Quote Originally Posted by Thumper View Post
I was just wondering how may cigars do you usually buy at once? Do you guys normally buy them buy the box or as singles. Being relatively new to this I buy about half a dozen at a time 3 I know I like & three I haven't tried before.
when you're first starting out, you don't know what you like. I would not buy a box if i were you. Look into 5 packs, samplers and singles. That way, if you don't like 1, you don't have 24 left to smoke. CigarBid is a very good place to score some 5 packs and Samplers. I don't recommend buying singles from there. Cigars International has a page for singles, If you buy 5 i believe you get one free. Or go to your B&M and tell him what you've liked so far and get some suggestions.

also, not sure if you've looked into the Newb Sampler Thread, but definately check it out.

Once you've had 2-4 of the same cigar and have enjoyed everyone, then it's probably safe to buy a box. Also keep in mind, your taste are gonna change considerably. You might love a cigar right now, then couple months down the road it might not do anything for you.