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04-12-2018, 12:09 PM
#181
Royal Bum
Originally Posted by
TCBSmokes
By the way, where it asks for a rating of each cigar, I have been kind of struggling with what to go with as far as a rating scale goes. 1-4, 1-5, or 1-10 don't quite grab or satisfy me but I think what I like is: N, R, C, S. Which stands for: Negligible, Respectable, Commendable and Superb. Yeah, I think that's gonna be it.
Ideally, I guess, the results should fall in a bit of a bell curve but we shall see. I have a feeling there are a lot more N's than S's but that "skew" can be attributed to an overabundance of early and dubious noob picks. lol.
That's what I hate about the "100" point scale: Do you ever see a 68? Hell, I don't think I've seen lower than maybe 88?
Do what works for you.
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04-12-2018, 05:02 PM
#182
Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
Originally Posted by
SoCal gunner
That's what I hate about the "100" point scale: Do you ever see a 68? Hell, I don't think I've seen lower than maybe 88?
Do what works for you.
SoCal. Exactly! The part of the scale ever actually used is maybe 80-100, so only 20 pts. really, or not much more. Would be interesting to hear what other Bums here use, but also, I think my own system may work out for me. Thanks!
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04-12-2018, 05:13 PM
#183
Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
What's Your Latest Accessory Purchase?
Originally Posted by
TCBSmokes
SoCal. Exactly! The part of the scale ever actually used is maybe 80-100, so only 20 pts. really, or not much more. Would be interesting to hear what other Bums here use, but also, I think my own system may work out for me. Thanks!
IMO, it's to not step on any toes. Their funding relies on cigar advertisements. Even if a cigar is bad, 88 sounds a lot better than 2 out 20 or whatever. Smart, but deceptive.
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04-12-2018, 05:19 PM
#184
Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
Originally Posted by
CentralTimeSmoke
IMO, it's to not step on any toes. Their funding relies on cigar advertisements. Even if a cigar is bad, 88 sounds a lot better than 2 out 20 or whatever. Smart, but deceptive.
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@CentralTimeSmoke
. Good point! Still can't fault 'em though because of all they do to support our hobby. And besides, all mags. seem to work that way! lol.
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06-17-2018, 10:22 PM
#185
Royal Bum
Not a purchase, but father's day gift from the kids
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I don't have emotions, and sometimes that makes me very sad.
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06-18-2018, 07:02 AM
#186
Ruler Of The Galaxy
Originally Posted by
SoCal gunner
That's what I hate about the "100" point scale: Do you ever see a 68? Hell, I don't think I've seen lower than maybe 88?
Supposedly, every review begins at 100 and they mark it down for everything they find wrong with it. In theory it sounds like a good system but you're right, it ends up being a bit lame. In all reality it truly is about a 12 point scale. It's also lame because (and I'd suspect most would agree) I don't care about cosmetic flaws or imperfect burn lines much at all - if a cigar doesn't TASTE good it's a dog rocket. But then again, as far as the scale spread goes, maybe it only goes down to 88 in practice because cigar snobs aren't reviewing Ron Mexicos
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Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.
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07-10-2018, 04:48 PM
#187
Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
Did a quick amazon hit over the weekend. Grabbing a new ashtray and a Modus2 since I’ve lost my last one!
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HE MADE ME DO IT
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07-10-2018, 10:13 PM
#188
Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
Originally Posted by
Kidvegas
Did a quick amazon hit over the weekend. Grabbing a new ashtray and a Modus2 since I’ve lost my last one!
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Handsome.
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07-10-2018, 11:17 PM
#189
Golf Course Bum
Originally Posted by
Kidvegas
Did a quick amazon hit over the weekend. Grabbing a new ashtray and a Modus2 since I’ve lost my last one!
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Sweet pickup Joe. Like the ashtray - very similar to the one I use.
No cigar until you get a par - birdie if it's a scramble !
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07-11-2018, 05:37 AM
#190
Jumpin’ Railcars and Collectin' Cans
Thanks Tony. Been meaning to grab an ashtray like the one I’ve seen you use for the last few years. Finally pulled the trigger and not disappointed.
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