Newbie here needs some advice

[sweet_yamz]

First of all let me just say thanks to all who post here and keep it running. Secondly, I wish I would have found this forum before I went and bought a sampler haha seeing as how I have no clue what I'm getting. So this is where I need some help or opinions or whatever else that would beneficial. Let me just tell ya what I bought and tell me if I got took at all or if its a good deal or if they are quality or what. (by the way thanks in advance)

1. Arturo Fuente Montesino
2. Siboney Premium
3. Zorro Maduro
4. Gurkha's Masada Churchill
5. Hamilton House Robusto
6. Rafael De Habana Presidente
7. Hoyo De Cuba Churchill
8. Don Manuel Torpedo
9. Habana Gold Lonsdale
10. Cuban Sandwich Torpedo
11. Partagas #10 (Old Fashioned Label #40)
12. Macanudo Baron de Rothchild (Old Fashioned Label #700)

Then they throw in 5 Chico Cameroon (Macanudo) and I got it all for like 36 or something including shipping. Anyway if I could just get an opinion on those and if I got a decent deal or if those are decent smokes or what. Again thanks for the expertise. I look forward to being a part of the forum.

[bigpoppapuff]

First of all let me just say thanks to all who post here and keep it running. Secondly, I wish I would have found this forum before I went and bought a sampler haha seeing as how I have no clue what I'm getting. So this is where I need some help or opinions or whatever else that would beneficial. Let me just tell ya what I bought and tell me if I got took at all or if its a good deal or if they are quality or what. (by the way thanks in advance)

1. Arturo Fuente Montesino .....okay...but not for me
2. Siboney Premium......i'm not certain it's made anymore
3. Zorro Maduro......never heard of it
4. Gurkha's Masada Churchill.......okay
5. Hamilton House Robusto......not a big fan
6. Rafael De Habana Presidente........????
7. Hoyo De Cuba Churchill?????
8. Don Manuel Torpedo...?????
9. Habana Gold Lonsdale....a close out cigar...old boom brand
10. Cuban Sandwich Torpedo ........basically crap
11. Partagas #10 (Old Fashioned Label #40).........the best of the bunch..
12. Macanudo Baron de Rothchild (Old Fashioned Label #700) ...not a mac fan...

Then they throw in 5 Chico Cameroon (Macanudo) and I got it all for like 36 or something including shipping. Anyway if I could just get an opinion on those and if I got a decent deal or if those are decent smokes or what. Again thanks for the expertise. I look forward to being a part of the forum.

quantity is okay...but for $36,i think you could have done better as far as quality is concerned.....make sure you read the "how can i help"......thread....

[ggiese]

These are a step up from gas station cigars - they are hand made. They are also cheaper cigars - $3.00 each, with shipping included, is about what retail should be on them. I wouldn't call it being ripped - but stick around and we'll ruin you on what and where to buy...

(I don't want to tell you about CigarBid.com - that place is run by the devil....)

[sweet_yamz]

especially after reading a few posts on here. i see that most of those are unknowns huh? yeah thats not good at all. i'll definately go back and reread and keep my eyes out on where and what to buy. if anyone else has any thoughts that'd be much appreciated. thanks much guys.

[drew_goring]

especially after reading a few posts on here. i see that most of those are unknowns huh? yeah thats not good at all. i'll definately go back and reread and keep my eyes out on where and what to buy. if anyone else has any thoughts that'd be much appreciated. thanks much guys.

If you are looking for a wide selecion for smokes, I reccomend you check out the newbie sampler in the Exchange section. I think Kayankinboy is up and I guarantee you will not be disapointed.

[Lopaka]

especially after reading a few posts on here. i see that most of those are unknowns huh? yeah thats not good at all. i'll definately go back and reread and keep my eyes out on where and what to buy. if anyone else has any thoughts that'd be much appreciated. thanks much guys.

Actually, it's not all that bad. We all had to start smoking Cigars at one point. Not many can start smoking the elite “best of the best” and stay there.

Smoke these and find what you like and don't. That’s what these are good for. Find if you like POWERFUL, medium or mild cigars. Do you like spice or wood style flavor? Do you like a smoke that stays constant, or do you like something that changes in between. How do you know until you try? Believe me when I say, most of us here started smoking and thought the smokes we had then were awesome, however, we find that as we smoke more our tastes have changed. When you start smoking those premium and elite smokes, you’ll then fully appreciate there unique taste.

Again, these are not horrible smokes for someone that has never really smoked cigars before.

Once you get some ideas of what you like to smoke and after looking around here and seeing some of the smokes that people recommend, then I highly recommend going to the Newbie Sampler Trade and get some really good smokes from some of the experienced smokers. Then you’ll truly start to appreciate the good smokes.

[sweet_yamz]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help/advice/opinions. I got the package of cigars today but I will not be there until wednesday :( I know thats only a day but I've gotten all worked up over these things and I cant have one right away haha. From the responses and advice yall have given me I think I am going to start an e-journal/spreadsheet to keep track of what I have smoked and what I liked and disliked about all of them. That way I won't forget and can also see how my taste progresses and changes over time.

Again just wanted to say thanks to all for your help much appreciated.