My first humidor

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 06:06 PM

Well, with the sale going on at cheaphumidors.com, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on my first humidor. I'm thinking a 100-count should be a good starter humidor, so I'm looking at this model. I confirmed with Customer Service that the available hygrometer upgrade is a Hygroset. With that option, it'll come to $69 shipped.

Cigarcop · 01-15-2009, 06:08 PM

Looks like a nice box, Congrats

Footbag · 01-15-2009, 06:12 PM

Looks good... But it a bit small if you ask me.

Blueface · 01-15-2009, 06:14 PM

Ahhhh......

The old "I think a 100 will be good for me".

Hmmm.......

Nice humidor indeed.
However, lets do a pool on when you get your next bigger one.

Mr B · 01-15-2009, 06:18 PM

Nice one.
I thought my 50 ct would be good. Then I thought my additional 100ct would do. Now the Tupperdors are fillin up

Cigarcop · 01-15-2009, 06:21 PM

You see where this is headed Kreth....your screwed buddy!!!

68TriShield · 01-15-2009, 06:26 PM

That's a nice little humidor Jeff

s15driftking · 01-15-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueface

Ahhhh......

The old "I think a 100 will be good for me".

Hmmm.......

Nice humidor indeed.
However, lets do a pool on when you get your next bigger one.

great point!

also, lets do that pool. Im saying 63 days AFTER he gets his 100 count.

SmoknTaz · 01-15-2009, 06:27 PM

Good start

and yes as Cigarcop said, "You're screwed buddy!

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 06:31 PM

Well, I started with the tupperdor, so I do have that for overflow.

feznuk · 01-15-2009, 06:48 PM

Similar story here. I got my first humi as well this past Christmas. My wife bought it for me. She went on line, and picked it out all on her own (which I think is WAY cool!). It’s a 100ct.

Up until then I was just using a basic Tupperware container same as you. I’m a noob so I don’t require a lot of storage (I know, I know, not yet anyway.) I don’t buy in bulk because I don’t have my preferences nailed down yet. Everything comes from the B&M and I only buy 2 or 3 at a time.

Anyway, Christmas day I started seasoning her up and about a week later I was transferring the few sticks I have over and my wife comes into the room and drops a package on my lap….it was a 25 bundle she picked up from the site she bought the humi at. Again, way cool, but I was like WTF, between the new, the old, and a cup of beads the damn thing is full.

That's a nice looking one you got picked out. I think for us noobs a 100ct is a good place to start, as long as you’re not planning to buy in bulk. Or at least have additional storage plans for that bulk. I like you plan to fall back on the Tupperware.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by feznuk

I don’t buy in bulk because I don’t have my preferences nailed down yet. Everything comes from the B&M and I only buy 2 or 3 at a time.

Same here. I'm mainly at the sampler stage, but I buy online because the selection at my local B&M sucks (plus I'm close enough to CI that standard shipping is one day.

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I do really like RP Vintage 1990 and 1992, but I don't want to buy in bulk yet in case I find something I like better.

neoflex · 01-15-2009, 09:02 PM

It's funny how common this story has become with all of us. I bought an end table cabinet last year thinking it would take me forever to fill it even after I emptied all my desktops. Now I have a desktop filled and when I open the cabinet I have cigars falling out of it most of the time. It's crazy how the vicious cycle works of having more room equals needing to fill it.
Nice first humidor. Kind of looks like a treasure chest which will probably be fitting in a year from now since you will probably have a bigger storage solution and you will probably use that one to store your most prized smokes.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoflex

It's crazy how the vicious cycle works of having more room equals needing to fill it.

It's kind of like computers. I remember when computers didn't even have hard drives, now a 100GB drive can seem small.

Quote:

Nice first humidor. Kind of looks like a treasure chest which will probably be fitting in a year from now since you will probably have a bigger storage solution and you will probably use that one to store your most prized smokes.

I keep reading about the slope and thinking I'll never be that addicted. But when I first got into cigars a few weeks ago I figured a 20-count humidor would be plenty of space, maybe a 50-count if I really wanted to stock up. Funny how perceptions change, eh?

Starscream · 01-15-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kreth

It's kind of like computers. I remember when computers didn't even have hard drives, now a 100GB drive can seem small.

I keep reading about the slope and thinking I'll never be that addicted. But when I first got into cigars a few weeks ago I figured a 20-count humidor would be plenty of space, maybe a 50-count if I really wanted to stock up. Funny how perceptions change, eh?

It's a sickness. Welcome to the club!

acruce · 01-15-2009, 09:33 PM

If you are not planning on long term storage a 100cnt. should soot you just fine. Thats all I have if you get creative you fit quite a few cigars in there.

borndead1 · 01-15-2009, 09:35 PM

I still have my 100 count humidor.

It's sitting right on top of the 2 vinotemp 28s, which sit a few feet from the 48 qt cooler.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 09:38 PM

The funny part is, I don't really have room for anything bigger than a desktop. But my wife and I are house-hunting. We're looking for something with a full basement to set up partially as a game room, which means I'd have a place for a cabinet or frigador or BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

01-15-2009, 09:47 PM

I bought a 100ct in Dec. and it's almost full already. I keep buying sticks and with this cold weather I can't smoke enough to cancel out how much I put in, lol.

Oh well, gotta find another humi.

Kreth · 01-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chompers

I keep buying sticks and with this cold weather I can't smoke enough to cancel out how much I put in, lol.

Yeah, I know. I have a bunch of sticks I've been wanting to try but I don't want to spend an hour shivering each time to do it.

01-15-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	My first humidor Well, with the sale going on at cheaphumidors.com, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on my first humidor. I'm thinking a 100-count should be a good starter humidor, so I'm looking at this model. I confirmed with Customer Service that the available hygrometer upgrade is a Hygroset. With that option, it'll come to $69 shipped.

01-15-2009, 06:08 PM	#2
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: My first humidor Looks like a nice box, Congrats

01-15-2009, 06:12 PM	#3
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: My first humidor Looks good... But it a bit small if you ask me.

01-15-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: My first humidor Ahhhh...... The old "I think a 100 will be good for me". Hmmm....... Nice humidor indeed. However, lets do a pool on when you get your next bigger one. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-15-2009, 06:18 PM	#5
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: My first humidor Nice one. I thought my 50 ct would be good. Then I thought my additional 100ct would do. Now the Tupperdors are fillin up

01-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#6
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: My first humidor You see where this is headed Kreth....your screwed buddy!!!

01-15-2009, 06:26 PM	#7
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: My first humidor That's a nice little humidor Jeff

01-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#9
SmoknTaz Hiding my Visa bill Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Ken Location: Metro Vancouver Posts: 324 Trading: (6)	Re: My first humidor Good start and yes as Cigarcop said, "You're screwed buddy! __________________ Marriage is not a word. It is a sentence. (A life sentence!)

01-15-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor Well, I started with the tupperdor, so I do have that for overflow.

01-15-2009, 06:48 PM	#11
feznuk Fish On! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Fred Location: Philadelphia Posts: 70 Trading: (1)	Re: My first humidor Similar story here. I got my first humi as well this past Christmas. My wife bought it for me. She went on line, and picked it out all on her own (which I think is WAY cool!). It’s a 100ct. Up until then I was just using a basic Tupperware container same as you. I’m a noob so I don’t require a lot of storage (I know, I know, not yet anyway.) I don’t buy in bulk because I don’t have my preferences nailed down yet. Everything comes from the B&M and I only buy 2 or 3 at a time. Anyway, Christmas day I started seasoning her up and about a week later I was transferring the few sticks I have over and my wife comes into the room and drops a package on my lap….it was a 25 bundle she picked up from the site she bought the humi at. Again, way cool, but I was like WTF, between the new, the old, and a cup of beads the damn thing is full. That's a nice looking one you got picked out. I think for us noobs a 100ct is a good place to start, as long as you’re not planning to buy in bulk. Or at least have additional storage plans for that bulk. I like you plan to fall back on the Tupperware.

01-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#13
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: My first humidor It's funny how common this story has become with all of us. I bought an end table cabinet last year thinking it would take me forever to fill it even after I emptied all my desktops. Now I have a desktop filled and when I open the cabinet I have cigars falling out of it most of the time. It's crazy how the vicious cycle works of having more room equals needing to fill it. Nice first humidor. Kind of looks like a treasure chest which will probably be fitting in a year from now since you will probably have a bigger storage solution and you will probably use that one to store your most prized smokes. __________________

01-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#16
acruce Just killing Time Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Venus TX Posts: 1,114 Trading: (1)	Re: My first humidor If you are not planning on long term storage a 100cnt. should soot you just fine. Thats all I have if you get creative you fit quite a few cigars in there. __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST~SMOKE AS MANY FINE CIGARS AS POSSIBLE ~ SMILE ~ IT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD!!

01-15-2009, 09:35 PM	#17
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: My first humidor I still have my 100 count humidor. It's sitting right on top of the 2 vinotemp 28s, which sit a few feet from the 48 qt cooler.

01-15-2009, 09:38 PM	#18
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: My first humidor The funny part is, I don't really have room for anything bigger than a desktop. But my wife and I are house-hunting. We're looking for something with a full basement to set up partially as a game room, which means I'd have a place for a cabinet or frigador or BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

01-15-2009, 09:47 PM	#19
Chompers Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My first humidor I bought a 100ct in Dec. and it's almost full already. I keep buying sticks and with this cold weather I can't smoke enough to cancel out how much I put in, lol. Oh well, gotta find another humi.