Quote Originally Posted by v8_dave
Well, I was able to score a unopened 5 pack of cohiba panetelas for $15 at a tag sale, it looks legit. So I guess I am starting with Cubans?! I will try one then some of the others mentioned like fonseca and padron.

My question is once the box is opened, how should I store them? I dont have a humi so would a ziplock bag with a damp cottonball in it work OK or should I do nothing?

A cheapie humidor...

I purchased the Rubbermaid "Takealongs" Rectangles 32 Oz (4 cups). They come 3 to a pack, and were $2,99 for the whole shooting match at my local grocery store. They're not real heavy and seem to have a nice enough seal to hold in the moisture. This is a pefect temporary humidor. I was able to fit about 12 sticks or so, with a little humidificiation device (I'd suggest you check with your local shop, they usually have left over humidi-packs from Fuente stuff - if not, they usually have the <$1.00 water pillows).