Newbie to cigars and the community

[eneyman]

Is there any way to contact the seller on cigarbid to ask a question? I am looking at getting a humidor but don't know if these are brand new and with original accessories or what..

thanks

[uncballzer]

As far as I know, I think everything is new.

I think the email is customerservice at cigarbid.com, but not exactly sure on that. (yep, that's it)

[vstrommark]

welcome to the jungle! Mind the slope, we grease it

[mikeandshellie2]

Cigarbid is the same as CI just their auction site so usually everything is the same as if purchasing from CI.

[icehog3]

Welcome to the Jungle!

Looks like you already got lots of advice to steer clear of Thompsons!

[massphatness]

Welcome!

I would add my voice to the chorus of people urging you to check out the Newbie PIF and Newbie Sampler threads before commiting to buying anything online. You may find a hidden gem in the sticks you're sent that will have you changing your mind about what to buy.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

welcome to the jungle, Don't bother with a humidor,Get a cooler, some beads, and a digital hygrometer and your set for at least a year. Depending on the size of cooler you buy.
Brian

[eneyman]

so do u guys think it's worth getting these samplers http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...3&cat=6&page=1
http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...earch&uid=1820
http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...earch&uid=1979

or should I just keep an eye out for specials or other deals. I am looking to get a 100 ct humidor in the coming week. So I am shoppin around for what to fill it with and I want to get a good range of cigars and not be stuck with one brand/flavor.

[mikeandshellie2]

Ok here are my thoughts on it take them as you like.
First, I wanted to say just like you I wanted to try different cigars and bought from Thompson's. I thought they had a great selection and pretty decent prices (no flogging please I now know better). Their cigars are fine I just have one major problem with them. If you look in the small print it says they have the right to substitute cigrs so alot of times I would find myself with cigars that I had no clue what they were. That being said I was really new to cigars and couldn't and sometimes still have issues trying to figure out what gurkha I have. They don't send a list of what kind of cigars come in a pack so if like me sometimes you have to do a blind search. So long story short for "green" newbies Thompson's isn't very user friendly. If you are going to get a 100 count humidor this next week then I would hold off on the CI deal. I think I would go on over to C-bid and pick up a few 5 packs to try to begin with and also sign up for the Newbie trades. It helps you meet some people and gives you a nice assortment of different sticks. As for Thompson's I'm just informing you the picture they show just might not be what you are getting and personally I like to know what I'm buying.

[eneyman]

thx guys, very helpful and I will look into fivers as well

[Wigg]

Welcome fellow Cali brother...

[eneyman]

I started my cigar journal today, I found a cool organizer notebook that's leather and put a nice pen in there and bam! Now I will remember what I smoke and how well I enjoyed it. Thanks for the tips.

[Tour De Cigar]

welcome to the jungle my friend and for as thompson I like their accessories product, but their customer service is nerve recking

[butterbeezy]

Welcome! I work in SF and live in Burlingame. I hope to see you at a Herf soon. Make sure you check out the Herf Information Forum. There's one on Sunday and on the 14th.

[Wigg]

Dude...... welcome to CS... if you like Gurkahs, check out www.cigarbid.com, otherwise known as the devil site, you will see why.....great deals on stogs... anyway, try trading here to check out smokes others are smoking, that is how I found some fav's I never knew about, and I have been smokin for 15 yrs.. click the link in my sig to check out the newb trade... welcome