5 things....

08-21-2009, 10:41 PM

What are 5 things you've learned about cigars that you wish you'd have known as a newbie, and that would've enhanced your newb experience...

1.) Buy the biggest humidor you can possibly afford.
2.) Purge (blow through the foot) of your cigar every 3 or 4 puffs to freshen the cigar and get rid of any stale smoke, etc.
3.) Let the damn things dry out for a bit before smoking them. (dry boxing)
4.) Pepin, Padilla, Padron...and sometimes Patel (The four Ps)
5.) Buy a Palio, a good lighter, and beads right out of the gate!

icehog3 · 08-22-2009, 01:10 AM

3 more come right to mind.

Small ring gauge on cigars is not a bad thing.

Smoke slowly.

If a cigar ain't doing it for you, pitch it. Life is too short.

Adriftpanda · 08-22-2009, 02:02 AM

The better the wrapper the better the cigar.

bobarian · 08-22-2009, 02:14 AM

Smoking with friends beats smoking alone.
Pay It Forward

Smokin Gator · 08-22-2009, 05:05 AM

Don't save smokes for special occasions.
Don't buy based on what you read.

Bax · 08-22-2009, 05:26 AM

Always buy Vin's or Dustin's samplers

massphatness · 08-22-2009, 05:44 AM

Support the troops.
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Les Nessman · 08-22-2009, 06:46 AM

There is going to be another limited/special edition cigar around the corner that you are going to want as much or more than the one you are considering now.

Don't ever promise your wife that you won't be buying any more cigars this month unless you are prepared to buy her a pair of shoes.

08-22-2009, 07:27 AM

Never post a pic of your new cooler or humidor.

md4958 · 08-22-2009, 07:32 AM

you dont NEED to buy those cigars just because they are on sale.

Dunkel · 08-22-2009, 07:49 AM

Always shop around before buying. This includes comparing prices before placing a bid at the Devil site.

Hook a Brother up.

There are nearly as many bad expensive cigars as there are bad inexpensive cigars.

Quite a few catalog descriptions are blatant lies.

As Vin said Support and Honor the troops.

kelmac07 · 08-22-2009, 08:41 AM

Maduros are not the devil!!

skullnrose · 08-22-2009, 08:50 AM

Snorking

yachties23 · 08-22-2009, 09:57 AM

- Sample stuff, but find a goto cigar.
- Read what people say about a stogie, but make your own opinion.

Col. Kurtz · 08-22-2009, 10:23 AM

1. Quality over quantity
2. Buy more singles before committing to a box
3. Get involved in more trades and PIF's. It's a good way to try lots of different cigars
4. Small RG doesn't mean less "value"
5. ISOM's !!

NCRadioMan · 08-22-2009, 10:43 AM

Have something sweet on hand to counter dropping blood-sugar levels from too much nicotine. And that cuban cigars are much less expensive, on the whole, than nc's.

kelmac07 · 08-22-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Have something sweet on hand to counter dropping blood-sugar levels from too much nicotine.

Another reminder on why I LOVE this hobby!!!

Mark · 08-22-2009, 10:59 AM

B&M Etiquette:

- Don't smell the cigars - it doesn't tell you anything and it pisses off the employees.
- If you smoke there, buy something
- Go to learn, not to teach (as a newbie)
- Ask what they have "in the back"
- Hook the employees up, they will reciprocate

shilala · 08-22-2009, 11:34 AM

Doug already said it, but it bears repeating.
Hook a Brother up.
Someone much smarter than me once said "Where's the love in loving someone that already loves you? Anyone can do that."
Show a brother the Love. Especially one you don't know. That's the way to roll.

JJG · 08-22-2009, 11:49 AM

1. bigger isn't necessarily better
2. "mild" isn't a dirty word
3. when it comes to Cuban tobacco, believe the hype
4. you will probably outgrow anything larger than a cooler within the year
5. cigars do not smoke best when stored at 70% humidity

I can probably come up with another 5 but those are the ones I really wish I could go back and tell myself as a "newbie"

08-21-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
bleedingshrimp Guest Posts: n/a	5 things.... What are 5 things you've learned about cigars that you wish you'd have known as a newbie, and that would've enhanced your newb experience... 1.) Buy the biggest humidor you can possibly afford. 2.) Purge (blow through the foot) of your cigar every 3 or 4 puffs to freshen the cigar and get rid of any stale smoke, etc. 3.) Let the damn things dry out for a bit before smoking them. (dry boxing) 4.) Pepin, Padilla, Padron...and sometimes Patel (The four Ps) 5.) Buy a Palio, a good lighter, and beads right out of the gate!

08-22-2009, 01:10 AM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,589 Trading: (60)	Re: 5 things.... 3 more come right to mind. Small ring gauge on cigars is not a bad thing. Smoke slowly. If a cigar ain't doing it for you, pitch it. Life is too short. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-22-2009, 02:02 AM	#3
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,302 Trading: (74)	Re: 5 things.... The better the wrapper the better the cigar.

08-22-2009, 02:14 AM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: 5 things.... Smoking with friends beats smoking alone. Pay It Forward

08-22-2009, 05:05 AM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: 5 things.... Don't save smokes for special occasions. Don't buy based on what you read. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-22-2009, 05:26 AM	#6
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: 5 things.... Always buy Vin's or Dustin's samplers __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.

08-22-2009, 05:44 AM	#7
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: 5 things.... Support the troops. Posted via Mobile Device

08-22-2009, 06:46 AM	#8
Les Nessman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Randy Location: Astoria Posts: 65 Trading: (7)	Re: 5 things.... There is going to be another limited/special edition cigar around the corner that you are going to want as much or more than the one you are considering now. Don't ever promise your wife that you won't be buying any more cigars this month unless you are prepared to buy her a pair of shoes.

08-22-2009, 07:27 AM	#9
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 5 things.... Never post a pic of your new cooler or humidor.

08-22-2009, 07:32 AM	#10
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: 5 things.... you dont NEED to buy those cigars just because they are on sale. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

08-22-2009, 07:49 AM	#11
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: 5 things.... Always shop around before buying. This includes comparing prices before placing a bid at the Devil site. Hook a Brother up. There are nearly as many bad expensive cigars as there are bad inexpensive cigars. Quite a few catalog descriptions are blatant lies. As Vin said Support and Honor the troops. __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

08-22-2009, 08:41 AM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: 5 things.... Maduros are not the devil!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

08-22-2009, 08:50 AM	#13
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: 5 things.... Snorking __________________

08-22-2009, 09:57 AM	#14
yachties23 The Belly of the Beast Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Chris Location: New York City Posts: 568 Trading: (15)	Re: 5 things.... - Sample stuff, but find a goto cigar. - Read what people say about a stogie, but make your own opinion.

08-22-2009, 10:23 AM	#15
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: 5 things.... 1. Quality over quantity 2. Buy more singles before committing to a box 3. Get involved in more trades and PIF's. It's a good way to try lots of different cigars 4. Small RG doesn't mean less "value" 5. ISOM's !! __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

08-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#16
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,276 Trading: (66)	Re: 5 things.... Have something sweet on hand to counter dropping blood-sugar levels from too much nicotine. And that cuban cigars are much less expensive, on the whole, than nc's. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

08-22-2009, 10:59 AM	#18
Mark Tarheel. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Chapel Hill, NC Posts: 407 Trading: (1)	Re: 5 things.... B&M Etiquette: - Don't smell the cigars - it doesn't tell you anything and it pisses off the employees. - If you smoke there, buy something - Go to learn, not to teach (as a newbie) - Ask what they have "in the back" - Hook the employees up, they will reciprocate

08-22-2009, 11:34 AM	#19
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: 5 things.... Doug already said it, but it bears repeating. Hook a Brother up. Someone much smarter than me once said "Where's the love in loving someone that already loves you? Anyone can do that." Show a brother the Love. Especially one you don't know. That's the way to roll. __________________

08-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#20
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: 5 things.... 1. bigger isn't necessarily better 2. "mild" isn't a dirty word 3. when it comes to Cuban tobacco, believe the hype 4. you will probably outgrow anything larger than a cooler within the year 5. cigars do not smoke best when stored at 70% humidity I can probably come up with another 5 but those are the ones I really wish I could go back and tell myself as a "newbie"