What sampler to buy?

Zanaspus · 02-15-2010, 08:08 AM

I would vote CI's "Motherlode" sampler. 30 sticks for $100. It'll give you a lot of stuff to taste while beginning your journey. Also, be sure to look for their free shipping code usually posted in one of the bottom fora here.

issues · 02-15-2010, 08:42 AM

Famous has great search options to narrow down your search by strength, shape, wrapper color, etc. so if you're looking to pick up specific strengths or shapes they are a good way to go.

I would also agree with Tony that the CI Motherload samplers (#3-30 sticks and #6-36 sticks) are nice pickups when you just want to try several different strengths and sizes.

Razorhog · 02-15-2010, 08:42 AM

If you go with the Motherlode sampler, I'd probably choose #3. However, it has a lot of Ghurkha and Cammacho, which are pricy sticks.

Razorhog · 02-15-2010, 08:46 AM

Oh and I also should mention that you can get some great deals on 5 packs and samplers on www.cigarbid.com

neoflex · 02-15-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Razorhog

Oh and I also should mention that you can get some great deals on 5 packs and samplers on www.cigarbid.com

If going this route do your homework and know what retail is for what your bidding on. It is very common to see things go for more than what you could have just jumped on CI or any other online retailers site and bought them for outright. A lot of pissing matches go on which often times drives things over retail.

Good luck and enjoy the journey.

Razorhog · 02-15-2010, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by neoflex

If going this route do your homework and know what retail is for what your bidding on. It is very common to see things go for more than what you could have just jumped on CI or any other online retailers site and bought them for outright. A lot of pissing matches go on which often times drives things over retail.

Good luck and enjoy the journey.

These are wise words!

captain53 · 02-15-2010, 09:08 AM

I would shop 5-paks on JoeCigar (CI) and Cigar.com and put together my own sampler of things that match my tastes. At least 95% of the time all of them throw in some dogs with a large sampler pack that hurts your real value but raises the MSRP. On most Joecigar Jam days you could put together a very nice package of samplers with 2 or 3 orders of 5 paks or 10 paks and know exactly what you are getting. I have picked up a few very nice samplers from Coronacigar.com, they are first class.

JohnE1000 · 02-15-2010, 09:12 AM

Don Pepin sampler form CI or cbid is very good as well.

Also, you can buy multiple brand sampler for CI.

02-15-2010, 08:08 AM	#1
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: What sampler to buy? I would vote CI's "Motherlode" sampler. 30 sticks for $100. It'll give you a lot of stuff to taste while beginning your journey. Also, be sure to look for their free shipping code usually posted in one of the bottom fora here. __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

02-15-2010, 08:42 AM	#2
issues Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Tony Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,626 Trading: (8)	Re: What sampler to buy? Famous has great search options to narrow down your search by strength, shape, wrapper color, etc. so if you're looking to pick up specific strengths or shapes they are a good way to go. I would also agree with Tony that the CI Motherload samplers (#3-30 sticks and #6-36 sticks) are nice pickups when you just want to try several different strengths and sizes.

02-15-2010, 08:46 AM	#4
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: What sampler to buy? Oh and I also should mention that you can get some great deals on 5 packs and samplers on www.cigarbid.com

02-15-2010, 09:08 AM	#7
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: What sampler to buy? I would shop 5-paks on JoeCigar (CI) and Cigar.com and put together my own sampler of things that match my tastes. At least 95% of the time all of them throw in some dogs with a large sampler pack that hurts your real value but raises the MSRP. On most Joecigar Jam days you could put together a very nice package of samplers with 2 or 3 orders of 5 paks or 10 paks and know exactly what you are getting. I have picked up a few very nice samplers from Coronacigar.com, they are first class.

02-15-2010, 09:12 AM	#8
JohnE1000 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 393 Trading: (39)	Re: What sampler to buy? Don Pepin sampler form CI or cbid is very good as well. Also, you can buy multiple brand sampler for CI.

02-15-2010, 08:42 AM	#3
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: What sampler to buy? If you go with the Motherlode sampler, I'd probably choose #3. However, it has a lot of Ghurkha and Cammacho, which are pricy sticks.