Bottomline: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Rating: 
Pros: Highly Functional
Cons: None so far
Best Uses: Everyday
Describe Yourself: Everyday cigar smoker
Amust have for any pipe smoker.
If you have just discovered the wonderful world of cigars, welcome aboard the ship called, "aficionado". You have now embarked on a voyage that will probably go on for the rest of your life. No worries there because it's going to be the most relaxing trip you have ever taken and there's no way that you would want to get off the boat in any case. Thousands of new smokes are awaiting your personal judgment. Exclusive, high-rated brands will accentuate important occasions. In your search for a favorite smoke, you are going to learn about the different flavors associated with different wrappers, fillers, and brands. You are going to learn about humidors and how to protect your treasured collection of cigars. In joining a cigar of the month club, participating in cigar auctions, and buying cigar samplers, you are going to add to your collection without breaking the bank. You will discover when and where to enjoy your prized possessions as well as more common, everyday smokes. With time, you might try and enjoy flavored smokes crafted by the creative folks at ACID. You might find out that you like Swisher Sweets or Backwoods Smokes more than the hand-wrapped brands. No matter where this voyage takes you, it's guaranteed to be a good one.
Find all of your cigars and smoke-related needs at the Thompson online cigar store today!
We're having a silent auction at work as part of our annual charity drive, and one of the offerings is a CAO Sopranos Special Edition Sampler. I have the current high bid on it at five bucks, and will probably win because it's not a huge office and not everyone smokes cigars. But that has to be a huge letdown to whoever donated it, and got me to thinking about what I would donate to a silent auction if I wanted to give something cigar-related.
This silent auction has convinced me that simple packs of premium cigars aren't the way to go for a general audience. It seems unlikely that they will ever go for how much they cost (even when you save money and buy cigars online), which sort of defeats the purpose. You certainly would have to do a better sales job than the one here, which is just the box and a note saying "cigars."
You might argue that if I valued my charitable giving, I should raise my bid to something more in line with what the cigars are worth. Admittedly, that is hard to argue. But I have no idea how old these cigars are, or how well they were cared for by the person who is donating them. For all I know, these cigars have been sitting in the trunk of his car for a year since he won them at the same auction, and it's not like I am going to take them out of their packaging and test them out to make sure that they are fresh.
Which is why if I were giving something to a similar auction, it might be the Pinar Del Rio Sampler with Aluminum Case. It's got something to sell itself besides the cigars, and the case itself is stylish enough that people might bid on that even without the cigars. And at just $25, I'm confident that it would earn enough to justify the donation.
This silent auction has convinced me that simple packs of premium cigars aren't the way to go for a general audience. It seems unlikely that they will ever go for how much they cost (even when you save money and buy cigars online), which sort of defeats the purpose. You certainly would have to do a better sales job than the one here, which is just the box and a note saying "cigars."
You might argue that if I valued my charitable giving, I should raise my bid to something more in line with what the cigars are worth. Admittedly, that is hard to argue. But I have no idea how old these cigars are, or how well they were cared for by the person who is donating them. For all I know, these cigars have been sitting in the trunk of his car for a year since he won them at the same auction, and it's not like I am going to take them out of their packaging and test them out to make sure that they are fresh.
Which is why if I were giving something to a similar auction, it might be the Pinar Del Rio Sampler with Aluminum Case. It's got something to sell itself besides the cigars, and the case itself is stylish enough that people might bid on that even without the cigars. And at just $25, I'm confident that it would earn enough to justify the donation.
Many offices have charity drives this time of year, some of which are more elaborate than others. Ours is one of those that tuns into a competition where each division tries to raise more money than everyone else with various fund-raisers. A lot of these wind up being traditional events, like bake sales or used book sales, but there are also more social affairs like chili cook-offs and happy hours.
For this year's fund-raising drive, I'm suggesting something involving cigars.
For a nominal fee, 100% of which will be given to the charity, I'll donate some cigar bundles and the necessary accessories for an afternoon in the courtyard outside our building. Everyone can enjoy a premium cigar and relax for some small portion of the afternoon, and if we combine that with a bake sale or wine sale it could raise quite a bit of cash.
Your office may not be quite that into the holiday charity drive, but there are other ways to make cigars part of your charitable giving. If your child's school holds a silent auction, for example, the Classic Cherry Combo may be something that generates interest. It will likely fetch more than the $45 price tag, and because it includes both cigars and a humidor it is appealing to novice smokers as well as experienced ones.
I'm optimistic that my cigar day idea will be approved. After all, do we really need another bake sale this December? Aren't we all eating plenty of desserts on our own, between the Halloween candy, the pumpkin pie, and the Christmas cookies? I'm thinking folks might view cigars as a nice change of pace.
For this year's fund-raising drive, I'm suggesting something involving cigars.
For a nominal fee, 100% of which will be given to the charity, I'll donate some cigar bundles and the necessary accessories for an afternoon in the courtyard outside our building. Everyone can enjoy a premium cigar and relax for some small portion of the afternoon, and if we combine that with a bake sale or wine sale it could raise quite a bit of cash.
Your office may not be quite that into the holiday charity drive, but there are other ways to make cigars part of your charitable giving. If your child's school holds a silent auction, for example, the Classic Cherry Combo may be something that generates interest. It will likely fetch more than the $45 price tag, and because it includes both cigars and a humidor it is appealing to novice smokers as well as experienced ones.
I'm optimistic that my cigar day idea will be approved. After all, do we really need another bake sale this December? Aren't we all eating plenty of desserts on our own, between the Halloween candy, the pumpkin pie, and the Christmas cookies? I'm thinking folks might view cigars as a nice change of pace.
There's a reason that online auctions have become so popular. It combines the joy of a great deal, the satisfaction that comes from buying something you need or want, and the thrill of competition. 
There's always a lot to bid on at the online cigar auctions here, and it's easy to become hooked. But as someone who has done his fair share of auction shopping, there are a couple of tips to help you get the best deals.
In any timed auction, it's a good idea to wait until close to the end of the auction to bid, or at least to get involved in a bidding war. You'll notice that a lot of the action happens in the last moments, and clicking on the "Closing Soon" link will clearly show which auctions are close to finishing and what the level of interest is.
The second and most important tip: Don't get caught up in the bidding and make a bad decision. It's easy to see this as a game, particularly if you're going back-and-forth with another hopeful, but winning won't seem as sweet when you wake up in the morning and find you've paid premium prices for discount cigars. Consider what dollar amount is the maximum you'd spend for a particular item, and stick to it. If that winds up not being enough, take heart -- you have hundreds of other items to choose from.
In any timed auction, it's a good idea to wait until close to the end of the auction to bid, or at least to get involved in a bidding war. You'll notice that a lot of the action happens in the last moments, and clicking on the "Closing Soon" link will clearly show which auctions are close to finishing and what the level of interest is.
The second and most important tip: Don't get caught up in the bidding and make a bad decision. It's easy to see this as a game, particularly if you're going back-and-forth with another hopeful, but winning won't seem as sweet when you wake up in the morning and find you've paid premium prices for discount cigars. Consider what dollar amount is the maximum you'd spend for a particular item, and stick to it. If that winds up not being enough, take heart -- you have hundreds of other items to choose from.
There aren’t many people who aren’t trying to save money these days, and little luxuries like cigars are no exception. Obviously it helps to make your purchases at Thompson Cigars, which I’m guessing you know about since you’re here, because the prices are low and there’s the best guarantee in the business. But there are some additional tips that can help save you additional cash as well.If you can, buy cigars in bulk (even a box at a time as opposed to individually). That saves a ton over smaller purchases. Even if that means you have to buy a humidor to store them in, the added cost of that will pay for itself quickly.
Also, check out theCigar Outlet, the Cigar Auction, and the daily deals. All of these are ways of picking up quality cigars at a fraction of the price you would pay at most stores, which will help anyone’s bottom line.
On Thursday, July 29, 2010 Thompson Cigar helped to sponsor the "Ms Match" Sadie Hawkins golf tournament in Overland Park, Kansas. 100+ adult men and women participated in the mismatched clothing themed tournament at the Overland Park Golf Course and received some nice freebies from Thompson Cigar! The contestants were able to relax and golf while enjoying some free cigars and cigar travel cases found in their goodie bags. Thompson Cigar also donated a glass-top Grenadine Humidor and several boxes of Thompson's cigars that were bid on during the tournament's auction held after the fun round of golf. As you can see in these pictures of the cigar smoking golfers, some got really into dressing up and had a great time!
It's probably not a huge surprise that I am a giant fan of cigars; all cigars, I try my hardest not to discriminate (although Rocky Patel will always have a very special place in my heart!). If you asked my colleagues when I started smoking, they would probably guess that I started smoking when I started here at Thompson Cigar, however how wrong they are! I started smoking a little over 10 years ago (working here for three) so I've been buying cigars for quite some time. With all of that said, I know what it's like to crave a great cigar but not the high price tags. This is where the Thompson Cigar Auction comes into play, saving you boatloads of cash.
The Cigar Auction site is your one stop online auction where you can bid on all of your favorite cigars, humidors, cigar memorabilia, cigar accessories, and more for great deals you can't find anywhere else! Most cigar auctions start at just $1.00 and inventory turns quickly as there are literally thousands of cigars and cigar products just waiting for your bid! Shop top of the line smokes, cigar lighters, ashtrays, humidors and humidor accessories, and so much more - and get them all at the price you want! To start bidding now, register here.
The Cigar Auction site is your one stop online auction where you can bid on all of your favorite cigars, humidors, cigar memorabilia, cigar accessories, and more for great deals you can't find anywhere else! Most cigar auctions start at just $1.00 and inventory turns quickly as there are literally thousands of cigars and cigar products just waiting for your bid! Shop top of the line smokes, cigar lighters, ashtrays, humidors and humidor accessories, and so much more - and get them all at the price you want! To start bidding now, register here.
