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H. Upmann Magnum 54s???
JohnInCleveland replied to Gamehawker's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
They’re fine. I smoke em when I golf. The flavors are definitely muddled. Size kind of blows. -
Covid Vaccine. Your plans?
JohnInCleveland replied to La_Tigre's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Once that goes on 24:24 I’m there -
Second this. Sugar man was one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen.
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arnold on cigars
JohnInCleveland replied to Ken Gargett's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
My wife has no problem with me smoking cigars. Of course there's a direct inverse relationship between how often I smell like cigars and how often we bump uglies. It moderates itself. -
It boggles my mind how many people (not specifically referring to BOTL, in my personal experience) keep downplaying this. It's barely taken hold and we aren't even extensively testing. You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube, the schools are shuttered in Ohio for 3 weeks minimum. I've been impressed by the reaction of state officials, but they're hamstrung by federal ineptitude. They really haven't even begun to test. The number of cases is DRAMATICALLY higher than what's being reported.
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Purchasing advice
JohnInCleveland replied to dan benhamou's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I'm offering a similar scenario in order to give perspective on ways where people find market inefficiency to exploit for profit. Of course it's different. I've never personally bought scarce cigars to profit bc the premise makes me feel icky. To each their own I guess. We all have to sleep with ourselves and how we treat others. -
Purchasing advice
JohnInCleveland replied to dan benhamou's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
Scalping is finding a market inefficiency and manipulating it to your benefit. A few years ago, I led a group of folks who paid a bank a few hundred dollars to park cars in their lot during a festival that they knew nothing about. I knew I could make a few thousand dollars by staffing 1 guy for 10 hours. The bank should've gotten 3 or 4 times what I gave them, but they didn't want to make the effort and we're happy with what I have them. I didn't feel bad about what I did and I still don't. What we're really talking about here is an unspoken honor system in the community. I'm running to Havana in a few days and I'll try and pick up some regionals if they're around for my buddy Zane. I couldn't mark them up a buck for him bc he's a BOTL, but what if some random coworker told me he would pay me $500 for a box of Punch Punch? I'd have a hard time saying no. -
Boots on the Ground Request, Havana
JohnInCleveland replied to JohnInCleveland's topic in Cuba Travel Forum
I've been there several times, my sister hasn't and work travel and having small children only allows a very brief jaunt while in florida. 24 hrs in Cuba for her is superior to never seeing Havana and she loves an adventure. It's not that weird a request to see if anyone has been there in the last few days on a cigar forum I frequent. At least I didn't think so. -
Boots on the Ground Request, Havana
JohnInCleveland replied to JohnInCleveland's topic in Cuba Travel Forum
NBD. I'm only gonna bring back a little. But I appreciate the heads up, very helpful to know. -
Have an opportunity to go to Havana in a week or so for 24 hrs. Anyone been there (or going in the next week) who can give any stock reports or advice? I've been a few times and I'd love to try and hit up only 1 or 2 LCDH and time will be at a premium. Hoping to bring back a few special boxes (SW, Cohibas, nothing super rare) and I could benefit from any insight.
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Cigar collection will
JohnInCleveland replied to Doctortrent's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
zeedubbya gets every box that's already been touched, sell off the ones that are untouched, and use the proceeds to avenge my death. -
NFL: Predictions
JohnInCleveland replied to El Presidente's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I liked Cleveland before it was cool -
Marca you care the least for?
JohnInCleveland replied to Tstew75's topic in Cigars Discussion Forum "the water hole"
I understand that not everyone loves Montecristo; but when I light up a perfect Monte 2, there aren't a lot better cigars. Sure they suffer from inconsistency bc of the volume, but especial 2? A good monte 4 or edmundo? Come on now!