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Ken_LightKen_Light Posts: 3,537 ✭✭✭
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There has been a lot of talk about pricing on the CigarSprintSale thread, so it occurred to me that different people's opinions on what makes a good price are probably fairly different and it might be interesting to discuss.

So I'll start it off, when I see something interesting I'll check out the ccom box price per stick. If I can get 10-20% off that, I figure that's a good deal.

So what do you guys use as a metric? What's a "good price" to you?
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    MeanGreenMeanGreen Posts: 13
    Ken Light:
    There has been a lot of talk about pricing on the CigarSprintSale thread, so it occurred to me that different people's opinions on what makes a good price are probably fairly different and it might be interesting to discuss.

    So I'll start it off, when I see something interesting I'll check out the ccom box price per stick. If I can get 10-20% off that, I figure that's a good deal.

    So what do you guys use as a metric? What's a "good price" to you?
    My pastt buying history plus what some other 10 packs go for on other sites I use this site http://www.todaysdod.com/ to research past deals on others sites to get a benchmark
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    DiamondogDiamondog Posts: 4,169 ✭
    The only time I really think a price is good is when an item that you normally never see deals on for example the La Aurora 100 anos/Cohiba Puro Dom DD daily awhile back is selling at a sale price....there are a number of smokes you just never get deas on probably because of the contract between the supplier and vendor so once in a blue moon you will see a deal, those are the deals for me...everything else usually can be had at a significant reduction usually by a simple email...
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    zeebrazeebra Posts: 3,174 ✭✭✭
    Diamondog:
    The only time I really think a price is good is when an item that you normally never see deals on for example the La Aurora 100 anos/Cohiba Puro Dom DD daily awhile back is selling at a sale price....there are a number of smokes you just never get deas on probably because of the contract between the supplier and vendor so once in a blue moon you will see a deal, those are the deals for me...everything else usually can be had at a significant reduction usually by a simple email...
    Agree 100%! I can honestly say I havnt purchased anything from Sprint, the other bid sites, Jams, or anything for the past few months. It seems like they are all the same brands over and over again, ones that are heavily discounted. Now if I'm low on something or want more, ofcourse I'll pick up what I need, but no need to over purchase as they are available at anytime.
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    90+_Irishman90+_Irishman Posts: 12,408 ✭✭✭✭✭
    At the end of the day, I just look at what I am willing to pay for a cigar per stick. If it isn't a limited run, limited release, or a "collectors" cigar.... I max out at $3-$3.50 a stick. I'm just not willing to pay any more than that when I can get unbelievable sticks that are very enjoyable for $2 a stick or less... just kinda my take on it. Granted I will pay more if it's the right stick... just bought two OpusX sticks that are super rare and should arrive today, Super Belicoso Maduro and BBMF at $40 a pop, that is way more than $3.50 a stick, but once again I didn't buy a whole box, just one of each for a super special occasion. -- Brett
    "When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
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    BombayBombay Posts: 1,207 ✭
    I look at deals this way....I will take into account ccom price as a barometer because they are usually the lowest around (not always and no biggie) but if it is something I am meh about just because it is a great price doesn't make it a great deal. To me a great deal has to be something you like or love and have a good price point. Just my .02.
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    KingoftheCoveKingoftheCove Posts: 937 ✭✭✭
    30%+ off the Ccom per box price/stick....that's kinda my starting point......if it's not any better than that, well, unlees I'm out of a favorite, or it's something I really want to try.......I'll pass..............I broke and I'm a cheap a$$ and a bottom feeder anyway
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    blurrblurr Posts: 962 ✭✭
    90+ Irishman:
    At the end of the day, I just look at what I am willing to pay for a cigar per stick. If it isn't a limited run, limited release, or a "collectors" cigar.... I max out at $3-$3.50 a stick. I'm just not willing to pay any more than that when I can get unbelievable sticks that are very enjoyable for $2 a stick or less... just kinda my take on it. Granted I will pay more if it's the right stick... just bought two OpusX sticks that are super rare and should arrive today, Super Belicoso Maduro and BBMF at $40 a pop, that is way more than $3.50 a stick, but once again I didn't buy a whole box, just one of each for a super special occasion. -- Brett
    Jeez irish, I'm guessing you already have that lost job situation under control if you're ordering 40 dollar sticks!
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    90+_Irishman90+_Irishman Posts: 12,408 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I believe so, but I also payed for these by selling some old electronics on eBay.... knew we needed money so I sold some of my old things to pay for those so it came out at zero instead of a loss of funds. I at least TRY to play smarter not harder lol... doesn't always work but this time it did :D
    "When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
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    KriegKrieg Posts: 5,188 ✭✭✭
    I consider it a deal if it's a cigar I like at a price I wanna pay ;)

    "Long ashes my friends."

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    RampMonkeyRampMonkey Posts: 1,808 ✭
    +1
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    fla-gypsyfla-gypsy Posts: 3,023 ✭✭
    Krieg:
    I consider it a deal if it's a cigar I like at a price I wanna pay ;)
    Well put
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    Russ55Russ55 Posts: 2,765 ✭✭
    Depends on the cigar, but at this point my humidors/coolers are so full that I'm not adding much, unless it's a "wow" cigar. Those, at least the ones that wow me, tend to never go on sale. So I don't really watch any of the DD/Jams/Sprint sites. They aren't aimed at me, but rather a different demographic. They are neat though.
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    rossdavey2rossdavey2 Posts: 979
    I have only bought one thing on SS. I had x amount of money and wanted a box of something I know I liked. I watched for a few days and jumped when a box got I wanted got to the price I was wanting to pay. i was happy.
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