A Basic Humidor Buying Guide - Page 4

04-05-2011, 02:49 PM

All:

I've been smoking cigars and tending to a series of various disappointing humidors for 12 years or so. I'm now looking seriously into getting something more substantial with capacity to store boxes.

I have the opportunity to buy a Liebherr XS200 for $1750. I saw all of the comments in this thread about how overpriced it was at $2500. I've also seen the comments about getting a Vinotemp and buying shelves from Chasidor...I don't know if I feell like going thru all that effort to be honest. How much can you spend via the Vinotemp/Chasidor route?

Is the Liebherr still vastly overpriced at $1750 compared to other creative solutions?

Thanks in advance

TheLostGringo · 04-05-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by marcmc8867

All:

I've been smoking cigars and tending to a series of various disappointing humidors for 12 years or so. I'm now looking seriously into getting something more substantial with capacity to store boxes.

I have the opportunity to buy a Liebherr XS200 for $1750. I saw all of the comments in this thread about how overpriced it was at $2500. I've also seen the comments about getting a Vinotemp and buying shelves from Chasidor...I don't know if I feell like going thru all that effort to be honest. How much can you spend via the Vinotemp/Chasidor route?

Is the Liebherr still vastly overpriced at $1750 compared to other creative solutions?

Thanks in advance

Way overpriced in my opinion.

bobarian · 04-05-2011, 03:08 PM

$1750=1.4cuft capacity, seems a bit excessive to be paying over $1k per cuft of storage. An Aristocrat end table will give you much more capacity.

E.J. · 04-05-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by marcmc8867

Is the Liebherr still vastly overpriced at $1750 compared to other creative solutions?

IMO, yes....without a doubt, it is.

05-30-2011, 03:33 PM

I am looking into buying a new humidor. The one I have now was a gift and is a little small and now extremely full. I was thinking about something that could hold around 300 cigars. Anyone have any suggestions or just a good place where i can get one online. I live in an area where there arent many good stores to go to and buy a humidor.

NCRadioMan · 05-30-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by themachine

I am looking into buying a new humidor. The one I have now was a gift and is a little small and now extremely full. I was thinking about something that could hold around 300 cigars. Anyone have any suggestions or just a good place where i can get one online. I live in an area where there arent many good stores to go to and buy a humidor.

Remember, humidors will only hold about 2/3rds of what they say they will so I would recommend the Havana Footlocker. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_HUM-4...mpaign=froogle

Or go effective and cheap and get a cooler.

Drez · 05-30-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Remember, humidors will only hold about 2/3rds of what they say they will so I would recommend the Havana Footlocker. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_HUM-4...mpaign=froogle

Or go effective and cheap and get a cooler.

+1 on the cooler. its cheaper and will last a lifetime for the most part. save the money on the humidor and spend it on some more sticks.

CigarNut · 05-30-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Remember, humidors will only hold about 2/3rds of what they say they will so I would recommend the Havana Footlocker. http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_HUM-4...mpaign=froogle

Or go effective and cheap and get a cooler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drez

+1 on the cooler. its cheaper and will last a lifetime for the most part. save the money on the humidor and spend it on some more sticks.

This is a particularly good idea since you already have a desktop humidor that you can leave out for display purposes, one that can hold some cigars to be ready for you at any time...

GolfNut · 05-30-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Or go effective and cheap and get a cooler.

+3 (?) lol This is the ticket....I build humi's and this is still the best bang for the buck around!! Coolers rule!!

06-01-2011, 01:01 PM

Well how would you go about setting up a cooler to use as a humidor.

T.G · 06-01-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by themachine

Well how would you go about setting up a cooler to use as a humidor.

Buy a cooler that seals well (coleman, rubbermaid or the marine coolers)
wash out cooler with soap & water and allow to dry, if it smells like plastic, repeat or leave out in the sun w/ the lid off for a few days
place cigar boxes in cooler
add humidification element/device
close lid
drink beer

CigarNut · 06-01-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Buy a cooler that seals well (coleman, rubbermaid or the marine coolers)
wash out cooler with soap & water and allow to dry, if it smells like plastic, repeat or leave out in the sun w/ the lid off for a few days
place cigar boxes in cooler
add humidification element/device
close lid
drink beer

You forgot something -- the most important thing -- and have a cigar!

BTW Adam: where to you find a suitable beer in a box? (I know you how disdain using bottles and cans

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Bill86 · 06-01-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

Buy a cooler that seals well (coleman, rubbermaid or the marine coolers)
drink beer
wash out cooler with soap & water and allow to dry, if it smells like plastic,
repeat or leave out in the sun w/ the lid off for a few days
drink beer
place cigar boxes in cooler
drink beer
add humidification element/device
drink beer
close lid
drink beer

Perfect

Ncpsycho · 11-13-2011, 10:37 PM

How do you guys feel about the humidors made by Cuban Crafters?
http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2891

Smoqman · 11-23-2013, 11:07 PM

That particular humidor is made in China. I have one and it has not done well for me in the past

AdamJoshua · 11-23-2013, 11:55 PM

He posted that two years ago

WhiteMamba · 04-02-2014, 09:51 PM

Where is the best/cheapest place to get trays for a cooler?

bobarian · 04-02-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMamba

Where is the best/cheapest place to get trays for a cooler?

Just use empty boxes from your local B&M. Usually they are free or maybe a couple of bucks.

Byaah · 08-23-2014, 07:05 AM

My brother is going to build me a humidor for my birthday, are there any tips I should impart on him? I told him the inside wood must be Spanish cedar and it HAS to be airtight. What other stuff can I pass along? This will be a birthday present for me (lol grats on me knowing) but I would like to help him where I can, as I know nothing really to tell him.

04-05-2011, 02:49 PM	#1
marcmc8867 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide All: I've been smoking cigars and tending to a series of various disappointing humidors for 12 years or so. I'm now looking seriously into getting something more substantial with capacity to store boxes. I have the opportunity to buy a Liebherr XS200 for $1750. I saw all of the comments in this thread about how overpriced it was at $2500. I've also seen the comments about getting a Vinotemp and buying shelves from Chasidor...I don't know if I feell like going thru all that effort to be honest. How much can you spend via the Vinotemp/Chasidor route? Is the Liebherr still vastly overpriced at $1750 compared to other creative solutions? Thanks in advance

04-05-2011, 03:08 PM	#3
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide $1750=1.4cuft capacity, seems a bit excessive to be paying over $1k per cuft of storage. An Aristocrat end table will give you much more capacity.

05-30-2011, 03:33 PM	#5
themachine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide I am looking into buying a new humidor. The one I have now was a gift and is a little small and now extremely full. I was thinking about something that could hold around 300 cigars. Anyone have any suggestions or just a good place where i can get one online. I live in an area where there arent many good stores to go to and buy a humidor.

06-01-2011, 01:01 PM	#10
themachine Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide Well how would you go about setting up a cooler to use as a humidor.

11-13-2011, 10:37 PM	#14
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide How do you guys feel about the humidors made by Cuban Crafters? http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2891

11-23-2013, 11:07 PM	#15
Smoqman Gimme de Liga! Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Joel Location: Minne-snowy Posts: 132 Trading: (1)	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide That particular humidor is made in China. I have one and it has not done well for me in the past __________________ Joel CRA Member # 99977267

11-23-2013, 11:55 PM	#16
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide He posted that two years ago

04-02-2014, 09:51 PM	#17
WhiteMamba I'm scared of Neil. Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Michael Location: Catawba, NC Posts: 2,135 Trading: (28)	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide Where is the best/cheapest place to get trays for a cooler? __________________ Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10

08-23-2014, 07:05 AM	#19
Byaah BYAAAAAAAAAAH!!! Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: Brandon Location: Texas Posts: 141 Trading: (2)	Re: A Basic Humidor Buying Guide My brother is going to build me a humidor for my birthday, are there any tips I should impart on him? I told him the inside wood must be Spanish cedar and it HAS to be airtight. What other stuff can I pass along? This will be a birthday present for me (lol grats on me knowing) but I would like to help him where I can, as I know nothing really to tell him.