Collectors of cigar bands

[FireDigger]

I've always kept my cigar bands and have them in a cigar box. Recently, I started seeking some vintage cigar bands and decided to organize my cigar bands a bit by keeping them in a book similar to stamp collectors. Does any members here do this? If so, can you recommend a good album for cigar band collecting?

I am partially influenced by Dimitrii's collection on Trevor's website. I'd love to see other vintage bands if you wouldn't mind sharing.

[SandmanTR]

I've always kept my cigar bands and have them in a cigar box. Recently, I started seeking some vintage cigar bands and decided to organize my cigar bands a bit by keeping them in a book similar to stamp collectors. Does any members here do this? If so, can you recommend a good album for cigar band collecting?

I am partially influenced by Dimitrii's collection on Trevor's website. I'd love to see other vintage bands if you wouldn't mind sharing.

I use the following book. It's the only 'good' option out there. IMHO. It allows you to paste bands and record a review of the cigar smoked.

http://www.amazon.com/Cigar-Dossier-Person...l/dp/B001CZNQR6

Here's a link covering the same topic.

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/inde...&hl=Dossier

Some photos:

[investandprosper]

I was just going to mention the Dossier. I have the same book and love it. Perfect for recording your smokes and the bands to go with them. Look on froogle.com to find the best deal.

[FireDigger]

Thanks for the suggestion. I do remember reading that thread on the Dossier, however, I am looking for an album solely for keeping bands. As far as reviews, I keep an electronic copy on my computer.

[SandmanTR]

Thanks for the suggestion. I do remember reading that thread on the Dossier, however, I am looking for an album solely for keeping bands. As far as reviews, I keep an electronic copy on my computer.

It that case, I have not come across a 'cigar band' only book for collecting bands like you can get for stamps.

[Trevor2118]

I've always kept my cigar bands and have them in a cigar box. Recently, I started seeking some vintage cigar bands and decided to organize my cigar bands a bit by keeping them in a book similar to stamp collectors. Does any members here do this? If so, can you recommend a good album for cigar band collecting?

I am partially influenced by Dimitrii's collection on Trevor's website. I'd love to see other vintage bands if you wouldn't mind sharing.

Where are you located?

[SandmanTR]

Too bad there isn't something like this anymore:

http://www.rubylane.com/item/160319-3855/V...IGAR-BAND-Album

[JasonInChiTown]

Thanks for the suggestion. I do remember reading that thread on the Dossier, however, I am looking for an album solely for keeping bands. As far as reviews, I keep an electronic copy on my computer.

I use a plain Moleskin book for gluing bands

http://www.moleskineus.com/

[Ellery]

You could also try photo albums, the ones with the cellophane on top and the sticky boards. With the age of digital photos, not sure if they even have them anymore

[Cooolish]

they still make the stamp collector books.. i kniow coz i collect... here are some links and they work perfectly for cigar bands too

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lighthouse-stockbo...1771&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Prinz-stamp-hinges...1771&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Knight-side-black-...1771&sr=1-6

and this is the search result page coz i got tired

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=sr_n...;qid=1287101765

enjoy and happy smoking

[cigarros]

I am partially influenced by Dimitrii's collection on Trevor's website. I'd love to see other vintage bands if you wouldn't mind sharing.

I'm going to update my collection on Trevor's site. About some anillos I have comments and tales that I will publish here.

To be continued...

[Stalebread]

Cigarros, correct me if I'm wrong but it seems that you might not want to glue your bands into or onto anything. It might limit their value to other collectors. If you do decide to glue them down, make sure the glue and paper support you use are both archival quality.

[cigarros]

I don't use glue. This is a scanned picks of my shy collection of anillos. Traces of glue on the surface on some bands got me a legacy from those who smoked these cigars=)) My bands are stored in albums similar like for stamps

[Stalebread]

I don't use glue. This is a scanned picks of my shy collection of anillos. Traces of glue on the surface on some bands got me a legacy from those who smoked these cigars=)) My bands are stored in albums similar like for stamps

Didn't mean to imply that you did.

I was speaking generically. Or trying to.

[FireDigger]

Where are you located?

Trevor, I'm located in the USA.

I think I found a pretty nice stamp album that I'm going to use.

I'm going to update my collection on Trevor's site. About some anillos I have comments and tales that I will publish here.

To be continued...

Looking forward to it!

[cigarros]

Didn't mean to imply that you did.

I was speaking generically. Or trying to.

Sorry, I have not carefully read the previous post. Of course, I understand your opinion. Just share them like parts of CC history...... Why not?

[cigcars]

*Once upon a time (14yrs. ago) I faithfully kept all my cigar bands in empty tall plastic coffee containers (down to only one - BIG- cup a day now). When I had to move back home, I had to get rid of all "contraband" type stuff! Gave them all away to a fellow BOTL. If they ever become safely collectibles, I'll know I've made him a rich-*****! Nowadays, I just stick 'em anywhere there's a spot.

[FireDigger]

Ah, finally I found that the stamp books are called stock books where each page comes with 10 stripes of plastic sleeves to put stamps.

http://www.boscastlesupplies.com/servlet/t...OK--dsh-/Detail

[FireDigger]

In the midst of my continuing search for the "perfect" cigar band collecting album/binder, I found this interesting website:

http://www.cigarlabelgazette.com/index.html

[adic88]

I second the member who mentioned Moleskines. They are wonderful for band collection.