My First Humidor

Flynnster · 10-04-2011, 02:14 AM

I think I'm finally ready to take the leap, I've put it off since I have cigar shops so close, but now I want to be able to buy things when I see a deal on them, and be able to store them properly.

I've heard great things about cheaphumidors.com and am looking at buying this humidor from them. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_small...rs_HUM-25.html

Any experience? Says 20-50 cigars, and I would get rid of the foam for some beads.

Bill86 · 10-04-2011, 02:40 AM

I would think about the size. They are talking 20-50 Coronas, also not counting the beads and a digital hygro.

deadrise · 10-04-2011, 02:49 AM

its a start probably way to small as a a lot will say here but I would watch this http://www.cigarbid.com/Category/Merchandise/ and get something bigger for a good price not to mention you can get a 20 count for 7-10 dollars and later on when you get the 500 count cabnit you can use this as a travel humidor

MrClean · 10-04-2011, 02:55 AM

I bought a 50ct and after a month, it's not going to be big enough. I know it can be a lot of money to spend up front for something that may stay "empty" for a while, but I'm already looking at 100-200ct humis now.

WittyUserName · 10-04-2011, 06:27 AM

Go Big or Go Home!!

As is the case with most things, size does matter. I would put money on you needing a bigger humi within 6 months.

N2 GOLD · 10-04-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WittyUserName

Go Big or Go Home!!

As is the case with most things, size does matter. I would put money on you needing a bigger humi within 6 months.

Spoken like a true Scholar...

Blak Smyth · 10-04-2011, 06:33 AM

You really would be surprised on how small that humidor will be. Like Bill commented, with your beads and Hygro you prolly couldn't fit many more than 20 sticks in there. It sounds like enough but trust me it isn't!
I purchased three 20 counts before I bought a 100 count. I can only fit about 70 cigars into the 100 count. I recently purchased a 48qt cooler to keep the rest and grow my collection.
After I get a few boxes I will need a bigger cooler.
It is a slippery slope, be prepared.

By the way I won a 20 count humi for $11.00 on Cbid!
I also won one with 9 cigars for $22.00

If you join the NST thread your humi will likely be packed!

Fordman4ever · 10-04-2011, 06:39 AM

I've been smoking for less than a year and I already own 2 humidors, a 20 count(my first) and now a 150 count. I'm contemplating whether to get a 150qt cooler or a big cabinet humi. I'm having to use tupperware to hold cigars right now.

my point being this, buy about 10 times bigger than you think you will need.

CigarSquid · 10-04-2011, 07:40 AM

I would say at least a 150+ humi or go with the cooler. My humi is nice, lasted me about 8 months. I set up the cooler about 2 weeks ago. I may have room for one box now.

Aero95 · 10-04-2011, 07:44 AM

I would look at something like this http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_HUM-400FL-IMP.html You will fill your humidor up quicker then you realize.

CigarSquid · 10-04-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aero95

I would look at something like this http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_HUM-400FL-IMP.html You will fill your humidor up quicker then you realize.

That doesn't seem to bad for the price.

mkarnold1 · 10-04-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

That doesn't seem to bad for the price.

http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...-300-Capacity/
Going for less here

IBQTEE1 · 10-04-2011, 08:58 AM

I have one like that too and then I was given a bigger one. Looking at an even bigger one now.

Aero95 · 10-04-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mkarnold1

http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...-300-Capacity/
Going for less here

Thats definitely worth that price.

10-04-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mkarnold1

http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...-300-Capacity/
Going for less here

That's not bad considering it has trays and everything. Not exactly pretty, but looks like it would do it's job well if it closes well.

I wouldn't do a 50 humidor, I would be looking at 100+

If I weren't looking to build my own soon, I'd probably buy one of those big ones.

CigarNut · 10-04-2011, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

I think I'm finally ready to take the leap, I've put it off since I have cigar shops so close, but now I want to be able to buy things when I see a deal on them, and be able to store them properly.

I've heard great things about cheaphumidors.com and am looking at buying this humidor from them. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_small...rs_HUM-25.html

Any experience? Says 20-50 cigars, and I would get rid of the foam for some beads.

That will be really nice for work. You will need a much bigger one for your stash at home.

pektel · 10-04-2011, 09:17 AM

Just get a cooler. Or two.

DMK · 10-04-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel

Just get a cooler. Or two.

Coolers save you money for the important things in life, buying more cigars...

Flynnster · 10-04-2011, 10:05 AM

Alright, I understand everyone on the size issue. To be honest though, if I fill this up and feel the need for more, I'm going to head straight for a cooler and this can be used to keep the cigars that are ready for smoking. I guess from a simple quality standpoint is what I'm asking about this humidor.

Bill86 · 10-04-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

Alright, I understand everyone on the size issue. To be honest though, if I fill this up and feel the need for more, I'm going to head straight for a cooler and this can be used to keep the cigars that are ready for smoking. I guess from a simple quality standpoint is what I'm asking about this humidor.

I'm not too convinced those seal well. I had a small 20 count like that (never used it, somehow it was laying around the house...I didn't buy it) It slammed shut.

You're probably better off just starting with a cooler, I wish I had. Oh well.

10-04-2011, 02:14 AM	#1
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	My First Humidor I think I'm finally ready to take the leap, I've put it off since I have cigar shops so close, but now I want to be able to buy things when I see a deal on them, and be able to store them properly. I've heard great things about cheaphumidors.com and am looking at buying this humidor from them. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_small...rs_HUM-25.html Any experience? Says 20-50 cigars, and I would get rid of the foam for some beads.

10-04-2011, 02:40 AM	#2
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: My First Humidor I would think about the size. They are talking 20-50 Coronas, also not counting the beads and a digital hygro. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

10-04-2011, 02:49 AM	#3
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: My First Humidor its a start probably way to small as a a lot will say here but I would watch this http://www.cigarbid.com/Category/Merchandise/ and get something bigger for a good price not to mention you can get a 20 count for 7-10 dollars and later on when you get the 500 count cabnit you can use this as a travel humidor __________________

10-04-2011, 02:55 AM	#4
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: My First Humidor I bought a 50ct and after a month, it's not going to be big enough. I know it can be a lot of money to spend up front for something that may stay "empty" for a while, but I'm already looking at 100-200ct humis now. __________________ http://jeffcarrollphotos.com Not a photographer, just a dude with a camera. Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

10-04-2011, 06:27 AM	#5
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: My First Humidor Go Big or Go Home!! As is the case with most things, size does matter. I would put money on you needing a bigger humi within 6 months. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

10-04-2011, 06:33 AM	#7
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: My First Humidor You really would be surprised on how small that humidor will be. Like Bill commented, with your beads and Hygro you prolly couldn't fit many more than 20 sticks in there. It sounds like enough but trust me it isn't! I purchased three 20 counts before I bought a 100 count. I can only fit about 70 cigars into the 100 count. I recently purchased a 48qt cooler to keep the rest and grow my collection. After I get a few boxes I will need a bigger cooler. It is a slippery slope, be prepared. By the way I won a 20 count humi for $11.00 on Cbid! I also won one with 9 cigars for $22.00 If you join the NST thread your humi will likely be packed! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

10-04-2011, 06:39 AM	#8
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: My First Humidor I've been smoking for less than a year and I already own 2 humidors, a 20 count(my first) and now a 150 count. I'm contemplating whether to get a 150qt cooler or a big cabinet humi. I'm having to use tupperware to hold cigars right now. my point being this, buy about 10 times bigger than you think you will need.

10-04-2011, 07:40 AM	#9
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: My First Humidor I would say at least a 150+ humi or go with the cooler. My humi is nice, lasted me about 8 months. I set up the cooler about 2 weeks ago. I may have room for one box now.

10-04-2011, 07:44 AM	#10
Aero95 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Loveland Ohio Posts: 295 Trading: (2)	Re: My First Humidor I would look at something like this http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_HUM-400FL-IMP.html You will fill your humidor up quicker then you realize. __________________ "If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go." -- Mark Twain

10-04-2011, 08:58 AM	#13
IBQTEE1 Crazy K Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kristin Location: Here and there Posts: 2,563 Trading: (6)	Re: My First Humidor I have one like that too and then I was given a bigger one. Looking at an even bigger one now. __________________ It's a Good Day to Smoke a Cigar!!!

10-04-2011, 09:17 AM	#17
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: My First Humidor Just get a cooler. Or two. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

10-04-2011, 10:05 AM	#19
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: My First Humidor Alright, I understand everyone on the size issue. To be honest though, if I fill this up and feel the need for more, I'm going to head straight for a cooler and this can be used to keep the cigars that are ready for smoking. I guess from a simple quality standpoint is what I'm asking about this humidor.