How much would you spend on a Travel Humi

363 · 11-14-2013, 11:08 AM

Alright guys/gals. I am stuck between a rock and a hard case here. As some of you know, in the past I have made a few travel humidors. I think they kick ass and in terms of protection are well above what is out there on the market currently. I have been contemplating trying to start this back up again but wanted to get a good portion of the communities feedback if possible. Basically I would be making 18ct humis to start with the option of going to 24ct (same case just different inserts) down the road all while trying to develop a custom accessory tray to hold your cutter, lighter or whatever else you may travel with. I chose to start with the 18ct 1st because it allows more versatility within the case holding up to an 8.5" stick where as the 24ct layout will only accommodate up to 6.5" sticks or toro/beli

How much would you spend on a 18-24 travel humi?

I know you can get Cigar Caddies and the things from CI for cheap but like Xikar offers an 18-24ct humi that runs $60-70. Which is about what the sell price of my cases would run if I follow through with this.

What make my cases different?
life time warranty on the case (yes, Xikar offers it too)
foam protection on all sides of the trays
easy latch system and not the knuckle breakers

There are a few of you guys out there who have these cases already and seem to like them. And I know OLS and poriggity have both reviewed them (OLS in the way starter phase and poriggity in the done phase) and it here is OLS1 & OLS2 and poriggity has let his domain name expire so nevermind on that one.

Any way here are a few photos of the what the case and trays look like.
Trays

Case

I am wanting feedback whether good or bad. I am open, I am currently at a point where I can (hopefully) back out and not have to worry or I can press forward and see what happens I just don't want to outright fall on my face here

kelmac07 · 11-14-2013, 11:16 AM

I'm a fan of these cases. Brendon bombed me (and his Zombie cronies) with a 84 count last year. They are sturdy, love the opening latches and the trays are crazy better.

I could use an 18-24 count. I'll say I'd be willing to pay $ 45.00 - $ 50.00.

Devanmc · 11-14-2013, 11:19 AM

I might be willing to spend 60 on something like that. Maybe I am a low ball though, But i have plenty of cases.

Blak Smyth · 11-14-2013, 11:33 AM

I had the chance to try a case out for a few days, the latches are the best I have seen. They have a nice smooth little trigger release on the under side of the flap.
The trays kick ass, being they are closed and don't let the cigar head or foot bang around against the case during travel. I would not buy a case, only because I have a Xikar and a Pelican already that I rarely use. I think $60-$70 would be a fair price since you are getting such a high quality product with custom details. I like the idea of a tray to fit accesories into, I currently have the foam lid insert of mine cut out to house my goods. I would not be an ideal customer, however I think it is a great product.

My advice would be ditch the cases as a primary, assuming that is your largest amount of cost.
Start making and selling foam packages for cases people already have, with the option to buy a case as well.
I know this may cause some issues, with different shapes but if you can figure it out I think that would give you the most profit potential.

kelmac07 · 11-14-2013, 11:35 AM

Brendon...I wanted the "hook a brother up price".

I have a Xikar 20/30 count and a Xikar 50/80 count as well.

I'd be willing to easily pay $ 60.00- $ 65.00 for this case and be very happy about it. So...when will mine be ready????

stearns · 11-14-2013, 11:41 AM

I've had the opportunity to check these out as well at a herf a while back, and was very happy with the latch set-up. For nice humi with these fancy trays, I think 60 would not be unreasonable. The caddy's are nice and cheap for a rugged airtight box, but it's useless if you intend on using the flimsy trays they come with.

363 · 11-14-2013, 11:44 AM

For those of you who want a laugh here is my new one. Now avalible in Pink!

Oh and I also know a sign painter who can paint your travel cases too

TJarv · 11-14-2013, 11:45 AM

I have a much larger version of this case and love it. The construction is leaps and bounds better than the other big name cases I have. If I were in the market for one this size I would easily buy one for $60.

kelmac07 · 11-14-2013, 11:45 AM

Black for me please.

Unless you can get NY Mets blue???

stearns · 11-14-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Frilly with glitter and a speaker to play various spice girls songs when it opens for me please.

Oddly specific request, but if I know Brendon, once he puts his mind to anything he can make it work

big_jaygee · 11-14-2013, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by stearns

Oddly specific request, but if I know Brendon, once he puts his mind to anything he can make it work

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I am not interested.

Blak Smyth · 11-14-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Blak for me please.

I am not interested.

Blak Smyth · 11-14-2013, 11:45 AM

Now custom painted cases is a much more niched area, focus on that and you will do well!
Even if it is just names and banners!

T.G · 11-14-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Black for me please.

Unless you can get NY Mets blue???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Now custom painted cases is a much more niched area, focus on that and you will do well!
Even if it is just names and banners!

If someone wants to take up a collection to get Mac a custom painted NY Yankees traveldor, I'm in for $10.

Blueface · 11-14-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

If someone wants to take up a collection to get Mac a custom painted NY Yankees traveldor, I'm in for $10.

And with my $10, we are up to $20.

czerbe · 11-14-2013, 12:23 PM

You made that?!?!?! Nice man thats a $60.00 for sure

big_jaygee · 11-14-2013, 12:25 PM

i like the idea and i would spend the $40 - $60

maninblack · 11-14-2013, 05:37 PM

I'd pay ya $20 and a box of white owls. I don't want no pink case.

mahtofire14 · 11-14-2013, 05:52 PM

I would say 15 to 25. However I don't travel all that much with cigars so I would imagine if I did, I would probably be willing to spend more.

Tio Gato · 11-14-2013, 06:43 PM

I've bought about a dozen different travel humi's the last several years for prizes at a golf tournament. I've noticed that the quality seems to be getting cheaper every year. I can tell from the photos that your case is of a much higher quality than the mass market ones sold online. Much higher. I'd be happy to pay 60 to 80 bucks for a black one. A custom painted one I'd go to a hundred or more.

The trays look great, best I've seen. Maybe you could offer some optional trays for I-Pads, shot glasses, booze nips, etc. I think you'd need something unique to stand out from all the Chinese-made stuff that can be had cheap on the auction sites.

Good Luck!

11-14-2013, 11:08 AM	#1
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	How much would you spend on a Travel Humi Alright guys/gals. I am stuck between a rock and a hard case here. As some of you know, in the past I have made a few travel humidors. I think they kick ass and in terms of protection are well above what is out there on the market currently. I have been contemplating trying to start this back up again but wanted to get a good portion of the communities feedback if possible. Basically I would be making 18ct humis to start with the option of going to 24ct (same case just different inserts) down the road all while trying to develop a custom accessory tray to hold your cutter, lighter or whatever else you may travel with. I chose to start with the 18ct 1st because it allows more versatility within the case holding up to an 8.5" stick where as the 24ct layout will only accommodate up to 6.5" sticks or toro/beli How much would you spend on a 18-24 travel humi? I know you can get Cigar Caddies and the things from CI for cheap but like Xikar offers an 18-24ct humi that runs $60-70. Which is about what the sell price of my cases would run if I follow through with this. What make my cases different? life time warranty on the case (yes, Xikar offers it too) foam protection on all sides of the trays easy latch system and not the knuckle breakers There are a few of you guys out there who have these cases already and seem to like them. And I know OLS and poriggity have both reviewed them (OLS in the way starter phase and poriggity in the done phase) and it here is OLS1 & OLS2 and poriggity has let his domain name expire so nevermind on that one. Any way here are a few photos of the what the case and trays look like. Trays Case I am wanting feedback whether good or bad. I am open, I am currently at a point where I can (hopefully) back out and not have to worry or I can press forward and see what happens I just don't want to outright fall on my face here __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

11-14-2013, 11:16 AM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I'm a fan of these cases. Brendon bombed me (and his Zombie cronies) with a 84 count last year. They are sturdy, love the opening latches and the trays are crazy better. I could use an 18-24 count. I'll say I'd be willing to pay $ 45.00 - $ 50.00. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-14-2013, 11:19 AM	#3
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I might be willing to spend 60 on something like that. Maybe I am a low ball though, But i have plenty of cases. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

11-14-2013, 11:33 AM	#4
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I had the chance to try a case out for a few days, the latches are the best I have seen. They have a nice smooth little trigger release on the under side of the flap. The trays kick ass, being they are closed and don't let the cigar head or foot bang around against the case during travel. I would not buy a case, only because I have a Xikar and a Pelican already that I rarely use. I think $60-$70 would be a fair price since you are getting such a high quality product with custom details. I like the idea of a tray to fit accesories into, I currently have the foam lid insert of mine cut out to house my goods. I would not be an ideal customer, however I think it is a great product. My advice would be ditch the cases as a primary, assuming that is your largest amount of cost. Start making and selling foam packages for cases people already have, with the option to buy a case as well. I know this may cause some issues, with different shapes but if you can figure it out I think that would give you the most profit potential. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Last edited by Blak Smyth; 11-14-2013 at 11:44 AM.

11-14-2013, 11:35 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi Brendon...I wanted the "hook a brother up price". I have a Xikar 20/30 count and a Xikar 50/80 count as well. I'd be willing to easily pay $ 60.00- $ 65.00 for this case and be very happy about it. So...when will mine be ready???? __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-14-2013, 11:41 AM	#6
stearns Dogbert Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ben Location: Park Hill Posts: 5,391 Trading: (50)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I've had the opportunity to check these out as well at a herf a while back, and was very happy with the latch set-up. For nice humi with these fancy trays, I think 60 would not be unreasonable. The caddy's are nice and cheap for a rugged airtight box, but it's useless if you intend on using the flimsy trays they come with. __________________ "Ignoring all the racket of conventional reality" - Keller Williams

11-14-2013, 11:44 AM	#7
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi For those of you who want a laugh here is my new one. Now avalible in Pink! Oh and I also know a sign painter who can paint your travel cases too __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

11-14-2013, 11:45 AM	#8
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I have a much larger version of this case and love it. The construction is leaps and bounds better than the other big name cases I have. If I were in the market for one this size I would easily buy one for $60. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-14-2013, 12:23 PM	#16
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi You made that?!?!?! Nice man thats a $60.00 for sure __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

11-14-2013, 12:25 PM	#17
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi i like the idea and i would spend the $40 - $60

11-14-2013, 05:37 PM	#18
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I'd pay ya $20 and a box of white owls. I don't want no pink case. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

11-14-2013, 05:52 PM	#19
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I would say 15 to 25. However I don't travel all that much with cigars so I would imagine if I did, I would probably be willing to spend more. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

11-14-2013, 06:43 PM	#20
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: How much would you spend on a Travel Humi I've bought about a dozen different travel humi's the last several years for prizes at a golf tournament. I've noticed that the quality seems to be getting cheaper every year. I can tell from the photos that your case is of a much higher quality than the mass market ones sold online. Much higher. I'd be happy to pay 60 to 80 bucks for a black one. A custom painted one I'd go to a hundred or more. The trays look great, best I've seen. Maybe you could offer some optional trays for I-Pads, shot glasses, booze nips, etc. I think you'd need something unique to stand out from all the Chinese-made stuff that can be had cheap on the auction sites. Good Luck! __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.