My first humidor - Page 2

CigaSkills9 · 01-15-2009, 09:52 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!

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 09:56 PM

I have a 6qt tupperdor, and I think I'll be picking up either a cigar case or travel humidor to keep my sticks in nice shape on the golf course.

Homebrewer · 01-15-2009, 10:06 PM

Start with a Vinotemp if you can find one. If not, get a LARGE cooler from Walmart.

It's the same story every time. Learn from our mistakes.

RichardW · 01-15-2009, 10:51 PM

Nice start on a slippery slope

yeah.... I'm sure the "100-cnt." will suffice for years to come

Skywalker · 01-16-2009, 12:43 AM

Nice humidor!!!

You're going down!!!

Kreth · 01-16-2009, 09:16 AM

Trigger pulled, along with a few sticks from CI to stock it.

kgoings · 01-16-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homebrewer

Start with a Vinotemp if you can find one. If not, get a LARGE cooler from Walmart.

It's the same story every time. Learn from our mistakes.

You would think the noobs would listen...I know when I started I was like "no way am I going to do a cooler, a humi just looks nice" lol

Coz77 · 01-16-2009, 09:23 AM

Awww how cute a noob and his 1st humi....I cant resist.

Hit me with your addy Kreth....I'ma bout to blow chit up

Whos with me!

Kreth · 01-16-2009, 10:03 AM

PM sent. I appreciate the generosity.

01-16-2009, 11:40 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, 12:08 PM

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, 01:24 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............................................. ........

Kreth · 01-19-2009, 07:59 PM

Well the smokes came in, and I had to give one of the Sancho Panzas a try (see avatar). The humidor should be here on Wednesday, so I guess the smokes go in the tupperdor for now. My free Humi-care jar showed up frozen solid, will that cause any problems later on?

Kreth · 01-20-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

My free Humi-care jar showed up frozen solid, will that cause any problems later on?

Any opinions on this? As of this morning they seem to have thawed out and look okay, but I'm not familar with these PG crystals.

mojo65 · 01-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

PM sent. I appreciate the generosity.

Sucker!

The Humi-care jar will be Fine, The MXII's are one great smoke.

Kreth · 01-20-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo65

Sucker!

Ruh-roh.

Quote:

The Humi-care jar will be Fine, The MXII's are one great smoke.

Thanks for the response on the Humi-care. Those MX2s smell fantastic. I may have to fire one up tonight.

Oh, and according to FedEx tracking, my humidor was delivered this afternoon. Not bad for standard shipping from Tampa to NY.

01-20-2009, 06:29 PM

Congrats on the purchase. Just out of curiosity from the more knowledgeable here, how necessary are the upgrades they offer?

Oh, and this is the one I'm looking at getting...

Mr.Goodfella · 01-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Nice pick on the humi. My first one was a 50ct and I thought I would never fill it. A couple months later my wife got me a 300ct and I thought that I was in heaven. 5 months after getting that I purchased a Wine Cooler and made it into a humidor. I have had it for 6 months now and I am thinking about purchasing another one because it is almost full. I would recommend buying at least 6X the size that you think you need. It is an addiction I tell ya!

Kreth · 01-20-2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubergopher

Congrats on the purchase. Just out of curiosity from the more knowledgeable here, how necessary are the upgrades they offer?

Well the Hygroset hygrometer is digital and adjustable (the analogs usually aren't), so you can salt test it and recalibrate. I also grabbed a Puck from cigarmony.com because that seemed easier to me than playing around with floral foam.

Quote:

Oh, and this is the one I'm looking at getting...

That's a nice one, although you'll probably get a bunch of advice to "GO BIGGER!"

I've got my Prestige seasoning, and I'm salt testing my Hygroset. So with nothing better to do, I lit up a 5 Vegas Series A. I dunno if it was an OTT thing (just got it yesterday), but I was completely unimpressed with this stick. Loose draw, uneven burn, and the wrapper split about halfway in. I got done with it and Googled some reviews and everyone seems to love it.

Thrak · 01-20-2009, 07:28 PM

I've never had a problem with a Series A... mine have been in my humi for at least a month tho, some longer, multiple sizes too. Love em.

01-15-2009, 09:52 PM	#21
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

01-15-2009, 09:56 PM	#22
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor I have a 6qt tupperdor, and I think I'll be picking up either a cigar case or travel humidor to keep my sticks in nice shape on the golf course.

01-15-2009, 10:06 PM	#23
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: My first humidor Start with a Vinotemp if you can find one. If not, get a LARGE cooler from Walmart. It's the same story every time. Learn from our mistakes.

01-15-2009, 10:51 PM	#24
RichardW Committed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 993 Trading: (10)	Re: My first humidor Nice start on a slippery slope yeah.... I'm sure the "100-cnt." will suffice for years to come __________________ "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others", Groucho Marx

01-16-2009, 12:43 AM	#25
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: My first humidor Nice humidor!!! You're going down!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-16-2009, 09:16 AM	#26
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor Trigger pulled, along with a few sticks from CI to stock it.

01-16-2009, 09:23 AM	#28
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: My first humidor Awww how cute a noob and his 1st humi....I cant resist. Hit me with your addy Kreth....I'ma bout to blow chit up Whos with me!

01-16-2009, 10:03 AM	#29
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor PM sent. I appreciate the generosity.

01-16-2009, 11:40 AM	#30
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, 12:08 PM	#31
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.

01-19-2009, 07:59 PM	#33
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor Well the smokes came in, and I had to give one of the Sancho Panzas a try (see avatar). The humidor should be here on Wednesday, so I guess the smokes go in the tupperdor for now. My free Humi-care jar showed up frozen solid, will that cause any problems later on?

01-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#37
Ubergopher Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first humidor Congrats on the purchase. Just out of curiosity from the more knowledgeable here, how necessary are the upgrades they offer? Oh, and this is the one I'm looking at getting...

01-20-2009, 06:40 PM	#38
Mr.Goodfella Let them rest Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Alan Location: CT Posts: 168 Trading: (22)	Re: My first humidor Nice pick on the humi. My first one was a 50ct and I thought I would never fill it. A couple months later my wife got me a 300ct and I thought that I was in heaven. 5 months after getting that I purchased a Wine Cooler and made it into a humidor. I have had it for 6 months now and I am thinking about purchasing another one because it is almost full. I would recommend buying at least 6X the size that you think you need. It is an addiction I tell ya!

01-20-2009, 07:28 PM	#40
Thrak .. the man from Nantucket Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 558 Trading: (2)	Re: My first humidor I've never had a problem with a Series A... mine have been in my humi for at least a month tho, some longer, multiple sizes too. Love em.