium quality and by nature does not justify a large amount of money.
Some people mistakenly think that all cigars sold at a discount are machine-rolled. This is by no means an absolute. As we have already noted, some of the worlds truly best cigars are often discounted in price. Nothing is written in stone that says you cant ever run across a gem of a deal as well as a cigar at the same time.
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I’m more interested as to HOW he has so many cigars!
The ones I don’t smoke will go to my son and his sons after him. Cigars, properly stored, can last for generations.
No, I would say a couple of days, but it really depends on the humidity levels of where the cigar has been stored. If it is a dry climate, yes, a day or less. But if the humidity is 50-60%, then 2-3 days, maybe longer. It’s not an exact science, by any means.
how long roughly would it take to dry?? couple days or what??
Why do you have so many cigars? You’ll never be able to smoke all of those.
If it has gone completely dry, you should toss it. Although you can restore the humidity, it would a long, slow process to do it in a way that won’t split the wrapper. However, the bigger problem is that, when a cigar dries out, it’s oleoresins dry and evaporate. These oleoresins are what gives the cigar its flavors and this can’t be restored.
if a cigar has been dried out. can you save it and put it in a humidifier? or once its been dried out its gone?
Doc, Question: I see that some of your cigars are still wrapped in plastic, arent you supposed to take them out of the plastic cellophane wrap to let the humidity get to them?
You have a verry nice humidor Doc, and some cool special editions
Sander/serts
Trainer, if you go to Honduras, Danli is the city where most factories are located. I would call ahead to Camacho, Reyes Family Cigars and Rocky Patel to see what they have available during the time of your visit.
Truly an impressive collection. I started sampling and collecting 6 months strong(got the bug) On my second humidor. Will be traveling to Honduras and Belize soon any suggestions?
Keep up the great work.
Best regards,
Trainer
A walk in humidor… now, that would be very cool. Unfortunately, I’m past the point of getting a real job…
and you’re proud of your humidor and collection? get a real job so you can build a real english smoking room with a walk in humidor!
That is so funny because I have that exact statue. My wife and I have a Boston too and his name is Doc. Named after Doc Holliday.
I love cigars too. I worked in a cigar shop when I was in college. some of the best years of my life were in that shop.
Yes, it’s a Boston. Love Boston Terriers. I have two right now and I’ve had many more faithful Boston’s in the past.
Is that a Boston terrier statue on top of your cigars!
Hey doc anyway to tell a real cuban from a fake, I read a few articles and it seems most reviews say you will never know unless you actually purchase them in Cuba at a cert. dealer?
ive never smoked but have always wanted to try a cigar will be soon im aussie so cigar business in aus isnt as big as usa any beginner mild brands for a good price you could recommend doc
Yes, tobacco beetles can be a problem. I wrote a 2-part article on the topic, which can be found in the archives of the Stogie Fresh News. Go to the Stogie Fresh website and scroll to bottom and look for the archives link. You’ll find the articles in the May 28 2008 and June 17 2008 Newsletters.
Hey Doc,
I hear some cigar people say that betels can hatch out of a cigar. Is that true and if it is how is that possible?
Doc what a beautiful presentation of cigars you have there.
I’ve smoked many Anejo’s in the past. I like them a lot. And, the Siglo is one that I’ve tried and liked too, but I think it may be a bit overpriced. Both excellent cigars, though.
Doc, Your collection is amazing, Ive been smoking a lot of Fuente Anejo’ lately as well as Siglo by Altaldis, Do you ever smoke them?
-Tj
Usually about 2 a day. Sometimes more.
How many cigars do you smoke a day? you have soooo many