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M J Robbins

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.79
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.89
  • Total Questions 83
 Retailer of cigars and acc. since 1979. Cigars - I've smoked most including Cubans. Humidors- Testing humidors all the time. Selling humidors for 30 years. Pipes - I imported Briar and Meerschaum also repaired them in the 1980's. Lighters- Zippo distributor 30 years, expert in repair of old and new lighters although I haven't repaired an antique lighter in 15 years. Repaired thousands of butane lighters.

Bill Finck Jr.

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 377
 I'm a fourth generation cigar maker and have spent 25+ years operating our factory as well as a mail order cigar company. I belong to cigar manufacturers associations as well as retail cigar associations so I'm usually up to date with current events relating to cigars. I've smoked the majority of brands on the market and would be happy to share my opinions of them with you. Since I live in the U.S. I have very little experience with Cuban cigars, but other than that I know a least a little bit about almost every brand of cigars on the market.

James Yee

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 9.95
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 1496
 My main area of expertise is Cuban cigars but I can also assist you with cigar etiquette, humidor maintenance and troubleshooting. Unsure of a certain cigar brand? Wondering what a certain cigar tastes like? Have any questions about Cuban cigars? Just let me know! I have smoked every brand of Cuban cigars and most reputable non-Cuban cigar brands on a regular basis so I know a fair bit about taste profiles, cigar etiquette and other fine nuances to cigar smoking. (NOTE: My main focus is on premium, hand-rolled cigars and not cheap, machine made, convenience store cigars.) IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT I DO NOT PROVIDE CIGAR OR CIGAR-RELATED APPRAISALS. If you have a vintage cigar item and you want to know if it's worth something, please contact an antique dealer that specializes in "TOBACCIANA".

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2009-11-24 Cold environment:

Hi Michael, Actually 50/50 humidor solution works well with sponge-based humidification units ONLY if the humidification device generates too much humidity (greater than 75% humidity) with only distilled

2009-11-23 Humidore:

Hi George, Yes, you should always use distilled water or "bidest water" (double-distilled water) in your humidor. Any other type of water (such as boiled, tap, bottled, filtered, etc.) will contain

2009-11-23 Cold environment:

Hi Michael, The easiest method to regulate humidity is to use an electronic humidification device that allows you to digitally control the humidity level. Some electronic humidifiers (such as Cigar

2009-11-23 Humidifer Questions:

Hi Bill, First, "seasoning" is the process of preparing your humidor's interior so that it can absorb and regulate humidity more effectively. It's possible for you to use an unseasoned humidor but

2009-11-20 storing unopened cigar cases:

Karl, That'll work, but you'd be safer spending a few dollars on a a humidifier that is designed to hold plenty of solution and that won't leak/spill on your cigars. You can put the cigars in anything

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