BarryVT Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Another post got me thinking, what would you do if tomorrow your entire collection of cigars that you have been collecting for years disappeared? And you had to start from scratch. Whether by theft, fire, flooding etc. What would be the first box or boxes you would start over with. (Once you got over the empty feeling in the pit of your stomach, and stopped crying) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGD Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Partagas shorts. Good for any occasion and they can be enjoyed fresh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOFLO88 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Partagas D4's. First Cuban I tried. First I loved and not heavy on the wallet either.Good for any occasion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozerhead Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I second the Partagas Shorts. It is one of my all time faves. The second would be the Monte PE. Both of those cigars have rarely let me down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stump89 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I'd go cheap and cheerful until I could really commit to replenishing everything. Few boxes of PLP and RGP to start, maybe some RG Perlas or Party PCE. Can get a lot of bang for your buck out of these sticks while focusing on everything else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayman17 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Too depressing to think about 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyLebowski Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 boxes of Boli PCs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphexafx Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I would move to Tibet and raise yaks. Then I'd commit to smoking fresh Parti PCEs and Monte No. 4s for the rest of my life, one box at a time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Interesting question. I would start with H U Mag 46, can usually find a sub $200 box, maybe Punch Punch, Party D4 and PLPC. Would probably try to lay out 500-600 bucks on 100 sticks to give me cushion to build back up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Can’t answer the question....still crying. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward7 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Wouldn't be the end of the world for me since I only started buying boxes in May. I probably only have about 300 cigars stored right now. I'd start with the following on Monday clearance: CoRo D4 Epi 2 RASS Vigia Short Churchill Party shorts Lusitania Monte 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigcars Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Why - I'D LOSE MY MIND I'd GO CRAAAAZY!!!! DEATH! DEATH! To EVERYBODY - DEATH GRRRR - GRRRR... THEN...begrudgingly start from scratch again. If allowed to be mentioned here - I'd probably have to start with Mitchell Orchant (I've got some prized very aged and discontinued Habanas), 20 year old Montecristo A's and one Davidoff Habana pigtail, one Che pyramide, and so on). Then the search and prayer for appropriate funds to re-stock - OOOOOOOOHHHH There goes that murderous rage again...GRRRRR 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryVT Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, cigcars said: Why - I'D LOSE MY MIND I'd GO CRAAAAZY!!!! DEATH! DEATH! To EVERYBODY - DEATH GRRRR - GRRRR... THEN...begrudgingly start from scratch again. If allowed to be mentioned here - I'd probably have to start with Mitchell Orchant (I've got some prized very aged and discontinued Habanas), 20 year old Montecristo A's and one Davidoff Habana pigtail, one Che pyramide, and so on). Then the search and prayer for appropriate funds to re-stock - OOOOOOOOHHHH There goes that murderous rage again...GRRRRR I agree! You would probably find me in the corner of the room in the fetal position, rocking back and forth, and talking to myself! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillys Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 No big deal, worst has happened in life. As an entrepreneur, you sort of get numb to the whole world crashing down around you. You pick yourself up and start all over again. Now to the strategy, don't know what box I would buy. Probably what looks good on 24:24, then plan a trip to Cuba with a bunch of non-smokers and replenish all the customs that were lost. Rinse and repeat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian24 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I recently lost half of approximately a 700 cigar collection I’d been working on for about 3 years due to unforeseen casualty. Mostly half and quarter boxes I was trying to age. So the wrong half. I’m trying to think of something funny, or ironic, or clever to say about it. It doesn’t exist. The only positive thing, if you can call it that, is the sense of loss made me realize how much I actually enjoy collecting and smoking. I wouldn’t have been as upset if my garage collapsed and totaled my motorcycle. Or if my camera was dropped and I had to replace it. It’s like a hobby +, a good cigar is unbelievable in its own right. But they’re also both mementos of great experiences in addition to potential unknown positive future experiences. Maybe I’m reading into it too much. But losing half my collection was like 350 past and future kicks in the balls coming at once. My 2 cents. That being said, on a quasi rebuild I took the opportunity to order a sample of approx 20 singles I’ve had my eye on for a while and a box of JL2s that I absolutely love as my first orders from FOH. Guilt free. Haha. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lomey Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Party Shorts for me. My first Cuban and they are perfect for all occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryVT Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Brian24 said: I wouldn’t have been as upset if my garage collapsed and totaled my motorcycle. Or if my camera was dropped and I had to replace it. We definitely have different views, I would rather my car get stolen and sent to a chop shop! At least insurance would replace. I have a Lot of vintage and collectors items that are irreplaceable no matter how much money you have. (Plus my cigars are prob worth more than my car) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 My reality is that I'd pretty much be nonplussed. Not sure what my first replacements might be - perhaps something Montecristo or Upmann, Bolivar, AVO or Tatuaje.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 41 minutes ago, Brian24 said: I recently lost half of approximately a 700 cigar collection I’d been working on for about 3 years due to unforeseen casualty. Mostly half and quarter boxes I was trying to age. So the wrong half. I’m trying to think of something funny, or ironic, or clever to say about it. It doesn’t exist. The only positive thing, if you can call it that, is the sense of loss made me realize how much I actually enjoy collecting and smoking. I wouldn’t have been as upset if my garage collapsed and totaled my motorcycle. Or if my camera was dropped and I had to replace it. It’s like a hobby +, a good cigar is unbelievable in its own right. But they’re also both mementos of great experiences in addition to potential unknown positive future experiences. Maybe I’m reading into it too much. But losing half my collection was like 350 past and future kicks in the balls coming at once. My 2 cents. That being said, on a quasi rebuild I took the opportunity to order a sample of approx 20 singles I’ve had my eye on for a while and a box of JL2s that I absolutely love as my first orders from FOH. Guilt free. Haha. How did you lose them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian24 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 We definitely have different views, I would rather my car get stolen and sent to a chop shop! At least insurance would replace. I have a Lot of vintage and collectors items that are irreplaceable no matter how much money you have. (Plus my cigars are prob worth more than my car)We are saying the same thing. I’d rather my garage collapsed and destroyed car/motorcycle/etc. . .Easier to replace and I don’t enjoy them as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryVT Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 10 minutes ago, Brian24 said: We are saying the same thing. I’d rather my garage collapsed and destroyed car/motorcycle/etc. . .Easier to replace and I don’t enjoy them as much. Sorry Brian, misinterpreted what you were saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteando Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 5 hours ago, JeffreyLebowski said: 2 boxes of Boli PCs. + A cab of party shorts. Catch your breath & start shopping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 6 hours ago, Cayman17 said: Too depressing to think about Exactly my sentiments...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 3 hours ago, BarryVT said: We definitely have different views, I would rather my car get stolen and sent to a chop shop! At least insurance would replace. I have a Lot of vintage and collectors items that are irreplaceable no matter how much money you have. (Plus my cigars are prob worth more than my car) I concur, my cigars are worth more than my first house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, TBird55 said: I concur, my cigars are worth more than my first house. Geez can I come visit?? I promise I'll just look not touch hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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