Newbie checking in!

**Smoky Contemplation** · 08-12-2008, 05:00 AM

Welcome from Cali. I have a feeling that the newbie sampler will be really helpful in exposing you to a bunch of different smokes. Some you might like and some you might not............but at least you'll know, right?

As far as a humidor, I'd wanna say that a 50count humidor might be a good start. But then again, it's real easy to get sucked into cigars so I'd recommend getting an ice chest and turning it into a "coolidor."........it can be as simple as buying some humidty beads and a hygrometer. Well, thats it from me but good luck to you.

**ashauler** · 08-12-2008, 08:57 AM

Welcome to the board Brad. Glad you found the newbie sampler thread, starting off newb's with a wide selection of smokes (that are ready to smoke now) is exactly what it is intended to do. Make you desires clear to the person you're trading with and you won't be disappointed.

I would avoid going for a humidor right off the bat, and instead set up a small coolidor to start with. There is a sticky in the accessories forum on how to set one up. This can be done very inexpensively and give you enough time to figure out what you want in a humi and, more importantly, what you want to stock it up with.

**DeeDubya** · 08-12-2008, 09:01 AM

Welcome from Central Texas

**derivation** · 08-12-2008, 09:56 AM

Welcome to the boards.

**debo08080** · 08-12-2008, 11:00 AM

welcome from NJ.

Good luck with the newbie sampler thread. I got mine about 2 months ago and I have to say, I really liked it. the seasoned members here will not disappoint you, you just have to tell them what you're interested in.

As ashauler said, no need to get a humidor right now, i still use my tupperdor which was set up cheap and easily. coolers are just as easy to set up too.