THe question of How Many make a good day is entirely personal, but you should always keep a good sized stash in order to allow proper aging. If you keep less than a box at a time, and smoke even as few as 2 a week, most of the smokes will age for less than two months. As for Half Decent Cheapos, however, their merit is a matter of simple economics. If you have a buddy who really doesn't appreciate a good cigar, do you offer him an Opus X or a Padron Aniv? Certainly not. But to offer a real dog rocket would be unkind and not in the spirit that cigar smokers have always upheld. In fact, my love of fine cigars started with a decent handmade, not a white owl at a poker game. Also, if you're in the mood for a smoke, but have little time or can't sit back to enjoy the true nuances, a less expensive tasty stick like a 5 vegas is a good thing to have.