Hey Robert,
In all honesty it doesn't look like CI gave you such a "Raw Deal".
I bought that same Blue Ribbon Starter Humidor w/ cigars from
them 3 years ago (at the end of this month!). Dude I had RP 1990's
La Harencia Cubana's, Gurkha 1666 and DGP Black robusto's in mine!
All it took was 4-5 mo's hanging out on the forums before I was ruined!
Congrats on your first year Brotha!