New to Cigars, inexpensive asst.?

[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?

[bigpoppapuff]

i would doubt that you got a 5-pack of cubans for $15....my guess is that they're from the D.R.......

[CoventryCat86]

Where do you live in CT Dave?

I'm in Chaplin, near Willimantic and I work in Hartford.

You ever hear of that guy in Putnam who restores Lincolns?

[ggiese]

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).

[bluesman455]

go get some Famous Nic. 3000 at Famous smoke shop.they are last years Oliva X and only $40 a bundle!!!

[v8_dave]

The guy didnt know anything about cigars so I guess I got lucky. I will take a pic of the box tommorow.

I will ask my smoke shop about the water pillows and I do have a bunch of those ziplock storage bowls I can use. I will deffinitly look into a real humi after I get a box of my favorites. The cubans will be rationed I will try that smokers journal once I get some cigars from my smoke shop. I will also see what Paul suggests for me as well.

I live outside of New haven and dont know about the guy who restores the lincolns but I'll ask around for ya. I own a 93 TC but would not mind buying a classic Lincoln.

[slcraiders]

V8 Dave;

PM me your address and I will get you out a nice beginners package consisting of: -Cuesta Reys -Baccarats -Sancho Panza a couple Indian Tabacs. No charge, just stick around and be nice!