My First Cigar Auction - How'd I Do?

[BillFromPA]

I posted my first day's results of my first cigar auction on the New Gorilla Forum, here's the final totals and I'd appreciate any thoughts you auction vets might have. My goals were to stock my new Valiant 200ct humidor with a variety of different brands and strengths, and age them a while after sampling one of each on delievery so as to decide exactly where my tastes lie. I've smoked the occasional cigar over the years but have taken to it more in the last 4 years after taking up golf. It seems cigars are required equiptment on the course. I've smoked a pipe since college.

The details are below, but the short story is 125 sticks for $137.89 @ $1.103/per. I also picked up a 3 pack with a case for $9.00 more for the leather traveler than anything and a 5/10 of short smokes for $11.00 or $.22 each. Some I got for $.50 each, the most I paid was $1.90. I often paid a little more to get the variety I wanted. In all the damage was $157.89, shipping included. I Googled the names I was bidding on to see if the price was really much less than I could just buy over the 'net and I read the reviews of other customers on the site, cigarauctioneer.com. Here are the details:

Roly Robusto
Roly Robusto cigars are flavorful seconds handmade with a medium-bodied blend of Dominican, Brazilian, Nicaraguan & Ecuadorian tobaccos donned in oily Sumatra-seed wrappers. Priced low enough to enjoy every day, Roly bundle cigars provide a good draw, firm ash, and a great aroma. A BEST BUY!
Country: Honduras Length/Ring: 5 x 50 Strength: Medium Wrapper: Natural Pkg Qty: 20 Cigars $13.00

Placeres Divinos 5/10
From Tabacalera Tropical in Nicaragua comes Placeres cigars. Handmade with a unique combination of Nicaraguan Criollo short-filler tobaccos, a long leaf binder, and an attractive Nicaraguan natural wrapper, the smoke is mild to medium-bodied with a pleasant hint of sweetness. Presented in handy pocket packs without cello wrappers, Placeres Divinos 5/10 offer a satisfying smoke at a convenience store price, but with MUCH higher quality.
Country: Nicaragua Length/Ring: 4 3/4 x 32 Strength: Medium Wrapper: Natural Pkg Qty: 50 Cigars $11.00

Rafael Gonzalez Robusto 3-Pack w/Cigar Case
What's better than the mild, toasty flavor of a Rafael Gonzalez cigar? How about 3 of them all neatly tucked into a geniune leather, 3-finger Famous Smoke Shop travel case. It's a great way to discover these fine Honduran cigars and get a good cigar accessory at a sensible price. Nice gift, too!
Country: Various Countries Length/Ring: 5 1/2 x 50 Strength: Medium Wrapper: Natural Package Contents: 1 Famous 3 Finger Cigar Case With Gold Famous Logo 3 Rafael Gonzalez Robusto Natural 5 1/2 X 50 $9.00

Primo De Cuba Lonsdale
Formerly Primo del Cristo, Primo De Cuba Lonsdale cigars have the same all-Honduran long-filler tobacco blend for cigar smokers who want a mild-to-medium-bodied handmade premium at an economical bundle price. Only the name has changed. Made by Plasencia, the smoke has a satisfying well-rounded flavor and a sweet aroma. Available in Natural, Maduro, and Claro wrappers, pick up a bundle of Primo De Cuba Lonsdale cigars today for everyday. You'll be pleasantly surprised. (NOTE: Some remaining bundles still have the old bands.)
Country: Honduras Length/Ring: 7 x 44 Strength: Medium Wrapper: Maduro Qty: 1 Lot of 10 Cigars $9.00

Perdomo Sumatra Rothschild
Perdomo Remainder Sumatra Rothschild cigars are high-quality bundle cigars encased in a smooth-smoking, triple-fermented Nicaraguan Sumatra-seed wrapper that surrounds a full-bodied blend of diverse Cuban-seed tobaccos. The smoke is creamy, well-balanced, and loaded with flavor. A fantastic buy!
Country: Nicaragua Length/Ring: 4 1/2 x 50 Strength: Full Wrapper: Natural Pkg Qty: 20 Cigars $20.00

Baccarat Sumatra Rothschild
Baccarat Sumatra Rothschild cigars are finished in a genuine, vintage Sumatra wrappers sought for their light, subtly spicy flavor and aroma. At the heart of this cigar is a blend of mild Honduran long-filler tobaccos, assuring you a mellow and satisfying smoke at a very attractive price.
Country: Honduras Length/Ring: 5 x 50 Strength: Mild Wrapper: Natural Pkg Qty: 25 Cigars $20.00

Famous Dominican Selection Suave Short Filler
Famous Dominican Selection Suave cigars are short-filler bundle cigars made from premium Dominican tobaccos with a rustic-looking Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut wrapper. The smoke is mild to medium in body providing a clean burn, good taste and a sweet aroma in a decent, everyday value cigar.
Country: Dominican Republic Length/Ring: 6 3/4 x 46 Strength: Medium Wrapper: Natural Pkg Qty: 20 Cigars $10.00

Baccarat Rothschild
Baccarat Rothschild cigars have been making some of the mildest and aromatic cigars since 1871. A favorite of new cigar smokers as well as more experienced men and women cigar smokers, Baccarat Rothschild cigars are handmade with an all-Honduran-grown tobacco blend and a sweet-tasting wrapper also found in some traditional Cuban cigars. These popular premium cigars are as consistent in construction and flavor as they are affordable, too. (Please note that some pictures may not display the new packaging.)
Country: Honduras Length/Ring: 5 x 50 Strength: Mild Wrapper: Maduro Qty: 1 Lot of 10 Cigars $19.00

La Floridita Corona Gigante
If you're looking for hearty, complex flavor and great value, La Floridita Corona Gigante cigars are right on the money! A well-balanced blend of robust Dominican and Nicaraguan long fillers, plus a milder Dominican binder all encased in oily Connecticut-seed wrappers. The result is a vivid medium to full-bodied smoke that's become one of our most highly-rated bundle cigars, especially the Maduros! Some of our customers swear by 'em and won't even smoke anything else.
Country: Nicaragua Length/Ring: 7 x 54 Strength: Medium Wrapper: Natural Qty: 1 Lot of 10 Cigars $14.00

Nicarao Minuto
NicarWOW!! Named for the ancient Nicaraguan Indian chieftain, Nicarao Minuto cigars (pronounced Nik-a-ra-oh) were a hit in Europe until they arrived on U.S. shores in 2003. Blended with full-bodied all-Nicaraguan tobaccos, Nicarao Minuto cigars have a unique spicy taste enhanced by a gorgeous sun-grown Corojo '99 wrapper. Light one up and you'll immediately feel its intensity. The smoke is creamy, aromatic and consistently robust throughout. If you like cigars like Padron 1926 and full-bodied Havanas, try a Nicarao.
Country: Nicaragua Length/Ring: 5 x 42 Strength: Full Wrapper: Natural Qty: 1 Lot of 10 Cigars $18.00

$137.89 for 125 full size cigars = $1.103/cigar
50 4 3/4 x 32 Cigars for $11.00 = $.22/cigar
3 cigars/case $9.00
$157.89 total, shipping included.

Thanks for any insights offered,

Bill From PA

[pistol]

that's a lot of cigars for a little bit of money! Good luck and I hope you enjoy them!

[c2000]

Have not heard of some of them,,hope you enjoy..

Jerry in Minnesota.

[beezer]

I think you did great. I had the Roly #2 as my first bundle and enjoyed almost all of them and also purchased the La Floridita Pancho maduro bundle and you can't go wrong with them for the money either.