How to Save Money By Purchasing Discount Cigars

Unless you have money to burn, cigar smoking can really take a toll on the wallet. Many people are in the market for discount cigars. Discount cigars can bide a person’s time until he can fork over the cash for more expensive stogies.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. A good rule of thumb when purchasing cigars is more is less. Purchasing cigars in bulk can save you money in the long run, whether they are top-of-the-line cigars or discount cigars.
2. When first shopping for discount cigars you should not purchase in bulk until you have at least sampled the product. Try a few brands that you are unfamiliar with to see if they are pleasing to you. If you are shopping in a physical cigar shop, they will have samplers available for you. If you are shopping for discount cigars online you should purchase a box of samplers. That way you have the opportunity to sample various cigars at your leisure--and you are not stuck with a box full of the same brand of cigars that are not pleasing to your personal taste. When you find a brand you like, stock up on them.
3. Many people are under the wrong assumption about discount cigars. They think the cigars are of poor quality. The truth is most discount cigars did not pass the manufacturer’s inspection. This is sometimes due to a cigar having a minor flaw in its appearance or the wrapping may have a slight flaw in it. These imperfections generally do not affect the smoking experience.
4. Another way you can save money on cigars is purchasing them online. People who live in an area where there is a high tobacco tax can save a lot of money by purchasing online. If you have friends who smoke cigars ask them if they purchase discount cigars and which brands they prefer. If you are alone in your cigar-smoking pastime, visit a few smoking forums. Connecting with other cigar aficionados and finding out their opinions on various discount cigar brands can go far in steering you in the right direction.

Tips & Warnings

• While nothing may taste as fine as an expensive Cuban, don’t write off discount cigars until you have sampled a few. You might be surprised at how well they taste. Once you find a brand or two that you like you can save your expensive cigars for special occasions.