You have, unfortunately, been bit by the Davidoff bug. And you're not going to scratch that itch with a $2.50 cigar. Those cigars are impeccably made, with some of the best tobacco. That is my "go to" cigar, if I really want to have a very nice cigar to celebrate something special You'll not find much better than those...

That being said - the price you paid is what you will pay for a cigar comparable to a Davidoff. They're in a league of their own.

Eville - Davidoff cigars run the range from mild to full. The Anniversario series is somewhat in the middle of the road for Davidoff. I happen to gravitate to the 1's and 2's when I want a very nice, pleasant tasting cigar. The Millenium blends have a bit more "bite" to them. The Grand Cru's are a bit milder - I won't turn one down! And - if you've not had the Maduro yet - you don't know what you're missing!

Check out the Avo line of cigars. They're also made by Davidoff, having recently buying the brand from Avo Uvezian. Avo's are a bit cheaper, and (in my view) very comparable.

Also - try the Cuesta Rey line, as well as most of the Arturo Fuente line. Those two cigar brands are very well made, and are very pleasant smokes.

The best part of this quest is looking for the diamond in the rough - that cigar that just does it for you. Keep smoking cigars until you find what you like. And save the Davidoff's for those special times in life!