Need some buying advice

[Mizicke5273]

So I was planning on buying a box of PAM Principes and Soprano Soldiers. I figure I have a somewhat decent collection started, and I wanted to buy some premium goto smokes for special occasions or for a pick me up from a bad week at work. I am going to use some of the money I get back from taxes to put towards these. But Im stuck on the thought that maybe I should use the money I was going to spend on them, on 4 or 5 boxes of less expensive smokes, to really expand my collection.

Im torn cause I just love the PAMs and Sorpanos, but I also really like the cigars that I could get instead too.


A) For $413 + what ever shipping and additional costs

• Sopranos Soldiers - $213
• PAM Principe - $200 (could be more since I was going to buy these from my B&M if he can get them)

B) For $393 + what ever shipping and additional costs (also may be able get some cheaper on Cbid)

• Cusano 18 Paired Maduro - $76
• Torano Exodus 1959 - $88
• Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real - $112
• Tatuaje Havana VI - $117

Was also thinking about swapping some of the above out for JDN Antano Consul, Camacho SLR, and some others.



So what would you do? Im still leaning more towards option A atm though.

[drew_goring]

So I was planning on buying a box of PAM Principes and Soprano Soldiers. I figure I have a somewhat decent collection started, and I wanted to buy some premium goto smokes for special occasions or for a pick me up from a bad week at work. I am going to use some of the money I get back from taxes to put towards these. But Im stuck on the thought that maybe I should use the money I was going to spend on them, on 4 or 5 boxes of less expensive smokes, to really expand my collection.

Im torn cause I just love the PAMs and Sorpanos, but I also really like the cigars that I could get instead too.


A) For $413 + what ever shipping and additional costs

• Sopranos Soldiers - $213
• PAM Principe - $200 (could be more since I was going to buy these from my B&M if he can get them)

B) For $393 + what ever shipping and additional costs (also may be able get some cheaper on Cbid)

• Cusano 18 Paired Maduro - $76
• Torano Exodus 1959 - $88
• Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real - $112
• Tatuaje Havana VI - $117

Was also thinking about swapping some of the above out for JDN Antano Consul, Camacho SLR, and some others.



So what would you do? Im still leaning more towards option A atm though.

I would go with this:

PAM Principe - $200
Tatuaje Havana VI
JdN Antano

[chefchris]

Anything Torano can be had on CBid for way below MSRP.

Have you ever had the RyJ Reserva Real? Think it was worth $112?

I'd have to go with Drew's choices. I just cannot shell out that much money for a box of CAOs. I enjoy the PAM's a whoooole lot more.

JMO

[kevin7]

JdN lanceros

La flor Dominicana Double Ligero Lanceros

Oliva serieV

Torano Golds

El Rico Habano

Do not give cbid any of your hard earned cash. Find a small etailer and develop a relationship with them. Hex runs such an operation

[597]

I personally like the PAMs the most out of your choices (I just bought a box myself). I like the CAO Sopranos as well, but for the price I'd get a Cusano 18 Paired Maduro before the Sopranos (I also have a box of the Cusanos). The Torano and Tatuaje are also good which I would probably also get before the Sopranos. I think you should go for the Pams, cusano and Tatuaje or Torano.

[Powderfinger]

Can you tell me why you recommend not using CBID?


Rich

[Mizicke5273]

Sopranos - These are one of my favorite smokes, I know a lot of people think they are overpriced, or that there are better smokes out there but I cant help liking these. Ive had several of both the Soldier and Associate and have been wanting a box ever since.

RyJ Reserva Real - I would like to pay $80 or cheaper for them but o well.


Never thought about the option drew presented. That just made things harder, but also might be the best thing to do for now. Guess I could always buy the Sopranos next month.