Times are tough, and people are looking to scrimp and save anywhere possible. If you think you have to buy a fancy, expensive cigar to really get some enjoyment out of it, think again. There are a slew of “bargain cigars” to choose from, according to CigarAficionado.com.

2009 may be a year we’d all like to forget, but it did produce some with good cigars at recession-friendly prices.

“The cigar smoker wants as much value for his dollar as anyone else, but is also cognizant of quality, perhaps more so than the average consumer, so we have amassed our annual list of high-quality, bargain cigars. This year, a bargain is defined as any cigar that costs no more than $6 and scored no less than 88 points in our ratings,” the web article says.

A Hoyo de Tradición Corona for $5.49? And a Punch Gran Puro Santa Rita for $4.55? Both made the cut. So count all that loose change in the bottom of your pocket and take your pick from any of CigarAficionado.com’s “rich-tasting” yet affordable recommendations!