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Old 12-19-2016, 03:36 PM   #1
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How do you find new smokes

I see everyone talking about all the new smokes they try etc...

How do you guys find new ones to smoke/try ??

I am limited to what I can find locally , and my experience trying new stuff from the online retailers has been less than stellar ...

I find myself just returning to what I know...

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Old 12-19-2016, 04:21 PM   #2
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I see everyone talking about all the new smokes they try etc...

How do you guys find new ones to smoke/try ??

I am limited to what I can find locally , and my experience trying new stuff from the online retailers has been less than stellar ...

I find myself just returning to what I know...

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Old 12-19-2016, 07:48 PM   #3
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I read as many reviews and posts as I can on various sites, try to determine if anything sounds like it would be to my taste, then look for something at the store or online. Usually end up with 2 packs or 5 packs to try and go from there. Not always to my liking, but if I don't try I wouldn't find some of my current favorites.

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Old 12-20-2016, 06:50 AM   #4
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Fortunately, my LCS keeps it's ear to the ground and has new sticks all the time. And the guys and gals in my herfer group travel a lot for their jobs so get exposed to a lot of sticks across the globe. I don't read a lot of reviews I don't trust marketers. I mainly go by word of mouth or from this site.

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You guys should also keep checking with Jason to see if we have review samples...
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Old 12-20-2016, 07:43 AM   #6
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my 2 favorite retailers give me recommendations based on what they know I like, plus I will make SWAGs on what I might like.
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Old 12-20-2016, 08:34 AM   #7
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The place I go to usually has some grab bags stocked in walkin, kind of like a box of chocolates, but I have got some great smokes that way

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Old 12-20-2016, 08:40 AM   #8
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I used to buy boxes blind. I rarely do that now as it usually ended up being the wrong decision. Now I try a single from a B&M, or buy a 5 pack online. But, at this point, I pretty much know what I like. I don't have a strong desire to keep searching.
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another thing I do is look at brands from the same company... like Padron Anni? Sure. But expensive. So look at the 'regular Padron lines. Or find what else is made in the same factory and try those.
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You guys should also keep checking with Jason to see if we have review samples...
Very nice of you guys!! I usually buy from a b&m that carries boutique brands.
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