Big Smoke Chicago (April 29, 2004)

Hello all,
I've never been to a Big Smoke Event but I see one is coming to Chicago this April. My question is this "convention" worth the $100 + admission or should I invest that cash into a box of sticks instead?

Thanks,
The Tiki

has anyone in here ever been to a "Big Smoke"

[linusvanpelt]

By all means GO! I went to Big Smoke Vegas 2003 (my first) in November, paid $175, and it was worth it.

Every vendor has a free cigar to give you (CAO, Ashton, Zino, Montecristo and more); a free shot of Rum, whiskey, or wine; or an awesome car to show (Vipers, Hummers, GTOs). Plus free food from the best casino restaurants, live band, Callaway Big Bertha giveaways, free butane lighters, free cutters, and so much more.

Plus, every booth is staffed with a hot model in a tight dress or bikini.

It was fokken awesome. I wish I could get up to Chicago for this one.

[AAlmeter]

hmmm....save up to go see the girlfriend in france, or go to chicago to get cigars from models in bikinis?

chicago WOULD be cheaper.....

Are the cigars that are handed out at the big smoke "quality cigars"? When one poster stated $175 entry fee that kinda made me think twice. Cheesy local models payed by the hour to hold trays does nothing for me. If I go I want it to be all about the cigars. What do you folks think.

[linusvanpelt]

Originally posted by thefreakytiki
Are the cigars that are handed out at the big smoke "quality cigars"? When one poster stated $175 entry fee that kinda made me think twice. Cheesy local models payed by the hour to hold trays does nothing for me. If I go I want it to be all about the cigars. What do you folks think.

Here is a list of the cigars I received at Big Smoke Vegas:

Ashton robusto
The Griffin's Fuerte
Flor de Copan
La Flor Dominicana
Partagas black label 1845
CAO L'Anniversaire Red
Perdomo Reserva Cameroon F
Padron 3000
Zino Platinum Chubby
Cuestra Rey Centenario
Punch Punch
Felipe Dominicana
Carlos Torano 1916
Montecristo Platinum
R y J Bully 1875
H Upmann Anniv. Select #2
Arturo Fuente Double Chateau Fuente
CAO Crillio
Kahlua robusto

plus the food, drink, girls, cars, and atmosphere.

[Mic]

Yes GO, IMO !!!

I attended my firth this past Nov. in Vegas, I will now attend one every year. It was alot of fun and you also get a nice selection of cigars in return

[linusvanpelt]

Originally posted by Mic
Yes GO, IMO !!!

I attended my firth this past Nov. in Vegas, I will now attend one every year. It was alot of fun and you also get a nice selection of cigars in return

Mic,

I was at Big Smoke Vegas 03 also. Did you get one of those lighters from the motorcycle booth? Did you get yours jacked by the Vegas airport security? I did, and the lighter was even empty (no butane).

The jacka$$ at security said they had confiscated about 2 dozen in the last 12 hours. Damn!!

[mrs bi-polar]

go you will love it. I am a woman and dont care about the hotties at all, and they had no scantily clothed men there, sober atleast!
The give aways are incredible as described by others here.
You will enjoy atleast one, and then decide if you become a s/o junkie!!

I usually don't post much unless
I have something to say.
but, the other boards just suck so I'm
gonna be her more often....
Tiki I live just outside Chicago in the north burbs.
the Big Smoke is on my b-day so some friends and I are plan on going this year.
shoot me an e mail or p.m.

[mrs bi-polar]

welcome Sr....say a while...

[Budman]

I went to the big smoke in Chicago back in 2002. It was great. Everybody received about 30 cigars!! Scotch, wine, beer, whisky, port samples, not to forget about food samples, band plus all of the giveaways. I took my wife and she even had a good time. We stayed at the Hyatt (host of big smoke) and it was a fun couple of days. I would highly recommend it.

Bob

[motortown]

Man, for those of you unaware, Chicago is just an AWESOME time! That town has it all, including the best restaurants between the coasts. If you're thinking about going, all you need to know is: Spiaggia or Cafe Spiaggia for Italian, Frontera Grill & Topolobampo for Mexican, and Gibson's for steaks. Just phenomenal food, atmosphere and service. The guys who live there will back me up on that, for sure. I'm gonna have to talk to some of my buddies about making the short roadtrip from Detroit. It'll be my first Big Smoke, and I'm definitely looking forward to it!

I've got to agree with you motortown .
I have been all over the country ,I love
good ole Chitown, food and fun is why
I'm still here(well the family is mostly here too)
Fumar

Fumar.

How much did a single ticket run you? I have heard $100 and I also heard $175. Did you buy your ticket in advance or did you buy it day of?

Tiki