Suggestions?

[Ghost Train]

The only advice I can offer is something I've experienced being relatively new to cigars myself. If you shop for a humidor at a local tobacconist you will do yourself a favor even if the price is higher than an online distributor. Your local tobacconist is a man trying to make a living by purveying a fine commodity to a customer he can only hope to make loyal. By purchasing a modest humidor from him for $50 to $150 you will let hime know that you're willing to spend money on a fine products and he will respect that and try to retain your business. Most every tobacconist I've been to has pitched in a freebee or two after I start a conversation and lay down some money. Whether it's on a humi or on a box of smokes or sometimes even when picking just up a few sticks. In my three years of experience, I've never paid for a cutter (which is something I lose frequently) but I have spent enough dough there to satisfy the shop owner's needs.

In short, if you take care of your tobacconist he will take care of you. Enjoy!

[Ghost Train]

By the way,
The smokes that my local guy recommended to me when I started were Baccarats (sp?)

They are not on par with a cohiba by any means but are cheap enough and have good consistent flavor. They are very mild and are friendly enough to the palate to be enjoyed by whomever you gift one to.

[MMAB]

Wha???? Must be a private label.

Would I want to be seen smoking a WM Cigar?

[Crickett]

LOL, someone actually called Cigar Dave last week and mentioned that he found his first cigar (recently) in a trashcan and LOVED IT. The guy wanted to get advice on other types of cigars.. and first thing dave said was "What in the hell are you doing smoking a fine cigar thats been in the trash.." so funny. Oh well..