I would not buy any boxes until you've tried many different singles. Don't be quick to latch onto one brand in the beginning. VS's are considered by many to be the armpit of the cigar industry. In all fairness, I've never had one and for some reason I don't feel the urge. With some more experience you might later decide you hate VS stuff, your taste will change over time. Go get some samplers (newbie sampler in the exchange section is a good start)