My first and brand new humidor video

[Rigo]

Like I said in my introduction. I am new, very new to cigars smoking/collecting . I made a video and I know I was kinda nervous so I know I made a lot of mistakes on the video. I would like to know what recommendations you would give a newbie like myself, who is just starting with cigars.

I already purchased some cigars, hoping that I like them. I will make a video of them as soon as I get them for you all to watch and again, so you can correct me and teach me.

Here is the video to my humidor.

[CptnBlues63]

Like I said in my introduction. I am new, very new to cigars smoking/collecting . I made a video and I know I was kinda nervous so I know I made a lot of mistakes on the video. I would like to know what recommendations you would give a newbie like myself, who is just starting with cigars.

I already purchased some cigars, hoping that I like them. I will make a video of them as soon as I get them for you all to watch and again, so you can correct me and teach me.

I started with the exact same humidor and liked it a lot.

First and foremost, don't rely on that lousy analog hygrometer. Mine never worked right and I'd wager yours never will either. Just leave it where it is (it looks nice I think) and ignore it.

While I haven't used humidity beads yet myself, all the guys on here who do swear by them. I know eventually my 500 count humi will fill and I'll have to expand to a 'coolerador' and at that point I will buy beads. If you use the search function here and search Heartfelt Beads I'm sure you'll find some info. Searching that string on google will get you to their website. I would recommend buying an appropriate amount (I believe the company's website itself will tell you how to calculate what you need for your humi) and using them.

Beads would also negate the need fo a hygrometer but if you're like me, you like to have one to look at. I prefer the Caliber III digital hygrometer's but there are a lot out there so if you want one, I'd start checking out some different ones.

Your video mentions a humidity pack. You don't put that in your humidifier, I'd suggest just laying it on the bottom of your humidor and leave it there. When I was actively using that humi, I used the humidifier that came with the unit. It worked OK, but I was planning on replacing it with beads when my wife surprised me with a 500 count humi.

With regard to this site, I recommend a lot of reading and research and liberal use of the search function. When I first joined I spent a lot of time reading reviews of different cigars.

Finally, you should take a look at doing a "Newbie Sampler" ....or several. They're a great way to try some different cigars from people who've been doing this a while.

[Rigo]

Wow.... Thank you so much for the information. I knew I said things wrong on the video. I was not sure of things. I barely know the names of the sizes on cigars. I am already starting to browse the forums and using the search bar as well.

I did notice the hygrometer is not a good one and I am looking at a small, digital one to put in there. I have seen liquids for the humidifier, gel beads (of some sort) but I don't think I've seen the ones you mentioned. Can they be those gel containers that have little gel beads/crystals in them?

Again, thank you for your help and shared experience with me.

[ggiese]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CseO1...yer_detailpage

[Rigo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CseO1...yer_detailpage

Is that supposed to be you, showing me some ignorance?

[badwhale]

Is that supposed to be you, showing me some ignorance?

how about this:

[ggiese]

Is that supposed to be you, showing me some ignorance?

Oh, I'm so sorry - did you take that as ignorance on my part?

I'm not sure how that link demonstrates ignorance on my part. I did very much enjoy your video. Really. But You Tube (for some strange reason) returned that link as related to your video. ...and I actually rather enjoyed Samuel Jackson's reading, so I thought I'd share!

Ignorance on the part of You Tube perhaps?!

...btw - I like the link in your sig tag. So - is that website designed for a collector of ANYTHING? I know quite a few individuals on those board who like to collect some pretty strange things. I'm thinking that if it works out well, perhaps a partnership of sorts could be formed?

[FightingFish]

Like I said in my introduction. I am new, very new to cigars smoking/collecting . I made a video and I know I was kinda nervous so I know I made a lot of mistakes on the video. I would like to know what recommendations you would give a newbie like myself, who is just starting with cigars.

I already purchased some cigars, hoping that I like them. I will make a video of them as soon as I get them for you all to watch and again, so you can correct me and teach me.

My advice!? If you enjoy smoking cigars, then smoke them. Try some cheap ones, some mid price ones, and some expensive ones. Find out what you like. Don't spend too much time making boring videos about mundane material.

[heftysmokes]

My advice!? If you enjoy smoking cigars, then smoke them. Try some cheap ones, some mid price ones, and some expensive ones. Find out what you like. Don't spend too much time making boring videos about mundane material.

Wise words from an ignorant Blowhole!

[Rigo]

Wise words from an ignorant Blowhole!

LMAO...

[heftysmokes]

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[badwhale]

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Stop ignorantly attacking newbs!...

[ggiese]

My advice!? If you enjoy smoking cigars, then smoke them. Try some cheap ones, some mid price ones, and some expensive ones. Find out what you like. Don't spend too much time making boring videos about mundane material.

Ya know - now that you mention it... When YouTube linked Samuel L. Jackson's rendition of "Go the F**K to Sleep", I wondered what the connection was.

I've often wonder when I see those connections - is that "ignorance" or "genius"?