Humidor advice

bdgile · 05-18-2015, 05:45 PM

I know it's a long shot, but I was hoping someone could give me some advice on this humidor. I don't know anything about it, but I could really use the size! They are asking $500. Do you think this is fair?

The size is listed as "42".

I'm thinking about checking it out. It's quite a drive so I wanted to ask you guys first.

Thanks in advance.

Brian

MarkinAZ · 05-18-2015, 06:33 PM

Some of the Inmates would need a bit more information:

Is there a brand name or was the cabinet home made?
What is the age of the cabinet?
Is there a H x D x W?
What comes with the cabinet (i.e., humidifiers, digital hygrometers, fans, and if there are brand names for these items)?
Did the seller indicate what they purchased the cabinet for?

I know, I'm picky, but a little information helps in valuing an item

dijit · 05-18-2015, 06:56 PM

For the size it could be a good value. However what Mark said is very true different manufacturers could mean the difference between a diamond or a lump of coal. Take it from someone who learned the hard way with an E-bay special.

Ogre · 05-18-2015, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Some of the Inmates would need a bit more information:

Is there a brand name or was the cabinet home made?
What is the age of the cabinet?
Is there a H x D x W?
What comes with the cabinet (i.e., humidifiers, digital hygrometers, fans, and if there are brand names for these items)?
Did the seller indicate what they purchased the cabinet for?

I know, I'm picky, but a little information helps in valuing an item

bdgile · 05-18-2015, 08:03 PM

Holds up to 3,000 Cigars
Antique Cherry Wood Finish
JC Pendergast Humidification with 20% to 80% Control Panel.
2 Tempered Glass Doors on Top
2 Raised Panel Wood Doors on Bottom
Adjustable European Hinges on all doors
4 Adjustable Spanish Cedar Shelves with Eight Vent Ports
New Blower Fan
New Weather-stripping
Spanish Cedar Bundle Bin
All Shelves and Bins are ported for Air Circulation
Completely Lined with Premium Kiln Dried Spanish Cedar
New Plated Lock & Key sets
Brass Pull Knobs on Doors
2 Interior A/C Outlets
Capacity: 3000 Cigars
Dimensions (Outside): 42"W x 16.5"D x 73.5"H

MarkinAZ · 05-18-2015, 08:37 PM

Brian, sounds like a winner of a cabinet humidor for 5 bills. Now that you've mentioned the humidification system, it may just be a cabinet from the following company:

http://www.jcpendergast.com/Humidors.aspx

Don't hold me to it, but your "42" wide appears to be similar to some of the cabinets featured at the JC Pendergast web page.

I'm sure you'll know more once you arrive at the home where the cabinet is located for review. You may want to look for any labels that are affixed to the cabinet that would indicate the name of the company who built it.

Again, nice looking cabinet and good luck on the deal

CigarNut · 05-19-2015, 09:03 AM

It looks like a great find!

One thing to keep in mind is that glass-to-wood joints are often a source of leaks in a humidor. Before you start using the humidor you may want to take the time to seal the glass-to-wood joints with some aquarium- or food-grade silicone sealant -- then let it dry and air out for a few days.

After that give it a good, long seasoning and you will be good to go!

bdgile · 05-19-2015, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

It looks like a great find!

One thing to keep in mind is that glass-to-wood joints are often a source of leaks in a humidor. Before you start using the humidor you may want to take the time to seal the glass-to-wood joints with some aquarium- or food-grade silicone sealant -- then let it dry and air out for a few days.

After that give it a good, long seasoning and you will be good to go!

Great idea! I have never used sealant on a humidor myself before. Makes a ton of sense!

Thanks!

bdgile · 05-28-2015, 10:02 AM

I bought the humidor! A couple days of seasoning and we're ready to go!

irratebass · 05-28-2015, 10:28 AM

Holy crap that is beautiful!!!!! Congrats Brain

CigarNut · 05-28-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdgile

I bought the humidor! A couple days of seasoning and we're ready to go!

That is a really nice humidor, but I would caution you -- "A couple of days of seasoning" is probably not enough for that much wood. You would be much better off doing a full seasoning of at least a week or more.

After a proper seasoning your empty humidor should hold a steady RH well above (or below) the ambient RH for at least 24, preferably 48 hours.

Just my

nutcracker · 05-28-2015, 12:32 PM

Agree with Michael - otherwise the cigars will be losing/ gaining absolute moisture in response to changes in RH. Let the wood do that and the cigars not act as fluid reservoirs

bdgile · 05-28-2015, 12:38 PM

You guys are absolutely correct and I agree 100%. I actually bought this from a guy that was currently using it so it was pretty well seasoned. To be on the safe side, I scrubbed it down and let it season for a couple days. It was holding just fine before, but I knew that if I didn't do it myself I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about it.

Then again... Here I am, sitting at work, not able to stop thinking about it!

yourchoice · 05-28-2015, 12:53 PM

Congrats on the purchase, Brian! Best of luck with it! Beautiful piece!

irratebass · 05-29-2015, 07:56 AM

Yeah a good full week of seasoning will let ya know.......remember patience is the key to a lifelong of smoking happiness.

05-18-2015, 06:33 PM	#2
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Humidor advice Some of the Inmates would need a bit more information: Is there a brand name or was the cabinet home made? What is the age of the cabinet? Is there a H x D x W? What comes with the cabinet (i.e., humidifiers, digital hygrometers, fans, and if there are brand names for these items)? Did the seller indicate what they purchased the cabinet for? I know, I'm picky, but a little information helps in valuing an item __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

05-18-2015, 06:56 PM	#3
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Humidor advice For the size it could be a good value. However what Mark said is very true different manufacturers could mean the difference between a diamond or a lump of coal. Take it from someone who learned the hard way with an E-bay special. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

05-18-2015, 08:03 PM	#5
bdgile Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Wisconsin Posts: 124 Trading: (1)	Re: Humidor advice Holds up to 3,000 Cigars Antique Cherry Wood Finish JC Pendergast Humidification with 20% to 80% Control Panel. 2 Tempered Glass Doors on Top 2 Raised Panel Wood Doors on Bottom Adjustable European Hinges on all doors 4 Adjustable Spanish Cedar Shelves with Eight Vent Ports New Blower Fan New Weather-stripping Spanish Cedar Bundle Bin All Shelves and Bins are ported for Air Circulation Completely Lined with Premium Kiln Dried Spanish Cedar New Plated Lock & Key sets Brass Pull Knobs on Doors 2 Interior A/C Outlets Capacity: 3000 Cigars Dimensions (Outside): 42"W x 16.5"D x 73.5"H

05-18-2015, 08:37 PM	#6
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Humidor advice Brian, sounds like a winner of a cabinet humidor for 5 bills. Now that you've mentioned the humidification system, it may just be a cabinet from the following company: http://www.jcpendergast.com/Humidors.aspx Don't hold me to it, but your "42" wide appears to be similar to some of the cabinets featured at the JC Pendergast web page. I'm sure you'll know more once you arrive at the home where the cabinet is located for review. You may want to look for any labels that are affixed to the cabinet that would indicate the name of the company who built it. Again, nice looking cabinet and good luck on the deal __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

05-19-2015, 09:03 AM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Humidor advice It looks like a great find! One thing to keep in mind is that glass-to-wood joints are often a source of leaks in a humidor. Before you start using the humidor you may want to take the time to seal the glass-to-wood joints with some aquarium- or food-grade silicone sealant -- then let it dry and air out for a few days. After that give it a good, long seasoning and you will be good to go! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-28-2015, 10:28 AM	#10
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Humidor advice Holy crap that is beautiful!!!!! Congrats Brain __________________

05-28-2015, 12:32 PM	#12
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Humidor advice Agree with Michael - otherwise the cigars will be losing/ gaining absolute moisture in response to changes in RH. Let the wood do that and the cigars not act as fluid reservoirs __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

05-28-2015, 12:38 PM	#13
bdgile Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Wisconsin Posts: 124 Trading: (1)	Re: Humidor advice You guys are absolutely correct and I agree 100%. I actually bought this from a guy that was currently using it so it was pretty well seasoned. To be on the safe side, I scrubbed it down and let it season for a couple days. It was holding just fine before, but I knew that if I didn't do it myself I wouldn't be able to stop thinking about it. Then again... Here I am, sitting at work, not able to stop thinking about it!

05-28-2015, 12:53 PM	#14
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,091 Trading: (36)	Re: Humidor advice Congrats on the purchase, Brian! Best of luck with it! Beautiful piece!

05-29-2015, 07:56 AM	#15
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Humidor advice Yeah a good full week of seasoning will let ya know.......remember patience is the key to a lifelong of smoking happiness. __________________