Your first box & buying habits
LiquidChaos66
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Im eagerly waiting on getting funds to buy my first actual box of cigars! I already know what box i wanna get... but dropping $150 is kinda hard to fathom right now (just paid for a new roof on my garage). I do day dream about setting aside space for a large humidor cabinet and filling it with a variety of cigars but thats only if i win the lottery. 
What was your first box that you bought and was it as magical as i think it would be? Do you guys prefer ordering by the box or doing samplers or bits and pieces from time to time?
What was your first box that you bought and was it as magical as i think it would be? Do you guys prefer ordering by the box or doing samplers or bits and pieces from time to time?
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That sounds about right for the direction i wanna go. Its kinda like buying the mixed bad of Halloween candy. you get a bit of everything.
I do send my deepest sympathies.
That is pretty awesome!
+1 Mostly this is what I do too, though I have a few boxes in the coolie. My first box was to motivate me to finish grad school on time and to celebrate when i was done, Davidoff Year of the Snake.
Alex Svenson himself emailed me to tell me they were going on sale. i got a great deal. i loved thsoe smokes.
now a days i buy a few boxes a year. my average box is around $175 and the most expensive box i have purchased was $225
i only buy what i like and i buy in bulk. i trade to try new stuff or i buy singles at the B&M.
Still a great smoke.
As far as my first actual box purchase, I'm too embarrassed to say what it was.
After a few years $150 will become just another "routine" purchase. LOL I'm with you on that one!! First full box purchase was a box of Tabak Especial Cafe Con Leche from CCOM that arrived on 7/19/2010 ....
I love that cigar.
I have 1 left from that box but the rest are long gone. I haven't had an infused stick for quite a while but these are a dang good smoke, might have to order another box sometime this summer.
Yes.
Just holding the box, knowing it was "mine" .... my first one .... was fantastic.
The smell, look, and feel gave each of my sense something to experience .... and then, carefully opening the lid to reveal the 21 beautifully rolled cigars neatly packed inside was ... magical.
(These days) .... if I know I like the brand and would be able to smoke it 20 times, I will buy the box because it's a better value.
But I rarely buy "new to me" brands by the box anymore .... too risky. Too many "known" good brands that I'd prefer boxes of.
And there's always something new to try....
Samplers, 5-packs, and singles are the way to go .... my humidors have more of those in them than they have boxes of single blends ....
I went through quite a few samplers and 5er's to establish my likes.
Now-a-days, I purchase mostly boxes. A little research about the cigar's personality and I can ascertain whether I will like it or not. I never purchase blind. Having a variety and quantity of cigars in your stash is a wonderful thing! Depending on the day and mood, my tastes swing. I also have been known to purchase a box of sticks that I personally do not rank high but a friend whom comes over a lot does. I keep a good range and variety for my own tastes as well as herfing buddies! It is one helluva hobby. Best of luck, I am sure you will get there quickly! Your BOTL on this site will help you wherever needed! Trust them (even when it concerns Kitty Litter)!!!
One final word..... buy a big enough humidor. You will fill it!!!!