[Dude Here]

I would suggest going online and reading some reviews of the shop you're thinking of visiting. See what other customers have to say about the place, employees and condition of the cigars.

If it's a reputable shop then you shouldn't have to worry too much about the employees trying to upsell you on cigars. Don't be afraid to ask questions and let them know that you're new to all this. I'm sure they'll be more than happy to help you out, after all, we all had to start somewhere in this hobby.

While you're browsing the selection of cigars keep an eye out for a hygrometer and take a look at the humidity reading. Granted, room sized humidors will have variances in humidity from one section to another, but if it's reading in the 40-50% range that's usually not a good sign. Also, check out the condition of the cigars. Are the shelves neatly arranged? Are the cigars damaged or just strewn about in their boxes? Is the place clean? I've walked out of B&M's before just based on how messy and disorganized their humidor was. If the shop doesn't care about simple things like neat presentation then they probably don't care too much about their cigars either.

Hope this helps!