Yup!

Camacho SLR fer shure (Maddie & Nat)
Padron 3K Maddie
Camacho Diploma (whoa baby!)
JDN Antano
Padilla Hybrid (I've noticed these are a bit "off" lately though)

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Originally posted by saulphx:
Can you really buy cigars by the box? Maybe I should do that sometime if I can ever get enough $$ together.

Seriously, I was wondering if Casa Toranos came in robustos -- I'd just seen them in -- I think -- Toros and that's all the shop had when I asked. Gotta get back to Cigar King, didn't have much time and it's like half a mile out of the way, obviously not far but when time is limited ....

Oh yeah, they come in Robbies and that's probably my favorite size for these.

Oh, and the MB1's definitely. One of my fave's.

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Originally posted by El Presidente:
Oh, and the MB1's definitely. One of my fave's.

Did you say you had a bunk MB1 churchill the other day? Was it out of your new box? What was the deal? I had one (one of my last of the box) that tasted, literally, like charcoal. Just couldn't be smoked. I emailed Jose and asked why this would happen and he gave me an explanation and took care of me.

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Originally posted by Idesign:
Damn Andy, you sure set yourself up for a lot of work. Here are my votes:

JdN Antano Beli or Gran Consul
Torano Silver Torp
Oliva Grand Maduro whatever vitola
Padron 3k
Gispert Beli
Torano 1916 corona
Padilla Hybrid Robusto
Perdomo La Tradicion Cameroon
Punch GP Rancho
AF 858 Maduro
Oliva MB 1's, 2's whenever they come out

Ditto on the Perdomo La Tradicion Cameroon's

you're golden as long as the list has Camacho Diplomas

Eddie

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I think I have it narrowed down to 25. Here is the list:
1. AFuente - Chateau Fuente Sun Grown
2. AFuente - 858 Flor Fina Maduro
3. Camacho Corojos
4. Camacho Diplomas
5. Camacho SLR Maduro
6. CAO Brazilia Piranhas
7. ERDM Robustos
8. Gispert Belicoso
9. JDN Antano 1970
10. JDN Celebracion Consul
11. Oliva Gran Maduros Robustos
12. Oliva Master Blends - Torpedos
13. Oliva - Flor de Olivas (Maduro Bundles)
14. Padilla Hybrid - Robustos
15. Padron Delicias
16. Padron 3000's
17. Padron 6000's
18. PAM 64 Exclusivo
19. PAM 26 No. 6
20. Perdomo La Tradicion Cammie
21. RP Edge Maduro Toro
22. RP SunGrown Torpedos
23. Torano Exodus Silver
24. Torano 1916
25. Torano - Casa Torano Robustos

Any strong reactions?

sounds great! whats next?

Next is me doing the research, then posting the spreadsheet when I am done. Should be up in the next couple of days.

I like the RP Edge better in the Corojo Torp.

I like the PAM Imperials and Torps better than the Exclusivos . Not to mention I can make it easy for ya by just telling you who has the lowest price .

Hey Stoge and Smokie;
I think I'm gonna take the Edge Torps out as well as the PAMs... the Edge Torps come either in bundles or the massive box of 100 and the PAMs don't really fit into the whole "cost-conscious" paradigm...

That drops the list down too...
I'm about 2/3 done with it - just surveying 5 or 6 online vendors and the price deals are there to be found. It's pretty surprising to me, at least.

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Originally posted by andymiami:
Hey Stoge and Smokie;
I think I'm gonna take the Edge Torps out as well as the PAMs... the Edge Torps come either in bundles or the massive box of 100 and the PAMs don't really fit into the whole "cost-conscious" paradigm...

Oh well fine. Let's just do all the things you want to do. Like you're doing all the work . (I really hope the sarcasm came through. I don't need my email box filled with messages that I'm Satan because I kncked Andy, the nicest guy on these boards. )

Sounds cool, Andy I can't wait to see it when you're done.

Hey, the removal of PAMs does bring something up though. What would you say about doing one of these Andy, that did feature smokes that were not added for their "cost conciousness". A spreadsheet that would hold the PAMs, VSGs, Opus Xs etc.? I'd be willing to help complie the pricing info. Just LMK what you think.

Nice list Andy! Those are all good smokes for the cost conscious aficionado. Can't wait to see the end result.

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Originally posted by InfrnalSky:
you're golden as long as the list has Camacho Diplomas

Eddie

Hey Eddie,

This way you can tell people you've already got your Diploma! (Sorry, couldn't resist)

What a great idea this is andy. How about we break them out on the spreadsheet also by price and our own rating system.

Hey all,
Still working on the last 4 stores. Should have them done by tomorrow night - or the weekend by the latest - I have been totally slammed with work lately. You know, that stuff that pays the bills, versus time online posting and creating spreadsheets that actually ENCOURAGE me to spend money!!!

Hey Smokie, I think that we do need to add about 3 or 4 real premium boxes that we can monitor for prices, like PAM's, VSG's, etc.

Windsor,
How you doing?
I think that the rating of them is kind of implicit, b/c these are the top 22 that we came up with that are "box worthy" and in that they are rated pretty high with all of us!

I'll post when I get it all done.
Take care all,
Andy

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Originally posted by andymiami:
Hey Smokie, I think that we do need to add about 3 or 4 real premium boxes that we can monitor for prices, like PAM's, VSG's, etc.

Just ket mw know Andy. Anything you need .

It's pouring cats and dogs, so my visit to Padron has got to wait.
Meanwhile, I updated the page by adding 3 more vendors: Atlantic, Nice Ash and Serious. Until eSmokestack makes it easier to get their prices online, I can't put them up there. Maybe if someone knows the owner, they could have him send me via email the prices for the mentioned boxes and I would be very happy to post them. Until then, not sure what to do.

As for Atlantic & NiceAsh, I have never used them, but their prices are astounding on some of these boxes. Anyone use them and can vouch for their customer service, shipping, etc.?

Enjoy Fellas...