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Posted: 1/17/2020 9:09:50 PM EDT

So I have been smoking pipes and cigars on and off since the mid 90s when I enlisted in the army. Recently i had to sell all my pipes and tobacco due to life and 4 years prior i lost my 300ct humidor and all my cigars due to divorce. I have been craving cigars again the past couple of weeks and contemplating starting again. Only thing that is really stopping me is the initial investment. I need a humidor, cutter, lighter, and cigars. Probably be a 400.00 initial investment. I have been looking at 5 packs from jr again. Maduro, obscure, and some other wrappers from punch, ryj, lgc, bolivar cofradia, and Arturo Fuente. Idk what say you guys.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:15:49 PM EDT

[#1]

The humidor could be very inexpensive. A Tupperware container with Boveda packs will get you through for a little while.

Cutter...cheap, Lighter...cheap.

The cigars will be the bitch to your wallet.

Cigarbid is the debbil but you can score some great deals.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:16:49 PM EDT

[#2]

No. Buy ammo, running shoes, and get mentally and physically fit.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:19:13 PM EDT

[#3]

Last time before i got my humidor i used cigar beads, Tupperware and a hygrometer. It worked for a bit, but I bought a humidor and nice cutters pretty quick.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:19:51 PM EDT

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No, this is the equivalent of a tech forum.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:22:39 PM EDT

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Last time before i got my humidor i used cigar beads, Tupperware and a hygrometer. It worked for a bit, but I bought a humidor and nice cutters pretty quick.

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I know how it is, believe me.

I use a cooler for a humidor these days with HCM beads.

I mostly smoke pipes now though.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:28:14 PM EDT

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I sold my custom Ferndowns, downhills, custom Ashtons, Chris Askwith pipes. I loved British pipes but needed the money. Plus McClelland is gone and some of the other blends I love are hard to get. Cigars are easy. Ugh. Trying to build a 5.56 ar as well. Like choose one or the other lol.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:31:03 PM EDT

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I sold my custom Ferndowns, downhills, custom Ashtons, Chris Askwith pipes. I loved British pipes but needed the money. Plus McClelland is gone and some of the other blends I love are hard to get. Cigars are easy. Ugh. Trying to build a 5.56 ar as well. Like choose one or the other lol.

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That sucks about your collection. Lot’s of blends are perpetually sold out which is annoying.

You’re right, cigars are easy in comparison.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:33:29 PM EDT

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Maybe I'll go to walmart tomorrow and see about Tupperware. See if the local shop has beads or a device and a few cigars.

Posted: 1/17/2020 9:39:04 PM EDT

[#9]

I’d do that, get some sticks and see if you’re into it again before dropping too much coin.

Keep us posted.

Posted: 1/17/2020 11:37:23 PM EDT

[#10]

If you get into it, I’m willing to send a sampler out to a cigar-less arfcommer. I have been trying to clear out some stuff from my humidor.

Not junk. RomaCraft, Crowned Heads, island Jim, lost and founds. All aged.

Posted: 1/18/2020 12:02:05 AM EDT

[#11]

I'll keep everyone updated

Posted: 1/18/2020 5:16:26 PM EDT

[#12]

Picked up a Tupperware, humidity gel a lighter and cutter with a few sticks.

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It's a start.

Posted: 1/18/2020 5:43:01 PM EDT

[#13]

Welcome back!

Posted: 1/19/2020 2:42:55 PM EDT

[#14]

Tupperdor like $10. Get some 65% (or 69% if you prefer) Bovedas, like $16. Maybe some spanish cedar if you want, $6

Lighter, I use a double flame butane zippo insert, so $10 for a Zippo, $14 for the insert

Cutter, say $5 to $50 depending what you want

Then you only need cigars.

Posted: 4/25/2020 12:35:34 AM EDT

[#15]

I have gone crazy since I started back up. I have a halfway decent collections of cigars. Probably around 120 or so maybe more. I got a humidor and pretty happy.

Posted: 4/26/2020 8:56:55 AM EDT

[#16]

If you want to get back into pipes, drop me an IM and I’ll send you some stuff to get started.

Posted: 4/26/2020 1:59:10 PM EDT

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I appreciate it, but dont really want to get back into them. I sold some amazing custom Ferndown , Ashton, Askwith, and some dunhills. I dont really feel like reliving that pain.

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