With being out of the hobby for a bit, I was only smoking a few a year for a while. Didn't buy at all for a few years and just smoked from the cooler stash.

My reserves were almost empty and I just had the cooler full of empty boxes and a 20 count humidor to my name. Been on the "hunt" for cigar bargains. I've got a lot of good stuff for about $160 over the past 8 weeks. I've picked up three 40 count humi's and a one 20 count. A 5 count Herf-a-dor, torch lighter, cutter, and about 70 smokes! Many of them top shelf! Just about all are mid-range at least! The excess humi's came with the combo deals.

I have some stuff on Ebay and Craigslist to balance out some of my cigar expenses. Not that I have to, I just like putting in some work getting rid of old stuff when I buy new stuff for a hobby. My wife appreciates it I'm sure, since a hobby which involves burning expensive things for fun confuses her to begin with. I figure I will sell both my unneeded 20 count humi's too. Also thinking about putting the excess in the cooler and getting rid of one 40 count as well.

All in all, I feel like a smart shopper!

Just like my wifey, I'm saving money by spending it!