Today I placed my first order for cigars. It doesn’t take much to figure out it’s far cheaper to do it this way, and it avoids dealing with tobacco shop owners who aren’t very helpful.

I’ve spent about $160, which seems like a heck of a lot, but then again I think I’m getting a lot:

A box of 5 Vegas Classic Panatelas with a free humidor – the humidor was the clincher, even if it’s a crappy one – I need one!

A box of Astral Favoritos – I’m a sucker for what might be a good deal (it was a weekly special).

A bundle of Consuegra 5×42, with maduro wrappers. These were talked up a bit on CigarPass.com as good everyday cigar at about a buck a stick.

A 5-pack of Montecristo #3, a recommendation by a friend.

A 5-pack of Leon Jimenes, another recommendation.

I figure it will take about a week for the stuff to get here because I was too cheap to pay for the faster shipping. I’ll probably regret that decision!