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jmarkhjmarkh Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4

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  • Stryker808Stryker808 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 269
    Welcome. There are no bad questions. I think the humidor question can be answered with a quick look in the Cigar 101 section try a search for humidor seasoning as a start. Most of the threads and information on this site is top notch and won't lead you down the wrong path. Definatly give one of the guys at Cigar.com a call and Im sure they will hook you up with what you need. The scorched Earth sampler, to me would be a great start, although a leap of faith, a good one! There is a lot of 5 packs in there, you may want to look for some samplers with 1's and 2's to get a bead on what you like first. Have fun and enjoy!
  • TatuajeVITatuajeVI Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,378
  • FourtotheflushFourtotheflush Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,555
    Its pretty easy, Hang around these forums and read read read. If something doesnt make sense or you dont understand, ask some questions! Everyon here is really helpful. That is until you start talking politics in the Non Cigar Related then watch out! Enjoy and welcome to the forums.
  • xmacroxmacro Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,402
  • The CankThe Cank Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 799
    Just my two cents as I always state I hate the salt test I always use the Boveda calibration kit to calibrate my hygrometer. Also TatuajeVI is right I have over a pound of beads from that site and they work GREAT ! You won't find them any cheaper. Other than that take you time with the seasoning and use distilled water. Also if you are going to start out with a large sampler like that you may want to look into a bigger humidor because you are already on your way to the addicting past time of fine quality cigars ! :-)
  • jmarkhjmarkh Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4
  • xmacroxmacro Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,402
    Sounds like you're ahead of the game so far :) The expensive cutters aren't better, but they last longer (eg - good cutter keeps its blades sharp longer than a cheapo, but a new cheapo cuts just as good) and there's a few differences between them, but only up to a certain point. An example - Xikar cutters range from $30-$80, but the $80 has the same blade and warranty as the $30 one (lifetime, with free replacement and blade sharpening), with the only difference being what kind of handles you like (yes, the only difference between the $30 xikar and the $80 is the handles).
  • YankeeManYankeeMan Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,377
  • KCWKCW Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,253
    xmacro:
    Xikar cutters range from $30-$80, but the $80 has the same blade and warranty as the $30 one (lifetime, with free replacement and blade sharpening), with the only difference being what kind of handles you like (yes, the only difference between the $30 xikar and the $80 is the handles).
    Wow! I didn't know that. Thanks X...
  • leonardleonard Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 359
    I think the Xi2 has a plastic body and the Xi and Xi3 have steel frames.
  • FourtotheflushFourtotheflush Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,555
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