WHY DO WE KEEP BUYING CIGARS WHEN WE HAVE PLENTY?

[Omskakas]

Great topic!

I guess having and owning good selection of cigars is almost as satisfying as smoking one. I started this hobby with about 50 singles. After six months my collection was about 100 singles and one box. Now, after two years I have about 500 cigars, mostly in boxes. In ten years... ?

[bobsled]

It is also not unlike fishing lures.....as soon as you get a tackle box, it is too small!

[bassman]

I have been buying tons of boxes for 10 years now. The main idea is so I can age cigars myself instead of depending on the questionable storage of some vendors. If I was younger, I'd still be buying but as I rapidly close in on 60 & with several years of smokable supply, I'm now very selective in what I buy. No more regular production unless I'm running low in a favorite (That won't happen for a while). Now I only buy discontinued favorites (02 Party Lonsdale cabs) and new items that look interesting, like the new German RA Belis & the upcoming LCDH RA Corona Gordas.

[MontrealRon]

I too have the collector syndrome - coins, books, wine, and cigars.

There are several reasons for stocking up on Cuban cigars :

Fear of loss of access is probably foremost.

Who knows how long we will be able to continue receiving shipments?

Fear of not being able to afford them in the future, for one reason or another.

Fear that future productions might be of inferior quality.

Fear of missing out on something particularly good,

while it can still be had at regular price.

On the positive side is the itch to understand Cuban cigars as much as possible;

to try as many different smokes as we can,

to follow the evolution of boxes over several years,

and, as we find our favorites, to have enough of them to enjoy in the years ahead.

Also, for those of us who prefer our cigars aged,

it is imperative to accumulate stock faster than we can consume it.

Finally, the concept of "enough" is a logical fallacy.

Brothers, we may disagree about many things,

but this we all know to be true!

[thechenman]

I too have the collector syndrome - coins, books, wine, and cigars.

There are several reasons for stocking up on Cuban cigars :

Fear of loss of access is probably foremost.

Who knows how long we will be able to continue receiving shipments?

Fear of not being able to afford them in the future, for one reason or another.

Fear that future productions might be of inferior quality.

Fear of missing out on something particularly good,

while it can still be had at regular price.

On the positive side is the itch to understand Cuban cigars as much as possible;

to try as many different smokes as we can,

to follow the evolution of boxes over several years,

and, as we find our favorites, to have enough of them to enjoy in the years ahead.

Also, for those of us who prefer our cigars aged,

it is imperative to accumulate stock faster than we can consume it.

Finally, the concept of "enough" is a logical fallacy.

Brothers, we may disagree about many things,

but this we all know to be true!

Very well said. I wholeheartedly concur...

[khomeinist]

Finally, the concept of "enough" is a logical fallacy.

Brothers, we may disagree about many things,

but this we all know to be true!

I agree MRon. 'Enough' is an indeterminate concept, similar to 'infinity' in that regard. The consumer impulse cannot be satiated under the current system. Ethical interpretations will depend on one's political commitments. I am thinking that you must be familiar with thinkers like Murray Bookchin. Cheers!

[MontrealRon]

I agree MRon. 'Enough' is an indeterminate concept, similar to 'infinity' in that regard. The consumer impulse cannot be satiated under the current system. Ethical interpretations will depend on one's political commitments. I am thinking that you must be familiar with thinkers like Murray Bookchin. Cheers!

OMG, have you hit the nail on the head!!

Around forty years ago, I and a couple of friends from Montreal spent a few days staying with Murray at his flat in the lower east side, in NYC. We stayed in touch for some years, though our paths have not crossed since. Of course, I am familiar with his work, especially impressed with his book on the Spanish civil war.

[StumpyJoe]

I believe there are similarities between books and cigars. I've reviewed my collection and have found I've only read about 60%of them.

This brings me back to a quote I once heard about books but that I think completely sums up my feelings about cigars as well...and I must paraphrase ...'when one buys a book one is somehow in their mind buying the time to read it as well.'

[Warren]

Short answer would be because uncle Rob wants us to.

[Guest rob]

Also, I know for a fact that in years to come that the taxes applied to cigars will make it almost prohibitive to buy them. I feel its best to "stock up". At least thats what I'm telling the missus.

[MIKA27]

Also, I know for a fact that in years to come that the taxes applied to cigars will make it almost prohibitive to buy them. I feel its best to "stock up". At least thats what I'm telling the missus.

You make a good point there Rob.

What 'IF' Cigars are one day completely outlawed?

[Fuzz]

You make a good point there Rob.

What 'IF' Cigars are one day completely outlawed?

A pox on you for suggesting such a thing!

[MIKA27]

A pox on you for suggesting such a thing!

[OZCUBAN]

[OZCUBAN]

Good question Mika,

My take on the question is, that although we obviously collect so that we always have the Cigars we love and enjoy ,I also think that there is also some "HUMAN " element at play the desire to have and or collect knowing to well that you will eventually have more than you could ever smoke ,and yet we do it willingly

Oh and to keep up with the deletions

Cheers Oz

[dcse]

My story is very much in line with previous entries:

- Lack of self-dicipline (so many temptations out there...)

- I try to make myself believe it is all an investment in future bliss and enjoyment.

- It has become an addiction, with a feel of loss (abstinence?) if I am not in search of a new treat or have a box in transit with my address on it.

[scinmyheart]

I can't really afford the aged stock, and I don't dabble in the Els or Regionals, so I stick with the "regular stock"...in order to keep a decent supply of "somewhat settled" (at the very least) cigars, I need to at least keep purchasing a minimum of a box per month if not a little more while just smoking 7-10 a week

[Laxman]

Simple Version is that we are MEN and we still love are toys and more is always better!

[cigaraholic]

Because buying cigars is addictive......Hello, my name is Richard and I'm a cigaraholic

[Laxman]

Hello Richard!

[MIKA27]

Because buying cigars is addictive......Hello, my name is Richard and I'm a cigaraholic

Hi Richard!