***This is an updated version of my 1st "Newbie Hints" post. I wanted to include Slim's link as I think it should not go unnoticed. I also had some more thoughts for those new to cigars***
I thought I'd start this thread with some of the standard suggestions for the newbies in order to save some time. Hope this helps.
First off, please read the "Forum Rules and Conditions" before posting. This could save you some heartache.
Use the "All Messages" search function before asking questions. Many of the old-timers are a little burnt on answering some of the standard newbie questions.
Bid Low, be patient and let some go. There WILL be more.
Keep Cigar International's site open for price comparison.
Contact Cust. Serv. with any problems before you post them here, they are excellent!
Build a Coolerdor or Tupperdor, you will fill it soon, believe me.
Do an "All Messages" search for...
Coolerdor
Coolador
Coolidor
Colemandor
Igloodor
Tupperdor
Sweaterdor etc.
PG
Propylene Glycol
50/50
Hygrometer
Humidity
Credo
Climmax (better than 50/50) ***Added (1/30/04)*** I can't believe I forgot about this stuff
Cello (cellophane) on or off, doesn't matter. They may breathe a little better and age a little faster with 'em off. They are delicate and prone to damage if handled improperly though, so use your judgment. The links below expand on this. Also, if you like, do a search.
BOTL, SOTL = Brothers/Sisters of the Leaf
Don't worry about over-bidding, zealous morons. They're the ones who pay to keep this site up and running for you and me to steal the rest.
***Update (1/25/04)***
Don't know what to buy???
Everyone has different tastes so it is extremely difficult to tell you what you are going to like. The best thing to do is to get some Ideas and begin sampling for yourself. Here's a recent excerpt of a response to a newbie by Slimboli...
***"The choices out there are so numerous (thousands of cigars and factories to choose from) ... it would be hard to narrow it down, without you first providing a few parameters.
1) Light, medium or full-bodied smokes ...
2) Lengths and ring guages you prefer ...
3) Particualr shapes your like, ie. Corona, Torpedo, Robusto, Perfecto, etc.
4) Wrappers that you prefer, ie. Sun-Grown (Shade Grown), Maduro, Cameroon, etc.
These are just a few ... and once you provide us with a few guidelines, it will be a lot easier to guide you in the direction of a cigar (or cigars) that would be more to your liking!"***
This should get you started...
Do an "All Messages" search for...
favorite
favorites
daily
everyday
special
premium
super premium
etc. etc. etc.
A little secret:
Keep an eye on the "Cigars and Related" forum. Once in awhile, one of us will post a favorable review of a cigar that they might not normally let slip for fear of bidding competition. Often times the prices will go up for a few weeks after. Be patient and get some when the gettin's good.
When you have an idea what you want, buy 5-packs.
Let them acclimate in your humi for 2 weeks or more if possible (especially boxes).
Sample at least 2 before critiquing.
Keep a journal.
Most of us here have been and will continue to buy 5-packs forever. Nothing like always having new cigars to sample.
A few informative links...
Cigar 101
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/html/cig101_main.asp
Acronyms
http://www.cigarbid.com/auction/forum/forum.cfm?action=list&forumID=1&messageDisplay=0000000009396
http://www.cigargroup.com/faq
EXCELLENT SITE!!!
***Update (1/24/04)***
http://www.cigarnexus.com/counsel/cigarstorage/index.html
ANOTHER EXCELLENT SITE!!! ***Stolen from Slim***
***Update 3/14/04***
http://www.cigarnexus.com/counsel/cigarstorage/index.html
Another Slim ripoff
***update (1/27/04)***
Watch out for E-Chick! She's a bad, bad girl! {;^ )
Above all, just have fun.
That's all I can think of for now.
Feel free to post a reply and top this thread for the next guy.
Thanks
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