Packs or Boxes? - Page 2

pnoon · 09-23-2011, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

WHY ARE YOU YELLING ABOUT ACIDS! Don't you know that you can type ACID with just the "A" capitalized? I don't go on and on about PARTAGAS and RAMON ALLONES by yelling, Peter. You really need to stop shouting about ACIDS.

Sorry, Tom. How's this?
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T.G · 09-23-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PindarsLight

Thanks guy I'm pretty glad I got referred to such a professional and honest forum not to many of these anymore. I like cigars but as I said I wanna keep it at a minium I'm a very simplistic individual so the 50 count is right up my alley. Thanks again gents

Something to consider, which I should have explained as the reason for why I suggested a 150, is that a 50 count humidor probably won't hold 50 cigars unless they are corona-ish sized vitolas - 40 to 44 RG and 4.5" to 5.5" in length. Once you start filling a humidor with larger cigars, like toros, robustos, belicosos, churchills, 6x60s, you will find that most 50-count humidors will only hold about 30-40. Whereas most 150s will hold about 120 or so if jam packed, but with the extra space, you won't have to pack it, as packing it tight is something that you might not want to do because when you start moving cigars around a lot to get to specific sticks, you start upping the chances of damaging the wrappers on the cigars.

shilala · 09-23-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Buy A Large Tupperware Container & Put One 65% Boveda Pack In It Every 3 Months. My Co-Workers Have Been Using These For Years. Cheap As Dirt & Works Well!

Here's A Link: http://www.bovedadirect.com/

I'm with Greg, 100%.
A tupperware container with a Boveda pack is going to keep your cigars in perfect shape. Odds are that a cheap desktop will not.
If you find that this is something that you'll enjoy down the road and want a nice desktop humidor, you can start saving and buy one that will actually work. You can even modify a cheapo and make it seal well enough to keep your smokes in a nice, airtight, humidity controlled environment, which is what you're after with a humidor.

N2 GOLD · 09-23-2011, 10:55 AM

Just get yourself a nice quality humidor that can hold atleast 50 count. Once you took that first hit of a cigar you were hooked for LIFE.

No stopping or turning back now. Accept it & come to terms with it. Just enjoy the KICK A$$ ride.

All of us here started with just one cigar & look at us now. Everyone starts with a few sticks then come the 5ers, small humi, med humi & then before you know it you get a "CABINET"

pektel · 09-23-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by N2 GOLD

Just get yourself a nice quality humidor that can hold atleast 50 count. Once you took that first hit of a cigar you were hooked for LIFE.

No stopping or turning back now. Accept it & come to terms with it. Just enjoy the KICK A$$ ride.

All of us here started with just one cigar & look at us now. Everyone starts with a few sticks then come the 5ers, small humi, med humi & then before you know it you get a "CABINET"

I bought a larger cooler last month (maybe 2 months ago). The large cooler is now almost full, and I have a box and some singles on the way. But that shouldn't take up too much room...

The smaller cooler is now nicely packed with flavored sticks for the gf (thanks again, ninja).

Ashcan Bill · 09-23-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

You should be fine. Don't let these reprobates affect your buying decisions. THERE ARE people in the world who can
buy a few cigars, keep them in proper conditions and enjoy this endeavor without having to own everything. I think
based on the way you describe your situation, it would be best if you did exactly what you seem intent on doing.
Enjoy it as a dalliance and leave it at that. A 50-100 ct. humidor would be good for you. However, I would suggest
trying to find a good one or having one made by Waxing Moon that would hold really good humidity. A 50 dollar
humidor is going to keep smokes like a 50 dollar humidor. If all you want is a box, no trays or frills, you should be
able to get something small AND custom for a reasonable rate.

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Originally Posted by PindarsLight

Thanks guy I'm pretty glad I got referred to such a professional and honest forum not to many of these anymore. I like cigars but as I said I wanna keep it at a minium I'm a very simplistic individual so the 50 count is right up my alley. Thanks again gents

This. I used a good quality 50 count cherry desktop for many years as my sole unit for keeping cigars, and was very happy. Admittedly I've expanded my storage capacity a bit since then, but I still use and place a high sentimental value on my 50 count. My only advice would be to do what Brad suggests and purchase a quality humidor that you can use for the next fifty years.

Skywalker · 09-23-2011, 12:12 PM

If you get a 50 count humi and find yourself playing peekaboo every few hours... you may need a bigger storage unit!!!

If you lay awake at night thinking about your cigars... you may need a bigger storage unit!!!

If you sort your cigars biggest to smallest... you may need a bigger storage unit!!!

If you play here in the Asylum every day... you will need a bigger storage unit!!!

Chemyst · 09-23-2011, 11:50 PM

I used a 150 ct. for the first 3 years. A Tupperdor is another vg option.
Now have a Vinotemp for boxes and 2 drawers of loose singles/fivers.
Still use the 150 ct. for high end sticks, only.

You could probably post a WTB, and get a 50-100 ct. pretty cheap, from
someone who has moved up to a coolerdor.

Chemyst

09-24-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chemyst

I used a 150 ct. for the first 3 years. A Tupperdor is another vg option.
Now have a Vinotemp for boxes and 2 drawers of loose singles/fivers.
Still use the 150 ct. for high end sticks, only.

You could probably post a WTB, and get a 50-100 ct. pretty cheap, from
someone who has moved up to a coolerdor.

Chemyst

There is a section for this? I will look around

T.G · 09-24-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PindarsLight

There is a section for this? I will look around

As a new member, you probably can't see the WTB/WTS/WTT section yet. After some time and participation, sections not visible to you at the present time should eventually open up.

09-24-2011, 03:43 PM

Do what ever it is that works for you and your budget. Take what everyone has said into consideration, and make your decision based upon your budget. Just my

09-24-2011, 04:03 PM

I'm gonna go with a small humi and call it gravy I don't see myself smoking alot right now and I prefer the smaller smokes because I don't have the patience or the area at my house to smoke a stogie.

I like the idea of the Tupperware as a humi but ill go for the 50 count and smoke the stogies I like.

ckay · 09-24-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Buy A Large Tupperware Container & Put One 65% Boveda Pack In It Every 3 Months. My Co-Workers Have Been Using These For Years. Cheap As Dirt & Works Well!

Here's A Link: http://www.bovedadirect.com/

Start here. Inexpensive, and gets the job done.

gator_79 · 09-24-2011, 07:29 PM

I agree with what has already been said. Start with a tuperware container large enough to store your sticks in. They are cheap and you can always move up to a cooler later. I started with a 150 ct desktop and it didn't take long to fill it up. I moved up to a 70 qt. cooler with 1 lb of beads. I am now working on filling up my second 70 qt. cooler.

09-24-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ckay

Start here. Inexpensive, and gets the job done.

does it matter which packet I get? and should I get a digital read out or an analog to go with it?

How large should I go? Should I get it big enough to put dividers in it? What dividers are the best to use?

Is there a particular Tupperware that better then another?

09-24-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Buy A Large Tupperware Container & Put One 65% Boveda Pack In It Every 3 Months. My Co-Workers Have Been Using These For Years. Cheap As Dirt & Works Well!

Here's A Link: http://www.bovedadirect.com/

Agreed, I have a few myself.

Starscream · 09-24-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

Someone needs to get in here and calm these mods down.

Call in the Mod Mods......

Who is the moderator of the moderators? What is the sound of one hand clapping? If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?

Starscream · 09-24-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PindarsLight

I'm gonna go with a small humi and call it gravy I don't see myself smoking alot right now and I prefer the smaller smokes because I don't have the patience or the area at my house to smoke a stogie.

I like the idea of the Tupperware as a humi but ill go for the 50 count and smoke the stogies I like.

sounds good. If you get the bug, then you will upgrade soon. if not, then you'll be ok with what you have.

09-25-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Agreed, I have a few myself.

So I'm guessing you have alot considering you may have a different brand in each container?

ckay · 09-25-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PindarsLight

does it matter which packet I get? and should I get a digital read out or an analog to go with it?

How large should I go? Should I get it big enough to put dividers in it? What dividers are the best to use?

Is there a particular Tupperware that better then another?

Any Tupperware that utilizes a gasket will work fine. A large 65% humipack is perfect.

As far as dividers, they aren't necessary. If you want to use them, go to your B&M and see if they will give you empty boxes. More times than not they are lined with thin sheets of cedar.

As far as a hygrometer get a digital unit and calibrate it. To do so, you just need to throw it in the Tupperware with your hydration packet and see if they coincide after a day. If not, you have your standard error.

Lastly all you need is three Boveda packs to rotate as you can recharge these.

09-23-2011, 10:55 AM	#24
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Packs or Boxes? Just get yourself a nice quality humidor that can hold atleast 50 count. Once you took that first hit of a cigar you were hooked for LIFE. No stopping or turning back now. Accept it & come to terms with it. Just enjoy the KICK A$$ ride. All of us here started with just one cigar & look at us now. Everyone starts with a few sticks then come the 5ers, small humi, med humi & then before you know it you get a "CABINET" __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

09-23-2011, 12:12 PM	#27
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Packs or Boxes? If you get a 50 count humi and find yourself playing peekaboo every few hours... you may need a bigger storage unit!!! If you lay awake at night thinking about your cigars... you may need a bigger storage unit!!! If you sort your cigars biggest to smallest... you may need a bigger storage unit!!! If you play here in the Asylum every day... you will need a bigger storage unit!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!! Last edited by Skywalker; 09-23-2011 at 12:17 PM.

09-23-2011, 11:50 PM	#28
Chemyst Doin Time on Planet Earth Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Ken Location: So. Jersey Posts: 392 Trading: (7)	Re: Packs or Boxes? I used a 150 ct. for the first 3 years. A Tupperdor is another vg option. Now have a Vinotemp for boxes and 2 drawers of loose singles/fivers. Still use the 150 ct. for high end sticks, only. You could probably post a WTB, and get a 50-100 ct. pretty cheap, from someone who has moved up to a coolerdor. Chemyst __________________ Can vegans eat animal crackers?

09-24-2011, 03:43 PM	#31
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Packs or Boxes? Do what ever it is that works for you and your budget. Take what everyone has said into consideration, and make your decision based upon your budget. Just my

09-24-2011, 04:03 PM	#32
PindarsLight Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Packs or Boxes? I'm gonna go with a small humi and call it gravy I don't see myself smoking alot right now and I prefer the smaller smokes because I don't have the patience or the area at my house to smoke a stogie. I like the idea of the Tupperware as a humi but ill go for the 50 count and smoke the stogies I like.

09-24-2011, 07:29 PM	#34
gator_79 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Robin Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 184 Trading: (3)	Re: Packs or Boxes? I agree with what has already been said. Start with a tuperware container large enough to store your sticks in. They are cheap and you can always move up to a cooler later. I started with a 150 ct desktop and it didn't take long to fill it up. I moved up to a 70 qt. cooler with 1 lb of beads. I am now working on filling up my second 70 qt. cooler.