Cigars: Collecting and Smoking

[OtterAKL4987]

As I get further into this hobby and slide further down the slope, I realized a few things. I, of course, love smoking cigars as it has been said "cigars are for smoking", however, I also have come to enjoy collecting cigars. I get a substantial amount of joy by just opening up the humi and seeing those little beauties stacked up neatly inside. Thoughts?

[coffeemonkey]

Same here, in fact, it might be that I enjoy collecting as much as smoking. The older some of my sticks get it seems that I tend to leave them alone. Like baseball cards or something.

[havana_lover]

This has been spoken about many many times.. but hey its always cool to see what the new people think..


I like smoking more, but gotta have something to choice from..

[NCRadioMan]

The "nasty habit" people talk about isn't smoking. It's buying!!

[kvaughan]

I enjoy collecting as much as smoking. I don't, and will not, own a stick that will never be smoked. Problem is I buy faster than I smoke

[Gurkha]

Originally Posted by kvaughan

I enjoy collecting as much as smoking. I don't, and will not, own a stick that will never be smoked. Problem is I buy faster than I smoke

And how, exactly, is that a problem?

[Da Klugs]

Originally Posted by kvaughan

I enjoy collecting as much as smoking. I don't, and will not, own a stick that will never be smoked. Problem is I buy faster than I smoke

They speak of "the slope" no one ever explains that it is actually the every increasing pile of cigars you "collect" that creates the mountain.

[rottenzombie]

I think I would like collecting cigars,but every time I open my humi they look so tastey I just have to smoke em...

[Dzrtrat]

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

They speak of "the slope" no one ever explains that it is actually the every increasing pile of cigars you "collect" that creates the mountain.

Well said.

[Cubatobaco]

I was a big smoker up until the last 3 years. I've gotten more into the collecting side and enjoying tasting cigars as they progress. the art of the vice is great. Everytime I open my humidor (cabinet), it takes me 30 mins to decide. Damn life is great!

[jagmqt]

Cigars are my hobby...the good cigars are the ones that age, we all know that...so, to get the good ones, I had to build the collection! And I enjoy every second of it...

I enjoy learing, smoking, shopping, sharing, aging...everything about the cigar. I like knowing there's more to learn and there's always something to try or to find or to age. To me, actually smoking them is only one aspect of why I enjoy cigars. It would probably be much cheaper just to smoke...drop in the shop, grab a 5-pack, smoke for a week...but no humidor? no cutters or lighters? What fun would that be?

You said it best, Otter, "I get a substantial amount of joy by just opening up the humi and seeing those little beauties stacked up neatly inside." After those words, I don't know why I keep rambling...

jag

[tzaddi]

I fully embrace the stewardship associated with cigars and find joy in the ritualistic consummation that acknowledges the common union with others who do the same.

—Richard

[hornitosmonster]

No Cigar is off limits for me.

[Lanthor]

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

They speak of "the slope" no one ever explains that it is actually the every increasing pile of cigars you "collect" that creates the mountain.

Brilliant, sums everything up.

[BroNeilson]

I buy more then I smoke and I love trying new cigars, also collecting what I know I already like for aging. On average I smoke maybe 2-3 times at most a month, but I love to fill my humi up and let them rest for a long time before I smoke anything. Only problem is my humi is running out of room hah. I can't stand smoking something I just bought, imo cigars are so much better w/ some age.