Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
11-24-2011, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,766
Re: Quick Question about Air Purifiers
Ozone is highly effective but dangerous in high concentrations. Carbon filters are safe, but it takes pounds and pounds of carbon to filter the smell of cigars. It's all of series of tradeoffs. I...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
11-24-2011, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,807
Re: Prepaid Forever Priority Mail from USPS
USPS is granted an effective monopoly by the US gov't, but legally required to deliver mail (not packages) to everyone at a flat rate. UPS and Fedex want the mail business without the flat-rate...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
10-21-2011, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 19,081
Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend
Beezid gets hammered by computer programs trying to bid in the last few milliseconds before an auction closes. Beezid claims that they try to find and ban these users, but a clever programmer could...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
10-09-2011, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,165
Re: What small hygrometers is everyone using?
I'm happy with my round Hygroset II. I salt-calibrated it to 75%, and it read 66% after a day in ziploc with brand new 65% Shilala beads. Close enough for me.
I actually passed up the Caliber...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-25-2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,506
Re: Favorite Site
If they're is out of stock (especially DPG/Tat stuff), there's a decent chance you'll find it for sale here. The CAYP arbitrageurs have been pretty busy lately.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
08-24-2011, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,145
Re: Renters insurance and cigars
Most renters' insurance has limitations/exceptions for "collectible" items. Every insurer defines it differently, but it usually covers goods that can't be immediately purchased on the open market. ...
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Forum: Island (The other ones) Reviews
07-31-2011, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,521
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
07-23-2011, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,780
Re: Will my cigars be OK?
I think OP is a good reason of why CI/Famous ship cigars wet: it keeps down on returns in situations like this. The downside is that it takes a month or more for the sticks to acclimate at 65%RH.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
06-18-2011, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,057
Re: LHC Core
As usual, they've been going for less than half of the regular price on cbid. Of course, cbid gets very expensive in other ways :D
The regular LHCs are pretty good deals, but I'm also going to...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
06-05-2011, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 83
Views: 18,662
Re: Cu-Avana Punisher... It tastes like burning
I picked up some Intensos off cbid for just over $2 a pop. I wouldn't pay CIs regular prices, but I got my money's worth. Good, strong earthy flavors with a hefty spice and light sweetness on the...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
06-05-2011, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 20,054
Re: Power Turbo Torch Lighter
I've been using one of these jet lighters for over a month, and it's probably my favorite. I love the huge plastic reservoir...no empty-fuel surprises. Only small issue is the size. Too big for my...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-12-2011, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 12,794
Re: Cigar Aging Article
I love me a good challenge...and damn this was hard! Turns out that yahoo search has the article cached. Here you go:
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-07-2011, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 134
Views: 40,038
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
03-01-2011, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,549
Re: Looking for a good short smoke
Absolutely agreed. Those ugly little sticks pack a good punch with great earthy flavors. After the success of Origen 5-pack, Fuego released a similar 5'er for his corojo-wrapped cigars for the same...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
02-28-2011, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,627
Re: Anyone know where I can get this?
Well, if you're wiling to put your own matches in it: http://www.amazon.com/Brass-Match-Box-by-Coghlans/dp/B000HAB2TG
I have their plastic model for storing matches when I'm camping.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-28-2011, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,358
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-12-2011, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,845
Re: Buying aged non cubans?
Cigar.com has an "aging room" that you might find interesting: http://www.cigar.com/cigars/privatelabel.asp?brand=419
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Forum: Recipes
02-10-2011, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,638
Re: Post your favorite "diet" recipes here
Oatmeal! Buy some old-fashioned oatmeal. Avoid the instant stuff, since it has fewer nutrients and less complex carbs/fiber (making it less filling AND less healthy.)
As you're bringing the...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
02-10-2011, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,328
Re: Crystal Humidifiers....PG Solution?
I'm 99% sure I read the 70%RH in Zino Davidoff's The Connoisseur's Book of the Cigar. People love this sort of authoritarian-prescriptive nonsense. It makes them feel cultured and sophisticated by...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
02-08-2011, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,328
Re: Crystal Humidifiers....PG Solution?
I see--that actually makes sense. For some reason, I thought Xikar was 50/50. This approach makes more sense. I've always liked Xikar's stuff and I'm glad to hear their humidification systems...
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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews
02-08-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,328
Re: Crystal Humidifiers....PG Solution?
This has always confused me. Water evaporates at a faster rate than PG...and all solutions I've seen are a 50/50 water/PG mix. By replacing lost volume with the solution, eventually you'll end up...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-04-2011, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 7,354
Re: Padilla Cazadores
I picked up a 5'er of Padilla Habanos of the devil site recently. I remember enjoying these in the past, but even after a month's rest, this batch is off. Muted flavors throughout. Maybe they need...
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
02-02-2011, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,467
Re: Opinions on medium cigar
If you like the AVO Maduro, you'd probably like the Domaine too. Might be a little more than medium-strength, but it's pretty smooth.
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion
01-22-2011, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 20,502
Re: cigar auctioneer vs. cbid?
I don't think it's intended for your benefit though. I'm sure Famous/CA make money from it.
Without the alert feature, they sell one box for over sticker price.
With the alert, the...
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Forum: Recipes
01-05-2011, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 15,950
Re: Looking for a Paella recipe
Rice can be tricky, and the paella crust is pretty easy to mess up. If you have any doubt in your skills, Alton Brown has some great technical tips:...
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