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TomJones · 11-19-2003, 03:07 PM

Hi gang,

Be gentle, this is the first time I'm posting in these forums.

I got a uncle I'm shopping for this year, and I know he likes to fire up cigars everyday after work.

I did a quick scouting report last time @ his house and noticed he had some Arturo Fuentes & Montecristos in his box. (Don't know the specific cigar/size however). I figure I'd get him a box of cigars, and decided to possibly spring for a box of Aurturo Fuente Cuban Cabana since they fit my budget. ($60-$80). Anyone have any suggestions on maybe something better for that price range?

If so, could you direct me to a couple sites with good deals on these or something comparable or better in that price range?

Thx in advance
Jay

****EDITED**********

Its the newbie again with 1 other quick question. I managed to pick up some smokes from another generous member and now I have a few dollars left over for a small desktop humidor for my uncle (or possibly myself if he has one I'm not aware of), and I ran across these 2 items.

http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...H12KR&type=HUM

or

http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/it...sp?SKU=HUM-25R

I'm not concerned about the size of the humidor since its going to be used at the office, but rather more concerned which would be a more effective product. I know this is incredibly low end for you guys, but hey we all got to start somewhere.

Any feedback for help always appreciated.

Husker · 11-19-2003, 03:26 PM

I'd suggest going on the trading boards and ISO a nice 5 pack of Cubans from one of the regulars there. I'm sure you could score some real primos for that price. And he would get something special that he wouldn't normally get.

GarGus · 11-19-2003, 03:45 PM

Welcome to CW!

Check out cigarprice.com for checking deals/pricing at a number of web vendors.

britan · 11-19-2003, 03:50 PM

Welcome!! I second Husker's suggestion. Or maybe a bundle of Cuban machine mades.

Big Smoke · 11-19-2003, 04:01 PM

Now, THAT'S a gift I can wrap my lips around!

(alright, no wisecracks!

) I second the Cuban Sampler idea! What do you get the cigar smoker who has everything? Cuban cigars!!

TomJones · 11-19-2003, 04:08 PM

Thanks friends for the suggestion, off to the trading forums it is!

DeadmanLiving · 11-19-2003, 04:08 PM

Yeah but if you send him down the dark path he may hate you later (when he runs out that is

)

Black Plague · 11-19-2003, 04:27 PM

I agree with what Husker suggested.

Nothing says happy holidays like a Habano!

jjflash · 11-19-2003, 04:59 PM

Another vote for Cubans. A five pack of Habanos should move you to 'favorite nephew' status.

If I PM my nephews phone numbers to you, could you drop a few Christmas tips for me!

birdhunter02 · 11-19-2003, 05:19 PM

Wecome tomjones, from one newbie to another. Good suggestions. If he smokes those everyday, he'll love the cubans. Pick one out for yourself.

11-19-2003, 03:07 PM	#1
TomJones Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,285	Edited...please also help with newbie humidor question Thx Hi gang, Be gentle, this is the first time I'm posting in these forums. I got a uncle I'm shopping for this year, and I know he likes to fire up cigars everyday after work. I did a quick scouting report last time @ his house and noticed he had some Arturo Fuentes & Montecristos in his box. (Don't know the specific cigar/size however). I figure I'd get him a box of cigars, and decided to possibly spring for a box of Aurturo Fuente Cuban Cabana since they fit my budget. ($60-$80). Anyone have any suggestions on maybe something better for that price range? If so, could you direct me to a couple sites with good deals on these or something comparable or better in that price range? Thx in advance Jay **EDITED******** Its the newbie again with 1 other quick question. I managed to pick up some smokes from another generous member and now I have a few dollars left over for a small desktop humidor for my uncle (or possibly myself if he has one I'm not aware of), and I ran across these 2 items. http://www.jrcigars.com/index.cfm?pa...H12KR&type=HUM or http://www.bargainhumidors.com/bh/it...sp?SKU=HUM-25R I'm not concerned about the size of the humidor since its going to be used at the office, but rather more concerned which would be a more effective product. I know this is incredibly low end for you guys, but hey we all got to start somewhere. Any feedback for help always appreciated.

11-19-2003, 03:26 PM	#2
Husker Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Richmond, Texas 77406 USA Posts: 314	I'd suggest going on the trading boards and ISO a nice 5 pack of Cubans from one of the regulars there. I'm sure you could score some real primos for that price. And he would get something special that he wouldn't normally get. __________________ I'm not lazy, I'm just resting before I get tired

11-19-2003, 03:45 PM	#3
GarGus Club Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,982	Welcome to CW! Check out cigarprice.com for checking deals/pricing at a number of web vendors. __________________ "Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have made a difference in the world. Marines don't have that problem." -- Ronald Reagan

11-19-2003, 03:50 PM	#4
britan Club Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back Home Posts: 4,244	Welcome!! I second Husker's suggestion. Or maybe a bundle of Cuban machine mades. __________________ Why, Mister, Why??

11-19-2003, 04:01 PM	#5
Big Smoke Club Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 4,576	Now, THAT'S a gift I can wrap my lips around! (alright, no wisecracks! ) I second the Cuban Sampler idea! What do you get the cigar smoker who has everything? Cuban cigars!! __________________ "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." ~ Ronaldus Magnus

11-19-2003, 04:08 PM	#6
TomJones Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 1,285	Thanks friends for the suggestion, off to the trading forums it is!

11-19-2003, 04:08 PM	#7
DeadmanLiving Club Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the outer realms of sanity Posts: 2,514	Yeah but if you send him down the dark path he may hate you later (when he runs out that is ) __________________ Communicating poorly and then acting smug when you are misunderstood is not cleverness. XKCD Check out my new Blog

11-19-2003, 04:27 PM	#8
Black Plague Herf Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 7,650	I agree with what Husker suggested. Nothing says happy holidays like a Habano!

11-19-2003, 04:59 PM	#9
jjflash Starting Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Birmingham,Alabama Posts: 66	Another vote for Cubans. A five pack of Habanos should move you to 'favorite nephew' status. If I PM my nephews phone numbers to you, could you drop a few Christmas tips for me!

11-19-2003, 05:19 PM	#10
birdhunter02 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 1,361	Wecome tomjones, from one newbie to another. Good suggestions. If he smokes those everyday, he'll love the cubans. Pick one out for yourself.