Proof that I am a complete Noob

**Bkcloud114** · 06-03-2006, 10:00 AM

Dan..... If you are going to attempt to purchase from CigarBid (The Devil) be careful. Don't get caught up in the bidding frenzy. Check prices, you can always see if you can get them cheaper somewhere else. Even check their Retail place.... Cigarsinternational.com.

Always keep n mind that you also have to pay for shipping, so make sure you calculate that into your price.

**toasty** · 06-03-2006, 10:56 AM

What's funny is I started smoking Cigars because 2 packs of cigarettes a day was getting too expensive. I found the wrong hobby to replace it with, lol. During the week I tend to smoke about 1 a day or every other. But on the weekends, I'll smoke a good 3 or maybe 4 a day. Some of the cheapies I've tried have been okay, but just that...okay. Connie's were bland, JR's Alternates were less than par. The only one that I would actually be fine with buying a bunch of again though would be the Roly's. I actually got one from my father because the humi he bought came with about 20 of them. As far as smoking others, it just doesn't make sense to me. If I can't afford to drink good Tequila, then I don't drink. There's no Discount Tequila that will do the trick. Same is coming to be true with cigars. I smoke because I enjoy the experience. Why smoke 3 dog rockets when you could smoke 1 treat? If you know the cigar that you want, search around. Google is your best friend and there are plenty of shops that have terrific deals.

**Kenyth** · 06-06-2006, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

Dan..... If you are going to attempt to purchase from CigarBid (The Devil) be careful. Don't get caught up in the bidding frenzy. Check prices, you can always see if you can get them cheaper somewhere else. Even check their Retail place.... Cigarsinternational.com.

Always keep n mind that you also have to pay for shipping, so make sure you calculate that into your price.

Bidding more than once is unnecessary IMO. As you shop the list, put anything you're interested in, in your "watch" category. Research the going price of the item retail, and on Cbid. Go through this list and make your bids once you already know what your maximum offer will be for each item. Bid for ending auctions for that day or the next. That way, you can bid on something else if you're outbid. Make all your winning bids by Wednesday, so they process and ship together on Thursday (Saves on shipping big time!).

If you are a good bidder, you WILL lose a lot of bids. That's just the way it works, so don't set your heart on one thing and try to bid it up.