Hello all,

I am very new to cbid and cigar smoking in general.

I have read the cigar 101 on CI's site so I know the basics of maintaining a humidor and such.

This post is concerning what I have in my humidor (currently at 68 humidity)stable for about 6 months. My father in law (basically the same skill level as me in cigars) has given me a few but for the most part I have purchased them from here and CI on very good deals based on research. But other than my own opinion don't know if there any good.

I am very impressed with the brotherhood of this site and plan on being a regular and ma bey someday a vet.

I am getting involved with some of the contests and trades but im not sure if what I have falls under premium or not. IE: what would be appropriate for trade.

I also have a brother who just rotated into the national guard after 13 years in the army and 3 rotations to Irac and one to Afghanistan so the donations to the troops are dear to me.

Ok so here is the nub of this post. Please let me know which smokes in my humidor qualify as premium and are ok for trade and sending to the troops.

The ones with * before them I have at least 5 of.The others I have 1 or 2 of.

*REO

*5 vega A

*5 vega classic torpedo

*5 vega gold torpedo

Perdomo reserve Champaign

Puros indios

Puros indios Viejo

Flor del todo

Indios maxima reserve

Aliados cuba

Gurkha vintage

Indian tabac limited reserve

Pirates gold

Cienfuegos

Thanks,

Johnathan

I'm new to this to so take what I say for just that, But I say if I like it and I smoke it then it's OK to trade.

I only trade sticks that I smoke. My stash is just that my stash. I don't have a separate stash for trading smokes.

With that in mind trading is about getting something you don't have so you can learn what you like. Get in line on the NOOB trade thread and get hooked up with a vet. They are great to show you the way so to speak.

Judging from whats on you list everything looks good enough to trade, although the Gurkha Vintage is not highly regarded around these parts.

Drop me an EM and I'll send you a little sample, just so you can get the feel for what it's all about..

Heynow5151 at AOL dot COM

Your a Class act Heynow.

I'm a noob as well, but those all look like quality smokes except for the Flor del Todo. I smoked one a while ago, and that was the equivalent of rolling up dried up grass in a binder of straw or hay, then finishing it off with a alfalfa wrapper. Holy barn yard Batman.

-JT

Heynow,

I sent you an EM, please let me know what your SM is so I can return the favor with some of what I listed. thanks again.

JT,

Thanks for the imput. I have not tried that smoke yet as it was part of a 20 pack I got of of CI.

I apreciate the offer but build you stash first. Just remember what you learned and where you learned it from..............

Haynow,

Thanks and at least I will know who sent them to me and what brand they are. ROFL

Sorry I couldn't resist after reading you thread about the mystery 10 cigars.

Your the man Jamie

Very cool

loco

heynow you're an allstar

can't help it...

Stay away from HeyNow,He'll take ya to school.

Jamie is a great guy, he'll take good care of you.

WTG Jamie.

Diver