Can anyone help me sort this measly selection?

[Devanmc]

same happened to me! go larger then you think youll need. cuz once you have more storage space youll buy more and then itll be full. its a slippery slope!

[Bill86]

Get a coolidor, I had a 300 count that got filled in like ....2 months. Now I just store singles in it and I use the 120 quart for storage. At least now I can hold roughly 1000 cigars. I'm only about 350 into that but I have more on the way. Maybe another 50 or so. Biggest thing is a 300 count is really a 200 count, MAYBE. They don't account for larger than a corona or a hygrometer and beads.

[Devanmc]

^^ exactly. so like a 50ct may hold 50 coronas, its definitely not holding 50 Churchills.

[Bill86]

Well a 50 count won't even hold 50 coronas, probably like 30. When they give the count they don't look at humidification or a hygrometer. They assume you'll use their crappy analog and the crappy black rectangular humidification. That's why to me, I would refrain from using any desktops unless you want a classy desktop for an office or something. Coolidors and vinotemps are much better ideas. I'll get a nice vino probably next summer so I can control the temperature.

EDIT and when I did try those black rectangular things...they fell repeatingly every like 10 minutes. I'd be sleeping and BOOM! Wake up look in and the damn thing fell again.

[guitar4001]

In Kansas City, there's a ton of cigars and some great smoking locations, BUT here in Leavenworth the "pickins are slim." There is a gas station with a rather large humidor, but the guy keeps it at about 90% humidity and 80 degrees. I saw more mold there than on a loaf of month old bread.

Originally Posted by guitar4001

In Kansas City, there's a ton of cigars and some great smoking locations, BUT here in Leavenworth the "pickins are slim." There is a gas station with a rather large humidor, but the guy keeps it at about 90% humidity and 80 degrees. I saw more mold there than on a loaf of month old bread.

That's pretty harsh. I know what you mean though, there's just nor much interest in it down here. Luckily I'm moving in less than a year, and If I end up where I think I will there is a great smoke shop with a huge walk in humidor and people who know their stuff, I'm really looking forward to spending my afternoons there.

[Ranger_B]

Max another online place is Fullers pullers. Nice thing I find there are the sampler packs are full of good cigars not one or two good cigars and some less then desireables mixed in to get rid of. His samplers are arranged by origin, strength, Wrapper, etc. One to start with would be this: http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/pro...7343000ed4376a pretty mild cigars similar to the ashton you smoked. Another is this maduro sampler http://fullerspullers.us/catalog/pro...7343000ed4376a. With any cigars shipped from Joe Fuller you get a humi-pouch sealed in a plastic bag and if you keep this package in a tupperwear you could keep those cigars for a good month or so. Just another choice to add on top of the others mentioned above. Another option would be just to shoot me a pm with your address and in the spirit of the season I could put something together for you.

Originally Posted by Ranger_B

Another option would be just to shoot me a pm with your address and in the spirit of the season I could put something together for you.

This community is amazing! You're the second person who has offered to just send me something, it's amazing. I hope I can get a nice enough collection going eventually that I can give back to everyone here.

[Ismith75]

Originally Posted by TheFool

This community is amazing! You're the second person who has offered to just send me something, it's amazing. I hope I can get a nice enough collection going eventually that I can give back to everyone here.

I'll get in on this too. I got finals this week but shoot me a PM and I'll put something together.

Originally Posted by Ismith75

I'll get in on this too. I got finals this week but shoot me a PM and I'll put something together.

Ha ha I don't know what to say. . . wow, thanks!

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by TheFool

Ha ha I don't know what to say. . . wow, thanks!

[Gary]

I'll get in on this as well -- shoot me a PM -- I'll send you a few sticks.

Originally Posted by Gary

I'll get in on this as well -- shoot me a PM -- I'll send you a few sticks.

You guys are really unbelievably kind, I can't thank you enough!

Whatever road you take regarding humidors and cigar sites, stay away from CIGARBID.COM. Not that their cigars arent good and the deals fantastic, from time to time, but, you wont be able to resist the road to temptation to compete with other cigar lovers to bid and buy, and bid and buy, and bid and buy until you will become on a firstname basis with the FEDEX and UPS drivers who deliver your precious winnings; which, in turn, will necessitate needing a place to store your sticks...namely, in a walk-in humidor, not some 30 or 40 count humidor. Trust me from first hand experience, a very slippery slope and it happens very quickly. Now I know what those gamblers feel like when pulling the one arm bandits in Vegas.
Best hunting,
Ylo2na

Originally Posted by ylo2na

Whatever road you take regarding humidors and cigar sites, stay away from CIGARBID.COM. Not that their cigars arent good and the deals fantastic, from time to time, but, you wont be able to resist the road to temptation to compete with other cigar lovers to bid and buy, and bid and buy, and bid and buy until you will become on a firstname basis with the FEDEX and UPS drivers who deliver your precious winnings; which, in turn, will necessitate needing a place to store your sticks...namely, in a walk-in humidor, not some 30 or 40 count humidor. Trust me from first hand experience, a very slippery slope and it happens very quickly. Now I know what those gamblers feel like when pulling the one arm bandits in Vegas.
Best hunting,
Ylo2na

Ha ha thanks for the advice, I'll keep it in mind. I think I'll probably stay away from the bidding stuff till I know a little more about cigars and what I like in a cigar

[Emjaysmash]

Do you want a full blown wooden humidor, or a cheap alternative?

I'm rocking a tupperware container with some RH beads in my dorm room now. Rock solid!

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Do you want a full blown wooden humidor, or a cheap alternative?

I'm rocking a tupperware container with some RH beads in my dorm room now. Rock solid!

I've been talking to Bill about what the best affordable options are, and I'm looking into a 48 qt cooler and a half pound of beads, still a little pricey, but it should be more than enough space (for now)

[Emjaysmash]

Originally Posted by TheFool

I've been talking to Bill about what the best affordable options are, and I'm looking into a 48 qt cooler and a half pound of beads, still a little pricey, but it should be more than enough space (for now)

It seems a bit pricey now, but it's definitely worth it! Good luck!

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

It seems a bit pricey now, but it's definitely worth it! Good luck!

Thanks, I'm getting pretty excited

I second the "stay away from the Devil site" post. I've spent well over double what I wanted to this month on cigars from that damn site. There's a ton of deals to be had, but be sure to show some self-restraint!