I have smoking cigar's for about 10 years +, I'd say anywhere 1-4 cigars a month, not too heavy but I've purchased my share of cigars over the years. I have alot great cubans, top shelf stuff, and paid dearly for them. If you want try an everyday good cigar that ranges in price $3.50-$5.00 I'd recommend you try Excalibur's #4. More often then not I usually go with a robusto size, which is the #4, but it can purchased in a number of different sizes based on preference. It's a mild cigar but usually has a nice burn, and excellent taste throughout. If your looking for a little more punch in taste, then they make the cigar in a 1066 series which incorporates the darker African Cameroon wrapper. Not a bad cigar, just not usually what I'm looking to smoke.
I would also suggest the Zino Grand Classic Brasil or Zino Grand Classic Sumatra. Again, along the same lines as the Excaliber, on the mild side, nice burn. These cigars are machine made, rather than hand, and they come with a wedge cut. A little more expensive, but not much more. Happy smoking!