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[SuperChuck]

Cigars International is a reputable dealer, so I'm sure the humidor will be just fine.

Some useful add-ons:
Heartfelt Beads
Digital Hygrometer

If you want to get him some cigars, I suggest finding a local shop and asking for suggestions. Explain how much he's smoked and some stuff he enjoys (if you know). They should be able to get you a good variety in your price range...

[ggiese]

If you want some cigars for the humidor, go to the newbie sampler thread. Best bang for the buck!!!

[illilli]

How much money do you want to spend and how much time do you have before his birthday? Also, what kind of cigars does he like?

I personally believe that bigger is better. Check out this humidor:

http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/lot.cfm?lotID=336243

This one costs about the same as you would have spent (depending on how the bidding goes, but my experience says this one won't go above $80, but I could be wrong), but it holds 70 more cigars AND comes with a digital hygrometer, which you will need anyway. To get it, you just create a login to CigarBid (requires a credit card number, but it's safe) and then bid on the item. For this particular item, I would not bid above $80.

Then, I'd go to the Heartfelt Bead Site and get the "Heartfelt Beads 65% 2 Ounce Humi-Tube (up to 75-150 count humi) " - $14.95

Then, go to the store and buy a gallon of distilled water.

This would take care of the humidor portion of your birthday present. Let us know what kind of cigars he likes and then we can recommend something perhaps. These are just some of my ideas and my ideas do not necessarily represent the best course of action, but rather "A" course of action.

[WifeOfAwannaBsmoker]

Thank you all for your advice, I'll still check in for new replys...the more advice the better...I will definatley tell him about this site as soon as I set him up w/ his humidor and cigars...and the other stuff I see he needs...until then, I don't want to spoil the surprise.