Mega Sampler or various boxes?

[apaniagua]

So guys, i got $170 bucks extra, what should i do?

Should I buy this sampler:
- (1) Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso (4.58 x 49)(Rated 95)
- (1) Padron Family Reserve 45th Aniversario Natural (6 x 52)(Rated 95)
- (1) Camacho Corojo Churchill (7 x 48)(Rated 94)
- (1) La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico(6 x 52)(Rated 94)
- (1) Illusione Epernay Le Matin(6.5 x 46)(Rated 94)
- (1) La Flor Dominicana Air Bender Chisel(6.5 x 54)(Rated 94)
- (1) Ambos Mundos No. 1 Grande (5.5 x 56))Rated 93)
- (1) Punch Grand Cru # 2 Maduro (6 .18 x 54)(Rated 93)
- (1) A. Turrent Tripley Belicoso (6.18 x 54)(Rated 93)
- (1) C.A.O. La Traviata Divino(5 x 50)(Rated 93).
- (1) My Father No. 2 Belicoso (5.5 x 54)(Rated 92)
- (1) Brick House Robusto ( 5 x 54) (Rated 92)
- (1) Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial (6 x 54) (Rated 92)
- (1) Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubo (6 x 52)(Rated 92)
- (1) Casa Magna Colorado Churchill (6.78 x 49)(Rated 92)
- (1) Vallejuelo toro o Man O' War Ruination(depends on my choice)
Total = $126, only 16 cigars

OR should I buy
- 1 box of 25 Label Your Cigar Barberpole ($40 shipped)
- 1 box of 25 Cuban Crafters Cabinet Selection Toro ($60)
- 1 box of 25 either cupido criollo corto or doble (corto = $77, doble = $55)
Total = $177 or $155, 75 cigars

EDIT: Yes...i'm that newbie that I need your helps guys to choose this...sorry to bother

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Option 1.

Quality over quantity.

I've got a cooler full of random things I likely will never smoke because of buying attitudes like the second one.

In fairness, I don't think I've had any of the three options from the bottom.

 

[tobii3]

Me? I'd roll the dice over in the Newbie Sampler thread!

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Me? I'd roll the dice over in the Newbie Sampler thread!

Definitely.

I have to imagine you can find better prices than that in the DR?

 

[apaniagua]

Definitely.

I have to imagine you can find better prices than that in the DR?

Not really...we dont get american brands like "nub", tatuaje, or gurhka (to mention a few) and the brands that are made here (LFD, PDR, EPCarrillo, Davidoff, La Aurora, Arturo Fuente) are expesive. They are cheaper in the states...(sadly)...altho, I can get Opus X for $4 bucks...but that's tricky hehe.

 

[apaniagua]

I didn't expect you guys to choose 15 quality over 75...hehe...weird

 

[GoingPostal]

If your a newbie i suggest you not buy boxes, better to go for varitey untill you find what you like then maybe buy a box or two. And always Quality over quantity or you'll be stuck with a bunch of stuff you don't like and wind up giving em away.

 

[ninjafox99]

i would personally choose option 1. but if you really like the sticks from option 2, then go for it.

In the end it's you that will be smoking them, not us. happy smoking! :ccowboy:

 

[orangedog]

If your a newbie i suggest you not buy boxes, better to go for varitey untill you find what you like then maybe buy a box or two. And always Quality over quantity or you'll be stuck with a bunch of stuff you don't like and wind up giving em away.

i would personally choose option 1. but if you really like the sticks from option 2, then go for it.

In the end it's you that will be smoking them, not us. happy smoking! :ccowboy:

my thoughts exactly.

also, buy a bigger humi than you think you need.

:thumbsup:

 

[Zedman05]

I was in the same boat as you when i first joined BOTL. I was all about the quantity, but after a short time of being here, doing bombs, buying stuff on the sale thread, and general knowledge gained, you tend to start gaining enough sticks that you don't bother smoking the cheaper sticks anymore. I have a selection now of over 350, and the only time i reach for a cheaper stick is if I am driving around and just need something to pass the time. I really am a believer in the quality over quantity motto, you will find out very fast that the better sticks get smoked first, but the cheaper ones won't ever get smoked...

 

[NorCal Guy]

I vote for option #1.

 

[apaniagua]

I was in the same boat as you when i first joined BOTL. I was all about the quantity, but after a short time of being here, doing bombs, buying stuff on the sale thread, and general knowledge gained, you tend to start gaining enough sticks that you don't bother smoking the cheaper sticks anymore. I have a selection now of over 350, and the only time i reach for a cheaper stick is if I am driving around and just need something to pass the time. I really am a believer in the quality over quantity motto, you will find out very fast that the better sticks get smoked first, but the cheaper ones won't ever get smoked...

I doubt I'll be doing bombs, since I live in the DR and shipping from-to it's not cheap...And It's not only about "cheap" sticks it's quality hehe...reason why I put those other options is because they are cheap but have EXCELLENT reviews...

i would personally choose option 1. but if you really like the sticks from option 2, then go for it.

In the end it's you that will be smoking them, not us. happy smoking! :ccowboy:

That's the thing...i've never tried them hehe, but all reviews are really good...

Thanks guys...If I go with the mega sampler, the rest of the money will be paid to FireDoc for a Humi he got Sad thing I can't see the trading zone yet...that way i would know who's selling what

 

[zathan]

buy a much, much bigger humi than you think you need.

Fixed.

 

[danthebugman]

...reason why I put those other options is because they are cheap but have EXCELLENT reviews...

Where :scratchhe? I think if you were to smoke any of the sticks from the sampler versus any of the boxes you gave, you'd find that the sticks from the sampler would be much, much better. Get the sampler.

Dan

 

[StocktonJohn]

Option 1.

 

[NickThePyro]

Without a doubt the sampler. Quality sticks > quantity

 

[ciggy]

If your a newbie i suggest you not buy boxes, better to go for varitey untill you find what you like then maybe buy a box or two. And always Quality over quantity or you'll be stuck with a bunch of stuff you don't like and wind up giving em away.

Couldn't agree more!!!! I sadly made this mistake when I first started taking this hobby seriously. I wish I would have been a member here at that time so someone could have givin me THIS advice.

 

[zathan]

Yes, option 1.

 

[Ravenwood]

Option 1. As you stated you are new. I can't think of a better way to learn what you like than trying as many different cigars as possible.

Also, your palate will change quickly as you really get into this obsession...er..hobby.

Best not to get into boxes until you have an established flavor/strength profile that you like.

RW

 

[apaniagua]

Thanks guys!

Best not to get into boxes until you have an established flavor/strength profile that you like.

RW

I got the strength: FULL....I love strong cigars...I smoke an Opus X Perfecxion No.2 and it was AMAZING hehe...also some other Padrons...so Full Flavored full strength...but I agree about tasting all those different cigars. Thanks a lot man