I really like the old bands better 89 58.94%

I think the new bands are awesome 5 3.31%

I could really care less 57 37.75%

Absolutely true, which also holds true for 95% of every post on the site. It's conversation, just looking for opinion. I don't recall actually anybody saying they were worrying about it, just wondering what people opinions were is all.
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Don't mind Darrell. He's just mad because he didn't get to ride Space Mountain. Waka Waka
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Noooooo we got to ride! About 30 mins after I posted we got to ride it. :-)
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I'm glad. I thought I was gonna have to fly out and give you a hug.

MCS
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all too true too many cigars fail because of stupid bands
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That's why as a beginner it seems like a good idea to shop at a B&M. The conversations you have can educate you so quickly. I was ready to turn down the 601 (yes for the band), and then one of the workers at the shop suggested it. And yes it was delicious. Mmm...
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"Cartoonish" is the perfect way to describe the new bands, although I don't like the old bands all that much either. On the old bands the 601 seems hidden, and they could have emphasized it better without resorting to the style of the new bands.
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Looks like the cost of the band may come down a bit.

Four Colors, embossed. = big dough
Three Colors, non embossed = plain band, less money.

Maybe the cost of the cigar will come down. Just sayin

Mark
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Lets see.....money in our pocket.....or money in his pocket.....:-)
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The old ones are better, but could give two pennies less. All I care about is the smoke.
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I am sure it's money in their pocket. But the concept is right. :-)

Mark
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Or maybe they are off setting a production price increase. Change to a cheaper band so that the profit margin stays the same without having to raise the price of the cigar.

My only rant is they discontinued the 601 Black which is/was a fantastic cigar.
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They are nice!
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Definitely not a fan of the new bands...they look too generic for me.
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Who cares about the band? What matters is the tobacco underneath. Eddie Ortega did announce a price decrease on 601. I don't mind the new bands at all. Makes them stick out and are much easier to read and see. They looked great at IPCPR.
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I havent seen anyone drop them yet though.
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Had my first one today and it was great. I didn't have any trouble with the label. Maybe next time ill toast it before I get to it so it burns a little better.
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I think the new bands are pretty bad, but the cigar is still great.

I do not buy a cigar for the band.
However, when looking to try a new cigar I have to admit, the marketing of the cigar does have some impact. If the box and band look cheap and I am looking at a pricey cigar, I will more than likely pass. If the marketing shows that there has been some effort put forth, then I assume (until proven otherwise) that the cigar had that much attention as well.

Just my two cents...
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OB Rules!!!

Old Band!!!
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Well, that's why I asked the question. If you notice, I didn't say it was a bad cigar, just wondered what other thought of the band.
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