Need help finding a big humidor

Jon11 · 07-25-2012, 10:40 AM

Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a big tower humidor. Or is it possible to transform a closet into a humidor? Would like something big, where I can put boxes and boxes with a nice appearance. Thanks

JenksAnejo · 07-25-2012, 10:44 AM

How many cigars are you looking to store in this humidor?

Falconman posted an awesome thread with a wineador set-up that I'm eventually going to. My main reason is for box storage as well.

JenksAnejo · 07-25-2012, 10:53 AM

http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...3000-Capacity/

Jon11 · 07-25-2012, 11:00 AM

Eventually between 50-100 boxes. Want enough room for a good display.

pnoon · 07-25-2012, 11:08 AM

What is your budget?

Bob Staebell makes quality pieces.
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com

Jon11 · 07-25-2012, 11:46 AM

No more than 5k....just want something really nice that will last a long time.

markem · 07-25-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon11

No more than 5k....just want something really nice that will last a long time.

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Originally Posted by pnoon

What is your budget?

Bob Staebell makes quality pieces.
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com

Look at the mxt with a glass front. Mine is solid wood with no glass, special inlays and at the unadvertised 22.5" depth. Mine easily holds over 100 boxes and about 200-300 singles.

Mine looks like this:

md4958 · 07-25-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon11

No more than 5k....just want something really nice that will last a long time.

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Originally Posted by pnoon

What is your budget?

Bob Staebell makes quality pieces.
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com

If that's your budget than an Aristocrat is probably for you. Bob makes some beautiful armoire and offers cooled units (might be helpful for your climate).

I would love an Aristo, but keep spending all my money on buying cigars

So I use this:

(Tower of Power) in conjunction with a vinotemp, and cooler.

Jon11 · 07-25-2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the link to Bob's site....so you guys think that an aristocrat is definitely better than turning a closet into a walk-in?

markem · 07-25-2012, 12:22 PM

Turning a closet in to a walk in is difficult and expensive. You need to be able to make it essentially air tight and humidity tight. That means that you will probably need to redo the walls, ceiling and floor and probably have a custom door installed and then add the spanish cedar. You will also need to run power (a separate breaker is recommended) for fans, active humidity and such.

and you can't take it with you when you move.

A closet walk in would probably hold more. But you lose the closet and it will likely cost more than the custom humidor. At least that was my analysis 2 years ago when I went with the Aristocrat.

bobarian · 07-25-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon11

Thanks for the link to Bob's site....so you guys think that an aristocrat is definitely better than turning a closet into a walk-in?

I think this depends on a whether you are looking for a piece of furniture and a display.

Given your location you will probably need cooling and this can get expensive in a closet. You will also need to wire the closet for the humidifier.

Mikepd · 07-25-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

What is your budget?

Bob Staebell makes quality pieces.
http://www.aristocrathumidors.com

With $5k I would have no looks back and pick up the phone to call Bob now to get in line. Just remember if $5k is your hard line budget, you need to include the $500-800 shipping cost in there that it could be.

LasciviousXXX · 07-25-2012, 11:48 AM

A couple of our members have "Closet-a-dors" so it is possible to convert one successfully. However, if you're going for quality I would definitely recommend an Aristocrat Humidor

Ogre · 07-25-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

A couple of our members have "Closet-a-dors" so it is possible to convert one successfully. However, if you're going for quality I would definitely recommend an Aristocrat Humidor

Blak Smyth · 07-25-2012, 11:48 AM

Somebody here turned a closet into a humidor before.

Here is another option

elderboy02 · 07-25-2012, 12:42 PM

Aristocrat. I love mine!

Ashcan Bill · 07-25-2012, 01:18 PM

Another vote for an Aristocrat. Bob will customize it to your specs, and the quality is beyond compare. You'll end up with a cabinet that will last your lifetime.

markem · 07-25-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Another vote for an Aristocrat. Bob will customize it to your specs, and the quality is beyond compare. You'll end up with a cabinet that will last your lifetime.

Also note that Bob is honest and honorable. He talked me out of the temp control model even though I was pretty determined to get it. He will tell you if you need it and why. Be ready to talk about the temps in the place you want to keep it. If, in general, you don't let the house get over 78* (which is my setting in the summer), then he may talk you out of it. Cooling control for a cabinet is $$$$

BlindedByScience · 07-25-2012, 01:48 PM

...anyone mentioned an Aristocrat humidor by Bob Staebell yet...??..

Love mine; would by another tomorrow. Wonderful, functional cigar storage that's beautiful to look at....

smokin5 · 07-25-2012, 03:06 PM

If aesthetics aren't a priority, you could do what I did -
Took my old side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, and
filled the fridge side with 3lb.+ of beads.
And a bunch of boxes.

Fairly airtight, relatively insulated, it works great &
has lots of shelves for storage. And if I need to
expand space, I still have the freezer side.
Just don't plug it in.

You can pick up an old refrigerator in the classifieds
for very cheap. Clean it, wipe it down with distilled
water, line it with spanish cedar if you want, & voila!

Then with the thousands of $$ you saved by not buying
an Aristocrat or such, you can buy lots more cigars.

07-25-2012, 10:40 AM	#1
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Need help finding a big humidor Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a big tower humidor. Or is it possible to transform a closet into a humidor? Would like something big, where I can put boxes and boxes with a nice appearance. Thanks

07-25-2012, 10:44 AM	#2
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor How many cigars are you looking to store in this humidor? Falconman posted an awesome thread with a wineador set-up that I'm eventually going to. My main reason is for box storage as well.

07-25-2012, 10:53 AM	#3
JenksAnejo Thunder Up Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Jarrod Location: Thunder Country Posts: 1,332 Trading: (51)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...3000-Capacity/

07-25-2012, 11:00 AM	#4
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor Eventually between 50-100 boxes. Want enough room for a good display.

07-25-2012, 11:08 AM	#5
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor What is your budget? Bob Staebell makes quality pieces. http://www.aristocrathumidors.com __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

07-25-2012, 11:46 AM	#6
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor No more than 5k....just want something really nice that will last a long time.

07-25-2012, 12:17 PM	#9
Jon11 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jon Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 141 Trading: (0)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor Thanks for the link to Bob's site....so you guys think that an aristocrat is definitely better than turning a closet into a walk-in?

07-25-2012, 12:22 PM	#10
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor Turning a closet in to a walk in is difficult and expensive. You need to be able to make it essentially air tight and humidity tight. That means that you will probably need to redo the walls, ceiling and floor and probably have a custom door installed and then add the spanish cedar. You will also need to run power (a separate breaker is recommended) for fans, active humidity and such. and you can't take it with you when you move. A closet walk in would probably hold more. But you lose the closet and it will likely cost more than the custom humidor. At least that was my analysis 2 years ago when I went with the Aristocrat. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-25-2012, 11:48 AM	#13
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor A couple of our members have "Closet-a-dors" so it is possible to convert one successfully. However, if you're going for quality I would definitely recommend an Aristocrat Humidor

07-25-2012, 11:48 AM	#15
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07-25-2012, 12:42 PM	#16
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor Aristocrat. I love mine!

07-25-2012, 01:18 PM	#17
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,899 Trading: (6)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor Another vote for an Aristocrat. Bob will customize it to your specs, and the quality is beyond compare. You'll end up with a cabinet that will last your lifetime.

07-25-2012, 01:48 PM	#19
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor ...anyone mentioned an Aristocrat humidor by Bob Staebell yet...??.. Love mine; would by another tomorrow. Wonderful, functional cigar storage that's beautiful to look at.... __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin

07-25-2012, 03:06 PM	#20
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Need help finding a big humidor If aesthetics aren't a priority, you could do what I did - Took my old side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, and filled the fridge side with 3lb.+ of beads. And a bunch of boxes. Fairly airtight, relatively insulated, it works great & has lots of shelves for storage. And if I need to expand space, I still have the freezer side. Just don't plug it in. You can pick up an old refrigerator in the classifieds for very cheap. Clean it, wipe it down with distilled water, line it with spanish cedar if you want, & voila! Then with the thousands of $$ you saved by not buying an Aristocrat or such, you can buy lots more cigars. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect. Last edited by smokin5; 07-25-2012 at 03:09 PM. Reason: The voices told me to.