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Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 11-24-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,360
Posted By d'am
Re: Quick Question about Air Purifiers

Ozone is highly effective but dangerous in high concentrations. Carbon filters are safe, but it takes pounds and pounds of carbon to filter the smell of cigars. It's all of series of tradeoffs. I...
Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 11-24-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,403
Posted By d'am
Re: Prepaid Forever Priority Mail from USPS

USPS is granted an effective monopoly by the US gov't, but legally required to deliver mail (not packages) to everyone at a flat rate. UPS and Fedex want the mail business without the flat-rate...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 10-21-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,745
Posted By d'am
Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend

Beezid gets hammered by computer programs trying to bid in the last few milliseconds before an auction closes. Beezid claims that they try to find and ban these users, but a clever programmer could...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 10-09-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,541
Posted By d'am
Re: What small hygrometers is everyone using?

I'm happy with my round Hygroset II. I salt-calibrated it to 75%, and it read 66% after a day in ziploc with brand new 65% Shilala beads. Close enough for me.

I actually passed up the Caliber...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 08-25-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,349
Posted By d'am
Re: Favorite Site

If they're is out of stock (especially DPG/Tat stuff), there's a decent chance you'll find it for sale here. The CAYP arbitrageurs have been pretty busy lately.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 08-24-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,124
Posted By d'am
Re: Renters insurance and cigars

Most renters' insurance has limitations/exceptions for "collectible" items. Every insurer defines it differently, but it usually covers goods that can't be immediately purchased on the open market. ...
Forum: Island (The other ones) Reviews 07-31-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,959
Posted By d'am
Re: Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Sumatra Grande No. 2

These aren't short filler. You might have them confused with the Series P.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 07-23-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,267
Posted By d'am
Re: Will my cigars be OK?

I think OP is a good reason of why CI/Famous ship cigars wet: it keeps down on returns in situations like this. The downside is that it takes a month or more for the sticks to acclimate at 65%RH.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 06-18-2011, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,902
Posted By d'am
Re: LHC Core

As usual, they've been going for less than half of the regular price on cbid. Of course, cbid gets very expensive in other ways :D

The regular LHCs are pretty good deals, but I'm also going to...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 06-05-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 16,745
Posted By d'am
Re: Cu-Avana Punisher... It tastes like burning

I picked up some Intensos off cbid for just over $2 a pop. I wouldn't pay CIs regular prices, but I got my money's worth. Good, strong earthy flavors with a hefty spice and light sweetness on the...
Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 06-05-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 16,440
Posted By d'am
Re: Power Turbo Torch Lighter

I've been using one of these jet lighters for over a month, and it's probably my favorite. I love the huge plastic reservoir...no empty-fuel surprises. Only small issue is the size. Too big for my...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 03-12-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,272
Posted By d'am
Re: Cigar Aging Article

I love me a good challenge...and damn this was hard! Turns out that yahoo search has the article cached. Here you go:
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Forum: All Cigar Discussion 03-07-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 35,602
Posted By d'am
Re: Ever Wondered Plume Or Mold

It's hard to make out the details in your pic...is that Brie or Camembert? :D
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 03-01-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,921
Posted By d'am
Re: Looking for a good short smoke

Absolutely agreed. Those ugly little sticks pack a good punch with great earthy flavors. After the success of Origen 5-pack, Fuego released a similar 5'er for his corojo-wrapped cigars for the same...
Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 02-28-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,048
Posted By d'am
Re: Anyone know where I can get this?

Well, if you're wiling to put your own matches in it: http://www.amazon.com/Brass-Match-Box-by-Coghlans/dp/B000HAB2TG

I have their plastic model for storing matches when I'm camping.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 02-28-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,448
Posted By d'am
Re: 601 maduro on sale cigarmonster.com

What? No mention of the Cubao No. 5 fiver going for ~$17? Along with the 601 and AFs, it's been a good day on the Monster.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 02-12-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,564
Posted By d'am
Re: Buying aged non cubans?

Cigar.com has an "aging room" that you might find interesting: http://www.cigar.com/cigars/privatelabel.asp?brand=419
Forum: Recipes 02-10-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,800
Posted By d'am
Re: Post your favorite "diet" recipes here

Oatmeal! Buy some old-fashioned oatmeal. Avoid the instant stuff, since it has fewer nutrients and less complex carbs/fiber (making it less filling AND less healthy.)

As you're bringing the...
Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 02-10-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,215
Posted By d'am
Re: Crystal Humidifiers....PG Solution?

I'm 99% sure I read the 70%RH in Zino Davidoff's The Connoisseur's Book of the Cigar. People love this sort of authoritarian-prescriptive nonsense. It makes them feel cultured and sophisticated by...
Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 02-08-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,215
Posted By d'am
Re: Crystal Humidifiers....PG Solution?

I see--that actually makes sense. For some reason, I thought Xikar was 50/50. This approach makes more sense. I've always liked Xikar's stuff and I'm glad to hear their humidification systems...
Forum: Accessory Discussion / Reviews 02-08-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,215
Posted By d'am
Re: Crystal Humidifiers....PG Solution?

This has always confused me. Water evaporates at a faster rate than PG...and all solutions I've seen are a 50/50 water/PG mix. By replacing lost volume with the solution, eventually you'll end up...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 02-04-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,903
Posted By d'am
Re: Padilla Cazadores

I picked up a 5'er of Padilla Habanos of the devil site recently. I remember enjoying these in the past, but even after a month's rest, this batch is off. Muted flavors throughout. Maybe they need...
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 02-02-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,478
Posted By d'am
Re: Opinions on medium cigar

If you like the AVO Maduro, you'd probably like the Domaine too. Might be a little more than medium-strength, but it's pretty smooth.
Forum: All Cigar Discussion 01-22-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,221
Posted By d'am
Re: cigar auctioneer vs. cbid?

I don't think it's intended for your benefit though. I'm sure Famous/CA make money from it.

Without the alert feature, they sell one box for over sticker price.

With the alert, the...
Forum: Recipes 01-05-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,446
Posted By d'am
Re: Looking for a Paella recipe

Rice can be tricky, and the paella crust is pretty easy to mess up. If you have any doubt in your skills, Alton Brown has some great technical tips:...
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