Hello, new to the hobby.

[badwhale]

Welcome to the board.

I would recommend you up your $$$ threshold to about 4-5 bucks, and smoke less to fit your budget.

Will

[VancouverMark]

I would also suggest the newbie sampler to get a broader idea of what is out there. The sponsor may also be able to help you with larger ring gauges if that is your preference. Do a lot of searching and reading here. Look at the reviews section and take your time.

Welcome to the forums.

Mark

[heftysmokes]

I would recommend you up your $$$ threshold to about 4-5 bucks, and smoke less to fit your budget.

Will

Welcome, and what he said.

[buzz]

Welcome from AZ. Do the Newbie Sampler, you won't be disappointed.

-Buzz

[ggiese]

$2 a stick? Man - I haven't touched one of those in an awfully long time!

I'd suggest you look in the $5-7 range. There's quite a nice selection in that price range. To start you off - if you liked the Counterfeit Cubans, pick up a few Rocky Patel "Edge" cigars. You can't go wrong.

Welcome!

[ashauler]

Welcome to the board.

[Roger]

Welcome to the board! Thanks for introducing yourself. I would tend to agree that spending a bit more and smoking a bit less will greatly improve your experience. Welcome from Eastern Oregon.

[Mangyrat]

welcome to the forum.

$2 cigars are more in the line of yard gars, I smoke a lot of them at work but cant really recommend them.
Give the newbie sampler some thought, its a good way to try some decent cigars to find out what you like.