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jorgelito · 03-28-2005, 04:43 PM

tspikes51,

I probably should of been more specific. Price is a bit fussy as it depends on your location etc. I live in LA where everything is expensive except for syphillis (see my post in Scotch).

The price is also dependent on size, brand, country of origin etc. As a general guide I was trying to refer to quality: A better made cigar will tend to "burn" better, keep its shape better etc.

I guess I was really refering to say, "Phillies" where the whole thing just falls apart and is a poor cigar (in my opinion at least).

Yes lighting is definitely critical for a good "burn". Most cigar stores will give you wooden matches with your purchase and a cutter as well. If you like smoking, then you can invest in a decent lighter (a good one will run at least $75).

Keep in mind everyone, my prices are based in LA and relative. If you can get a better deal, please let me know and hook me too.

So, what do I smoke? Well, Cohibas, Monte Cristos, Romeo y Julietas (mostly from Domincan and the occasional Cuban). I also like Macanudos (the corona petites - that's the size, I think) for a casual quick smoke at a bar or cafe. I am also picking up some Davidoffs and Dunhills tomorrow and I got a collection of Rocky Patels. I always thought these were common and widely distributed. I'm a novice too tspikes.

Oh yeah, one last thing. Storage is important: Depending on where you live especially, it is critical to properly store your stogies. I live in LA (basically a desert with lots of silicone) so I have to protect my babies. Especially with the price I'm paying so I keep a humidor at home. There's nothing worse than seeing your precious Habana dried out and unraveling *shudder* or suffering from tobacco beetles. *shudder*

Liquidlight, pour some Scotch and light it up (correctly of course)!

03-28-2005, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	tspikes51, I probably should of been more specific. Price is a bit fussy as it depends on your location etc. I live in LA where everything is expensive except for syphillis (see my post in Scotch). The price is also dependent on size, brand, country of origin etc. As a general guide I was trying to refer to quality: A better made cigar will tend to "burn" better, keep its shape better etc. I guess I was really refering to say, "Phillies" where the whole thing just falls apart and is a poor cigar (in my opinion at least). Yes lighting is definitely critical for a good "burn". Most cigar stores will give you wooden matches with your purchase and a cutter as well. If you like smoking, then you can invest in a decent lighter (a good one will run at least $75). Keep in mind everyone, my prices are based in LA and relative. If you can get a better deal, please let me know and hook me too. So, what do I smoke? Well, Cohibas, Monte Cristos, Romeo y Julietas (mostly from Domincan and the occasional Cuban). I also like Macanudos (the corona petites - that's the size, I think) for a casual quick smoke at a bar or cafe. I am also picking up some Davidoffs and Dunhills tomorrow and I got a collection of Rocky Patels. I always thought these were common and widely distributed. I'm a novice too tspikes. Oh yeah, one last thing. Storage is important: Depending on where you live especially, it is critical to properly store your stogies. I live in LA (basically a desert with lots of silicone) so I have to protect my babies. Especially with the price I'm paying so I keep a humidor at home. There's nothing worse than seeing your precious Habana dried out and unraveling shudder or suffering from tobacco beetles. shudder Liquidlight, pour some Scotch and light it up (correctly of course)!