Seeking advice about cigar shops

Sime83 · 03-02-2013, 11:47 AM

Hi everyone, this is my first post on here.

I'm fairly new to cigars, I've learnt lots by reading this forum and watching YouTube and so on. I'm only just starting to get into the different flavors and tastes of cigars as I now know how to light and smoke them properly to get the most out of them (it's amazing what a difference it makes)

I'm in Amsterdam in a few weeks and I've looked on the internet and found some good cigar shops I'd like to visit. I'm just wondering what the correct "procedure" is when going in. I don't want to look like a complete amateur in there haha. Can you explain to someone what flavors you like and what you prefer and then they make suggestions? Or do you just go in and try to find something you like the looks of?

If anyone has experience of Amsterdam shops it would be great to hear from you, as well as what sort of prices I would be looking to pay for something decent but not too expensive.

I've had some horrible cigars and some that I really like to I'd like to get something I'll enjoy rather than go in blind so to speak.

many thanks,
Simon

Remo · 03-02-2013, 11:53 AM

Welcome, we have a few members in the Netherlands that can hopefully answer your questions, enjoy the ride!

Bleez · 03-02-2013, 10:02 PM

I look like an amateur every time I go in a smoke shop. My eyes water at the joyous occasion, my eyes bulge out as well, I look like a kid in a candy shop and I peruse for way too long...Welcome to your new addiction!!!

chippewastud79 · 03-02-2013, 10:18 PM

You won't know what you like until you smoke it. Everyone has different tastes. Until you smoke it, you won't know if you like it. As a newb, you should try everything you can get your hands on

AdamJoshua · 03-02-2013, 10:24 PM

As a lot of people pointed out buying samplers online etc., is a good thing, gives you a chance to buy an assortment and try one of each, they are usually fairly cheap as well so if you get a stick you just don't like at all it's not a huge waste of cash.

I've found most B&M guys (and gals) are really helpful, just tell them what you like and they'll usually point you to a few different sticks that they think you'd enjoy and tell you about them, it's a great way to learn, don't feel bad about being a noob we all are to some degree.

DaBear · 03-03-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

As a lot of people pointed out buying samplers online etc., is a good thing, gives you a chance to buy an assortment and try one of each, they are usually fairly cheap as well so if you get a stick you just don't like at all it's not a huge waste of cash.

I've found most B&M guys (and gals) are really helpful, just tell them what you like and they'll usually point you to a few different sticks that they think you'd enjoy and tell you about them, it's a great way to learn, don't feel bad about being a noob we all are to some degree.

^This

As someone who works at a B&M, I'm always happy to share my knowledge with anyone whos willing to learn. Plus, I get a kick out of peoples reactions when a 22 year old knows as much as I do about cigars

Garbandz · 03-03-2013, 08:05 PM

Look up Don Fernando on this forum,he lives in Amsterdam......

03-02-2013, 11:47 AM	#1
Sime83 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Derbyshire, England Posts: 6 Trading: (0)	Seeking advice about cigar shops Hi everyone, this is my first post on here. I'm fairly new to cigars, I've learnt lots by reading this forum and watching YouTube and so on. I'm only just starting to get into the different flavors and tastes of cigars as I now know how to light and smoke them properly to get the most out of them (it's amazing what a difference it makes) I'm in Amsterdam in a few weeks and I've looked on the internet and found some good cigar shops I'd like to visit. I'm just wondering what the correct "procedure" is when going in. I don't want to look like a complete amateur in there haha. Can you explain to someone what flavors you like and what you prefer and then they make suggestions? Or do you just go in and try to find something you like the looks of? If anyone has experience of Amsterdam shops it would be great to hear from you, as well as what sort of prices I would be looking to pay for something decent but not too expensive. I've had some horrible cigars and some that I really like to I'd like to get something I'll enjoy rather than go in blind so to speak. many thanks, Simon

03-02-2013, 11:53 AM	#2
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Seeking advice about cigar shops Welcome, we have a few members in the Netherlands that can hopefully answer your questions, enjoy the ride! __________________

03-02-2013, 10:02 PM	#3
Bleez Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bleez Location: Too far from water... Posts: 675 Trading: (26)	Re: Seeking advice about cigar shops I look like an amateur every time I go in a smoke shop. My eyes water at the joyous occasion, my eyes bulge out as well, I look like a kid in a candy shop and I peruse for way too long...Welcome to your new addiction!!!

03-02-2013, 10:18 PM	#4
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Seeking advice about cigar shops You won't know what you like until you smoke it. Everyone has different tastes. Until you smoke it, you won't know if you like it. As a newb, you should try everything you can get your hands on __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

03-02-2013, 10:24 PM	#5
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Seeking advice about cigar shops As a lot of people pointed out buying samplers online etc., is a good thing, gives you a chance to buy an assortment and try one of each, they are usually fairly cheap as well so if you get a stick you just don't like at all it's not a huge waste of cash. I've found most B&M guys (and gals) are really helpful, just tell them what you like and they'll usually point you to a few different sticks that they think you'd enjoy and tell you about them, it's a great way to learn, don't feel bad about being a noob we all are to some degree.

03-03-2013, 08:05 PM	#7
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Seeking advice about cigar shops Look up Don Fernando on this forum,he lives in Amsterdam......