A few questions and an introduction!

[justonemorestick]

First of all Welcome.

the pouches (little white goo filled square in a plastic bag) do work especially in a small short term Tupperware container if you are interested in getting a full fledged humidor there are several better long term solutions. For an interesting head scratcher of a read just search for kitty litter vs Beads.

As for beginner cigars that will be a taste and availability thing for you.

As to the Zippo issue I use one it is borderline blasphemy to use a liquid filled Zippo on a cigar but with the new formula Zippo fuel (black can) I dont notice any off taste in my cigar or pipe especially after a couple of puffs. Most people on here will recommend a butane torch lighter for cigars.

So drop in on the new members forum put in the obligatory hello there and get to posting and chatting with everyone here. Have a cigar and celebrate your status as one of the inmates now.