I usually put myself on a $25-$30 a month budget, because if I don't I will run out of space in my humidors pretty quick. I am not a member of the COTMC, but think it would be a good investment for someone who is just starting out. I kinda think of the DDs as more of a luck thing. I might buy one or 2 a month if they do a deal on cigars I really enjoy or have been wanting to try. Since you're just starting out, I would just rely on the COTMC for now, you will get plenty of variety.
As I am still relatively new to hand made cigars, maybe the past year or so, I've been doing samplers and the DD. I have been hinting about the COTMC for a Christmas present. I think it would be great to be surprised each month with new cigars.
I use the club to try new things, and the daily deal to stock up on sticks I already know I like. That being said I just broke my rule and bought a 5 pack of Diesels. When I don't break the rule it works great for me, and when I do I usually regret it.
It would be interesting to be in the CoTMC, but I don't see myself doing that. I am relatively picky about my cigars, but I'm sure I would get some very interesting stuff, though. The daily deals have been right along my favorites lately, and it's killing my bank account. That, along with a personal cigar consultant (Jeff, you jerk!) who loves me and gives me huge discounts with every order that isn't a daily deal, I'm screwed. Anyone who doesn't call their orders in is missing out.
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