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  1. 04-20-2007, 08:39 PM #1
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    Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I guess I'm an extreme newbie. Just smoked my first cigar today. I ran across this forum a few weeks ago and was very intrigued by the whole cigar sub-culture so I ordered a 16 premium sample set from an online dealer. I think theres some Fuente, CAO, Macanudo, La Flor Dominicana, La Gloria Cubana and some others.

    I picked out a nice La Gloria Cubana and headed for my favorite spot in a local park. As I sat there on the bench I tried to remeber all the little tidbits of info that I had culled from the forum about lighting up and enjoying the stick. Don't put the flame directly on the cigar, rotate while lighting, blow on it to even out the burn. Before you know it I'm puffing like a pro. (At least in my mind) I have previously worked for a major tobacco company for several years and really enjoy the aroma of fresh tobacco but have never smoked.

    Long story short, I stopped on the way home and bought a humidor and have it curing as we speak. I also picked up a bundle of "every day" cigars too since I want to build up my collection of primos a little. The guy recommended Quorums since they were fairly good but wouldn't break the bank. Perhaps some of the veterans smokers could chime in about whether this was a good choice or not.

    Anyhoo, looks like I'll be around a while to pester you with questions from time to time.
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  2. 04-20-2007, 08:46 PM #2
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    Welcome to the forum, I have not heard of Quorum.
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  3. 04-20-2007, 09:56 PM #3
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    Welcome to the Forum.
    I do not recommend the Quorum.

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    Seriously, there are much better smokes for the price than the Quorum-

    Good bundled and $1-3 per stick options, imho, include Consuegra, La Aurora 2nds, Roly's, Flor de Oliva, Cuba Libre, Sancho Panzas, CI Legends (Black, Red and Blue), Partagas Black Bravos, Placencia TKOs, REO Coronas, Puros Indios-- to name a few.

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    Welcome, the best part of being a newbie (which I still am) is trying out smokes of all different sizes, wrappers and brands. Enjoy yourself
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    Welcome, it is nice to see someone jump right in.

    There is a thread out there on good value smokes. I believe it is called "Value Smokes" or something. Try the search, it should turn up.

    Good luck. Quorums aren't bad. Keep them around to give to your friends who may become interested. As a new guy, I really fell in love with anything Arturo Fuente.
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  8. 04-20-2007, 11:03 PM #8
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    Welcome from SC. I'll second the Sancho Panza Double Maduro and Roly Bundle sticks. $1-2 a cigar buying by the box/bundle + shipping.
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    Welcome from NYC

    A bundle cigar is exactly that a bundle cigar. So don't try to learn of you preferences from them, they are for times when you just feel like lighting up anything without wasting $$ on premium smokes. At the same time remember that you get what you pay for ... so those bundled cigars will not be the best tasting sticks, so if you are just getting into the hobby don't try to build your view of cigars in general and your palate based on those bundles.


    Also if there is a local B&M near you buy like 2-3 of these chepies and when you are through go get 2-3 of a differnt kind that way at least you can see the difference in strength, maybe even taste differences depending on the country of origin. And you will not be bored smoking the same stick over and over

    Use the search feature here and ask questions. I think you are on a beginning of a wonderfull journey
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    Welcome to the board!

    If you're looking to try a whole bunch of great new sticks, check out the Newbie Sampler thread under The Exhange. I just got my sampler today and I am so excited to start smoking them. Most of the guys around here are great at helping newbies like us get set up.
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  15. 04-21-2007, 11:58 AM #15
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    Thanks for the welcome and the info.
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    welcome to the boards from iowa

    i'll second the newb sampler thread, and i'll even make it easy for ya

    http://www.cigarsmokers.com/t5661-ne...er-thread.html

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  19. 04-22-2007, 12:37 AM #19
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    Smoke another 200 cigars and get back to me. But welcome anyways.
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  20. 04-22-2007, 11:38 AM #20
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    Welcome to the board from Kansas. I regularly smoke the Sancho Panza x-fuerte and double maduro and the Flor de Oliva maduro and corojo......all are good value smokes. Try the Gispert maduro as well for a good med/mild smoke.
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