Guest rob Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I wouldn't spend top dollar, on less than top quality cigars. I would divert the money I spent on Padron and Opus X cigars into a truck load of honest CCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onelove Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Move to a different country as the tax in oz leaves me with a bitter taste after most sticks subjected to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthonyjoseph89 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Storage and how to properly store cigars consistently. CC smoke differently than NCs and it's important to understand the difference and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCPANTHERZFAN Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I am thankful for finding FOH early in my hobby. I have a boatload of expensive NC's, but I quickly found this site and was able to (and still am) learn the ups and downs of the CC world. I have already been burned by sub par grey market CC's. They were authentic, but I had mold issues. Being able to trust a vendor like Rob who inspects everything he sells to ensure quality, you can't ask for anything more from a vendor! Great advice from people willing to share their knowledge so newbies like me get to learn from others mistakes. Thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GernBlansten Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Skip the desktop humidor. While they look nice, they're work. Roll with a large airtight Tupperware container at a fraction of the cost or better yet just go buy a cooler. I remember reading about the guys and their coolers, wine fridges or cabinets and saying, "I'm never going have that many cigars...no way!" Yeah...right! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potpest Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Apart from starting collecting 10 years ago the only real regret I have is not getting my storage correct from the start. As I got into cigars I bought loads of singles with a plan to try everything cuba had to offer. I kept everthing in a desktop humidor which was too humid for smoking from and cost a lot more than a tupperware box and a couple if bovedas would have. I spent the first few months thinking my cigars were in a sick period and didn't taste right when the reality was that they were just too wet and being stored incorrectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8eman Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 MAKE A DAMN LIST: If you can't afford cigars or can't remember the cigars you want make a LIST! Recall prices when they are posted so you can make a sound decision when they come up again. Write down cigars you want from reviews and videos so you know it when they pop up. Do not be the person researching every cigar on the 24:24 to read reviews and then when you know a certain cigar is a great deal or a rarity you go back and it's already sold out because someone else already knew the info.MS Excel Spread sheet works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felixthecat Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I would try more sampler packs, before box purchases. Also remember unless you have thousands of dollars to spend, remember Cuban cigars are not especially better they are differant. Before buying cuban cigars or any other top shelf cigar, experiment with your palates. I chose cigars by what others liked. Ask yourself what do I like eat what do I like to eat.It doesn't really matter what I like , you may find someone with a simular palate, that's is valuable. Go slow don't pay attention to the hype, and do your homework. Listen to reviews from people that are not retailers, just consumers like you and me. Cuban cigars are very fun but yes there are created equal. Read search the internet and learn as much as possible. Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugman78629 Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 SAVE MORE MONEY.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topdiesel Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 I have been really pleased with my journey. Don't be afraid to try new things (cigars, storage, lighters, cutters, beverage pairings). If you are like me, making the mistakes will help you figure out likes and dislikes. Mistakes will make your journey and experience unique to you. read, learn, ask questions and have fun. The cigars taste better when you have the money to smoke them (as opposed to credit). You might not always have the money to smoke them, so stock up when you do. Research your sources and only buy from trustworthy vendors. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 There are a few things that come to mind. First, skip cheap, and expensive, humidors and go with coolerdors right off the bat. Next, go with regular production. Most of the Els don't suit my taste and the REs, while OK, aren't worth it to me. There's lots of special stuff out there that I'm sure is great but my experience buying them online has mostly left me wanting. Don't smoke cigars that I know are too young. Case in point. The other day I broke open a beautiful dark, greasy box of MC#2 from 2013. I knew they were too young but I was showing off. The cigars were OK but are nothing compared to what I know they will be in a few more years. Buy more Cohiba and lay them down. They get really good with time and they've gotten really expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicaraguanlubber Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 1) Did more homework; joined communities like this and a couple others of which I am a member and made informed decisions. 2) Purchased a humi like I would a computer, anticipating needs as far out as possible 3) Been more selective in my stick purchases 4) Found a way to get to that ISOM and get my hands on real sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmokealot Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Nothing. The mistakes and tribulations of life have made me the man and smoker I am today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habanolover Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I'da prepared myself to make moooore MONEY!!! Fact is, to me, it seemed like 2014 was another banner year for CC, Even the cheap&cheerfuls I've sampled have a certain richness and quality about them. I would love to have 3 or 4 boxes/ cabs of all but maybe one purchase I've made from 2014 stock. So, I'd say discover what you like and stockup when times(when stock is good) are good and you can afford it. Edited July 10, 2015 by habanolover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hayes Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Don't force the cigar into the moment. Choose the cigar for the moment. Be your own man and develop your own tastes because everyone's palate is different. So buy singles or samplers to start. Remember that just because one particular cigar you smoked wasn't to your taste that it doesn't mean that the cigar is going to be not to your taste every time; different years, different rollers, what you drank with it, all make a difference. Don't be dismayed if the cigar you have been saving for that special occasion falls short of expectation. It's all part of the journey. But be open to being pleasantly surprised when you least expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNR Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Forcing cigars onto moments early on was a mistake I don't make anymore actually.. Thats a good'en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafLover Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 If I could have started again... I would have started with Cuban cigars. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeafLover Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 ....and I think I would start a cigar dossier from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post El Presidente Posted July 11, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2015 it's seldom the cigar in the hand. Its often the people you are with. A cigar is but a cigar... brilliant sometimes, good most times, average to poor on occasion. It doesn't matter. if you are fortunate to spend time with new and old friends alike sharing a cigar...it is special. You are at the 1% of special social interaction. A cigar is but a cross on the "T". A dot on the "i". It is the lifelong friendships you make that are truly special. Never forget it. Put it in perspective. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I wish I wouldn't have taken a hiatus from late 2010 - early 2015. I still have some cigars from 08 and 09 left, but I could have so many more boxes of aged cigars now if I would have kept buying. Instead I have been on a buying spree the last 3 months to try and stock back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunod Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I've always had big enough humidors. My first humidor was a cabinet. No time to buy singles. Lol. But if I could do it again I would have put down boxes. I always thought for the present not the future. I would get um and smoke um. I put down a few boxes , usually when the smoked like crap. I would forget about them and a few years later .. Wola magic. Great cigar . Only started putting down cigars over the last few years. Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treberty Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I would not have aged my non-cubans... was only worth it for a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintsmokealot Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Nothing. The mistakes and tribulations of life have made me the man and smoker I am today. Seems I misunderstood the topic by reading with one eye open. I don't regret any of my mistakes but would never hesitate to help educate another BOTL. All advice given has been class A and wish I had something else give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveGriff Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Have better restraint when it came to smoking the RE's and LE's I had in my possession. Would love to have seen how a lot of them would have developed (if any) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 For the most part, I think I've done OK and I think I've come to understand what Cuban cigars are and are not, but I guess I'd tell myself to relax and enjoy. On a side note, I can't say I'm truly passionate about cigars, and I've certainly never considered them a hobby. I simply enjoy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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