Humidor Hunt!!!!

awsmith4 · 07-19-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by waffle

So, I had originally thought that the 150 ct Humi I had would tide me over until my lovely wife bought me one for X-Mas (I was either going to get a 300 count like the foot locker or a edgestar), but now I worry that even that won't be enough... looking for some suggestions - figure spending in the $300-$400 range and I'm already planning on a coolidor or two...

$300-$400 might get you a cabinet on cbid

example

Or just get the coolers and use the extra money on more cigars

md4958 · 07-19-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

$300-$400 might get you a cabinet on cbid

example

Or just get the coolers and use the extra money on more cigars

This is actually a great suggestion too. I have that tower and I love it.

The only problem is that shipping tends to add $150-$200 to the price of these things.

You could always search craigs list for humis for sale.

bobarian · 07-19-2010, 12:54 PM

I would suggest coolers and 100-150ct desktops. Larger desktops make finding a single cigar difficult, you have to dig through a pile of other stuff to find the one stick you want to smoke. Smaller desktops are easier to organize. Same with coolers. Although some use the large 120-160qt Igloo coolers, I find the 48-60qt size easier to stack in a closet and move around if needed.

waffle · 07-19-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

I would suggest coolers and 100-150ct desktops. Larger desktops make finding a single cigar difficult, you have to dig through a pile of other stuff to find the one stick you want to smoke. Smaller desktops are easier to organize. Same with coolers. Although some use the large 120-160qt Igloo coolers, I find the 48-60qt size easier to stack in a closet and move around if needed.

The wife has actually suggested it as a "focal piece" in my office (i.e. she wants something nice to look at) and I am going with some coolers, but I view those as a temporary/overflow area and I'm looking for something with a more permanent place in the room. I have thought about a 28 bottle vinotemp, but I'm worried thats not enough storage. I'm trying to use the 3x the size I need philosophy on this one so I don't have to buy another one for a long while!!

Thanks for the suggestions and keep 'em coming, I like hearing all the different suggestions so I can take them to the wife and she can go through them and give me the "absolutely not" list. Yes, my wife supports my sicknesses... shes a giant enabler!

TheTraveler · 07-19-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by waffle

The wife has actually suggested it as a "focal piece" in my office (i.e. she wants something nice to look at) ...

If you're wanting a focal piece humi in the $300 - $400 range I recommend this one: http://pipesandcigars.com/royjucihuwic1.html

I likes it (and wants it, lol).

waffle · 07-19-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

If you're wanting a focal piece humi in the $300 - $400 range I recommend this one: http://pipesandcigars.com/royjucihuwic1.html

I likes it (and wants it, lol).

And this is why I post questions like this! You all seriously help drive my obsession

md4958 · 07-19-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bsmokin

I REALLY LIKE that cab, and I think it's a good deal. I wonder how the seal is... does anyone have this or know of it's seal quality??

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Originally Posted by waffle

on the seal... if its good, I might keep one of these on the watch list and see what I can scoop it up for...

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Originally Posted by md4958

I have that tower and I love it.
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The seal on mine was fine, but I added some weatherstripping around the opening just because... its pretty rock solid.

bvilchez · 07-19-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

The seal on mine was fine, but I added some weatherstripping around the opening just because... its pretty rock solid.

Same here...just added more weatherstripping on mine as well and no flaws

bsmokin · 07-19-2010, 01:14 PM

I REALLY LIKE that cab, and I think it's a good deal. I wonder how the seal is... does anyone have this or know of it's seal quality??

I would get one of these in a heart beat, if my wife wouldn't leave me when it showed up at the door

If you care how your display looks I would recommend a vino + chasden drawers (which is what I have). If you're cool with your gar living out of sight (in a closet for example) then coolers are probably the way to go.

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

$300-$400 might get you a cabinet on cbid

example

Or just get the coolers and use the extra money on more cigars

waffle · 07-19-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bsmokin

I REALLY LIKE that cab, and I think it's a good deal. I wonder how the seal is... does anyone have this or know of it's seal quality??

on the seal... if its good, I might keep one of these on the watch list and see what I can scoop it up for...

07-19-2010, 12:54 PM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Humidor Hunt!!!! I would suggest coolers and 100-150ct desktops. Larger desktops make finding a single cigar difficult, you have to dig through a pile of other stuff to find the one stick you want to smoke. Smaller desktops are easier to organize. Same with coolers. Although some use the large 120-160qt Igloo coolers, I find the 48-60qt size easier to stack in a closet and move around if needed.