A-     Many stores will recommend cigars that they are hoping to get rid of and not what are their most popular cigars.  If a cigar is strongly recommended and there are endless boxes and have been over time, I would be worried.  Ask a lot of questions.  Ask what is good and why.  Say “what is the flavor profile?” or “the body is mild?”  Seeing if the person you are talking to actually smokes is the trick.