If you had an empty humidor...

[Togoss]

What would be your 'must haves' to start it off? Mine is not completely empty, but I have been buying samplers mostly so it's a mishmash of stuff.
I would like to start building a quality collection and would love to hear suggestions from the experts. No CC's obviously, I don't have access to ISoM stuff here in the mountains.

A related (kinda) question, I will be in Marco Island, Fl next month - anyone able to recommend a good B&M in that general area? Or even better, anyone local to that area want to meet and have a smoke?

Thanks for reading, hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[cabaiguan juan]

Foundation, BLTC, Black Star Line, HVC, Perdomo, Espinosa and Padron

 

[BlindedByScience]

Tatuaje, DT&T, Padron....covers most of what I'm smoking daily. A box of Sir Winstons and some Monte #2's are pretty nice too......

 

[JoeMO]

You're lucky to be asking this question on Cigar Pass. Have you participated in the Newbie Trade. You can participate twice, I believe and the guys that run it are top notch brothers with an excellent variety of smokes at their disposal.

https://www.cigarpass.com/community/threads/newbie-sampler-trade-part-iii.70756/

Today, for me, I would say Dunbarton, Illusione, Tatuaje, Foundation, Rojas, Roma Craft, Black Label and a whole shitload of others.

 

[Smart Ash]

I’d start with 5-6 hundred of these… San Cristobal Fabuloso.

 

[Not A Nice Person]

Well . . . .

San Cristobal Fabulosos
My Father The Judge Toro Finos
Ashton Symmetry Belicosos
Tatuaje Black Corona Gordas
Illusione Ultra Op 4

And an assortment of Padron, Black Works Studio, Opus X, God of Fire & Roma Craft.

~Boar

 

[dawgie34203]

Tatuaje Tuxtla
BWS/BLTC
Dunbarton Mi Querida Triqui Traca
Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers
Illusione Original Documents Maduro
HVC Hot Cake Maduro
Espinosa Murcielago

Those would be a good start for me…

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[Togoss]

You're lucky to be asking this question on Cigar Pass. Have you participated in the Newbie Trade. You can participate twice, I believe and the guys that run it are top notch brothers with an excellent variety of smokes at their disposal.

https://www.cigarpass.com/community/threads/newbie-sampler-trade-part-iii.70756/

Today, for me, I would say Dunbarton, Illusione, Tatuaje, Foundation, Rojas, Roma Craft, Black Label and a whole shitload of others.

I have read up on the newbie trade thread and plan to give it a try in December. Going to be out of town next month and don't want to endanger innocent cigars while I am away

 

[Togoss]

Thanks a ton guys! I have been watching the Todays Smoke thread, and the Todays Cheap Smoke threads among other's and building a 'want' list, these recommendations are going to the top!
Does anyone else find the logistics of tracking inventory and future purchases almost as enjoyable as the hobby itself, or it just me? I need a spreadsheet to track my spreadsheets!

 

[CBoukal]

Thanks a ton guys! I have been watching the Todays Smoke thread, and the Todays Cheap Smoke threads among other's and building a 'want' list, these recommendations are going to the top!
Does anyone else enjoy the logistics of tracking inventory and future purchases almost as enjoyable as the hobby itself, or it just me? I need a spreadsheet to track my spreadsheets!

I've done the spreadsheet thing and honestly I've switched to https://app.boxpressd.com/
They also participate here if you ever have questions @boxpressd is very quick to reply.

 

[Togoss]

I've done the spreadsheet thing and honestly I've switched to https://app.boxpressd.com/
They also participate here if you ever have questions @boxpressd is very quick to reply.

That's a slick app, I made an account. Now I can spend this evening transferring info from my SS and reorganizing it there. Win/win

 

[MX]

Roma Craft
Vieja
Padron
Southern Draw
Illusione
BLTC/BWS

 

[whopper]

My must have starters:

Arturo Fuente Anejo 46
Tatuaje Black Petite Corona BC

 

[herdingcats]

I've done the spreadsheet thing and honestly I've switched to https://app.boxpressd.com/
They also participate here if you ever have questions @boxpressd is very quick to reply.

This is a great recommendation. Thanks.

And now to dive down the rabbit hole and start documenting my collection. See ya'll next year!

 

[rbbrock]

I'm going to give that site a try as well, it looks pretty slick.

 

[whopper]

I've done the spreadsheet thing and honestly I've switched to https://app.boxpressd.com/
They also participate here if you ever have questions @boxpressd is very quick to reply.

Thanks Chuck. Downloaded and started inputting. Sadly this won’t take long.

 

[mjolnir01]

Straight off my buy list under the "Reoccurring Box Purchase" section:

Aganorsa Leaf La Validacion Corojo Robusto / Toro
Curivari Buena Ventura Pralines P554 Robusto
Curivari Gloria Leon Fuerza
Curivari Reserva Limitada Cafe Petit
HVC San Isidro Geniales / Hermosos
Illusione Cruzado Robusto
Illusione Epernay Le Matin / Le Elegance / Le Petit
Illusione Fume d’Amor Concepciones / Lagunas
Illusione Original Documents Corojo Corona Gorda / Petit Corona
Illusione Original Documents ULTRA Churchill
Padron 2000 / 4000 Natural
Padron 2000 / 5000 / 6000 Maduro

 

[theorangeman]

Tatuaje, DT&T, Padron....covers most of what I'm smoking daily. A box of Sir Winstons and some Monte #2's are pretty nice too......

I can't disagree with an ounce of this.

 

[wrussell46]

Davidoff White and Black band, regular production
Padron 1964 and 1926
Smoking Jacking/KBF
AVO Classic and Maduro
Johnny-O Sampler
Liga Privada
Aladino Connecticut and Cameroon

 

[herdingcats]

I've done the spreadsheet thing and honestly I've switched to https://app.boxpressd.com/
They also participate here if you ever have questions @boxpressd is very quick to reply.

An update: I've been using the app for a short time now. It's the best cigar tool I didn't know I wanted / needed. Fantastic and thanks again!

I find that I can very quickly add new acquisitions, or I can spend more time pulling documentation like CA ratings and reviews. Obviously the latter takes longer, but enhances the herf experience for me and my sons. Very cool.