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I don't really know any moochers. I have a few friends that smoke occasionally, I don't think they can really discern flavors, and while they don't know much they know a few brands they like. Having said that I do get the occasional guest that I know won't finish more than half a cigar and that's usually when I'll bust out the cheapies.
I had a friend back in Philly who always wanted a cigar when we went golfing. But he never ever ever had any. Since I was the "cigar guy" he always expected me to have one for him. Thing was he honestly couldn't tell the difference between an Opus and a New Jersey gas station habana. So I bought a bundle of Pirates Gold off CI just to give him. I think I got them for about a buck a piece. It all worked out perfectly
:lol: 5000km, oh you silly Canadians and your metric system.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluenoser
I know people like this. The only way I know how to describe them is to say that they are not "self aware". What can you do? :loco:Quote:
Originally Posted by Usafvet509
Any moochers I have are guys I'm glad to give good sticks to. Although at "gatherings" of different sorts, if I'm puffing on a good stick with a friend, it makes others wander by and comment/inquire. I sometimes keep good but cheaper sticks on hand to offer them, or for myself if I think I'll be neglecting the stick more than savoring it.
I don't hand out sticks I wouldn't smoke myself...that'd just waste humidor space to keep those around :). And might turn off someone who wants try a cigar and not get turned off 'em.
No joke, this one time I bought two bundles of Pirates Gold coronas. I let them rest about 3 months. I cannot explain it, but they reminded me of Habanos. Like, it about knocked me out of my chair when I first puffed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by projectsunfire
I haven't bought more since...figured something magical happened and I better quit while I'm ahead.
I'm a single earner with a wife and five kids. I'm on a budget. When we have large get togethers, or events, I cant afford to give away 20 $10 sticks. Much as I would love to be able to, I can't just open my humidor to anyone.
I'm also known as the cigar guy in my circle, so at our monthly herf,
people who don't usually smoke or people who brought a friend who doesn't have anything to smoke always ask me for a cigar. I'm happy to oblige, but I can't afford to hand out a bunch of premium cigars every month.
So I have a nice selection of inexpensive cigars I keep on hand just to hand out to people, stuff I consider very smokable but also very affordable. Ramon Bueso Genesis and Genesis Habano, Jose L Piedra, Party MFs, etc. At $2-3, I don't mind when half the guests leave more than half unsmoked, but they're all good enough I'd be happy to smoke one myself with them, and usually do.
Then if they're into the experience I might select something special for them next time. If they're not, they can keep smoking my bargain sticks and everyone is happy.
My first read thru of this thread, was hoping for an outstanding comment.....found it right here.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanTheEvans
Bon appetit.Quote:
Originally Posted by droy1958