Calling All Cigar Bums, I Need Your Opinions

[cheaphumidors]

Hey everybody! I know when Cigar Bum first launched, everyone was talking about how much they disliked the myriad of ads on Puff that were constantly popping up and getting in the way. Don and the other admins/mods have made is very clear that they wants to keep the advertising on Cigar Bum to a minimum and keep it relevant to our wonderful hobby (which is one of the many reasons we love them).

However, as we all know, maintaining a forum like this takes a lot of time, effort, and money. After tossing around some ideas with Don and David, I think we came up with a pretty good idea on how to help raise money for the site.

I was thinking of creating a Cigar Bum’s Sampler and launching it on Cheaphumidors.com. We would then donate all of the profit from each sampler to Cigar Bum. So what I need from you all is to know:

1) Is this something you guys would be interested in?
2) If so, what cigars do you want in your sampler?

Mods, feel free to move this if this is not the appropriate place

[tww915]

This is an awesome idea!! Gives the site a way to pay some bills, and us a chance to try some delicious cigars.

As far as the cigars go, would doing either 2 or 3 tiers be possible? Something like an entry level sampler, middle or the road sampler, and then a higher end one?

[cheaphumidors]

This is an awesome idea!! Gives the site a way to pay some bills, and us a chance to try some delicious cigars.

As far as the cigars go, would doing either 2 or 3 tiers be possible? Something like an entry level sampler, middle or the road sampler, and then a higher end one?

Anything is possible! It would be whatever you guys want

[jhedrick83]

This is an awesome idea!! Gives the site a way to pay some bills, and us a chance to try some delicious cigars.

As far as the cigars go, would doing either 2 or 3 tiers be possible? Something like an entry level sampler, middle or the road sampler, and then a higher end one?

I was just going to type this. Definitely interested, 3 tiers would be great!

[tmoran]

Fantastic idea! I also like the idea of having separate tiers.

[Aithos]

I think this is a great idea, I think having at least two options would be a good idea. I will edit later with some suggestions but I'm getting ready for work...

[lvfcrook1503]

Agree with tiers! For the actual samplers I'd love to see some Boutique samplers.
BLTC, Roma Craft, Caldwell, Crowned Heads, Espinosa, Viva Republica.....anything along those lines.

[anthony d]

Great idea Kayla, I would be down to buy them for sure!!!

[Dijit]

I think this is a great idea. Possibly once we are big enough even getting a limited release for Cigar bums only or first similar to the La Zona Sarsaparilla for CigarDojo.

[cheaphumidors]

Agree with tiers! For the actual samplers I'd love to see some Boutique samplers.
BLTC, Roma Craft, Caldwell, Crowned Heads, Espinosa, Viva Republica.....anything along those lines.

Sure! As long as I can get my hands on them, they can be in the sampler

[Upstatemax]

I would totally be in for this!

But only if you deliver them to me wrapped in a garbage bag and make the trip in a shopping cart... (use of rail cars would be acceptable)

As for what should go in them, I'll leave that to some of the more experienced members of this group.

[cheaphumidors]

I would totally be in for this!

But only if you deliver them to me wrapped in a garbage bag and make the trip in a shopping cart... (use of rail cars would be acceptable)



I will get right on that Frank! I will make a whole cross-country tour, hopping on freight trains for transportation

[JollyRogers]

Love this idea! The tiered samplers is also a great idea because it will likely have more buy in from budget conscious Bum's! Thanks Kayla for throwing your support towards the site! Hopefully other vendors are taking notice of the great example y'all are setting!

[Bernardini]

Kayla, awesome idea! I am in for whatever helps the site. "If you build it, the Bums will buy it"

[Jordan23]

If it helps the site, I'm in.

I too would like tier samplers and boutique ones also.

[Hardheaded]

It sounds like a great idea. Whats not to like about cigars and support at the same time.

[Browns7213]

Kayla,

I think this is an unbelievable gesture on your part and I certainly would do anything to support CheapHumidors and The Bum. I have a few ideas that I will send to you via PM than you can use or toss. Thanks for your unending support of our new home!

D

[HIM]

Great idea. Id be down for a boutique sampler to support the forum.

[Billb1960]

I will get right on that Frank! I will make a whole cross-country tour, hopping on freight trains for transportation

You have to wear a GoPro too!

I think the samplers is a great idea!

[cheaphumidors]

Kayla,

I think this is an unbelievable gesture on your part and I certainly would do anything to support CheapHumidors and The Bum. D

Oh please, you know I love this place! What would I do if it went under? Who would I badger and bomb and BS with?

[Tombstone]

I would be interested in mid road samplers price wise.

I would love to see the Blue Mountain Cigars El Threesome. I have been eyeing that since I saw Big Biv's review on Google+

[cheaphumidors]

I would be interested in mid road samplers price wise.

I would love to see the Blue Mountain Cigars El Threesome. I have been eyeing that since I saw Big Biv's review on Google+

I can certainly throw that in the sampler!

[herman]

:excitement:

[Cool Breeze]

Fantastic idea.

I also agree with doing two or three teirs if its not too much trouble. It would appeal to a wider variety for sure.

[anthony d]

How about a LP, AF, and Padron high-end sampler?

[Bowtech4ever]

Down wit dat too. The tier idea is excellent. Whatever helps the collective is good with me. As for suggestions, I'll leave that up to the "Council of Elders".

[cheaphumidors]

Down wit dat too. The tier idea is excellent. Whatever helps the collective is good with me. As for suggestions, I'll leave that up to the "Council of Elders".

Everyone is welcome to throw out suggestions! The more the merrier!

[Kookla]

Fabulous idea!! And tiers for sure. Would be great to see a few different samples, mild,medium, full, boutique... est. Thanks Kayla :)

[quo155]

Great idea Kayla...and as others have said, I'd do anything to support the Bum and Cheap Humidors...loving this place!!!

[cheaphumidors]

From what I am reading, I gather we want three tiers. So here is what I am thinking for the tiers, let me know if you think they should be altered:

Tier 1: $2-$4/stick
Tier 2: $6-$8/stick
Tier 3: $12ish/stick

[anthony d]

From what I am reading, I gather we want three tiers. So here is what I am thinking for the tiers, let me know if you think they should be altered:

Tier 1: $2-$4/stick
Tier 2: $6-$8/stick
Tier 3: $12ish/stick

Gets the thumbs up from me!

[cheaphumidors]

Here we go:
Tier # 1 Tentative List (pretty much taken from the thread: Smoke that caught you by surprise in a good way)
Room 101 the Big Payback
Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Chateau
Diesel Unlimited Gordo
Mark Twain Presidente
Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Robusto #1 Habano
Espinosa Proxy No. 24 Toro
ESTD 1844 Anejado No. 58 Solomon
Xikar HC Maduro Churchill
Bahia Blu Churchill
Asylum Schizo Double Toro

10 Cigars, I'm thinking the price would be $34.99

[JollyRogers]

Here we go:
Tier # 1 Tentative List (pretty much taken from the thread: Smoke that caught you by surprise in a good way)
Room 101 the Big Payback
Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Chateau
Diesel Unlimited Gordo
Mark Twain Presidente
Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Robusto #1 Habano
Espinosa Proxy No. 24 Toro
ESTD 1844 Anejado No. 58 Solomon
Xikar HC Maduro Churchill
Bahia Blu Churchill
Asylum Schizo Double Toro

10 Cigars, I'm thinking the price would be $34.99

If this is Tier 1 I am soo looking forward to the next two tiers!

[cheaphumidors]

Tier # 2 (Tentative List)
Aging Room Quattro- Concerto
Alec Bradley Prensado- Robusto
Arturo Fuente Hemingway-Signature
El Threesome 6"x60
Crowned Heads Headly Grange- Dobles
Illusione Epernay - Le Elegance
Oliva Serie V Melanio- Robusto
A.J. Fernandez New World- Robusto
My Father Le Bijou 1922- Grand Robusto

10 Cigars, I'm thinking price point $55.99

[jhedrick83]

Tier 1 & 2 look awesome. Come on tier 3!!! :stogie:

[anthony d]

Put me down for one Tier 2 sampler!!! Waiting to see what Tier 3 is!!!

[herman]

Tier 2 looks good to me!
It might be a little while till I purchase though since my humidors are currently packed tight and I'd hate to
steal another tupperware from my wife.

[cheaphumidors]

Whew, okay Tier # 3

Ashton VSG- Corona Gorda
Diamond Crown Maximus- Pyramid No. 3
Liga Privada No. 9- Corona Doble
Tatuaje El Triunfador- Robusto No. 4
A.J. Fernandez Mayimbe Toro
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro- Toro
My Father No. 4 Lancero
Aging Room M20 ffortissimo

8 Cigars, thinking Price Point $84.99

[Redneck_toy]

I think this is a great idea. I'd like to see a boutique sampler of some sort: Caldwell, Crowned Heads, etc.

[cheaphumidors]

I think this is a great idea. I'd like to see a boutique sampler of some sort: Caldwell, Crowned Heads, etc.

I tried to throw some boutiques in each tier for variety.

[Bowtech4ever]

J
Tier # 2 (Tentative List)
Aging Room Quattro- Concerto
Alec Bradley Prensado- Robusto
Arturo Fuente Hemingway-Signature
El Threesome 6"x60
Crowned Heads Headly Grange- Dobles
Illusione Epernay - Le Elegance
Oliva Serie V Melanio- Robusto
A.J. Fernandez New World- Robusto
My Father Le Bijou 1922- Grand Robusto

10 Cigars, I'm thinking price point $55.99

And I'm thinking "Hell Yeeeeah" very nice selections Kayla. #1 & #2 will be my next 2 purchases.

[cheaphumidors]

J

And I'm thinking "Hell Yeeeeah" very nice selections Kayla. #1 & #2 will be my next 2 purchases.

Hahaha you got to give me a minute to bring these in and make listings for them. I'm thinking 2 weeks and I should be able to get them up. If anyone has any changes they want to make in any of the tiers, speak now!

[Bowtech4ever]

Hahaha you got to give me a minute to bring these in and make listings for them. I'm thinking 2 weeks and I should be able to get them up. If anyone has any changes they want to make in any of the tiers, speak now!

Bwaahaahaa.....I had hoped for just that. Something to look forward to. Knowing what I will buy next, keeps me from buying what I didn't plan on. Last B&M stop for 1 turned into a dozen. This will work out fine.

[cheaphumidors]

Knowing what I will buy next, keeps me from buying what I didn't plan on. Last B&M stop for 1 turned into a dozen. This will work out fine.

Impulse control... is a trait I never developed

[anthony d]

Kayla, I am down for #2 & #3...

[Browns7213]

Kayla is your plan to have these as static samplers or is this something you would switch up a couple times a year?

[cheaphumidors]

Kayla is your plan to have these as static samplers or is this something you would switch up a couple times a year?

I was planning on keeping them static, for the most part. I mean some are limited production sticks so eventually they will sell out and have to be replaced.

[jhedrick83]

Whew, okay Tier # 3

Ashton VSG- Corona Gorda
Diamond Crown Maximus- Pyramid No. 3
Liga Privada No. 9- Corona Doble
Tatuaje El Triunfador- Robusto No. 4
A.J. Fernandez Mayimbe Toro
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro- Toro
My Father No. 4 Lancero
Aging Room M20 ffortissimo

8 Cigars, thinking Price Point $84.99

Very nice indeed!

[UncleFesterESQ]

1) Is this something you guys would be interested in?
2) If so, what cigars do you want in your sampler?

1) Yes.
2) Large Ring size (60) and FULL bodied. A fiver of "knock me on my ass smokes" if you will please.:stogie:

[T.E.Fox]

I'd love to see a winter smoke sampler. Shorter smokes with plenty of flavour! I'd be all over one if you're happy to post to my forwarding address ;)

[Old Smokey]

Kayla, thank you!

[cheaphumidors]

Alright! I will get all of these cigars on order today so I can get the listings in production!

[steelman]

Great idea Kayla. I'm down for a couple of samplers also. Seeing that I am currently in the Dominican I can set you up with several boxes of "real" CC Montes. A nice gentleman on the beach is offering me these for an unbelievable discount. It's almost too good to be true.

Just let me know how many boxes you want. The more the bigger the discount.

Cheers

[Horseshoe]

Very solid samplers across the board. Option 4: You combine all 3 and it is wrapped in a burlap bag tied on a stick. Lol.

[Deke]

Yes...

[Kookla]

Alright! I will get all of these cigars on order today so I can get the listings in production!

Thank you Kayla for doing this!!! Cant wait to get my hand on the 1st.. and 2nd .. and 3rd... Oh my... i may be in trouble :)

[Chad202]

Count me in for a couple of samplers!. Great idea

[El Whedo]

Thank you, Kayla, for thinking of us and organizing this.

I will definitely buy samplers for yall in support of Cigar Bum.

[cheaphumidors]

My pleasure! I am super excited!

[TCBSmokes]

Looks good, Kayla. It is about time someone put together some decent samplers without any dog rockets thrown in.

[FlyersFan]

Those are some solid samplers and I'm sure I'll talk myself into buying 1 or 3 of them to support the site and the store.

[sparky426]

I'd love to see a winter smoke sampler. Shorter smokes with plenty of flavour! I'd be all over one if you're happy to post to my forwarding address ;)


Plus one on this. All for some petite coronas

[tww915]

Herf N Turf cheaphumidors

I know this may be far fetched but would it be possible to have a Cigar Bum branded cigar? I think it might be a big seller and would be pretty cool to have.

[chris19]

Thanks for putting this together. They all are very nice samplers, that will make some good gifts.

[WNYTONY]

Awesome Kayla, thanks for your help and support. I'm in

[Herf N Turf]

I'll leave that up to the "Council of Elders".And just what do you think YOU are? :D


Whew, okay Tier # 3

Ashton VSG- Corona Gorda
Diamond Crown Maximus- Pyramid No. 3
Liga Privada No. 9- Corona Doble
Tatuaje El Triunfador- Robusto No. 4
A.J. Fernandez Mayimbe Toro
Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro- Toro
My Father No. 4 Lancero
Aging Room M20 ffortissimo

8 Cigars, thinking Price Point $84.99This looks gorgeous! Just wow!


Plus one on this. All for some petite coronasI forgot to quote the post asking for fatties, but what about say a "Gordo and Baby" sampler as well? One could include 60+ and the other would petit coronas, petit lanceros, panatellas, etc. Just a thought.


Herf N Turf cheaphumidors

I know this may be far fetched but would it be possible to have a Cigar Bum branded cigar? I think it might be a big seller and would be pretty cool to have.

Not sure what Kayla could do about this, but it would have to come from a manufacturer. She's got a lot more connections than I do, though ;)

[bluenoser]

I could probably get my arm twisted into making a purchase or 2 of these, long as us Canucks are able. Also love the idea of smaller stick sampler

[Browns7213]

Herf N Turf cheaphumidors

I know this may be far fetched but would it be possible to have a Cigar Bum branded cigar? I think it might be a big seller and would be pretty cool to have.

Make it a lancero and I'm in.

[Browns7213]

Not sure what Kayla could do about this, but it would have to come from a manufacturer. She's got a lot more connections than I do, though ;)

Maybe your good friend Cigar Andy could help here?

[Herf N Turf]

Maybe your good friend Cigar Andy could help here?

No extra credit for mind reading, David. :D

[Browns7213]

What can I say, I'm a thinker.

[Bowtech4ever]

Quote Originally Posted by Bowtech4ever View Post
I'll leave that up to the "Council of Elders".

Well Don, you are right....I am an elder, buuuuuut if you need a good étouffée, gumbo, or grilled oyster recipe.... I'm your guy, when it comes to good cigar selections......you are my guy!!!!!! BT

[Scott W.]

Awesome, just awesome

[cheaphumidors]

Herf N Turf cheaphumidors

I know this may be far fetched but would it be possible to have a Cigar Bum branded cigar? I think it might be a big seller and would be pretty cool to have.

It is certainly possible. I have a couple of suppliers that do custom sticks. Both are Nicaraguan based. I will look into it more when I get into the office on Monday

[Scott W.]

You can call the cigar The Panhandler

[Usafvet509]

Browns7213 got me curious. How bout a fire-cured sampler? 2ea of the sticks he listed?

[CamoSutra]

Kayla, you may have invited a lot of work for yourself with your very kind suggestion/offer! But I suppose that’s really a good thing for you, and I know it's good for us.


Here’s a suggestion, offered absolutely free and probably worth every penny: a “Kayla’s Cigar Bum Selection” where you can list deals on merchandise other than cigars that you personally recommend and/or are recommended by the Bums. (This would have the side benefit of encouraging Bums to provide you with valuable feedback on your products.) Selection items could include products from any category you sell -- humidors, lighters, cutters, whatever -- and might consist of discontinued items, overstocks, scratch-and-dents, slowly moving items, special purchases or regular stock. The only criterion would be great bang-for-the-buck. Selection items could change as often as you need, anything from “while current supply lasts” to indefinitely.


You might have a particular cutter that Bums have consistently praised, and you find yourself temporarily with more than you want in the warehouse; or a shipment of otherwise-perfect digital hygrometers that came with bad batteries, and while you can get a rebate from the manufacturer you don’t want to bother with swapping the batteries; or a humidor that’s Really Good but for some reason just isn’t selling, and you need warehouse space. Make these items Selections, offer a Bums’ discount, and explain what makes them exceptional deals. Some other Selection items might be of such exceptional quality that no discount or value-added item would be necessary -- just your personal recommendation or testimonials from Bums who have and use them.


None of these have to fit into a particular budget category, although you’d probably want to include some Selection items in all price ranges from time to time. The Bums love you and Cheap Humidors -- well, mainly we love finding bargains -- and we’ll appreciate anything you do that works to our mutual benefit.

[fiddlegrin]

Late to the party, but I'm subscribed now__

Thank you Kayla this sounds fantastic!

[cheaphumidors]

Kayla, you may have invited a lot of work for yourself with your very kind suggestion/offer! But I suppose that’s really a good thing for you, and I know it's good for us.


Here’s a suggestion, offered absolutely free and probably worth every penny: a “Kayla’s Cigar Bum Selection” where you can list deals on merchandise other than cigars that you personally recommend and/or are recommended by the Bums. (This would have the side benefit of encouraging Bums to provide you with valuable feedback on your products.) Selection items could include products from any category you sell -- humidors, lighters, cutters, whatever -- and might consist of discontinued items, overstocks, scratch-and-dents, slowly moving items, special purchases or regular stock. The only criterion would be great bang-for-the-buck. Selection items could change as often as you need, anything from “while current supply lasts” to indefinitely.


You might have a particular cutter that Bums have consistently praised, and you find yourself temporarily with more than you want in the warehouse; or a shipment of otherwise-perfect digital hygrometers that came with bad batteries, and while you can get a rebate from the manufacturer you don’t want to bother with swapping the batteries; or a humidor that’s Really Good but for some reason just isn’t selling, and you need warehouse space. Make these items Selections, offer a Bums’ discount, and explain what makes them exceptional deals. Some other Selection items might be of such exceptional quality that no discount or value-added item would be necessary -- just your personal recommendation or testimonials from Bums who have and use them.


None of these have to fit into a particular budget category, although you’d probably want to include some Selection items in all price ranges from time to time. The Bums love you and Cheap Humidors -- well, mainly we love finding bargains -- and we’ll appreciate anything you do that works to our mutual benefit.

That is a great suggestion!

[Puff]

Sounds good and a great idea!

You could add another offering... The "Anything But Gurkha Sampler". I don't mean to offend anyone here who likes this brand but it just isn't allowed in my personal humis. :)

[cbr310]

Great idea! I'm on the pipe side but would be willing to buy a sampler or 2 to help out, smoke on the golf course and the tiers would be great!

[herman]

Well I passed some cigars around with some buds this weekend and have a little extra space, so I'll be eyeing for these samplers in a couple weeks. CH already has some catching my eye. Looking forward to them.

[cheaphumidors]

We are SO close to launching. I am just waiting for the tech team to build the product page on the back end and then we can launch. We have the cigars, the sampler labels, the product photography, product description, and skus all done. We should be able to launch this evening

[cheaphumidors]

Meh! I just got a text from our marketing director, apparently the launch will have to wait until Monday. Sorry guys!

[JollyRogers]

I guess I can wait till Monday!...:stogie: Great work as always Kayla!

[Sweet Cigars]

Count me in!

[Old Smokey]

Kayla, your awesome!

[Upstatemax]

Just got my "Lonely Wandering Bum" sampler in today!

Kayla was nice enough to put in a nice card with a hand written note to let me know I was the first bum to order it! She was also nice enough to toss in a cigar journal!

Many thanks to Kayla and team at cheaphumidors.com, everything looks awesome and it's resting as we speak!

[Zeede]

Ooh, I'm so torn! These seem like a great way to try out a ton of cigars on a budget and support a really friendly forum...but California is so incredibly hostile about smoking I feel like I should try and support the local B&Ms!

[Hardheaded]

Ooh, I'm so torn! These seem like a great way to try out a ton of cigars on a budget and support a really friendly forum...but California is so incredibly hostile about smoking I feel like I should try and support the local B&Ms!

You could always do both.:devilish: