Order in route

[Blak Smyth]

I recently placed an order online and it ships today, I should have it Friday.
I am pretty damn excited, thought I would share. Any comments or suggestions?
Keep in mind I am new at this, and I would have ordered some things differently now.
I ordered this stuff a week ago and have learned so much since then, oh well.
What do you think?


Here is my list:
*Nub 460 maduro (single)
*Man o' War DC (single)
*Diesel unholy cocktail (single)
*Graycliff 1666 Pirate Torpedo (single)
*X15 Herf-a-dor 15 capacity travel humidor
*Bullet chrome cutter
*Colibri Hybrid Lighter
*Colibri Jewelry finish tread torch lighter
http://img.cigarsinternational.com/P/500/M/C/M-CLQTR500003.JPG
*First class humidor combo
http://img.cigarsinternational.com/P/500/SP/C/SP-CA06.JPG
1 - 5 Vegas Gold Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon Robusto (5.5" x 52)
1 - Fonseca 5-50 (5" x 50)
1 - Gurkha Connecticut Reserve Robusto #4 (6" x 50)
1 - Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro (6" x 52)
1 - Perdomo Slow-Aged Lot 826 Glorioso (6" x 52)
1 - Perdomo Reserve 10th Champagne Epicure (6" x 54)
1 - Puros Indios Reserva Maxima '03 Robusto (5" x 50)
1 - Cigar Band Mosaic Humidor (20 Capacity)
*Warminster 20 capacity humidor
http://img.cigarsinternational.com/P/500/M/S/M-STH20.JPG
*Legends series 4 finger ash tray
http://img.cigarsinternational.com/P/500/M/X/M-XGASH1.JPG
*Bally rosewood humidor 75 capacity
http://img.cigarsinternational.com/P/500/M/G/M-GH75DR.JPG




What do you think would have been a good deal to pay for all of this as a package?

[area51]

Just so im tracking. You bought 3 humidors?

[Blak Smyth]

Just so im tracking. You bought 3 humidors?

Yah I have a small compulsive problem.
Thats one of the things I would have done diffently.
I should have just bought on bigger humidor.
For a while I will be just buying cigars,
I think I will have the essentials now.

Can't wait for the hybrid lighter. Seems like a cool concept being able to choose a normal flame or a torch.

[Subvet642]

Just so im tracking. You bought 3 humidors?

I give him 6 months before he just gives up and buys an Aristocrat. :r

[Blak Smyth]

I give him 6 months before he just gives up and buys an Aristocrat. :r

Haha I had to Google Aristocrat, I NEED one of those!
You guys have no idea how much trouble your gonna get me into.

For some reason this image came up! WTF?
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGz_CTNPv1qc3bBxqb9BekgXUOhAsZW NmsQAeskgdALB6BoBYhRA

[Subvet642]

Haha I had to Google Aristocrat, I NEED one of those!

For some reason this image came up! WTF?
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGz_CTNPv1qc3bBxqb9BekgXUOhAsZW NmsQAeskgdALB6BoBYhRA

They come bigger, too!

BTW, you posted pics of 3 empty humis, Dude, you are screwed!

[Tyler]

The Perdomo 10th Anniversary Champagne Epicure and the Perdomo Slow Aged lot 826 are among my favorites. I also really enjoy the Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Maduros as far as less expensive Maduros go. Great pick ups. Let me know how you like those. You also should check out the cigar auction websites, Cigarbid.com and Cigarauctioneer.com, if you haven't already. Great sites at getting expensive cigars for cheap. Just be sure to cross check the item for its true price before bidding. Simple search on google or through Cigars International and Famous-Smoke to make sure that I'd you bid your not paying too much. Be patient and you will find great deals. I have won boxes of cigars for up to as much as 75% off. Happy buying and welcome to the madness of the hobby.

[Emjaysmash]

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGz_CTNPv1qc3bBxqb9BekgXUOhAsZW NmsQAeskgdALB6BoBYhRA
I'll take one of those please!

[AtlantaDave]

Blak,

I just quickly glanced over your lists and maybe I missed them, but don't forget to pick up something to keep your boxes humidified (gels, beads) and don't rely on the analog hydrometers. Get digital ones to monitor the temp/humidity.

Anyway, you're off to great start!

[Blak Smyth]

Blak,

I just quickly glanced over your lists and maybe I missed them, but don't forget to pick up something to keep your boxes humidified (gels, beads) and don't rely on the analog hydrometers. Get digital ones to monitor the temp/humidity.

Anyway, you're off to great start!

Oh GREAT advice, I was just planning on using the little humidifiers that come with and distilled water. You are saying I need to have gels or beads in addition? Okay I will get digital hydrometers then!
Thanks again.

[Emjaysmash]

You shouldn't need gel/beads in ADDITION to the humidifier, but they tend to be a little less hassle when using them instead of the humidifier.

Don't worry though, I used the foam humidifiers for a couple years before switching to beads.

[Subvet642]

Oh GREAT advice, I was just planning on using the little humidifiers that come with and distilled water. You are saying I need to have gels or beads in addition? Okay I will get digital hydrometers then!
Thanks again.

Not in addition to, but instead of. I, personally, use Heartfelt beads.

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/products.asp?cat=65%25+Rh+Humidity+Beads

[AtlantaDave]

Oh GREAT advice, I was just planning on using the little humidifiers that come with and distilled water. You are saying I need to have gels or beads in addition? Okay I will get digital hydrometers then!
Thanks again.

When I was using 50-300 count humidors, I got rid of the little foam humidifiers and replaced them with beads as mentioned above. Sorry for the confustion!

[icehog3]

Not a fan at all of Colibri lighters. If you have problems, there are some good threads here about better alternatives.

[Blak Smyth]

Not a fan at all of Colibri lighters. If you have problems, there are some good threads here about better alternatives.

Yah I saw a ton of issues on here with the Calibris (after I placed my order of course).
My plan is to track down some of those Ronson torches as back ups.
Haven't found them yet though.

[Tyler]

Yah I saw a ton of issues on here with the Calibris (after I placed my order of course).
My plan is to track down some of those Ronson torches as back ups.
Haven't found them yet though.

Brother, you sure are asking for it? Empty humidor pictures, can't find Ronson JetLites......

:r

Hey fellas I think he needs a newsletter too while I come to think of it. That way he is up to date. He might need a few back issues too.

-(P :banger

[Blak Smyth]

Brother, you sure are asking for it? Empty humidor pictures, can't find Ronson JetLites......

:r

Hey fellas I think he needs a newsletter too while I come to think of it. That way he is up to date. He might need a few back issues too.

-(P :banger

yah I should just shut up now.

But seriously, there is a CA newsletter?

[688sonarmen]

yah I should just shut up now.

But seriously, there is a CA newsletter?

Yeah, I'm getting two a month now that I moved. The other gets sent to my new address.

[Blak Smyth]

I am smart enough to know you guys are trying to get me in trouble (maybe).
Thanks for the help guys.

[Subvet642]

Yeah, I'm getting two a month now that I moved. The other gets sent to my new address.

:sl:lr

[nofeardiver]

very nice

[Blak Smyth]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=46528&highlight=news+letter


Haha, all you silly news letter guys!
Curiosity got the best of me so I found the above link.

[Tyler]

The first thing I would do when you get your humidors in though is season them. That way you can start putting your cigars in there. Until then I would store the cigars in a tupperware dish or something. I believe it should only take a few days to season those small humidors. Correct me if I am wrong fellas.

AND don't forget pictures of when you get it all set up.

:tu

[Tyler]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=46528&highlight=news+letter


Haha, all you silly news letter guys!
Curiosity got the best of me so I found the above link.

Well now you won't be a cool kid on the block and get one. :cf1

Just kidding.

[Blak Smyth]

The first thing I would do when you get your humidors in though is season them. That way you can start putting your cigars in there. Until then I would store the cigars in a tupperware dish or something. I believe it should only take a few days to season those small humidors. Correct me if I am wrong fellas.

AND don't forget pictures of when you get it all set up.

:tu

Thanks, I actually have a small humidor my neighbor loaned me so I shouldn't need the tupperware.;) My neighbor has really been a big help and influence on my new habbit.

[Tyler]

Thanks, I actually have a small humidor my neighbor loaned me so I shouldn't need the tupperware.;) My neighbor has really been a big help and influence on my new habbit.

That's great that you have a BOTL so close that is guiding you in the right direction. I don't know about the rest of the guys here but when I first started smoking none of my friends smoked so I just started hanging out at the cigar shop trying to pickup on everything. My dad took me out for my first cigar and I didn't even cut it. I told him it tasted better that way. :sh What was I thinking? Haha

I am gad you have your neighbor to help you get started in this hobby/obsession of ours. :D

[Bax]

I can tell you that the Warminster is just some cheap board with a Cherry finish. It's fine for dryboxing or keeping all your lighters and cutters together but it doesn't really keep RH very well. I wouldn't bother trying to keep any nice sticks in it.

Go ahead and invest in a nice cooler because you'll soon have those other humi's packed full:D

[Blak Smyth]

Next weeks order, what do you think? Are any of these any good?:

Man o' War Robusto 5r
John Bull Bulldog 5r
John Bull Britania 5r
Devils Weed Toro 5r
Cuba Libre One Churchill 5r
CAO VR Full Fathom Five 5r
CAO VR Convergence 5r
Cain Daytona by Oliva Double 5r
Devils Weed Queen Bess Churchill 5r

[area51]

Also look in humipacks...they sell 82% humidity just for seasoning...I don't know if I missed it, but was there a cutter on that list?

[Blak Smyth]

Also look in humipacks...they sell 82% humidity just for seasoning...I don't know if I missed it, but was there a cutter on that list?

No, yet another item I missed. Damn, my needs are going to be never ending, huh? I have only been using a punch so far. I have used cutters before, but I love the clean punch hole. Is it better to use a cutter? I'm sure on torpedos its a must.

[area51]

Like many things in cigar smoking it all comes down to preference. Take your time and enjoy no need to rush. Check cigar monster through the day they always have cutters.

[Apoco]

I've used a pocket knife to cut a cigar before. The cutters will give you a cleaner cut, but are not absolutely 100% required.
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[Blak Smyth]

Heading home in two hours to see my equipment, feeling giddy!
Thanks for the input everybody!

I put a couple trash bags out and a note asking the driver to stick the boxes in the bags in case it rains. It did rain, I hope he is a cool driver.

[Blak Smyth]

I can tell you that the Warminster is just some cheap board with a Cherry finish. It's fine for dryboxing or keeping all your lighters and cutters together but it doesn't really keep RH very well. I wouldn't bother trying to keep any nice sticks in it.

Go ahead and invest in a nice cooler because you'll soon have those other humi's packed full:D

You where absolutely correct about the Warminster, I think I only paid about $9.00 for it though. Might just give it to my brother, trying to get him into it too.


Here are some pics now that I received my shipment:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5075/5876816806_b88346be19.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/5876255293_cb29f8a136.jpg

[Sherlockholms]

Nice buy David! And you get a bump for not falling for the news letter. Guys like you and I are smarter then the rest of the pack ;)

[pektel]

Nice buy David! And you get a bump for not falling for the news letter. Guys like you and I are smarter then the rest of the pack ;)

Word. I searched first as well when the newsletter was brought up. Glad I did :D

[Blak Smyth]

Nice buy David! And you get a bump for not falling for the news letter. Guys like you and I are smarter then the rest of the pack ;)

I am not that smart just got lucky, haha.
I was like wow that is awesome that there is a news letter, but why would it be in print and not electronic? Searched and found people making fun of it, without them I would have been sucked in.

FYI: the Colibri Hybrid lighter (shown on the left) is a really cool lighter. It lights using a flint and you just press a button to turn it into a torch, let go of the button and it turns back to a regular flame. I was pleased with this lighter, until it breaks like most Calibris I hear of.

[DBall]

I can tell you that the Warminster is just some cheap board with a Cherry finish. It's fine for dryboxing or keeping all your lighters and cutters together but it doesn't really keep RH very well. I wouldn't bother trying to keep any nice sticks in it.


I gotta disagree... I have one as my office humidor and the damned thing is rock solid...

[Blak Smyth]

I gotta disagree... I have one as my office humidor and the damned thing is rock solid...

I can't attest for the RH, but the bottom is very thin and it does not have cedar surrounding the lid. I'll get some pics. I do like the hinges though. It doesn't have a magnet closure either if I remember correctly. I'll get some pics up on here.

[Tyler]

You where absolutely correct about the Warminster, I think I only paid about $9.00 for it though. Might just give it to my brother, trying to get him into it too.


Here are some pics now that I received my shipment:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5075/5876816806_b88346be19.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/5876255293_cb29f8a136.jpg

I think I see some empty humidors! :sh What should we do?? :r :noon