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First, GO BLACKHAWKS!

Alright, I'm Rob - a total newbie when it comes to cigars. The first cigar that I actually enjoyed was just over a year ago when I was taught how to properly smoke one: do not buy a cheap stogie, light it with a Zippo and try to inhale. Good lesson! Since then, I've learned a lot and am looking to learn a lot more. It seems that for every question I get an answer to, two more questions arise. And I think that's pretty cool.

I just built my first Tupperdor. Actually, that's not accurate… I am almost finished building my first Tupperdor. Everything is in place except for the hygrometer, which arrives tomorrow. Then it will be ready to start filling. Hopefully with a box of my current fav, Fuente's Hemingway.

Other stuff? I'm a married father of two, in my mid 40s, and a professional commercial photographer.

Finally, let me proactively apologize for the dumb questions that I know I'll be asking and thank you all in advance for the advice I (hopefully) will be getting.

Cheers!
 
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Welcome brother!

Im in naperville as well, there is a lot of brothers in the area.

Another fuente lover is always weclome on the board, get ready to fall into the hobby hard!
 
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Wow, thanks for such a warm welcome!

For you folks in the area, where do you usually buy your cigars from? A local B&M or online? Always appreciative of recommendations.
 
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rdomfoto said:
Wow, thanks for such a warm welcome!

For you folks in the area, where do you usually buy your cigars from? A local B&M or online? Always appreciative of recommendations.
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A shop called burning leaf use to be a huge hangout for about 20 of us here. He's opening another smoking lounge right on 59 in Naperville at fox valley mall. Jamal the owner is a great person but terrible business owner. Not the biggest "go getter" when it comes to time lines. He carries a big selection. Also has a store in Plainfield on rt 59. For now a site sponsor can hook you up with great deals and service. Welcome to the Botl Rob!
 
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Go Hawks.

I'm also relatively new to cigars. Any dumb question you ask will undoubtedly be one i also want to ask... so I will consider it "throwing yourself on the grenade for me"... so thanks in advance.
To answer your follow up question.... personally, I buy mostly online. I try to support my local B&M's. But online deals are often too good to pass up. I do keep an eye on Binny's sales though.

Welcome.
 
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rdomfoto said:
Wow, thanks for such a warm welcome!

For you folks in the area, where do you usually buy your cigars from? A local B&M or online? Always appreciative of recommendations.
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I try to support my local B&Ms, especially at events, but there are some amazing deals online and I snag them up on occasion.
 
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dscl said:
rdomfoto said:
Wow, thanks for such a warm welcome!

For you folks in the area, where do you usually buy your cigars from? A local B&M or online? Always appreciative of recommendations.
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I try to support my local B&Ms, especially at events, but there are some amazing deals online and I snag them up on occasion.
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Bingo. Its how its done. +2
 
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