Vino Temp,,is this a good deal?

12-10-2008, 08:09 PM

I see threads talking about having these to store their boxes of cigars in and wondered if this is a decent deal? It is a 12 bottle storage and has a temp control of 55-66 degrees for $79 at Target. What do you think?

http://www.target.com/Emerson-12-Bot...0fridge&page=1

ucla695 · 12-11-2008, 06:47 AM

It's hard to tell from their site, but I would make sure it's a thermo-electric unit before pulling the trigger. That will help smooth out the RH swings when the unit cycles on and off.

gettysburgfreak · 12-11-2008, 09:51 AM

Its going to be really small. I would buy two if you plan on storing a lot of cigars.

GKitty · 12-11-2008, 10:00 AM

Anyone been able to verify Emerson as thermo-electric?

What about this one instead?

http://www.target.com/Avanti-16-Bott...ice&rh=&page=1

acarr · 12-11-2008, 04:04 PM

That second one looks fine but I don't know what the auto defrost is or does

and I don't know how that will affect the humidity. It also might fill up a little quickly with cigars.

loki · 12-11-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKitty

Anyone been able to verify Emerson as thermo-electric?

What about this one instead?

http://www.target.com/Avanti-16-Bott...ice&rh=&page=1

cuisinart makes a thermo. I picke dup a 6 bottle before I got my 28 bottle vino....i'm using it to store wine of all things now lol

Nimbus · 12-11-2008, 04:31 PM

I saw a 6 bottle Emerson at Target the weekend of Black Friday for $50. Expensive for a unit so small.

Even at $100 the 28 bottle Vino is well worth the price.

12-11-2008, 05:23 PM

i have a 29 vino holding cigars. its working fine with beads

12-11-2008, 05:27 PM

the 28 bottle units are all over ebay. if you wait a few days you will probably see that microsoft will raise their cash back amount and you can probably snag one for around 100 shipped or so. they were doing 30% cash back not that long ago.

12-11-2008, 06:36 PM

Thanks everyone for your input,,,the 16 bottle Avanti looks like the better buy anway as I would only put 5-10 boxes in this unit. I have more than enough humis and a coolerador to store cigars. I just thought for the money this might be a good deal but the one GKitty pointed out seems to be much better. Thanks again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKitty

Anyone been able to verify Emerson as thermo-electric?

What about this one instead?

http://www.target.com/Avanti-16-Bott...ice&rh=&page=1

Quote:

Originally Posted by barbourjay

the 28 bottle units are all over ebay. if you wait a few days you will probably see that microsoft will raise their cash back amount and you can probably snag one for around 100 shipped or so. they were doing 30% cash back not that long ago.

12-10-2008, 08:09 PM	#1
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? I see threads talking about having these to store their boxes of cigars in and wondered if this is a decent deal? It is a 12 bottle storage and has a temp control of 55-66 degrees for $79 at Target. What do you think? http://www.target.com/Emerson-12-Bot...0fridge&page=1

12-11-2008, 06:47 AM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? It's hard to tell from their site, but I would make sure it's a thermo-electric unit before pulling the trigger. That will help smooth out the RH swings when the unit cycles on and off.

12-11-2008, 09:51 AM	#3
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12-11-2008, 10:00 AM	#4
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? Anyone been able to verify Emerson as thermo-electric? What about this one instead? http://www.target.com/Avanti-16-Bott...ice&rh=&page=1 __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

12-11-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? That second one looks fine but I don't know what the auto defrost is or does and I don't know how that will affect the humidity. It also might fill up a little quickly with cigars.

12-11-2008, 04:31 PM	#7
Nimbus ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: J Posts: 523 Trading: (7)	Re: Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? I saw a 6 bottle Emerson at Target the weekend of Black Friday for $50. Expensive for a unit so small. Even at $100 the 28 bottle Vino is well worth the price.

12-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#8
Doogie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? i have a 29 vino holding cigars. its working fine with beads

12-11-2008, 05:27 PM	#9
barbourjay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Vino Temp,,is this a good deal? the 28 bottle units are all over ebay. if you wait a few days you will probably see that microsoft will raise their cash back amount and you can probably snag one for around 100 shipped or so. they were doing 30% cash back not that long ago.