Well, What do you know about these cigars?

dragnframe · 02-13-2013, 09:32 PM

I was just on on C.I. looking around when the ad caught my eye. I am sure these arent great but I am just getting my feet wet so I thought what the heck. I order a humidor last week and this said it comes with a humidor.

My first thought was I dont need two humidors. I read the reviews on this deal and somebody talked about they use it to store there infused cigars. So, I thought ahhh what the hell. I went ahead and ordered it up. I got 10 cigars and a humidor for 35 bucks. So what do you guys think about this deal? Maybe I got took but heck with it, live and learn right?

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...p?item=sp-ca27

AdamJoshua · 02-13-2013, 09:40 PM

For 35 bucks you can't go wrong haha

I think you should visit a B&M and talk to teh guy there about what you like and don't like and let him show you some sticks, or read some reviews of the sticks people posted for you and decide which ones of those to get, its a very steep slope no matter how you attack it.

dragnframe · 02-13-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

For 35 bucks you can't go wrong haha

I think you should visit a B&M and talk to teh guy there about what you like and don't like and let him show you some sticks, or read some reviews of the sticks people posted for you and decide which ones of those to get, its a very steep slope no matter how you attack it.

Yea, I put a list together from the suggestions from my other thread and I am going to go to my local B & M. That was kind of my thought for 35 bucks I couldnt go wrong. Everybody always said in here all I can do is try some in search for the right one for me. If all of those cigars suck atleast I will have a spare humidor for other cigars.

Porch Dweller · 02-13-2013, 10:00 PM

For $35 it's a really good deal. You're getting a variety of pretty good cigars for a really cheap price. The Cohiba itself is a $10 cigar (overpriced, IMNSHO, but that's a different story).

I order quite a bit of samplers from CI and from FSS. Through them I've discovered some of my favorite smokes. My best advice when it comes to samplers is to look up the individual cigars to see what kind of a deal you're getting. Also, generally speaking, avoid samplers that feature a large number of cigars. I've seen ones that have 40-90 cigars in them and a lot - a rather large lot - of that number are not good.

One I've ordered recently that I enjoyed quite a bit was CI's "CI Sizzler Sampler #9". For $39.99 there were some damned tasty smokes in there.

Both FSS and CI have samplers that go by tastes and regions; FSS has a crapload, actually. So if you want to try just Nicaraguan smokes, or Dominicans, or milds, or full-strengths, you have a lot of options. Some of my favorite smokes - Genesis The Project, Casa Magna Oscuro, AF Hemingway Short Story, CAO Brazilia, RP Renaissance, Pinar Del Rio Oscuro, Perdomo Lot 23 - I discovered through samplers.

cmitch · 02-13-2013, 10:22 PM

Everybody can use another humidor. The one my wife got me for Christmas is now full.

SvilleKid · 02-14-2013, 04:27 AM

That's a decent selection if sticks, especially for a beginner. Early on, i purchased a lot of samplers from C bid as a way to try out a lot of different sticks. Many are really good deals. I often looked for deals with two of each stick, since sticks can taste different at different times/conditions.

As to the humidor, anything cheap with glass, probably is plexiglass (nothing wrong with that), but probably needs sealing around the glass. Check it for movement for an idea about fit and sealing. Several threads on forum about sealing glass tops/fronts.

kelmac07 · 02-14-2013, 05:02 AM

$35.00??? When I clicked the link it said $157.00.

Don Fernando · 02-14-2013, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

$35.00??? When I clicked the link it said $157.00.

that is a special Mac price.

Porch Dweller · 02-14-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

$35.00??? When I clicked the link it said $157.00.

You have to read the description to see the special price: "If you like handmade cigars, you’re gonna love Cigars International! To prove it, I’ve compiled a sampler with 10 of the finest cigars in the world plus a FREE glasstop humidor for one super-low introductory price: instead of the normal retail of $157, my offer to you is just $29.99!"

RobR1205 · 02-14-2013, 06:55 AM

That's a steal for the price! Nice variety of smokes too. I'd say good haul!

STEVE S · 02-14-2013, 07:24 AM

I started out buying sampler deals, but I found out that you get better and more info at your local B & M.

kelmac07 · 02-14-2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

You have to read the description to see the special price: "If you like handmade cigars, you’re gonna love Cigars International! To prove it, I’ve compiled a sampler with 10 of the finest cigars in the world plus a FREE glasstop humidor for one super-low introductory price: instead of the normal retail of $157, my offer to you is just $29.99!"

Gotcha...reading is fundamental.

dave · 02-14-2013, 07:29 AM

I'm guessing that if you create a new account, the price in your cart goes to $29.99???

ksknnr · 02-14-2013, 07:33 AM

I bougt this about a year ago when I started smoking cigars, stick were decent, and a good selection. I actually still use the humidor but it got full awfully quick

Also like svillekid mentioned, you will want to seal the glass, mine was not holding humidity great, but I sealed the glass with some clear silicone, and it has been working great ever since.

Bondo 287 · 02-14-2013, 07:36 AM

Not with CI but a similar deal with CC is how I got started. Go for it. Remember don't put the cigars in the humidor until you season it and verify it doesn't leak RH. That's harder to do when you add cigars because introducing them to the humidor will naturally move your RH. Get some distilled water from the supermarket so when your stuff arrives you aren't tempted to use tap water.

Have fun Dragon. Welcome to the slope.

mk05 · 02-14-2013, 08:20 AM

buy one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Koldfront-Bott.../dp/B000KL0MKM
or bid on
http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...2000-Capacity/

buy couple of these (usually $8-10):
http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...r-20-Capacity/

buy one of these (2-4mm):
http://tastyworms.com/1-2-lbs-cricket-water.html

and one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Western-Humido.../dp/B0007W1EA6

hotreds · 02-14-2013, 09:01 AM

Buy it! Those of us who have purchased from CI before- like you, Mac- won't be able to get that price.

dragnframe · 02-14-2013, 09:10 AM

In you guys opinion, What is the best way to season a humidor? I did order that so I will have a humidor for normal sticks, and infused sticks.

T.G · 02-14-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dragnframe

In you guys opinion, What is the best way to season a humidor? I did order that so I will have a humidor for normal sticks, and infused sticks.

There's a sticky for that
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=620

dragnframe · 02-14-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

There's a sticky for that
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=620

Thanks, That was real helpful. Just sucks now I gotta season for a week or two before filling it up. lol

02-13-2013, 09:32 PM	#1
dragnframe Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Well, What do you know about these cigars? I was just on on C.I. looking around when the ad caught my eye. I am sure these arent great but I am just getting my feet wet so I thought what the heck. I order a humidor last week and this said it comes with a humidor. My first thought was I dont need two humidors. I read the reviews on this deal and somebody talked about they use it to store there infused cigars. So, I thought ahhh what the hell. I went ahead and ordered it up. I got 10 cigars and a humidor for 35 bucks. So what do you guys think about this deal? Maybe I got took but heck with it, live and learn right? http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...p?item=sp-ca27

02-13-2013, 09:40 PM	#2
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? For 35 bucks you can't go wrong haha I think you should visit a B&M and talk to teh guy there about what you like and don't like and let him show you some sticks, or read some reviews of the sticks people posted for you and decide which ones of those to get, its a very steep slope no matter how you attack it.

02-13-2013, 10:00 PM	#4
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,876 Trading: (24)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? For $35 it's a really good deal. You're getting a variety of pretty good cigars for a really cheap price. The Cohiba itself is a $10 cigar (overpriced, IMNSHO, but that's a different story). I order quite a bit of samplers from CI and from FSS. Through them I've discovered some of my favorite smokes. My best advice when it comes to samplers is to look up the individual cigars to see what kind of a deal you're getting. Also, generally speaking, avoid samplers that feature a large number of cigars. I've seen ones that have 40-90 cigars in them and a lot - a rather large lot - of that number are not good. One I've ordered recently that I enjoyed quite a bit was CI's "CI Sizzler Sampler #9". For $39.99 there were some damned tasty smokes in there. Both FSS and CI have samplers that go by tastes and regions; FSS has a crapload, actually. So if you want to try just Nicaraguan smokes, or Dominicans, or milds, or full-strengths, you have a lot of options. Some of my favorite smokes - Genesis The Project, Casa Magna Oscuro, AF Hemingway Short Story, CAO Brazilia, RP Renaissance, Pinar Del Rio Oscuro, Perdomo Lot 23 - I discovered through samplers.

02-13-2013, 10:22 PM	#5
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? Everybody can use another humidor. The one my wife got me for Christmas is now full. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

02-14-2013, 04:27 AM	#6
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? That's a decent selection if sticks, especially for a beginner. Early on, i purchased a lot of samplers from C bid as a way to try out a lot of different sticks. Many are really good deals. I often looked for deals with two of each stick, since sticks can taste different at different times/conditions. As to the humidor, anything cheap with glass, probably is plexiglass (nothing wrong with that), but probably needs sealing around the glass. Check it for movement for an idea about fit and sealing. Several threads on forum about sealing glass tops/fronts. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-14-2013, 05:02 AM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? $35.00??? When I clicked the link it said $157.00. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-14-2013, 06:55 AM	#10
RobR1205 Starting a new chapter Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Rob Location: Texas Posts: 1,158 Trading: (19)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? That's a steal for the price! Nice variety of smokes too. I'd say good haul!

02-14-2013, 07:24 AM	#11
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? I started out buying sampler deals, but I found out that you get better and more info at your local B & M. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

02-14-2013, 07:29 AM	#13
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? I'm guessing that if you create a new account, the price in your cart goes to $29.99???

02-14-2013, 07:33 AM	#14
ksknnr Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Kevin Location: MA Posts: 520 Trading: (13)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? I bougt this about a year ago when I started smoking cigars, stick were decent, and a good selection. I actually still use the humidor but it got full awfully quick Also like svillekid mentioned, you will want to seal the glass, mine was not holding humidity great, but I sealed the glass with some clear silicone, and it has been working great ever since.

02-14-2013, 07:36 AM	#15
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? Not with CI but a similar deal with CC is how I got started. Go for it. Remember don't put the cigars in the humidor until you season it and verify it doesn't leak RH. That's harder to do when you add cigars because introducing them to the humidor will naturally move your RH. Get some distilled water from the supermarket so when your stuff arrives you aren't tempted to use tap water. Have fun Dragon. Welcome to the slope.

02-14-2013, 08:20 AM	#16
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? buy one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Koldfront-Bott.../dp/B000KL0MKM or bid on http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...2000-Capacity/ buy couple of these (usually $8-10): http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...r-20-Capacity/ buy one of these (2-4mm): http://tastyworms.com/1-2-lbs-cricket-water.html and one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Western-Humido.../dp/B0007W1EA6

02-14-2013, 09:01 AM	#17
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? Buy it! Those of us who have purchased from CI before- like you, Mac- won't be able to get that price. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-14-2013, 09:10 AM	#18
dragnframe Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 60 Trading: (0)	Re: Well, What do you know about these cigars? In you guys opinion, What is the best way to season a humidor? I did order that so I will have a humidor for normal sticks, and infused sticks.