Purchasing Awards?

[StinkiMonki]

We have had several discussion when Cigar Aficianado has rated a historically average cigar with high ratings. This certainly doesn't mean the cigar didn't deserve the rating, but it always seems to cause a few to raise their eyebrows.

I read this article yesterday in the LA Times about a fake restaurant winning an award from Wine Spectator, a magazine also put out by Marvin.

Worth a ready and a ponder.

LA TIMES ARTICLE

Stinki

 

[Rodrigo de Jerez]

Indeed

My post on the exact same subject.

 

[StinkiMonki]

Indeed

My post on the exact same subject.

Nice. I don't know how I missed that. Sorry for the repetitive posting.

Stink

 

[CigarStone]

According to the article, if you submit a request for the award (along with $250) you are 93% assured of getting the award. And if you spend handsome amounts on advertising in CA you will get handsome ratings.

 

[Rodrigo de Jerez]

Indeed

My post on the exact same subject.

Nice. I don't know how I missed that. Sorry for the repetitive posting.

Stink

Hey, no apologies needed. I just wanted to consolidate information.

We've independently concluded that this practice is questionable.

-Mark

 

[Smoking Mex]

CA has always elevated questionable cigars (dog rockets) and unfotunately with out any other cigar publication with the exception of Smoke magazine which I do not particularly care for, they will continue to do so. Their articles and photography are great (CA) the reviews however I guess are a matter of taste to the reviewer, and the amount of money you line their pockets with. In closing not surprising but disappointing none the less, nice work oh Stinki one. :thumbs: