Semi-Newbie with a few questions

[cbs0121]

Greetings!

After a two or so year hiatus from cigars, I've found myself drawn back in. I've got a few questions that I hope some of you guys can help me with.

I'm looking at buying a humidor. Nothing massive, maybe 75-125 count. Enough room for a good stock of regulars and some special occasion smokes, but as of now there's no need for a cabinet! I've found what appear to be some good deals at tampa humidor, they have imperfects for half the price of the unblemished ones. It seems like a great buy at around sixty dollars for a hundred count, but I'm a bit worried about quality. Anyone here have experience with these guys?

Also, I'm looking for another good, low priced smoke. I'm a big fan of the Padron line, both in natural and maduro, and the price on them is right. I'm looking for something similar pricewise, $4 or less per stick, to keep things mixed up. Any suggestions? I'm up for anything on the flavor front, but my preference seems to lean towards medium to medium full cigars.

 

[Capt]

Welcome to the forum! I am sure you will receive alot of info on your questions. Since I haven't had to buy a desktop humidor in 3 years, I am not on the up-and-up. Save yourself the touble and just build a walk-in! :wink:

 

[biggeek69]

I bought my last desktop humi (100 ct.) from http://www.humidorvault.com/. I've had zero problems and am very happy with the product. If you sign up for the newsletter, they will occasionally have an "orphaned" humi at a pretty substantial discount.

--Scott

PS Welcome to the forums!

 

[Barcochris]

I bought my Cabinet for Tampa, it was a great experience and i would buy from them again.

 

[B128thopen]

As far back into the catacombs you can go, you will read people ranting and raving about making sure to get a humi that will be large enough to hold all your sticks in 6 months. I dont think anyone here can stress how important buying a humi larger than you need at this moment, at this moment.
Welcome to the Forum!

 

[GaryK]

I couldn't agree more about buying a humidor bigger than you think you will need. I made this same mistake and now have 3 humidors. My favorite is from Cigar.com - the Evanston Dome Humidor - it holds 250 cigars for $175. It's a great quality humidor and looks great. Just take the plunge and bite the bullet now, I promise you won't be sorry.

Regarding a recommended smoke - 5 Vegas seems to be a favorite around here. Their "Series A" cigars are wonderful and are right in your price range. Give em a try, you won't be sorry. They are medium bodied with lots of great flavor and the quality is excellent.

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to a love for cigars.

 

[pick-n-stick]

I recomend a 300 count becasue it is kinda small but still enough room to get a few boxes of what you like and still have room for a purchas or 2. as far as the every day smokes I am still learning so I will let someone eles advise you on that.

 

[B128thopen]

My fav everyday smokes that i keep on hand would be:
RP-REO
RP-Vintage 92
CAO-Black
Perdomo Lot 23 maduro
Don Lina "Duma"

 

[tah161]

I have heard good things about MAXX, never smoked one my self though. They are around $90 for a box of 25 so its a pretty decent deal.