Good Newbie Brands?

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by WhatDidYouJustSee

Can someone explain this to me please?

I assume it's so you can buy "Montecristo" smokes in the states, but how do you know which one you are getting?

I'm asking because I'm from Australia, and I'm currently looking around for a good place to hit the slope and if I'm going to buy a Montecristo, I would prefer that it is a Cuban Montecristo, if you know what I mean.

^_^

We can only buy Non-Cuban(NC) cigars in the US. All Cuban products have been under embargo since the early 1960's. You should not have any trouble distinguishing betweent the NC and Cuban products. No reputable store will try to deceive you, but dont be afraid to ask.

[WhatDidYouJustSee]

Cool, thanks, but when you say "You should not have any trouble distinguishing betweent the NC and Cuban products", is there anything specific I should be looking for?

[SmokinApe]

Posting those links is a no-no... you should prolly edit that...

[WhatDidYouJustSee]

Ooops, sorry.

Hrmmm, so where is the best place to get feedback on the legitimacy of these (or any) sites?

[CohibaMan]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, now I'm gonna have to make a trip to the cigar shop.

(I feel kinda like it's Christmas )

[Maljunulo]

Originally Posted by WhatDidYouJustSee

.... if I'm going to buy a Montecristo, I would prefer that it is a Cuban Montecristo.

^_^

If you buy it over the counter in the US it probably isn't. Cuban cigars are a big-time-no-no in this country unless you are a politician or a movie star. Fakes are a common problem. Better to buy them elsewhere. Also, don't get caught bringing them in.

[CohibaMan]

Ok, here's what I have lined up on a few sites, any feedback is much appreciated .

cigarsinternational.com
1 x Fonseca 5-50
1 x Oliva Serie 'O' Robusto
1 x Sancho Extra-Fuerte Cadiz (Torp)
1 x Vegas Cubanas Generosos
1 x 5 Vegas GOLD Churchill

famous-smoke.com
1x Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale
1x CAO Gold Double Corona
1x Oliva Serie G Maduro Robusto
1x Onyx Reserve #4
1x Padron 5000

jrcigars.com
HELIX 3-CIGAR SAMPLER
BOLIVAR 3-CIGAR SAMPLER

cubancrafters.com
Don Kiki Limited Reserve Premium Cigars Sampler (1 Green, 2 Red, 1 Brown, 1 White)


Think I might enjoy all or some of the above? I took the suggestions of people in this thread and some of other ones around. Like I said above any feedback is very appreciated.

[CohibaMan]

Bump.

[shaggy]

they all look like pretty solid choices....heck u could prolly find half of them in my hummi still

[JD11]

Take my opinion for what it is (total noob) but , I had a 5 Vegas Gold an hour ago and I'll say it won't be my last.. I liked it.

[Acalla]

Another deal to look at is the 5 for $5 at cigar.com.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewciga...rod=SP-CIGPRO3

Got mine the other day and it was a nice assortment of mild sticks.

my .

~Acalla

[tedrodgerscpa]

Your second list looks pretty good, but I'd skip the Helix if I were you.

I don't know ANYONE who likes them.

[CohibaMan]

Originally Posted by Acalla

Another deal to look at is the 5 for $5 at cigar.com.

http://www.cigar.com/cigars/viewciga...rod=SP-CIGPRO3

Got mine the other day and it was a nice assortment of mild sticks.

my .

~Acalla

Someone mentioned that they ship to Canada but I can't seem to get it right. When I go to checkout is only lists United States as the country.

I haven't heard too much on the Helix either way, one person said they were good and now there's someone saying the opposite. Hmmmm, what to do.....

Thanks Shaggy on the . Those orders will help fill up the humi nice.

[CohibaMan]

Originally Posted by CohibaMan

Ok, here's what I have lined up on a few sites, any feedback is much appreciated .

cigarsinternational.com
1 x Fonseca 5-50
1 x Oliva Serie 'O' Robusto
1 x Sancho Extra-Fuerte Cadiz (Torp)
1 x Vegas Cubanas Generosos
1 x 5 Vegas GOLD Churchill

famous-smoke.com
1x Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale
1x CAO Gold Double Corona
1x Oliva Serie G Maduro Robusto
1x Onyx Reserve #4
1x Padron 5000

jrcigars.com
HELIX 3-CIGAR SAMPLER
BOLIVAR 3-CIGAR SAMPLER

cubancrafters.com
Don Kiki Limited Reserve Premium Cigars Sampler (1 Green, 2 Red, 1 Brown, 1 White)


Think I might enjoy all or some of the above? I took the suggestions of people in this thread and some of other ones around. Like I said above any feedback is very appreciated.

Well had my balloon deflated a bit today, went to place these orders and found that all are not ordering options . Either not shipping to Canada or don't 'play ball'. Any suggestions to get the above stogies for a Canadian?

[JonW]

Another fantastic sampler is the "Mild and Mellow" sampler from CI.
I LOVED them all.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...20and%20mellow

I just looked a CI and they dont say if they ship to Canada or not.
Try and place the order and see if it goes through.