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The LFD Chisel is one that definitely made me slow down. Very tasty, but it sneaks up on you--I don't think I'll see out another of those. On the other hand the LFD Serie 2000 Toro is my goto.
I got my Xikar in a Cohiba 3 pack deal as well, a little over two years ago. It's still performing great, cutting 2-3 a week on average. I'd recommend Xikar.
Here's the latest I see on lighters on commercial aircraft:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/sop/index.shtm
Still, the checkpoints are staffed by a load of goobers and I wouldn't risk loosing any lighter I care about, so I leave them home and just get a bic onsite.
I buy pleanty from Stags but have brought in sticks purchased elsewhere. I usually buy something, but might not smoke it that day. I think if you're going to use a shop's lounge you should purchase something.
I honestly don't know about anything available at the Broadmoor. I used to go...
15C is a pretty nice place, if a bit pricey; but, they allow you to bring your own. Their not stingy when mixing drinks either. I get there once a month or so.
If you're visiting Colorado Springs, don't overlook Stags as great B&M with a smoking lounge with a large plasma tv, huge leather...
Before I added more cigars, I'd make sure the hygrometer has fresh batteries and is accurate (salt-test it) and that the humidor seals well. Put a small flashlight in there and check for leaks; try tugging a dollar bill through the closed lid all the way around it. If thats all good...
when sending cash, do you just put it in the envelope, wrap it paper so it doesn't show through, use one of those privacy envelopes? how do you hide that there's cash in there? what about the coins? tape them or let roll loose?