My first humidor

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 05:06 PM

Well, with the sale going on at cheaphumidors.com, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on my first humidor. I'm thinking a 100-count should be a good starter humidor, so I'm looking at this model. I confirmed with Customer Service that the available hygrometer upgrade is a Hygroset. With that option, it'll come to $69 shipped.

Cigarcop · 01-15-2009, 05:08 PM

Looks like a nice box, Congrats

Blueface · 01-15-2009, 05:14 PM

Ahhhh......

The old "I think a 100 will be good for me".

Hmmm.......

Nice humidor indeed.
However, lets do a pool on when you get your next bigger one.

Mr B · 01-15-2009, 05:18 PM

Nice one.
I thought my 50 ct would be good. Then I thought my additional 100ct would do. Now the Tupperdors are fillin up

Cigarcop · 01-15-2009, 05:21 PM

You see where this is headed Kreth....your screwed buddy!!!

68TriShield · 01-15-2009, 05:26 PM

That's a nice little humidor Jeff

03-03-2009, 09:18 PM

Congrats Jeff!!!

s15driftking · 01-15-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Ahhhh......

The old "I think a 100 will be good for me".

Hmmm.......

Nice humidor indeed.
However, lets do a pool on when you get your next bigger one.

great point!

also, lets do that pool. Im saying 63 days AFTER he gets his 100 count.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 05:31 PM

Well, I started with the tupperdor, so I do have that for overflow.

feznuk · 01-15-2009, 05:48 PM

Similar story here. I got my first humi as well this past Christmas. My wife bought it for me. She went on line, and picked it out all on her own (which I think is WAY cool!). It’s a 100ct.

Up until then I was just using a basic Tupperware container same as you. I’m a noob so I don’t require a lot of storage (I know, I know, not yet anyway.) I don’t buy in bulk because I don’t have my preferences nailed down yet. Everything comes from the B&M and I only buy 2 or 3 at a time.

Anyway, Christmas day I started seasoning her up and about a week later I was transferring the few sticks I have over and my wife comes into the room and drops a package on my lap….it was a 25 bundle she picked up from the site she bought the humi at. Again, way cool, but I was like WTF, between the new, the old, and a cup of beads the damn thing is full.

That's a nice looking one you got picked out. I think for us noobs a 100ct is a good place to start, as long as you’re not planning to buy in bulk. Or at least have additional storage plans for that bulk. I like you plan to fall back on the Tupperware.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feznuk

I don’t buy in bulk because I don’t have my preferences nailed down yet. Everything comes from the B&M and I only buy 2 or 3 at a time.

Same here. I'm mainly at the sampler stage, but I buy online because the selection at my local B&M sucks (plus I'm close enough to CI that standard shipping is one day.

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I do really like RP Vintage 1990 and 1992, but I don't want to buy in bulk yet in case I find something I like better.

Footbag · 01-15-2009, 05:12 PM

Looks good... But it a bit small if you ask me.

SmoknTaz · 01-15-2009, 05:27 PM

Good start

and yes as Cigarcop said, "You're screwed buddy!

acruce · 01-15-2009, 08:33 PM

If you are not planning on long term storage a 100cnt. should soot you just fine. Thats all I have if you get creative you fit quite a few cigars in there.

01-15-2009, 08:47 PM

I bought a 100ct in Dec. and it's almost full already. I keep buying sticks and with this cold weather I can't smoke enough to cancel out how much I put in, lol.

Oh well, gotta find another humi.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chompers

I keep buying sticks and with this cold weather I can't smoke enough to cancel out how much I put in, lol.

Yeah, I know. I have a bunch of sticks I've been wanting to try but I don't want to spend an hour shivering each time to do it.

01-16-2009, 10:40 AM

My 150ct has been full for a couple weeks - It doesnt take long to fill'er up and if the advertised capacity is 100 you'll find you may get 80-90 in there.

My answer - keeping the desktop as I like the look of it and heading out cooler shopping this afternoon.

Welcome and enjoy the ride!

Kreth · 01-16-2009, 11:08 AM

I love CI! I placed an order at about 10:15AM EST, and it's already showing as completed on their site. Here's what I picked up:
Sancho Panza Dbl Mad LaMancha - BOX OF 20
CAO 'High Primings' Mega-Sampler - 20 CIGARS, 4 each of:

CAO Black Ltd. Storm
CAO Brazilia Gol!
CAO Italia Ciao
CAO Mx2 Robusto
CAO 'VR' Totem

CI Singles Promo, buy 4, get 1:

Oliva Serie 'G' Toro
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro
CAO Black Bengal (toro)
Partagas Black Clasico
Slow-Aged No. 826 by Perdomo Glorioso Maduro (toro)

And a couple of free promos:
HUMI-CARE Jar 4-oz, for web orders > $50
5 Vegas All-Star 3-Cigar Sampler, for web order > $75

I forget which ones, and it's not showing on the site now

I've been putting together a list of stuff I'd like to try over the last few days, and it looks like they gave me both promos, even though the site says only 1 per order.

bvilchez · 01-16-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

I love CI! I placed an order at about 10:15AM EST, and it's already showing as completed on their site. Here's what I picked up:
Sancho Panza Dbl Mad LaMancha - BOX OF 20
CAO 'High Primings' Mega-Sampler - 20 CIGARS, 4 each of:

CAO Black Ltd. Storm
CAO Brazilia Gol!
CAO Italia Ciao
CAO Mx2 Robusto
CAO 'VR' Totem

CI Singles Promo, buy 4, get 1:

Oliva Serie 'G' Toro
Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro
CAO Black Bengal (toro)
Partagas Black Clasico
Slow-Aged No. 826 by Perdomo Glorioso Maduro (toro)

And a couple of free promos:
HUMI-CARE Jar 4-oz, for web orders > $50
5 Vegas All-Star 3-Cigar Sampler, for web order > $75

I forget which ones, and it's not showing on the site now

I've been putting together a list of stuff I'd like to try over the last few days, and it looks like they gave me both promos, even though the site says only 1 per order.

And you only bought a 100ct.!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Don't worry....you'll be kicking yourself in the arse later.....it'll make a nice desktop at work then.

Slide, slide, slippety slide............................................. ........

CigaSkills9 · 01-15-2009, 08:52 PM

Yep the same ol'story...Go big or Go home! I have a 300 ct. and 50 ct, plus two travel boxes..Oh did I mention a 48qt. coolerdor? Keep the humi's small to med, and make a coolerdor or like I saw tupperware for bundles or bulk, or an unexpected BOMB! Good Luck and Keep'em Lit!

01-15-2009, 05:06 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	My first humidor Well, with the sale going on at cheaphumidors.com, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on my first humidor. I'm thinking a 100-count should be a good starter humidor, so I'm looking at this model. I confirmed with Customer Service that the available hygrometer upgrade is a Hygroset. With that option, it'll come to $69 shipped.

01-15-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: My first humidor Looks like a nice box, Congrats

01-15-2009, 05:14 PM	#3
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: My first humidor Ahhhh...... The old "I think a 100 will be good for me". Hmmm....... Nice humidor indeed. However, lets do a pool on when you get your next bigger one. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#4
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: My first humidor Nice one. I thought my 50 ct would be good. Then I thought my additional 100ct would do. Now the Tupperdors are fillin up

01-15-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: My first humidor You see where this is headed Kreth....your screwed buddy!!!

01-15-2009, 05:26 PM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: My first humidor That's a nice little humidor Jeff

03-03-2009, 09:18 PM	#7
ja3480 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first humidor Congrats Jeff!!!

01-15-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor Well, I started with the tupperdor, so I do have that for overflow.

01-15-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
feznuk Fish On! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Fred Location: Philadelphia Posts: 70 Trading: (1)	Re: My first humidor Similar story here. I got my first humi as well this past Christmas. My wife bought it for me. She went on line, and picked it out all on her own (which I think is WAY cool!). It’s a 100ct. Up until then I was just using a basic Tupperware container same as you. I’m a noob so I don’t require a lot of storage (I know, I know, not yet anyway.) I don’t buy in bulk because I don’t have my preferences nailed down yet. Everything comes from the B&M and I only buy 2 or 3 at a time. Anyway, Christmas day I started seasoning her up and about a week later I was transferring the few sticks I have over and my wife comes into the room and drops a package on my lap….it was a 25 bundle she picked up from the site she bought the humi at. Again, way cool, but I was like WTF, between the new, the old, and a cup of beads the damn thing is full. That's a nice looking one you got picked out. I think for us noobs a 100ct is a good place to start, as long as you’re not planning to buy in bulk. Or at least have additional storage plans for that bulk. I like you plan to fall back on the Tupperware.

01-15-2009, 05:12 PM	#12
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: My first humidor Looks good... But it a bit small if you ask me.

01-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#13
SmoknTaz Hiding my Visa bill Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 324 Trading: (6)	Re: My first humidor Good start and yes as Cigarcop said, "You're screwed buddy! __________________ Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence. (A life sentence!)

01-15-2009, 08:33 PM	#14
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: My first humidor If you are not planning on long term storage a 100cnt. should soot you just fine. Thats all I have if you get creative you fit quite a few cigars in there. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

01-15-2009, 08:47 PM	#15
Chompers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first humidor I bought a 100ct in Dec. and it's almost full already. I keep buying sticks and with this cold weather I can't smoke enough to cancel out how much I put in, lol. Oh well, gotta find another humi.

01-16-2009, 10:40 AM	#17
GWags Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first humidor My 150ct has been full for a couple weeks - It doesnt take long to fill'er up and if the advertised capacity is 100 you'll find you may get 80-90 in there. My answer - keeping the desktop as I like the look of it and heading out cooler shopping this afternoon. Welcome and enjoy the ride!

01-16-2009, 11:08 AM	#18
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor I love CI! I placed an order at about 10:15AM EST, and it's already showing as completed on their site. Here's what I picked up: Sancho Panza Dbl Mad LaMancha - BOX OF 20 CAO 'High Primings' Mega-Sampler - 20 CIGARS, 4 each of: CAO Black Ltd. Storm CAO Brazilia Gol! CAO Italia Ciao CAO Mx2 Robusto CAO 'VR' Totem CI Singles Promo, buy 4, get 1: Oliva Serie 'G' Toro Indian Tabac Super Fuerte Toro Maduro CAO Black Bengal (toro) Partagas Black Clasico Slow-Aged No. 826 by Perdomo Glorioso Maduro (toro) And a couple of free promos: HUMI-CARE Jar 4-oz, for web orders > $50 5 Vegas All-Star 3-Cigar Sampler, for web order > $75 I forget which ones, and it's not showing on the site now I've been putting together a list of stuff I'd like to try over the last few days, and it looks like they gave me both promos, even though the site says only 1 per order.

01-15-2009, 08:52 PM	#20
CigaSkills9 Formerly Lt. Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Fayetteville,North Carolina Posts: 148 Trading: (1)	Re: My first humidor Yep the same ol'story...Go big or Go home! I have a 300 ct. and 50 ct, plus two travel boxes..Oh did I mention a 48qt. coolerdor? Keep the humi's small to med, and make a coolerdor or like I saw tupperware for bundles or bulk, or an unexpected BOMB! Good Luck and Keep'em Lit! __________________ "What is more important? Time for a great Cigar or Time with a great Woman? I'll take one of each, just to be safe!" M. Summerskill