What Was Your First Box Purchased?

[Tyler]

Tyr and I started talking about this in Earl's thread so I thought I would start a new thread so we didn't hijack his. I did a search and did not find a thread like this but please let me know mods if this has been done before.

Anyways, what was your first box purchased? This does not include bundle but you can mention that as well if you wish when you say your first box purchase. :tu

My first purchase was a box of Romeo Y Julieta Habana Reserve Coronas when they first came out (I believe? As the owner told me they were new) in 2008. I went with them because they were having a sale and they come 27 to a box and I was a poor highschool student haha.

http://www.bonitasmokeshop.com/RyJHabanaReserveCrop.jpg

What was yours?

[chand]

Padilla Signature 1932 Robusto. Love these things! I hear, often, so shut up already, that the Pepin blend is better but these do it for me.

[N2 GOLD]

This is the first FULL box I ever got. It was back in 1998 & I still have three sticks from it. I think I paid $214 back then not sure. -(P Back then I was smoking alot of 8-5-8's & these. Also had TONS of different singles that you dont see or can't find anymore.

http://www.cuencacigars.com/product_images/h/327/size1_CC5264ENL__38594_zoom.JPG

[Boz]

I dont have pictures but my first was a box of Padron 5000 maduros.

[area51]

Oliva Serie O Robusto, still my favorite cigar.

[Ogre]

Brick House Toro

[jesseboston81]

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9943/img0337u.jpg

CAO La Traviata Animados, still delicious!

[kelmac07]

Don't laugh...Drew Estate Dirts. :D

[Fordman4ever]

1844

http://img.cigar.com/p/500/cs/j/cs-jwb.jpg

[DTM]

Diesel Unholy Coctail. Can't go wrong with them.

[Apoco]

This is the first FULL box I ever got. It was back in 1998 & I still have three sticks from it. I think I paid $214 back then not sure. -(P Back then I was smoking alot of 8-5-8's & these. Also had TONS of different singles that you dont see or can't find anymore.

http://www.cuencacigars.com/product_images/h/327/size1_CC5264ENL__38594_zoom.JPG

This was my first box as well - purchased it about 4 years ago I guess.

I've purchased 2 more boxes of them since then. This one appears to be with me for the long haul :tu

[BryanB]

Cupido Crillo back in 2003. I was in love with this cigar.
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[SvilleKid]

Ordered from a source in Asia, I thought I was getting one box, but as a noob, I somehow ordered twice. Ended up keeping both boxes.

Sancho Panza Belicossa. Think it would have been maybe 2000 or 2001 time frame. Can't remember the dates of the boxes. I'm thinking they were late 1990's. Not a single one of them left, sad to say!

[Sherlockholms]

My first box purchase was a box of brocutas cigars(hope I spelled that right). Not the best but not the worst, I even have some of them left.

[pektel]

Can't remember exactly, but it was a box of habanos. It was either Quintero nacionales(none left) or boli pc's (kept a fiver).
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[JWC]

A box of Chateau Fuente by Arturo Fuente back in the mid-late 90s. I still have one or two left at the bottom of my humidor.

[E.J.]

I believe it was Padilla Miami Robustos

[Cenookie]

A box of Montecristo Whites.

[Goldie]

Padron 5000 maduro

[Emjaysmash]

I did a box split with a friend for some 5 Vegas Gold Churchills.

My first ever box buy for myself was Illusione 88s.

[Tyler]

Dang I am surprised by how many of you went all out and bought premiums as your first box. :tu Nothing like diving in at the top haha. Keep them coming this is really interesting to read. Thanks fellas.

[Emjaysmash]

Dang I am surprised by how many of you went all out and bought premiums as your first box. :tu Nothing like diving in at the top haha. Keep them coming this is really interesting to read. Thanks fellas.

Well many people go out and buy samplers and singles of cigars before they buy boxes. My first real buy was Illusione 88 because I had a bought singles of them here and there and decided they were box worthy. I would be surprised if there were a majority who didnt buy premiums as their first box TBH.

[Starscream]

My first box purchase was a box of A. Fuente Cuban Coronas for my wedding back in 1999. Bought another box of the same when my first child was born in '01.

[cort]

Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote.

[DPD6030]

Onxy Reserve Belicoso

[icehog3]

First few full box purchases were La Aroma de Cuba Robustos. I liked "pepper" way back when.

[cobra03]

5 Vegas Gold robustos

[Bax]

H.Upmann monarch tubes (The non CC version) It's what got me hooked on stogies:D

[Bill86]

5 Vegas Gold robustos

Same, I think I remember having a box of Montecristo Platinum Tubos landing as well....Maybe that was later :sh I cannot remember.

[LasciviousXXX]

I am almost ashamed to admit it but my first box purchase was Don Diego Playboy's back when I was 18 :lr

http://img.cigarsinternational.com/p/500/cs/p/cs-pba.jpg


I was stylin' :cool:

[Dunkel]

Don't laugh...Drew Estate Dirts. :D

:r:r:r

My first box was Sancho Panza Extra Fuerte Cordobas.

[Barcode]

Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Gran Consul

http://img.cigarbid.com/p/300/cs/j/cs-j2a.jpg

[Tallman]

Go ahead and laugh-CAO Moontrance. I've grown up since then....

[Blak Smyth]

Can't swing for a box right now, but I am thinking it might be Diesels, just can't decide which ones. I think they are my favorite smokes so far. (or NUB 460 Maduro)

[thechrisdotcom]

My first box I got was a Christmas gift. It was a box of the Cabaiguans from Tatuaje.

The first box I personally bought were the Don Pepin Garcia Vegas Cubanas. Still have quite a few of them left too. I bought a bigger size in length than I usually smoke. So I save them for special times or when I want a longer smoke.

[kickerb]

VegaFina No 4

[Doctorossi]

My first box was Fuente 8-5-8 Maduros in 1991.

[Skywalker]

My first was Tatuaje Series P2!:tu

[NCRadioMan]

My first was some 03 Fonseca Cadetes.

[Tio Gato]

My first box was Fuente Cuban Coronas for 24 bucks back in 1992.:)

[688sonarmen]

Don Lino 1989 Ct:D

[Hippiebrian]

My first box purchased? I was young in the Navy and we were in Tailand...

Wait, you meant cigars, sorry...

[shilala]

I am pretty sure that it was a box of El Original Toro Maduros (https://keysshopping.securesites.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ISS&Product_Code=ELOToro25).
https://keysshopping.securesites.com/store/graphics/00000001/f-ELOToro25.jpg
Easily one of the top ten cigars in the entire world. Maybe even top five. No, definately in the top five. They'll knock your dick in the dirt, though. You'll have to man up for this one.
Stop in at the Island Smoke Shop and see Bill, too. There's no way you won't love him. He's as good a brother as a brother gets. :tu

[jjirons69]

Fuente Curly Head Deluxe maduros. Great yard gars and good for novice friends.

http://www.mikescigars.com/data_files/items/501/large_arturo-fuente-curlyhead-box-maduro-25-prod-shot.jpg

[ArgusP2]

Tatuaje Le Verite 2009

[Adriftpanda]

WOA Natural. Still have a few too, the cello is all nice and yellow.

[Drez]

My first box was a box of padilla miami's

[Jasonw560]

Onyx churchills.

First box given to me were La Gloria Cubana Wavells.

Haven't been able to buy a complete box since.

[dave]

CI Legends Purple (Graycliff) -- may have to revisit for nostalgia's sake. They sure seemed good at the time -- 6+ years ago

[celtic250]

Macanudo Vintage Maduro 1997

[cmitch]

Baccarat Luchadores. I'm so over those now. Moved on to better things.

[Fordman4ever]

My first box arrived today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-08-05_11-02-37_939.jpg?t=1312560895

[fritz43096]

My first box was Arturo Fuente 8-5-8 natural in 2007. I still have a few of them and the last time I smoked one I remember thinking how well it had aged.

[cmitch]

My first box arrived today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m626/Earl_McCoy/2011-08-05_11-02-37_939.jpg?t=1312560895
1844? Those SOB's are outta date! I'd send them back. Or, better yet, send them to Larry and he'll take care of them.:r

[bruceolee]

NC: Montecristo Afrique Sublimation - Still love these

CC: Punch Punch 05' - Madly in love with these still.

:ss

[gbum]

CC-Montecristo Petite Edmundo 10ct
NC-not yet..still looking around...

[Weelok]

Carlos Torano Vituoso Robustos

[Tyler]

CC-Montecristo Petite Edmundo 10ct
NC-not yet..still looking around...

I bet it is easier to get CC than NC over there in Malaysia though right?

[Aporschaguy]

A box of Fake Cohiba Esplendidos... They tasted like crap. I'll never do that again...

[Tyler]

A box of Fake Cohiba Esplendidos... They tasted like crap. I'll never do that again...

:td Sorry to hear that.

[gbum]

I bet it is easier to get CC than NC over there in Malaysia though right?

spot on... but the price is killin me...
god save internet :)

[TheTraveler]

Punch Royal Coronation; haven't bought a box of 'em since but still pick up a couple of singles from time to time.

[Tyler]

My first box purchased? I was young in the Navy and we were in Tailand...

Wait, you meant cigars, sorry...

Just saw this. :r So wrong. :r :r

[Bad Finger]

Cab of SLR Robustos

[DaBear]

None yet, but I already know what will be my first, a box of Hemingway Maduros(Signature or Classic, still undecided) come release time, absolutely love those sticks. I have to milk the few I have remaining until then

[Don Fernando]

Montecristo #4 at Singapore Airport, januari 2006. Started to smoke on that vacation to Singapore & Indonesia, on the way back I bought that box. Once I knew more about cigars I bought a box of H.Upmann corona major.

[Don Fernando]

I am pretty sure that it was a box of El Original Toro Maduros (https://keysshopping.securesites.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=ISS&Product_Code=ELOToro25).
https://keysshopping.securesites.com/store/graphics/00000001/f-ELOToro25.jpg
Easily one of the top ten cigars in the entire world. Maybe even top five. No, definately in the top five. They'll knock your dick in the dirt, though. You'll have to man up for this one.
Stop in at the Island Smoke Shop and see Bill, too. There's no way you won't love him. He's as good a brother as a brother gets. :tu


Whenever I am in Florida, I'll always make time to visit Bill. He's top notch.

[Mr.Maduro]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n36/MrMaduro/05b87d74.jpg

Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro

[GodOfFire]

My first box was "God of Fire Don Carlos 2005"

my second box " Hemmingway Maduro Classics "

My third box " Hemmingway Maduro Masterpieces"

My 4th box "Ashton Cabinet #7"

[Ashcan Bill]

Man, that's a tough one. It's been a while.

I'm thinking it may have been either a box of Fuente Privadas or Padron Ambassadors. Or something from Hoyo de Monterey???

But I do remember things didn't hurt as much back then. :lr

[rebelknight]

Bought a box of DPG blues earlier this year and it was my first box. Still one of my favorite go to cigars

[WittyUserName]

I have yet to buy a whole box, but I am putting together a list for when my deployment is over and I will have room to store them.

[Jbailey]

Oliva Masterblend 2 torpedos.

[theonlybear4CORT]

Camacho corojo robusto
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[Tyler]

Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro

Great cigar IMHO. I still have a few from a box I purchased at the beginning of the year. :tu

Man, that's a tough one. It's been a while.

I'm thinking it may have been either a box of Fuente Privadas or Padron Ambassadors. Or something from Hoyo de Monterey???

But I do remember things didn't hurt as much back then. :lr

So true! I was looking online at the JR website and noticed it still had my order history from 2008. I bought my first bundle from them and it only cost me $14 for 25 cigars. Albeit they were not super nice but the same bundle goes for around $30 now. :td

[GWN]

H. Upmann coronas minor (no tubes) at the 63rd St. LCDH in Veradero. Still have the box.

[TwiceTheJava]

5 Vegas Gold Maduro churchills, which I then promptly destroyed by putting a humi-pillow in the box for several days, awaiting room in my humidor. Horrible burn problems later (as in, it wouldn't stay lit even under constant flame from a dual torch butane lighter) I realized just how wet they had become. After dry boxing for a week I can sort of smoke one, with 'only' 20 or so relights. Yep, I messed them up that badly!

[Blak Smyth]

5 Vegas Gold Maduro churchills, which I then promptly destroyed by putting a humi-pillow in the box for several days, awaiting room in my humidor. Horrible burn problems later (as in, it wouldn't stay lit even under constant flame from a dual torch butane lighter) I realized just how wet they had become. After dry boxing for a week I can sort of smoke one, with 'only' 20 or so relights. Yep, I messed them up that badly!

It can be saved my friend, you just need to get them back to the proper humidity level. Gonna need to be patient, it's hard I know.

[Tyler]

It can be saved my friend, you just need to get them back to the proper humidity level. Gonna need to be patient, it's hard I know.

Sad but true. If you put them in your humidor (assuming it is holding proper humidity) they will eventually level out to the correct humidity. Put them in and let them sit for about 2-3 weeks and they should be good to go.

[TwiceTheJava]

It can be saved my friend, you just need to get them back to the proper humidity level. Gonna need to be patient, it's hard I know.

Sad but true. If you put them in your humidor (assuming it is holding proper humidity) they will eventually level out to the correct humidity. Put them in and let them sit for about 2-3 weeks and they should be good to go.

Thanks for the advice! They're in my humidor now. It's a small one, but it has a good seal, a freshly-calibrated digital hygrometer, and it's holding steady within +/- 1% at 65% with beads. Just have to be patient. Better go buy some that are ready to smoke! :D

[Jbailey]

5 Vegas Gold Maduro churchills, which I then promptly destroyed by putting a humi-pillow in the box for several days, awaiting room in my humidor. Horrible burn problems later (as in, it wouldn't stay lit even under constant flame from a dual torch butane lighter) I realized just how wet they had become. After dry boxing for a week I can sort of smoke one, with 'only' 20 or so relights. Yep, I messed them up that badly!

I would bury those for at least a month in your humi Greg. Since they won't burn right your not going to be smoking them anyway. Say goodbye for a bit and let them rest in a stable environment.

[RevSmoke]

Well many people go out and buy samplers and singles of cigars before they buy boxes. My first real buy was Illusione 88 because I had a bought singles of them here and there and decided they were box worthy. I would be surprised if there were a majority who didnt buy premiums as their first box TBH.

The majority do not buy premiums as their first box. The majority buy White Owls, Dutch Masters, etc...

In fact, the overwhelming majority of cigar smokers buy such cigars by a significant margin. (OK, who has the numbers out there?)

My first box was a box of Arturo Fuente Rothschilds for which I paid around $20 for a box of 25 (back in 1981).

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Tyler]

The majority do not buy premiums as their first box. The majority buy White Owls, Dutch Masters, etc...

In fact, the overwhelming majority of cigar smokers buy such cigars by a significant margin. (OK, who has the numbers out there?)

My first box was a box of Arturo Fuente Rothschilds for which I paid around $20 for a box of 25 (back in 1981).

Peace of the Lord be with you.

I don't know why but your little tag at the end of "Peace of the Lord be with you reminds" me of Cato the Elder and how he would end his speeches with "Carthago delenda est" (Carthage must be destroyed) regardless of the topic. Yours is much nicer though. :tu

Anyways, I tried searching for the number of US machine made cigars sold in US annually to no avail.

[RevSmoke]

I don't know why but your little tag at the end of "Peace of the Lord be with you" reminds me of Cato the Elder and how he would end his speeches with "Carthago delenda est" (Carthage must be destroyed) regardless of the topic. Yours is much nicer though. :tu

Anyways, I tried searching for the number of US machine made cigars sold in US annually to no avail.

I also believe that my tag is nicer that Cato's. :D

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[RevSmoke]

I don't know why but your little tag at the end of "Peace of the Lord be with you reminds" me of Cato the Elder and how he would end his speeches with "Carthago delenda est" (Carthage must be destroyed) regardless of the topic. Yours is much nicer though. :tu

Anyways, I tried searching for the number of US machine made cigars sold in US annually to no avail.

Here is the link to one item. It doesn't mention how many premium hand-rolled cigars are sold, but in 2009, 12 billion of what I'd call "drugstore cigars" were sold by the big three. Here's a link, you can scroll down. http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/economics/econ_facts/

Another link speaking about cigars gives a better idea when it talks about the billions of cigars and the millions of premium cigars. You can read here. http://business.highbeam.com/industry-reports/food/cigars

Here's a paragraph from another source that gives an idea about the premium -vs- machine rolled cigars from the 1990s. (I assume that percentages haven't changed all that much - although I may be wrong.)

By 1994, the scarcity of premium, brand name products caused a horde of start-up companies, some foreign. As many as 150 small manufacturers of inferior cigars sprang up to meet the new need to provide smokers with the perishable product they desired, inundating the American market with lower-quality cigars. These "Don Nobodies' sold for as much as the better quality, better known brands due to a supply and demand imbalance. The established premium companies, whose products accounted for 40 percent of sales in dollar terms (ten percent of product sold), faced further competition from another set of foreign companies, mostly Caribbean, that used the shortage to establish a bigger foothold in the United States for their handmade cigar brands.

Another note. In 2009, the two leading cigar companies in the United States had more than 60% of the market:
•Swisher International (i.e., nearly 50% of the U.S. market share with Swisher Sweets® and Swisher Little® brands)
•Middleton (i.e., about 13% of the U.S. market share with Black & Mild® brand)

Hopefully this helps.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[rizzle]

A box of 5 Vegas Miami.

[gnbikes]

CAO Gold Robusto's