Another n00b intro...

**Cale** · 10-24-2006, 12:02 AM

Hello all --- I am new here. I recently turned 21 and am beginning to really enjoy cigars. I currently live in California and design websites for a living. My hobbies include fishing, drinking beer, shooting pool, playing poker.

I spent most of my day off looking around for deals on Humidors and Boxes online. Luckily I found this site and realized that the guy who I was going to be buying a Humidor from on eBay was a scam and was selling fake Humidors. Anyways, I hope to stick around on this forum for a while and to learn a lot from everyone.

If you have any recommendations to me as far as good bargains on cheap but quality cigars or a humidor it would be much appreciated! As I said, I am brand new to this and don't want to spend a ton of $ just yet, but I would really like to gain some knowledge and expand my cigar collection!

I found these combo deals mentioned in another thread: http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/280
Please let me know if anyone disagrees on that being a good starter kit. I definitely want a quality Humidor to start off, but the better deal doesn't hurt!

**SmokinDVM** · 10-24-2006, 01:00 AM

Welcome Cale from a fellow Californian.

That's probably an good starter kit, but if you hang out here for awhile, you're gonna need a bigger humidor.

**Cale** · 10-24-2006, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by SmokinDVM

Welcome Cale from a fellow Californian.

That's probably an good starter kit, but if you hang out here for awhile, you're gonna need a bigger humidor.

You are right. The more I think about it, the more I like this deal (which I didn't notice until after my original post): http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/331

Are there any good FAQ's or TIPS pages available on starting a collection (Humidor prep, how to maintain it, etc.)

**designwise1** · 10-24-2006, 02:21 AM

Be sure to buy some Heartfelt Industries beads. And read up on coolerdors (Igloodors, frigidors, etc.). Unless you buy a 3000 count humidor or build a walk-in, you are going to run out of room. Sooner than you plan. Trust me on that. If you really like cigars, you WILL go overboard and talk yourself into buying way more than... nevermind. Forget I said all that.
Just buy some beads. But just in case -- buy more than you think you'll need.

Welcome to the club!!!

**Cale** · 10-24-2006, 02:55 AM

Thanks for the reply! I took a look at the Heartfelt website because I really had no idea about these beads. So I use these INSTEAD of the humidifier?

Pretty neat!

**Roham** · 10-24-2006, 04:11 AM

Welcome from the frigid north, Calgary Alberta!

**stjohnroe** · 10-24-2006, 04:52 AM

Welcome from the UK

**CgarDan** · 10-24-2006, 08:14 AM

Cale Welcome from NYC

If you want a nice sampler of cigars to get yoy started check out this link
http://www.cigarsmokers.com/t5661-ne...er-thread.html

If interested post in that thread and I will set you up with an established member on this board who will take care of you

**ashauler** · 10-24-2006, 08:20 AM

Welcome from the flat-lands!!

**Loudpipes78** · 10-24-2006, 10:51 AM

From one newb to another welcome to the board.

What do you fish for?

**nhcigarfan** · 10-24-2006, 11:01 AM

welcome

**Dru Lee Parsec** · 10-24-2006, 12:24 PM

Cale:

Howdy Howdy.

I just received this setup from Cuban Crafters yesterday. The humidor looks great, the hygrometer salt tested at exactly 75% and it onlytook about half a day to stabilize the humidor at between 65% and 70%.

The difference with the cigar selection for this combo deal ant the ones that you were pointing to is that these 15 cigars have a bit more variety. I did get several of the same cigar in 2 different sizes, but it you get something like the first 2 bundles you linked to I think you're in a position where "I sure hope I like this cigar, I'm getting 25 of them".

I looked at the cigar bundle packages the same way I look at a food buffet. It's not about quantity, it's about variety.

**cigar no baka** · 10-24-2006, 12:25 PM

Welcome to the board, you came to the right place to learn more about cigars and the cigar life!!

**gary106334** · 10-24-2006, 12:38 PM

Welcome Cale.

**Cale** · 10-24-2006, 01:16 PM

Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome!

**FunkyCold5** · 10-24-2006, 03:00 PM

Welcome Cale. You'll learn a lot from these guys. I did the same deal with Cuban Crafters. They have great humidors, but the cigars that come with the humidors are horrible. The only ones I liked, that are decent are the Arte Cubanos Toros. That's about it, the rest I just hand out to my friends.

Andrew

**Cale** · 10-24-2006, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by FunkyCold5

but the cigars that come with the humidors are horrible. The only ones I liked, that are decent are the Arte Cubanos Toros.

Glad you mentioned that. I thought they might be junk since they are almost like freebies. Here is my final order:
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/260
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/289

I'm excited!

**Loudpipes78** · 10-25-2006, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by Cale

Glad you mentioned that. I thought they might be junk since they are almost like freebies. Here is my final order:
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/260
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/289

I'm excited!

Now get yer butt over to http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/Beads.htm and pick up some beads.

I just split an order with Guado for the 65% ones and so far they seem to be working perfect... I just need to get a digi hygro now... friggin' analog ones. BOOOO!