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CSMAnderson · 08-23-2023, 05:34 AM

Have you found you are buying fewer cigars now that their prices are going up? I have cut back a little, but I'm still buying too many cigars.

smbauerllc · 08-23-2023, 05:50 AM

I haven't really the price increas3s on nc's that people keep discussing, likely as my screwed up memory doesn't let me remember the price of something specific from say, a year ago compared to now.

I have cut back on buying Cigars the last couple months to stock up on pipe tobacco and accessories, since I just started pipe smoking. This is why you see all the ultra cheap Churchills I've been posting in the "what did you Smoke today 2023" thread.

Still have about a 450 cigar reserve, so not in dire need of cigars, and surprisingly the super el cheapos have actually tasted pretty darn good.

I friggin love tobacco!

bipolar · 08-23-2023, 08:53 AM

I've definitely cut back a little.

Ralph · 08-23-2023, 09:06 AM

I've certainly noticed that more cigar companies are putting out premium lines at premium prices, but I haven't noticed a price increase on the everyday lines of NC companies.

I actually am buying more cigars because I'm buying NCs instead of CCs. I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I've been priced out of the CC market.

smbauerllc · 08-23-2023, 09:07 AM

Yeah, while my buying has been unaffected by anything, I smoke only 2 a day now that I smoke a pipe, vs 3 a day before. Only way cost factors in is that pipe tobacco is much cheaper than Cigars, which is how I was able to get a good stockpile quickly.

I friggin love tobacco!

SLR · 08-23-2023, 09:42 AM

Pipe tobacco has gone up 30% on average since 2020. Seems to be holding steady now.

gumby · 08-23-2023, 09:47 AM

Outside of buying some custom rolls from a certain awesome member here, I haven't purchased cigars in a long time, I have way to many already. The only exception is our annual trip to Cabo, I always pick up some singles of Habanos that I like.

smbauerllc · 08-23-2023, 09:56 AM

Dang, 30% is a decent increase. Shame I missed out on pre-2020 prices. Would have been dirt cheap, as I consider current prices pretty cheap, aside from tins, which Command a little premium like tubos.

I friggin love tobacco!

TommyBB · 08-23-2023, 11:26 AM

I am seeing it, even in the typical bundles I buy. A few are up as much as $10.00 over the last six or eight months. Same for some of the less expensive boxes ($65.00-$100) then and now.

tonycsmoke · 08-25-2023, 08:15 AM

I really haven't. I'm an opportunist when it comes to cigars. Most of what I buy is on auction and i don't get into bidding wars. I'll grab stuff off of sales when they come up. But that being said I used to go to my local buy a couple of cigars and hang out. Their prices are through the roof.

08-23-2023, 05:34 AM	#1
CSMAnderson Herf God Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 16,694	Cigar Inflation Have you found you are buying fewer cigars now that their prices are going up? I have cut back a little, but I'm still buying too many cigars.

08-23-2023, 08:53 AM	#3
bipolar Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Free State of Georgia Posts: 2,161	I've definitely cut back a little. __________________ When Uncle Terry’s been drinking…you don’t F with him.

08-23-2023, 09:42 AM	#6
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 15,961	Pipe tobacco has gone up 30% on average since 2020. Seems to be holding steady now. __________________ I’M VOTING FOR THE OUTLAW BE AWAKE, NOT WOKE

08-23-2023, 09:47 AM	#7
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,718	Outside of buying some custom rolls from a certain awesome member here, I haven't purchased cigars in a long time, I have way to many already. The only exception is our annual trip to Cabo, I always pick up some singles of Habanos that I like. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

08-23-2023, 11:26 AM	#9
TommyBB Editor-in-Chief Herf God Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 86,971	I am seeing it, even in the typical bundles I buy. A few are up as much as $10.00 over the last six or eight months. Same for some of the less expensive boxes ($65.00-$100) then and now. __________________ +In Memory of E.Guevara(Cubano67)W.Orlando(Shadow) A.Morris (Knife) D.Odom (dodom) D.Revermann (dgr) S.Bouchard (sb1396) M.Cole (Matt76) S.Faccenda (TOJE) R.Smith(IBMer) V.Vandermeer (van55)M.Davis(boxdoctor)S.Singer(bassman)K.Doetze l (drillrk1)D.Hart(garme1962)J.Coleman(John C 81)T.Gossett(Dartplayer1)J.Bolt (jb)E.J.Ferralles(CaballoPinto)M.Cataldo(FVFanMC)K Payne(SanchoPanza)F.Seltzer(Mowee)+LB+Connor Olson+Micah Kercheval+Maggie Bonefas+Karen

08-23-2023, 05:50 AM	#2
smbauerllc Friggin Tobacco Lover! Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 5,950	I haven't really the price increas3s on nc's that people keep discussing, likely as my screwed up memory doesn't let me remember the price of something specific from say, a year ago compared to now. I have cut back on buying Cigars the last couple months to stock up on pipe tobacco and accessories, since I just started pipe smoking. This is why you see all the ultra cheap Churchills I've been posting in the "what did you Smoke today 2023" thread. Still have about a 450 cigar reserve, so not in dire need of cigars, and surprisingly the super el cheapos have actually tasted pretty darn good. I friggin love tobacco!

08-23-2023, 09:06 AM	#4
Ralph Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Smoke-free Connecticut Posts: 767	I've certainly noticed that more cigar companies are putting out premium lines at premium prices, but I haven't noticed a price increase on the everyday lines of NC companies. I actually am buying more cigars because I'm buying NCs instead of CCs. I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I've been priced out of the CC market.

08-23-2023, 09:07 AM	#5
smbauerllc Friggin Tobacco Lover! Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 5,950	Yeah, while my buying has been unaffected by anything, I smoke only 2 a day now that I smoke a pipe, vs 3 a day before. Only way cost factors in is that pipe tobacco is much cheaper than Cigars, which is how I was able to get a good stockpile quickly. I friggin love tobacco!

08-23-2023, 09:56 AM	#8
smbauerllc Friggin Tobacco Lover! Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 5,950	Dang, 30% is a decent increase. Shame I missed out on pre-2020 prices. Would have been dirt cheap, as I consider current prices pretty cheap, aside from tins, which Command a little premium like tubos. I friggin love tobacco!

08-25-2023, 08:15 AM	#10
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,249	I really haven't. I'm an opportunist when it comes to cigars. Most of what I buy is on auction and i don't get into bidding wars. I'll grab stuff off of sales when they come up. But that being said I used to go to my local buy a couple of cigars and hang out. Their prices are through the roof. __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

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