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Been a long time and I really need to start treating my aging collection better.

Many moves and many years the collection has changed and downsized, but ive been enjoying and thinking about it a bit more lately. so I think its time to pull them out of storage and into something proper, feel free to judge.

Pictures below for size reference, but ive been using a pelican case 1620 with fairly careful stacking for a bit too long.

Looking for something cabinet like for this and some room to grow but still under 1k, 3-5cu.ft should do I think for space? Are electrostats better these days? Whats out there these days?

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You have some secret cigars that you are obfuscating.

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lol

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I have two Belmont 600's like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Grou.../dp/B003V0PZS8
They do not seal tight at all but I have had zero issues with either one. Have calibrated hygrometers several times and they hold at 68% even in the dry Alabama summers. Shop around. The first one my wife bought me for Christmas for $389. The second I stumbled upon on craigslist new for $100. Both of mine have a Xikar disk and an Oasis pack. By themselves, Oasis packs are garbage but pairing them with a medium Xikar disk, they do quite well.

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Im basically looking for what you have there without the legs, or one of the electric cabinets which are basically just redone wine coolers.

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Devan: I Like Ed's Custom Humidors @ waxingmoonhumidors.com He Can Build You Just About Anything You Want. He's A Great Guy, Member Of The Asylum, & Has Built 2 Beautiful Humidors For Me.:tu

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I don't have this but it looks like a good fit for what your looking for! https://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Grou.../dp/B00OL55ZJQ
You would need a electric Cigar Oasis humidification device for it.

Or this (The Montegue Humidor Cabinet has been around a long time)
https://yourelegantbar.com/products/...et-humidor-100

Another
https://cubancrafters.com/cuban-craf...free-shipping/

I wish Bob was still making his humidors:(

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He's still doing humidification systems
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com/electronic.htm

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Hmmm I hadnt thought of something like that

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I had one of those and a Lauderdale cabinet back in the day, both served me well. Looks like the Lauderdale is more reasonably priced, and free shipping.

https://humidorenthusiast.com/produc...-table-humidor

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Thanks guys, I think ive narrowed it down between the Montegue and this one. https://www.1stclasshumidors.com/cig...arcabinet.html

Really just depends on what look I want.

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How was the seal on the Montegue?

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If its between these two I few things to look at:
On the Bolivar:
Are you ok with the glass door? Can't be in any sunlight and you have to be ok with people being able to see all your cigars!
It is not as deep as the Montegue its only 26" W x 17" D x 39" H
Only has a Wiring Port In Rear For Electric

I like the look of the Montegue as it looks like a nice piece of furniture that could fit in to most decors. It is also deeper 24” W x 26” D x 30” H
Also has two interior A/C electrical outlets inside.

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Psh I want to stare at them, like a small child with the fridge open looking for a snack at 3am

but both good points. My other consideration is do I really need that much space too. :hm

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The angled shelves are a waste and you'll wish you had the extra space of more flat shelves as time passes by.

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Absolutely. :tu

The small cabinets I had, one sealed perfectly upon arrival, the other one I doctored one area with some weather stripping.

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If you build it, they will come.

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True! You Can Never Have Too Much Space, Devan.

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Thirded.

Throughout my cigar smoking life I went the natural progression: 10-ct cheapie humidor, to cheapie 25, to nice quality 100, to wineador, to Aristocrat end table. If I'd known then what I know now I'd have just started with the end table. :D

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Went and ordered the big end table. Icehog3 has seen my progression and then downsizing. I guess I should know bigger is better by now haha!

Thanks everyone!

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Went with the big The Montegue

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Is that Lebowski’s cousin? :D

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So Which One Did You Order???

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This one
https://yourelegantbar.com/products/...et-humidor-100

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Looking forward to seeing it and how you like it, Devan! :tu

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Now the fun FILLING IT:banger

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Just got the call for monday freight delivery. well this will be fun

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Sweet! Let Us Know How You Like It!:tu

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Its here, now to get it settled in and seasoned.

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Looking Good, But "Empty", Devan. Just Sayin'.:D

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Nice Devan! How does it seal?

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I gotta season it first!

I think it seals well. I used some silicone on the outlet where it mounts up. Im not sure about adding felt to the doors and drawer

I have the oasis set to like 80% right now for seasoning and it doesnt seem to be running constantly. so it might be sealed up ok.

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Sounds like you have a good handle on it. Season for several days, at least. If you haven't already, wring out a paper towel or sponge and wipe down the inside. This is mostly to remove dust and crap. Don't try to use it to moisten the wood as it is easy to overdo it and cause warpage.

I think that it is a beautiful piece of furniture and hope that you have many great years of use. You do know that you would have gotten more space out of converting the dog carrier, right? :tu

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I agree. Looks pretty empty to me.:r

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Good thing no one has me current address anymore :hy

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Now its less empty

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Nice! I see an opportunity there in the empty space

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don't sell yourself short.....trust me you will fill it

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Looking Good, Devan!:tu

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Now im looking at buying a few boxes to help fill it. whoops

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Nice looking humidor. Congratulations!

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Looks great Devan, nice job!

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Well the "big" cigar oasis was struggling big time to keep RH even with all my beads thrown in there. So thats going back and an Aristocrat 1.5qt is on its way