Review of the new: Social Cigar-Chat Room

I had the opportunity to stumble upon a chat room called the Social Cigar. It's one of the newest additions to the Camacho Cigar Maker's official website. Just so you know a little about me, I don't lead cigar smokers to chat rooms because I find it to be a personal thing that you need to find out about through friend, Herf or even a Cigar Convention. However, this is the exception. I did register (sign-up) and was greeted by some of the chatters. The Moderator in charge is Dylan Austin who is currently employed by Camacho Cigars and his right hand moderator is Tommyboymartin. They give you a warm welcome and ask you to start posting right away. They have approximately 1,200 Members at the moment, and growing. Live chat is the norm, and any topic goes with cigars being the primary topic. Chat room's are becoming more and more popular these days, especially when they allow you to basically build your own blog on their Social Cigar website. I found this to be on the cutting edge for things to come.

I wish Social Cigar all the best!

Vinvango

2008 is Going to be Great!

How do I find the Best Deal? I have found that it's not necessarily the best price that draws me to an e-tailer. I've found that consumers price shop before they make purchases of $100 and more. First is price and second is the retailer. If you get a great price with an unreputable retailer, you may want to just kiss off any customer service, and in some circumstances that works. However, cigars consumers need customer service before, during and after the purchase. I have put together a list (see "Favorite Cigar Links) of reputable e-tailers that are A+ in every aspect. I want to reiterate again that in order to keep you finger on the pulse of the cigar industry you must request catalogs and newsletters from my "Favorite Cigar Links". Each e-tailer will email/mail you these resources monthly. My wife got me a box of 5 Vegas Limitada 07, box #275 of 500. All I have to say is WOW, this year (of 3) is the best batch to date, La Aurora makes the Limitada (05, 06 & 07) irresistible. If you purchase a box from Cigars International you get a freebie, and if from cigar.com, you get a signed box. These are the only two e-tailers exclusive to the 5 Vegas Limitada. I've been watching the La Aurora Robusto All Star 10 cigar sampler, 4-brands all 93 rated and has been $89 for months. Well, Holts sent out an email dropping the price to $59. Sampler includes 3-100 Anos, 2-1495's, 2-Leon Jimenes Series 300 with a 2001 Camaroon Wrapper and 3-Preferido's. Jaw dropping!!! Also Holts has a sampler called "The Show Stopper", with 5-cigars as follows, 1-Fuente F. Opus X Belicoso XXX, 1-Ashton VSG, 1-Padron 1964, 1-Don Pepin Black 1997 Churchill (holts exclusive) and 1-D.Pepin San Cristobal, all for $50. You save a few bucks, but it's the selection that you need if your going to try and keep up with the Jone's. Heres a tip for those of you that get paid every two weeks, and when you see an item on sale and just cant swing it until you get paid, well here's a solution exclusive to Holt's. Tell them the item you want, give them the credit card you want charged, and they will hold it until that date and charge the card you provided. you lock in the sale price, and quantity.

I've updated at least 75% of my blog, and the rest I'll do throughout the next week or two. Stay Tuned!

Vinvango