Just ordered a humidor

07-19-2010, 02:01 PM

I am new to the hobby of cigars but after doing some reading I figured I can handle setting up a humidor since I have nowhere to store my sticks at home. I recently ordered This Humidor from humidor vault, and so far there processing was kind of slow and shipping is taking about 5 business days. I ordered a combo set so I can get a torch lighter and some decent cutters to have at home. It also came with a 2 stick carrying case which was pretty nice.
My questions are what are the advantages of using the humidifier that comes with it(using the solution provided) and using the boveda packets or using beads?
I have found some guides and plan on following them to season the humidor once I get it and I just want to know the best way to balance humidity for my situation. Also do you recommend putting a bunch of sticks in all at once or put a few in at a time. Also how can I store my sticks until my humidor arrives.
Thanks,
-Aaron

longknocker · 07-19-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aar0n

I am new to the hobby of cigars but after doing some reading I figured I can handle setting up a humidor since I have nowhere to store my sticks at home. I recently ordered This Humidor from humidor vault, and so far there processing was kind of slow and shipping is taking about 5 business days. I ordered a combo set so I can get a torch lighter and some decent cutters to have at home. It also came with a 2 stick carrying case which was pretty nice.
My questions are what are the advantages of using the humidifier that comes with it(using the solution provided) and using the boveda packets or using beads?
I have found some guides and plan on following them to season the humidor once I get it and I just want to know the best way to balance humidity for my situation. Also do you recommend putting a bunch of sticks in all at once or put a few in at a time. Also how can I store my sticks until my humidor arrives.
Thanks,
-Aaron

Don't Use Glycol!!! Made That Mistake As A Newb & Almost Ruined My Cigar Collection.

I Use Boveda 65%RH Packs & Shilala's Beads. Beads Are Cheaper In The Long Run. Search The Forum For Beads & Boveda Packs And That Should Help.

longknocker · 07-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Tupperware should be fine without anything for new cigars for a week of storage.

Ogre · 07-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Here is how I did mine and it works well for me. Season the humidor, add sticks, get a digital hydrometer, and beads. Never had a problem with them. I am now building a vinodore and will do the same with it.

TheTraveler · 07-19-2010, 02:22 PM

More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush!

Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!".

Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my

Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in.

CigarNut · 07-19-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Tupperware should be fine without anything for new cigars for a week of storage.

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Here is how I did mine and it works well for me. Season the humidor, add sticks, get a digital hydrometer, and beads. Never had a problem with them. I am now building a vinodore and will do the same with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTraveler

More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush!

Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!".

Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my

Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in.

Great advice!

bvilchez · 07-19-2010, 02:32 PM

First off welcome to the Looney Bin. You should make your way on over the the New Inmate Processing thread. Introduce yourself and let us know about you somewhat.

07-19-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bvilchez

First off welcome to the Looney Bin. You should make your way on over the the New Inmate Processing thread. Introduce yourself and let us know about you somewhat.

He did, at 10:16 AM.

waffle · 07-19-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He did, at 10:16 AM.

I am learning quickly that sometimes its REAL easy to overlook new posts here... and its even more fun to pick on those that do

longknocker · 07-19-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He did, at 10:16 AM.

Darrell Doesn't Miss Anything!

Ogre · 07-19-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Darrell Doesn't Miss Anything!

Darrell is the Barney Fife of the Asylum

!!

DropTheE · 07-19-2010, 03:17 PM

Congrats on your first humidor purchase, have a great time filling it up and congrats on your second humidor purchase in advance cuz you are now sailing down a slope with no brakes!!

TheTraveler · 07-19-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DropTheE

Congrats on your first humidor purchase, have a great time filling it up and congrats on your second humidor purchase in advance cuz you are now sailing down a slope with no brakes!!

He's not kidding. Hanging out around this asylum willd definitely grease the wheels and cut the brake lines, my friend!

bvilchez · 07-19-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He did, at 10:16 AM.

Damn sorry Darrell

07-19-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvilchez

Damn sorry Darrell

Don Fernando · 07-19-2010, 05:48 PM

ok, so you ordered a humidor? Next thing to do is cancel the order and get yourself a bigger one, as you will need it soon enough. No joke.

07-19-2010, 06:33 PM

Keep the tiny one for an "on hand" smoke storage and think about something larger for all the boxes you will get.

07-19-2010, 09:39 PM

haha, thanks everyone for the advice and opinions. I had a good laugh as well as soaked up some useful info. I will definitely not rush it, but due to a small budget at the moment I have to deal with a small humidor. Today I also just tried a CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon. It was decent but I havent developed a good taste for cigars yet, only my second unflavored cigar since the ACIDS

CheapHumidors · 07-20-2010, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTraveler

More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush!

Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!".

Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my

Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in.

+1

Congrats on the new humi btw!

Chingas · 07-19-2010, 10:42 PM

Your palette will grow in time brother. I prefer unflavored sticks. The flavored sticks to an unflavored is like smoking cloves and smoking a regular cigarette.

Welcome to the asylum. You definitly got all the advice you needed in the previous 20 posts.

I second not rushing. I second a bigger box when the time comes. I second the beads and packs. I second the Tupperware. Definitly second the digital hygrometer, the analog one that comes with it is usually crap. The only advice I could possibly add would be to find a good spot for your humi. It will take to your room. So, not too hot, not too cold. You can read all about the proper temps in the Asylum but to spare you the 43000 hours of reading and debate, 65 - 70 F should do you well.

07-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
aar0n Guest Posts: n/a	Just ordered a humidor I am new to the hobby of cigars but after doing some reading I figured I can handle setting up a humidor since I have nowhere to store my sticks at home. I recently ordered This Humidor from humidor vault, and so far there processing was kind of slow and shipping is taking about 5 business days. I ordered a combo set so I can get a torch lighter and some decent cutters to have at home. It also came with a 2 stick carrying case which was pretty nice. My questions are what are the advantages of using the humidifier that comes with it(using the solution provided) and using the boveda packets or using beads? I have found some guides and plan on following them to season the humidor once I get it and I just want to know the best way to balance humidity for my situation. Also do you recommend putting a bunch of sticks in all at once or put a few in at a time. Also how can I store my sticks until my humidor arrives. Thanks, -Aaron

07-19-2010, 02:13 PM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,174 Trading: (82)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Tupperware should be fine without anything for new cigars for a week of storage.

07-19-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Here is how I did mine and it works well for me. Season the humidor, add sticks, get a digital hydrometer, and beads. Never had a problem with them. I am now building a vinodore and will do the same with it.

07-19-2010, 02:22 PM	#5
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Just ordered a humidor More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush! Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!". Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in. __________________ "My life is my own."

07-19-2010, 02:32 PM	#7
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Just ordered a humidor First off welcome to the Looney Bin. You should make your way on over the the New Inmate Processing thread. Introduce yourself and let us know about you somewhat.

07-19-2010, 03:17 PM	#12
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Congrats on your first humidor purchase, have a great time filling it up and congrats on your second humidor purchase in advance cuz you are now sailing down a slope with no brakes!! __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

07-19-2010, 05:48 PM	#16
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Just ordered a humidor ok, so you ordered a humidor? Next thing to do is cancel the order and get yourself a bigger one, as you will need it soon enough. No joke. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-19-2010, 06:33 PM	#17
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just ordered a humidor Keep the tiny one for an "on hand" smoke storage and think about something larger for all the boxes you will get.

07-19-2010, 09:39 PM	#18
aar0n Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just ordered a humidor haha, thanks everyone for the advice and opinions. I had a good laugh as well as soaked up some useful info. I will definitely not rush it, but due to a small budget at the moment I have to deal with a small humidor. Today I also just tried a CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon. It was decent but I havent developed a good taste for cigars yet, only my second unflavored cigar since the ACIDS

07-19-2010, 10:42 PM	#20
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Your palette will grow in time brother. I prefer unflavored sticks. The flavored sticks to an unflavored is like smoking cloves and smoking a regular cigarette. Welcome to the asylum. You definitly got all the advice you needed in the previous 20 posts. I second not rushing. I second a bigger box when the time comes. I second the beads and packs. I second the Tupperware. Definitly second the digital hygrometer, the analog one that comes with it is usually crap. The only advice I could possibly add would be to find a good spot for your humi. It will take to your room. So, not too hot, not too cold. You can read all about the proper temps in the Asylum but to spare you the 43000 hours of reading and debate, 65 - 70 F should do you well. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---