"The official" TXMatt's cheap smokes thread

[txmatt]

I have been told I have a knack for picking "price point" cigars by several gorillas here.. I have been lacking in recommendations lately, I haven't had time to follow all of the threads and make suggestions. I am going to try to keep this thread updated with my picks by price for good cheap cigars. I will primarly rely on the following retailers- Holt's, Famous, Cigars International, JRcigars, and Mike's. Assume when I mention Cigars International that you should also check cigarbid for the brand in case you can get a deal. I am not going to factor shipping into the price as all of these vendors have very fair shipping rates.
I hope to update this thread with new suggestions weekly.. PM me if you discover I am slacking.
Here are my current picks:

[SIZE="5"]$1 and under:[/SIZE]
Buena Cosecha at Holts. $2.95 for 3 Churchills, 4 Robustos, or 5 Coronas
http://www.holts.com/cgi-bin/ncommer...cgrfnbr=196475
This cigar is amazing for the price, and it would make my cheap cigars list even at 3x the price. I went through 3 boxes before they sold out, and I suspect 20 of the 3 packs of churchills by now..
[SIZE="5"]
$2 and under:[/SIZE]
Brahma at Holts. $1.79 - $1.99 a stick depending on size in 10 pack bundles
http://www.holts.com/cgi-bin/ncommer...cgrfnbr=197069
I think I did a review of this stick in the cigar reviews area, search for it for more info. It's yummy

La Vieja Habana The Early Years Silencio - at Cigars International $60/bx 40 on sale currently, normally $80/bx 40.
Save for the $7 Davidoff Entreacto, this is my favorite short smoke. For its small size you can extend it for 1/2 an hour but you don't feel bad thowing the remainder out after a 10 minute smoke break. You will find many gorillas that are primarily Habanos smokers that like them..
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-XEA&cat=3

Famous Nicaraguan 3000 Robusto - $39.95/ bndl of 20
these are currently backordered, and often are; they are worth getting on the list for.. You can pay a bit over $2/stick if you want to try a 5er now.
http://www.famous-smoke.com/cigars/s...cfm/inum/24052

[SIZE="5"]
$3 and Under[/SIZE]
Flor de Ybor City Sungrown Belicoso - from Tampasweetheart.com $55/bndl 20
This is just a smidge over the price of a Fuente curly head and much much better. These are rolled at the Fuente factory. Some sites incorrectly report that they are seconds; they are NOT. The cigars usually NEED to be aged 3 months after you get the order; they are grassy young. Also the wrapper is quite light for a sungrown but the flavor is still there..
http://tampasweetheart.com/?page=sho...3ffffa93b3fb3&

[SIZE="5"]$4 and Under[/SIZE]
Oliva Serie 'G' Special G - $108/bx 40 at Cigars International
This is the same blend as the Flor de Oliva Grand Cameroon. The line got renamed last year and new sizes came out as well.. A wonderful little perfecto.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-FBA&cat=3

Gurkha Master's Select Perfecto #3 - $100/bx 25 at Cigars International
Yes I am a perfecto whore! This is also probably my favorite Gurkha blend. These small perfectos burn suprisingly long. This is one of the few cigars with Habana 2000 wrappers I like, perhaps the only only one.
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-GHA&cat=3

Enjoy!
-Matt-

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by txmatt

Yes I am a perfect whore!

That's news to me. Glad you could finally come to terms with that Matt

[NCRadioMan]

And Matt once again leads the way to cheap smoke bliss......................


Thanks brudda!!

[leominsterjim]

Oh man, I'm gonna need more room if your gonna post these weekly!

Thanks, cheap is good!

[kheffelf]

Thanks Matt for putting this together, hopefully this will answer a lot of peoples questions on cheap smokes.

[omowasu]

Im going to agree with ya on the Entreacto being a fabulous short smoke, a little pricey but well worth it in the right company! Also, surprised you didnt include any of the Sancho Panzas, which are super cheap by the box and a very high quality smoke to boot.

As always, Matt, an excellent summary and I cant wait to try some of the ones on your list.

[KyLongbeard]

Thanks for putting that together! I was looking into a couple of bundles for some everyday smokes.

Thanks for the listing, Matt. Saw three or four on there that have made it into my humis and/or coolers! Will have to look at adding more! Have not tried the Gurka, or the Buena Cosecha; Where's that credit card go

[icehog3]

Nice post Matt, some great tips out there for newer and older smokers alike!

My favorite from your list? Right here!

Originally Posted by txmatt

La Vieja Habana The Early Years Silencio - at Cigars International $60/bx 40 on sale currently, normally $80/bx 40.
Save for the $7 Davidoff Entreacto, this is my favorite short smoke. For its small size you can extend it for 1/2 an hour but you don't feel bad thowing the remainder out after a 10 minute smoke break. You will find many gorillas that are primarily Habanos smokers that like them..
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...m=CS-XEA&cat=3

Enjoy!
-Matt-

[Warhorse545]

Sure sure, make me spend more money

Great info tho.

Stacey

[Bleedingshrimp]

Great thread!!! Got to hit up those Famous Nic 3000's when they come back in stock. Thanks alot.

[catfishm2]

I've said it all along. the guy has an uncanny ability for finding the best deals. New folks to the hobby should pay close attention.

'When TXMatt speaks, I listen."

[Dzrtrat]

Thanks for the post Matt, the oliva 'G' is an awesome little smoke, I will have to try some of the others you listed.

[kjd2121]

Thanks Matt for the recommendations.

[donp]

Great post TX Matt, thanks for putting it up. I havent tried many of those on your list, I have been looking elsewhere. But, I have been very curious about the Brahmas and the Nic 3000s. I'll get around to getting some eventually.