About to make order....How does it look?

[WildBlueSooner]

Greetings. I am new, although I have smoked cigars off and on with friends throughout the years. I have decided to take the dive. Just bought a 400ct humidor and beads from heartfelt. I am going to make my first purchase of 5ers today. Here is what I have in my cart but I wanted to get some feedback first before I committed.

1x $26.85 - Montecristo White Rothschilde 5 Pack
1x FREE - Oliva Serie G Double Robusto 5 Pack
1x FREE - Oliva Serie G Maduro Perfecto 5 Pack
1x $31.50 - Padron 6000 5 Pack
1x $21.99 - Perdomo Lot 23 Churchill 5 Pack
1x $33.99 - Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Toro 5 Pack
1x $22.99 - Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona 5 Pack
1x $31.99 - Romeo Y Julieta Aniversario Robusto 5 Pack

My first 40 cigars. Does this look good? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot and I look forward to getting to know you all and your cigars :ss

[68TriShield]

You have a nice variety of cigars there. Most are quite good imo :tu

[knliebe]

Some very nice choices in their. I personally am a big fan of the RP vintage series, and the padron maduros. Plus those oliva serie G's that you are getting free are very very good sticks!

[Sawyer]

A good selection for a first purchase. I have bought multiples of all those cigars at some point in my cigar smoking career. As for the prices, I can't be specific since I haven't bought any of those brands in some time but it looks okay to me after a cursory glance.

[Kreth]

You might want to consider the Perdomo Slow-Aged Lot 826 as an alternative to the 23s. Not that the 23s are bad, I just think the 826s are a great smoke.

[WildBlueSooner]

One thing I thought about was switching one of the RP Vintage to RP Sungrown. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Will it give me more variety?

[Kreth]

The Vintage 90 and 92 are similar, yeah.

[WildBlueSooner]

The Vintage 90 and 92 are similar, yeah.

Which would you switch out?

[jaycarla]

One thing I thought about was switching one of the RP Vintage to RP Sungrown. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Will it give me more variety?

Personally I would stick with the both of the Vintage. I don't think the Sungrown is very good at all.

If you do swap one, would swap out the 90 Toro's. If you are wanting to try some more RP, go with the Edge Corojo and the Decade, both of those are a much better smoke than the Sungrown.

[karmaz00]

very nice choices

[SmoknTaz]

The Vintage 90 and 92 are similar, yeah.

Which would you switch out?
You can't go wrong with either one but I would go with the 90 because I like the toros.

[Kreth]

If you do swap one, would swap out the 90 Toro's.
See, here's the thing. I prefer the 90 over the 92. :r
But neither of us knows your tastes, so you might prefer one or the other, or hate both of them.
If you're going to swap one out, I'd try something from a different brand for more variety, like 5 Vegas or CAO. Or find a theme-based 5er, like all maduro, or all toro size.

[Thrak]

Where are you buying from?

I wanna get some olivia's for free. :D

[elderboy02]

You might want to get a 5'er of the Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Maduros. They are awesome! :D

[gnukfu]

I would suggest taking out the 1990s since you are getting the 92s and see if you can get some Fuente 8-5-8 maduros for the same price or cheaper...or Don Pepin Garcia blue labels.

[Lucky_Hippo]

I'd keep everything on your list AND try to pick up what some others here have suggested. It's a steep slope my friend and the only way to reach bottom is head first and 90MPH. :r:r


Enjoy the ride!


P.s.
Joking aside you've made some great first choices and the ones you don't pick up this go round will give you something to look forward to on the next purchase.

[Kreth]

You know, if you go to cigarbid.com, you can probably pick up a lot more variety for your money. :lv

[hotreds]

Looks good. You'll get differing opinions- as many as there are different B and SOTLs here. But- I'd say go with what you got this time, and get different sticks next time.

[WildBlueSooner]

OK...I am switching the 90s for CAO Cx2 Toro 5 Pack $28.99. This will give me one more brand to try. And don't worry everyone...this is just the first step in my endeavor. I am checking cigarbid right as we speak. Thanks for everyone's input. I truly appreciate it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

padron, oliva, perdomo.... great start!!:ss

[Kreth]

OK...I am switching the 90s for CAO Cx2 Toro 5 Pack $28.99. This will give me one more brand to try. And don't worry everyone...this is just the first step in my endeavor. I am checking cigarbid right as we speak. Thanks for everyone's input. I truly appreciate it.
You do have a humidor for all these nice sticks, right? :ss

[WildBlueSooner]

You do have a humidor for all these nice sticks, right? :ss

Humidor?

[WildBlueSooner]

Just kidding Kreth. I bought a 400ct recently. I even have my wife on board. Traded me starting cigar collection for her buying some dress she wanted. Works for me! :)

[Tio Gato]

Oh to be young again! Take your time and find out what you like and don't like. That looks like a great selection to start with.
I second the recommendation that you pick up some Fuente 898, if not now, later. It's a great smoke that won't kill you and it's a good frame of reference for your taste and future suggestions.
Never, never let yourself be persuaded into liking something that you don't. If the whole world says they like Don Dingleberries and you don't, don't be afraid to say so.
It's all about what you like.
Most of all, enjoy! And welcome to the slippery slope!:ss

[Boobar]

You have a great selection of smokes there. The Lot 23's are good but I tend toward the Lot 23 maduros. I love the Vintage 1990's and the Oliva G Maduros. You can't go wrong with some Padrons in the box either.

Happy smoking.

[WildBlueSooner]

You have a great selection of smokes there. The Lot 23's are good but I tend toward the Lot 23 maduros. I love the Vintage 1990's and the Oliva G Maduros. You can't go wrong with some Padrons in the box either.

Happy smoking.

Glad you mentioned that. I am switching out the 23s for 23 Maduros. Gives me a better mix of nat. and maduro. Thanks a lot.

[WildBlueSooner]

This is why I did not order right away. While I know in the end it is what I want, I love to get some opinions. I have already made 2 small changes to my list. Thanks again folks.

[s15driftking]

1x $26.85 - Montecristo White Rothschilde 5 Pack
1x FREE - Oliva Serie G Double Robusto 5 Pack
1x FREE - Oliva Serie G Maduro Perfecto 5 Pack
1x $31.50 - Padron 6000 5 Pack
1x $21.99 - Perdomo Lot 23 Churchill 5 Pack
1x $33.99 - Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Toro 5 Pack
1x $22.99 - Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona 5 Pack
1x $31.99 - Romeo Y Julieta Aniversario Robusto 5 Pack


Monte whites a good quality light smoke
Oliva G's are snazzy and delicious
NEver had a Padron 6000
Perdomo lot 23 is a solid smoke
RP vintage 90, i did not like this one
RP vintage 92, i did not try this one because of the 90 experience
RyJ Anniv. - never had em




Thats all i know about those bud!

[WildBlueSooner]

Ok...just to keep it less confusing. Here is my current cart:

1x $28.99 - CAO Cx2 Toro 5 Pack
1x $26.85 - Montecristo White Rothschilde 5 Pack
1x $21.99 - Oliva Serie G Double Robusto 5 Pack
1x FREE - Oliva Serie G Maduro Perfecto 5 Pack
1x $31.50 - Padron 6000 5 Pack
1x FREE - Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro Churchill 5 Pk
1x $22.99 - Rocky Patel Vintage 1992 Petit Corona 5 Pack
1x $31.99 - Romeo Y Julieta Aniversario Robusto 5 Pack

Thanks!

[s15driftking]

i would recommend two 5'ers just based on your list.

Perdomo Habano Maduro (replace the lot 23's)

RP edge sumatra... if they are in stock...

[Bax]

I used to love the Monte Whites:ss NIce selection!

[WildBlueSooner]

Ok I am getting excited. I just got an email that heartfelt shipped my rh beads...the time draws near.

[Kreth]

Just kidding Kreth. I bought a 400ct recently. I even have my wife on board. Traded me starting cigar collection for her buying some dress she wanted. Works for me! :)
Very nice. I'm not much further down the slope. I started a little over a month ago with a 100 ct, and I may be upgrading soon. :r
Once you get your smokes, check out the PIF and other trading threads. It's a good way to get to try out some other smokes, especially boutique cigars that you may not find on your own.

[WildBlueSooner]

IT IS DONE! My first order has been made. I am now working on putting together a wish list to try to get some good deals on cbid. So far I have the AF 898. If anyone else has some must have suggestions I would be happy to hear them. To those of you that already made suggestions I thank you! I hope to be making suggestions to others soon. I cannot wait for my humidor to get here so I can season it, and start filling it up.

Thanks for the welcome!

[jaycarla]

If you end up liking the Oliva G's, you have to try the Special G Maduro. Little perfecto and an awesome smoke.

[macpappy]

By my count you've only ordered 40 cigars. They are going to get awful lonely in that 400 ct. humidor. You should sample what you've ordered and then buy boxes before SChip kicks in.

[lightning9191]

IT IS DONE! My first order has been made. I am now working on putting together a wish list to try to get some good deals on cbid. So far I have the AF 898. If anyone else has some must have suggestions I would be happy to hear them. To those of you that already made suggestions I thank you! I hope to be making suggestions to others soon. I cannot wait for my humidor to get here so I can season it, and start filling it up.

Thanks for the welcome!

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[WildBlueSooner]

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Wow! I was looking for something like this. That is incredibly helpful. Thanks a lot.

[Boobar]

When you start bidding, this site is invaluable: http://www.c-h-i-m-p.com/

I am glad that someone finally posted a link to that website, I lost it a while back and I haven't been able to find it with the search function. :tu

[ronhoffman2]

You know, if you go to cigarbid.com, you can probably pick up a lot more variety for your money. :lv

screw the slope, you just kicked him off the cliff.

[Kreth]

screw the slope, you just kicked him off the cliff.
I was trying to give him a chance to stock up at good prices before S-CHIP. :r

[acruce]

Looks good !

[WildBlueSooner]

Everything has shipped. I have already received the RH beads. The sticks should come in on Monday. I have been working some crazy hours which should end on Tuesday...if this is the case I am going to pick up a few sticks from my B&M and enjoy them with some sweet Kentucky bourbon.

How long would you all recommend the sticks that I ordered sit in the humi before I think about smoking them? :dr

[Kreth]

How long would you all recommend the sticks that I ordered sit in the humi before I think about smoking them? :dr
You probably want to let them rest for a week or two, but I always like to try one or two right off the truck (OTT). Is your humi already seasoned?

[WildBlueSooner]

You probably want to let them rest for a week or two, but I always like to try one or two right off the truck (OTT). Is your humi already seasoned?

No I am working on it right now. I am hoping it is good by the time the sticks come in. If not I was thinking I could get most of them in some tupperware just until the humi is good to go!

I cant wait!

[Chemyst]

WBS,

DC for your OpusX request is:

0308 0730 0000 3888 1810

Enjoy!

Chemyst :cool2:

BTW, I didn't see any Fuentes on your list of 40 smokes.:usa

[WildBlueSooner]

Thanks Ken..you are too kind!

[e-man67]

One thing I thought about was switching one of the RP Vintage to RP Sungrown. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Will it give me more variety?


I would stay away from the RP sungrown....so very lite and tasteless....if you want the epitome of sungrown goodness (you will be spoiled afterwards) then get the Ashton VSG....sheer Heaven!

[e-man67]

I used to love the Monte Whites:ss NIce selection!


I STILL love Monte white...but I like the Monte Platinums ever better! :dr

[Chemyst]

then get the Ashton VSG....sheer Heaven!

Shhh...

You'll spoil my enroute Fuente sampler 'surprise'.

Chemyst :cool2:

[Garbandz]

Start getting your humidor conditioned right away,find a good spot for it and get some moisture in it,my local shopkeeper usually sprays a little distilled water in and wipes it around w/ a clean towel to begin conditioning a new humi.I am sure you will get other advise on this...Happy Trails...Garbandz... you will be getting something from me real soon...

[WildBlueSooner]

Well I managed to free up a little extra money! Will be looking for my next order soon so if anyone has any suggestions feel free. I appreciate all the help I had the first time around. :)

[cigarusmaximus]

Do you have any pictures of your new humi and stash of cigars?
Thanks!

[WildBlueSooner]

Do you have any pictures of your new humi and stash of cigars?
Thanks!

Yeah...they are in the humi pics page but I will repost them in a bit!

[Chemyst]

A newbie should just try every smoke that comes his way.
Plenty of time to get a second order together.

You can probably get in on a Newbie Sampler Trade(NST)
with a FOG. FOGs are very generous with smokes, and
NSTs are notoriously one sided, in favor of the newbie.

Look for NSTs on this and other cigar boards like CigarPass.com
or eHerf.com, etc. CA probably has them here, too.

My Priority package didn't get to you yet? 3 1/2 days?

Chemyst :cool2:

[WildBlueSooner]

A newbie should just try every smoke that comes his way.
Plenty of time to get a second order together.

You can probably get in on a Newbie Sampler Trade(NST)
with a FOG. FOGs are very generous with smokes, and
NSTs are notoriously one sided, in favor of the newbie.

Look for NSTs on this and other cigar boards like CigarPass.com
or eHerf.com, etc. CA probably has them here, too.

My Priority package didn't get to you yet? 3 1/2 days?

Chemyst :cool2:

Nope not yet! Believe me I have been trying every smoke I can...trades, PIFs, 5ers, etc. I have been trying to buy samplers when I see good deals...I have decided this is for sure a hobby I am going to continue with. I have a 400ct humi I am trying to fill up...falling quickly down the slope!v:tu

[Chemyst]

Darn! I'm going to have to go up to the Priority Mail sorting
facility, where I used to work, and kick some butt!

You should have had them today, at the latest. Maybe tomorrow.
Hope they didn't 'inspect' the package. Not sure that the USPS likes
cigars in the mail. Never had a problem b4, though.

Maybe I'll check the DC for progress.

Chemyst :cool2:

[WildBlueSooner]

Darn! I'm going to have to go up to the Priority Mail sorting
facility, where I used to work, and kick some butt!

You should have had them today, at the latest. Maybe tomorrow.
Hope they didn't 'inspect' the package. Not sure that the USPS likes
cigars in the mail. Never had a problem b4, though.

Chemyst :cool2:

Well I am looking forward to it...thanks again! Hopefully they come in tomorrow!

[Chemyst]

Well, your cigars were in Maine today!

Here's the tracking info from USPS

Label/Receipt Number: 0308 0730 0000 3888 1810
Associated Label/Receipt:
Detailed Results:

Processed, March 17, 2009, 7:43 pm, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074
Processed, March 14, 2009, 9:14 pm, SWEDESBORO, NJ 08085
Acceptance, March 14, 2009, 11:06 am, DEEPWATER, NJ 08023

Leave it to the USPS! :(

Chemyst

[WildBlueSooner]

Well, your cigars were in Maine today!

Here's the tracking info from USPS

Label/Receipt Number: 0308 0730 0000 3888 1810
Associated Label/Receipt:
Detailed Results:

Processed, March 17, 2009, 7:43 pm, SCARBOROUGH, ME 04074
Processed, March 14, 2009, 9:14 pm, SWEDESBORO, NJ 08085
Acceptance, March 14, 2009, 11:06 am, DEEPWATER, NJ 08023

Leave it to the USPS! :(

Chemyst

Maine? It is going the wrong way! :fl

[Chemyst]

No kidding. The cigars are double bagged/ziplocked and
there's a damp paper towel to help the humidity in the box.

Nothing to do now but wait for delivery.
Sorry for the snafu. Let me know their condition when you
get them.

Chemyst :cool2:

[WildBlueSooner]

No kidding. The cigars are double bagged/ziplocked and
there's a damp paper towel to help the humidity in the box.

Nothing to do now but wait for delivery.
Sorry for the snafu. Let me know their condition when you
get them.

Chemyst :cool2:

I am confident they will make it in good condition. I would post something in the thoughts and prayers section but I dont think it is serious enough. :fu

[WildBlueSooner]

So, I have some extra dough to pickup some new smokes! Yipee. If anyone is looking to unload anything please let me know! Trying to fill up that humi! I will be looking in the WTS sections as well. If anyone has any suggestions I am all ears!

[Chemyst]

Google "Newbie Sampler Trade".
The best deal you'll ever make.
Make new trading friends, too.

Chemyst :cool2:

[WildBlueSooner]

Ken I got the sticks today and really appreciate it! They are some great smokes and have not had any of them! Dont think this isnt going in the bomb section once I can get some pictures! Thanks again.

[Chemyst]

WBS, glad they finally made it.:tu

Enjoy them!

Chemyst :cool2:

[Chemyst]

WBS... fyi

All Fuentes:

Black band = Cuban Belicoso
Nipple foot = Hemingway Signature
Longest = Ashton San Cristobal guajiro
vsg on band = Ashton VSG (duh!)
Opus X = Perfecxion #4, IIRC

Chemyst :cool2: