How often do you guys reach your spending limit... then toss that out the window when a deal like todays comes up? Meaning. OK, thats it, ive spent enough money this month... then.. damnit... this deal it too good... its only another 25$. LOL.

Yeah, sucks sometimes.

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there is a thread on a different forum that talks all about this. this is not my idea.

i will give you some of the highlights...

"PLEASE keep in mind that cigars are a hobby and should be BUDGETED for and is SOLELY based on disposable income. You SHOULD NOT be "investing" in cigars - they are a consumable that are susceptible to damage (fire, water, improper storage, beetles, theft, etc...).

People talk about a "cigar budget" and we all laugh when we blow that budget. But like any other aspect of your life, you REALLY should have a "cigar budget" and stick that budget the same as you would for emergency savings (6+ months), vacation savings, retirement, etc...

The senseless act of carrying credit card debt just to amass a cigar collect is not fiscally responsible and you are doing yourself a disservice in the long run.

The one thing that I have learned over the nearly 2 decades of being into cigars is that it's is not about the cigars. The cigars are just a compliment to the commaradarie.

In the great scheme of the cigar community, cigar are meaningless and should not be coveted to the point where we throw away common sense and fiscal responsibility."




on that note, i reach my spending limit almost every month. during the coldest months i often dont because i dont smoke as much but the other half of my budget is that i wont buy more when my humidor is full.

i bring in many cigars but my credit card balance keeps getting smaller...

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What's a "spending limit" ???

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timb:

Oh, and after I'm done smoking, the cigar nub smells like my beard.

I've never bought cigars on a credit card. Nor any of my other hobbies in the last few years. I've always paid cash, and it makes me really think about what I buy. I haven't really given myself a "cigar budget". I just just buy when I need to, or it's actually a deal. That last part is the key.

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I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke every last one of 'em.
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cabinetmaker:

What's a "spending limit" ???

not everyone is rich.

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I pay my credit card balance off at least once a month and carry no debt. I also have a humidor that's kinda hard to fill so stopping when it's full is not really an option. I really like having large selection on-hand so I never get bored, being that I smoke several per day. The "what, a budget" comment was kinda tongue-in-cheek; but also kinda true for me...

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timb:

Oh, and after I'm done smoking, the cigar nub smells like my beard.

kuzi16:

cabinetmaker:

What's a "spending limit" ???

not everyone is rich.

neither am I, but being single does have it's merits....

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timb:

Oh, and after I'm done smoking, the cigar nub smells like my beard.

I use only cash (or at least debit card), I only put gas on my credit card, and try to pay in full every month. Ive recovering from a bankruptcy. I have a vague budget. I get the COTMC, and try to limt anything beyond that. I dont smoke often, but have been spending more than planned. Going to try to stick to the plan, and avoid buying the deal today. Maybe ill call in and buy 1 Diesel and have them toss it into my next COTM delivery so I can try it out.

Yeah I've blown off some big things this year cause of my new hobby. Things like a few new guitars, and modding my car and building a hackintosh... They're honestly not that important, but i have shifted a majority of my spending money into cigars from some of my other ventures. I think eventually the hyped-ness will fade and I'll settle in to a routine, but right now I'm building a collection...

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cabinetmaker:

kuzi16:

cabinetmaker:

What's a "spending limit" ???

not everyone is rich.

neither am I, but being single does have it's merits....

a strong right arm?

sol1821:

cabinetmaker:

kuzi16:

cabinetmaker:

What's a "spending limit" ???

not everyone is rich.

neither am I, but being single does have it's merits....

a strong right arm?

That... Is..... FUNNY

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I only buy when I have extra cash available, and I try to maximize my money. I bought some RP ITC 10yr seconds because of the price vs. quality was very good, and I'm pleased with what I got because it's a good all around smoke for cheap. I got in on the Gurkha deal as it was an easy way for me to capitalize on a brand I haven't tried for relatively cheap. Since CCom takes Paypal, it will be even easier as I'm getting ready to eBay a bunch of stuff.

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I think for newer guys like me it is a bit easier becasue you don't really know what you like so you jump on cheap deals like today a little bit easier. To think about you could try todays cigar out for 6 bucks for a single stick, or see it on a daily deal of 5 for 13 bucks. You kinda use it almost as sampler. Also with being new you are trying to stock up which doesn't help.

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Thewelder:

I think for newer guys like me it is a bit easier becasue you don't really know what you like so you jump on cheap deals like today a little bit easier. To think about you could try todays cigar out for 6 bucks for a single stick, or see it on a daily deal of 5 for 13 bucks. You kinda use it almost as sampler. Also with being new you are trying to stock up which doesn't help.

I'd have to agree with Welder here. This is pretty much where I'm at. There are some many sticks I haven't tried, and when it comes down to it in that sense, it makes mOre sense to buy the 5pack. That way, the cost per stick is way smaller, and if it turns out I don't like the stick, I can trade the rest of them for new sticks.

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