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06-03-2013, 06:03 PM | #1 |
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Who's a good retailer for a quality desktop humidor?
Anyone have suggestions as to retailers that sell quality desktop humidors and if there are any to shy away from? My middle son started enjoying a cigar with me on occasion a couple years ago and that has grown into him thoroughly enjoying them more and more. In the past I just always supplied the smokes when he came over since I've got more than I will probably ever smoke on my own. Since we moved I took him a loaded 15 count cigar caddy and have refilled him a couple of times on trips back home to visit.
I'd like to pick him up a good quality(good seal and workmanship) desktop..something like a 50-75 count. Figured I get him a Heartfelt tube of beads for humidification, get it seasoned, load it up and give it to him in the near future. I was just wondering if you guys had any recommendations. I looked but didn't see any vendor banners for vendors that carry a good assortment of humidors.
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06-03-2013, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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Most of the entry-level humidors you'll find online these days are made in China, James. They're cheap veneered units that will do a decent job, but that's about it. You'll need to go upscale if you want an heirloom.
Arlin Liss makes awesome desktops.
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06-03-2013, 06:58 PM | #3 |
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You might also try Bob Staebell
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06-04-2013, 02:46 AM | #4 |
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For quality, either of the two mentioned will give your son a lifetime of cigar storage and look great to boot!
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06-04-2013, 04:49 AM | #5 |
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Have any of you guys ever heard of downeastboxes.com?
I've been watching and scoping out the site for months. I even emailed and got a little bit of additional info, but there site is designed around the actual ordering process, and I felt like I was wasting their time. They make some beautiful boxes. |
06-04-2013, 06:59 AM | #6 |
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I love the Savoy humidor I bought from smoking pipes.com. It's not heirloom quality, but it is well built and attractive. I would buy another in a heartbeat if I needed to.
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06-04-2013, 08:20 AM | #7 |
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Give him a small cooler with some beads in it. His cigars will age much better and he won't be frustrated with trying to keep the RH level.
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06-05-2013, 02:19 PM | #8 |
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agreed
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06-05-2013, 04:38 PM | #9 | |
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Thanks everybody fpr the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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06-05-2013, 08:24 PM | #10 |
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They ain't pretty but they work real well
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