strange brands in MT (elsewhere?)

[basil]

bozeman, welcome to the board.

You are asking some interesting questions and there are absolutely none here more qualified to answer than bigpappapuff. A little research will show you why. Calling him (or anyone, really) wrong about anything cigar without being very, very sure of yourself is foolish. And even if you are pretty sure of your position, well, brace yourself.

Now, the sarcasm. Since you are, by your own admission, pretty new to forums, I can understand the temptation to be sarcastic with folks you cannot see, hear, feel, and maybe (probably) never even meet. You must resist this temptation if you intend to:

1) get your questions answered.
2) stick around here.
3) not get your head handed to you.

To the point: sarcasm, for the howdyfuckingdoody walking in the door for the first time, is considered very bad form.

So, just back out of this semi-predicament you seem to've blundered into, ask nicely, be gracious, and enjoy yourself.

[bigpoppapuff]

i know for a fact that they're buying "florentino" from arango.....they're made in nicaragua specifically FOR arango...the others i'm not familiar with...they could be made for other distributors like arango...in any case,they're no-names and not worth $8 a stick...maybe not even $8 a bundle..

i gave you the names of two sites that i highly recommend...i also suggest that you have fun with the search function....and try to learn instead of being newbieknowitallbutknowsnothing......capiche??....

[Dickson]

Someone get a bandaid.....we have a bleeder!!!!!

As I said enjoy yourself!!! As hard as they hit you, they will help you. Take it from experience.

[bozone]

Ok, so I come across as an ignorant ass. Turns out I am ignorant, but I'm usually not an ass. Didn't mean to offend or come across as arrogant. I searched around in the forum some, but didn't find much to the point (perhaps that's incompetance as well).

I'm still interested in this though, if I haven't completely alienated myself.

This whole deal has me thinking about obscure brands. I moved states, and most of the big names were still available, but suddenly there was the distributor I mentioned before showing up all over. I couldn't find any info on any of the cigars by doing web searches (even their own site was little help) and the outlet attendants knew nothing about what they were selling (or, for that matter, cigars in general).

So, I wonder if this thing happens all over. Do serious cigar smokers buy from sources like this? Do they ever 'discover' great new makers or good values? Are distributors buying 'generic' sticks and putting their own bands on? Is the 'Florentino' brand is used by multiple makers/distributors? Do the $50-'Rolex'-guys pull the same shit with cigars? Stuff like that.

Seriously, I don't have an ego here. I do in some relms, but not cigar knowledge. I am a slight reactionary sometimes, but I'll try curb that here.

On the positive side, thanks for so many replies (even before the 'show' started).

[brian]

I would not buy cigars from someone who doesn't seem to know anything about them. I like to buy from the people that are nice and helpful and willing to talk about cigars and educate me on what I am buying.
If you look hard hard enough and try enough different brands I am sure you are to stumble across a good price stick that tastes like a high dollar one, just depends on your taste though too I would think. But I am no expert myself and am new to this too so don't take anything I say as gospel. lol

[Empire23]

Dont worry about it. If you like cigars youll fit in just fine here.

Its just that when you ask a question, and someone gives you an answer, you usually take that answer, not assume they are wrong.

This forum has been the best thing since sliced bread since Ive started smoking cigars and Im sure youll start to love it too.

With that, welcome to the board!

[bigpoppapuff]

btw...i've been in the industry for 13 years.....and there is a difference in cigars....some private label product is used by many...as mentioned...most of the shit you've mentioned is ......shit.....i still suggest you ask about particular brands available to you from the two sites i mentioned....



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