This gets addicting fast.

[Gophernut]

Originally Posted by pektel

And for $14 a 5 pack, how can you go wrong?

Preaching to the choir! That's the same logic that I use on my wife when I get a package in the mail. "Well the same cigars would have cost me $50 from the cigar shop. I could hardly afford NOT to buy them."

Good luck.

[kgoings]

This should fix your 'small humidor' problem

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33481

[neoflex]

Oh I remember the days when a 25 count was more than sufficient. This hobby was much much cheaper than. I'm now shopping for a tower since the wife gave me the green light and I keep growing out of everything I add.

[marge796]

Enjoy the ride, Peter! It's all down hill from here.





Chris.....

[pektel]

See, my problem is my logic is already starting to change. I'm no longer thinkng about what I'm going to smoke tomorrow. I'm starting to think I need to put some away in a humi to age...

[dwoodward]

Originally Posted by pektel

See, my problem is my logic is already starting to change. I'm no longer thinkng about what I'm going to smoke tomorrow. I'm starting to think I need to put some away in a humi to age...

How do you hope to age with a tiny 20ct box?

You need a much larger humidor if your looking at aging.

[Chingas]

Originally Posted by pektel

See, my problem is my logic is already starting to change. I'm no longer thinkng about what I'm going to smoke tomorrow. I'm starting to think I need to put some away in a humi to age...

Wise man...

[shilala]

Peter, get involved in the newbie sampler trade here. It's a great way to try some different cigars. The long timers will send you some tried and true stuff, and it'll give you a great shove in the right direction.
And all the stuff The Captain said.

[pektel]

Originally Posted by dwoodward

How do you hope to age with a tiny 20ct box?

You need a much larger humidor if your looking at aging.

lol. I have a wet bar in my den. There is a perfect place for a small cabinet humi in there. The space is about 24"wide by 48" high. I can probably fit a decent amount in there.

[pektel]

Originally Posted by shilala

Peter, get involved in the newbie sampler trade here. It's a great way to try some different cigars. The long timers will send you some tried and true stuff, and it'll give you a great shove in the right direction.
And all the stuff The Captain said.

I'm going to as soon as I get this next order in. I only had 8 cigars when I first signed up here.

[sevans105]

Peter, I hear ya. Huge warning on "the devil site" It is highly addictive. Much more so than the actual nicotine. I just looked at my most recent invoice...I have 130 cigars coming on Tuesday!!!!! I had no idea. I was just clicking and buying stuff that looked cool, that brother's had recommended. Crazy. Luckily I have lots of friends who love my addiction as much as I do.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by pektel

I'm going to as soon as I get this next order in. I only had 8 cigars when I first signed up here.

You can go ahead and get on the list now, I'd imagine. I'm not sure how busy it is right now, but some time there's a long wait.
I'll check it and see if there's room for me to get in on it. It's been awhile since I've been involved.

[pektel]

Hey, another Minnesotan!

Yeah, the auto detailing forum I frequent is the same way, except with detailing supplies, $1000 waxes, etc. I'm thinking I can use the money from paying detail jobs to help support this new habit.

[pektel]

Originally Posted by shilala

You can go ahead and get on the list now, I'd imagine. I'm not sure how busy it is right now, but some time there's a long wait.
I'll check it and see if there's room for me to get in on it. It's been awhile since I've been involved.

Thanks, bud. I'll check it out soon!

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by pektel

Hey, another Minnesotan!

Yeah, the auto detailing forum I frequent is the same way, except with detailing supplies, $1000 waxes, etc. I'm thinking I can use the money from paying detail jobs to help support this new habit.

There are a few of us on here. Most of them are in the Twin Cities. I'm way down south in Fairmont. I started a thread to try and organize the Minnesota guys a bit. You can follow it here http://http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=33880 Enjoy the ride brother!

Scott

[pektel]

I'm up north in Grand Rapids. Not in the middle of nowhere, but I can see it from my deck.

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

You're absolutely right. If I might give you recommendations that I wish I had when I started out:

1. Take notes on the cigars you smoke. You want to know and remember what you like and don't like in a cigar. They don't have to be like wine tasting notes or anything. Too mild, too strong, I liked it, I hated it.
2. Post some reviews whether you like them or not. You'll get comments pointing to some other stuff you might like and stuff to stay away from if you didn't like the cigar reviewed.
3. When you like a cigar, use the search function here and find other reviews on that cigar to find others you may like.
4. Don't buy a box until you've smoked at least 3 of a cigar you enjoy. It's amazing how different a cigar may taste in different settings. Something you really enjoyed the first time may not be so good the second or third try.
5. On the same line, don't make hasty judgments on a cigar based on your first try. If there are any redeeming qualities, give it another shot before writing it off.
6. Your preference in cigars will probably evolve. You may like them mild now and may want something stronger in the future or vice versa.

MCS

The Master has spoken, nothing else to say!!

[Garbandz]

Spend money on a good humidor that will hold 100 to 150 smokes.Ask your local B&M dealer to help you season it properly,or check the threads here for procedures.
Get good extras like humidifier and hygrometer,the cheap stuff does not last and may not be accurate
Put off box purchases until you have had time to try lots of smokes and your palate has advanced a little.A good deal on a box you do not like any more really is not a deal.
Try the sampler packs available,generally the cost per smoke is reasonable and you get more exposure for your money.
If you are interested in ageing,try some of the pre aged smokes from Patel and others to be sure you like the profile.Some of the folks in my group prefer new smokes,some prefer aged smokes.
Ask questions or check out the wealth if info available on this site.There are a lot of members who have been down this road ahead of you,who are happy to make your trip more enjoyable.

[bsmokin]

Some great advice accumulating in this thread... perhaps it should be made sticky?

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

You're absolutely right. If I might give you recommendations that I wish I had when I started out:

1. Take notes on the cigars you smoke. You want to know and remember what you like and don't like in a cigar. They don't have to be like wine tasting notes or anything. Too mild, too strong, I liked it, I hated it.
2. Post some reviews whether you like them or not. You'll get comments pointing to some other stuff you might like and stuff to stay away from if you didn't like the cigar reviewed.
3. When you like a cigar, use the search function here and find other reviews on that cigar to find others you may like.
4. Don't buy a box until you've smoked at least 3 of a cigar you enjoy. It's amazing how different a cigar may taste in different settings. Something you really enjoyed the first time may not be so good the second or third try.
5. On the same line, don't make hasty judgments on a cigar based on your first try. If there are any redeeming qualities, give it another shot before writing it off.
6. Your preference in cigars will probably evolve. You may like them mild now and may want something stronger in the future or vice versa.

MCS

Wow! QFT again. This should be in a sticky somewhere prominent.

Seriously, from MCS, no less.