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.