Just ordered a humidor

07-19-2010, 02:01 PM

I am new to the hobby of cigars but after doing some reading I figured I can handle setting up a humidor since I have nowhere to store my sticks at home. I recently ordered This Humidor from humidor vault, and so far there processing was kind of slow and shipping is taking about 5 business days. I ordered a combo set so I can get a torch lighter and some decent cutters to have at home. It also came with a 2 stick carrying case which was pretty nice.
My questions are what are the advantages of using the humidifier that comes with it(using the solution provided) and using the boveda packets or using beads?
I have found some guides and plan on following them to season the humidor once I get it and I just want to know the best way to balance humidity for my situation. Also do you recommend putting a bunch of sticks in all at once or put a few in at a time. Also how can I store my sticks until my humidor arrives.
Thanks,
-Aaron

longknocker · 07-19-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aar0n

I am new to the hobby of cigars but after doing some reading I figured I can handle setting up a humidor since I have nowhere to store my sticks at home. I recently ordered This Humidor from humidor vault, and so far there processing was kind of slow and shipping is taking about 5 business days. I ordered a combo set so I can get a torch lighter and some decent cutters to have at home. It also came with a 2 stick carrying case which was pretty nice.
My questions are what are the advantages of using the humidifier that comes with it(using the solution provided) and using the boveda packets or using beads?
I have found some guides and plan on following them to season the humidor once I get it and I just want to know the best way to balance humidity for my situation. Also do you recommend putting a bunch of sticks in all at once or put a few in at a time. Also how can I store my sticks until my humidor arrives.
Thanks,
-Aaron

Don't Use Glycol!!! Made That Mistake As A Newb & Almost Ruined My Cigar Collection.

I Use Boveda 65%RH Packs & Shilala's Beads. Beads Are Cheaper In The Long Run. Search The Forum For Beads & Boveda Packs And That Should Help.

longknocker · 07-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Tupperware should be fine without anything for new cigars for a week of storage.

Ogre · 07-19-2010, 02:13 PM

Here is how I did mine and it works well for me. Season the humidor, add sticks, get a digital hydrometer, and beads. Never had a problem with them. I am now building a vinodore and will do the same with it.

TheTraveler · 07-19-2010, 02:22 PM

More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush!

Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!".

Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my

Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in.

CigarNut · 07-19-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Tupperware should be fine without anything for new cigars for a week of storage.

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Here is how I did mine and it works well for me. Season the humidor, add sticks, get a digital hydrometer, and beads. Never had a problem with them. I am now building a vinodore and will do the same with it.

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush!

Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!".

Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my

Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in.

Great advice!

bvilchez · 07-19-2010, 02:32 PM

First off welcome to the Looney Bin. You should make your way on over the the New Inmate Processing thread. Introduce yourself and let us know about you somewhat.

07-19-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bvilchez

First off welcome to the Looney Bin. You should make your way on over the the New Inmate Processing thread. Introduce yourself and let us know about you somewhat.

He did, at 10:16 AM.

waffle · 07-19-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He did, at 10:16 AM.

I am learning quickly that sometimes its REAL easy to overlook new posts here... and its even more fun to pick on those that do

longknocker · 07-19-2010, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He did, at 10:16 AM.

Darrell Doesn't Miss Anything!

Ogre · 07-19-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Darrell Doesn't Miss Anything!

Darrell is the Barney Fife of the Asylum

!!

DropTheE · 07-19-2010, 03:17 PM

Congrats on your first humidor purchase, have a great time filling it up and congrats on your second humidor purchase in advance cuz you are now sailing down a slope with no brakes!!

TheTraveler · 07-19-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DropTheE

Congrats on your first humidor purchase, have a great time filling it up and congrats on your second humidor purchase in advance cuz you are now sailing down a slope with no brakes!!

He's not kidding. Hanging out around this asylum willd definitely grease the wheels and cut the brake lines, my friend!

waffle · 07-19-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTraveler

He's not kidding. Hanging out around this asylum willd definitely grease the wheels and cut the brake lines, my friend!

Lol I smile and look at the 150 ct humi I ordered to hold me over til x-mas and think about the cooler I'm getting off Dan to keep everything that won't fit in the humi in.... its quick, esp after you find the devilsite...

Ogre · 07-19-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by waffle

Lol I smile and look at the 150 ct humi I ordered to hold me over til x-mas and think about the cooler I'm getting off Dan to keep everything that won't fit in the humi in.... its quick, esp after you find the devilsite...

Dont do it Steve, he may not be ready for that yet!!!

waffle · 07-19-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

Dont do it Steve, he may not be ready for that yet!!!

I left the bread crumbs, I haven't offered the full pie yet

and btw, another 125 bux I wasn't going to spend just bought a box and a 5-er on said devil site....

bvilchez · 07-19-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

He did, at 10:16 AM.

Damn sorry Darrell

Don Fernando · 07-19-2010, 05:48 PM

ok, so you ordered a humidor? Next thing to do is cancel the order and get yourself a bigger one, as you will need it soon enough. No joke.

07-19-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bvilchez

Damn sorry Darrell

07-19-2010, 06:33 PM

Keep the tiny one for an "on hand" smoke storage and think about something larger for all the boxes you will get.

07-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
aar0n Guest Posts: n/a	Just ordered a humidor I am new to the hobby of cigars but after doing some reading I figured I can handle setting up a humidor since I have nowhere to store my sticks at home. I recently ordered This Humidor from humidor vault, and so far there processing was kind of slow and shipping is taking about 5 business days. I ordered a combo set so I can get a torch lighter and some decent cutters to have at home. It also came with a 2 stick carrying case which was pretty nice. My questions are what are the advantages of using the humidifier that comes with it(using the solution provided) and using the boveda packets or using beads? I have found some guides and plan on following them to season the humidor once I get it and I just want to know the best way to balance humidity for my situation. Also do you recommend putting a bunch of sticks in all at once or put a few in at a time. Also how can I store my sticks until my humidor arrives. Thanks, -Aaron

07-19-2010, 02:13 PM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Tupperware should be fine without anything for new cigars for a week of storage.

07-19-2010, 02:13 PM	#4
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Here is how I did mine and it works well for me. Season the humidor, add sticks, get a digital hydrometer, and beads. Never had a problem with them. I am now building a vinodore and will do the same with it.

07-19-2010, 02:22 PM	#5
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Just ordered a humidor More advice on the Tupperdor ..... don't rush! Seriously though, when I got my first humi I rushed things a bit. I saw that nice, pretty humi sitting there on my desk and that, um, "homely" (let's be nice about it) tupperdor sitting beside it. I wanted all my sticks in the wood humi "NOW!". Be patient, let the humi season, then add cigars. Just my Enjoy that humi, looks like a good deal especially with the ashtray and two-tube case thrown in. __________________ "My life is my own."

07-19-2010, 02:32 PM	#7
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Just ordered a humidor First off welcome to the Looney Bin. You should make your way on over the the New Inmate Processing thread. Introduce yourself and let us know about you somewhat.

07-19-2010, 03:17 PM	#12
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	Re: Just ordered a humidor Congrats on your first humidor purchase, have a great time filling it up and congrats on your second humidor purchase in advance cuz you are now sailing down a slope with no brakes!! __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

07-19-2010, 05:48 PM	#18
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Just ordered a humidor ok, so you ordered a humidor? Next thing to do is cancel the order and get yourself a bigger one, as you will need it soon enough. No joke. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-19-2010, 06:33 PM	#20
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Just ordered a humidor Keep the tiny one for an "on hand" smoke storage and think about something larger for all the boxes you will get.