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Old 03-23-2008, 06:48 PM   #1
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Want to replace my humidor and lighter

Hi again, everybody. The siren song led me away from exploring cigars and visiting CW a couple of years ago. I've been stagnating with a few cheap bundles, but I want to start getting active again.

My desktop humidor is no longer holding humidity and needs to be replaced. I don't want to spend a lot, but I'd prefer not to get one of the Chinese-made humidors that have flooded the market. Any suggestions? I see Diamond Crown now has a couple of more traditional models that don't look like jewelry boxes. What's the word on Diamond Crown's quality these days? What do you know about Craftsman's Bench?

Last I remember on these forums, Vector lighters were highly recommended. Has that changed?
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Old 03-23-2008, 07:11 PM   #2
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Lighter - Zippo + Z-Plus Insert or Xikar.

I personally love my colibri lighter, but lots of members here hate them so i'll refrain from suggesting it.
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Old 03-23-2008, 08:20 PM   #3
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If you're in the market of stepping up a bit on the humidor end, perhaps checking out a Daniel Marshall Private Stock Humidor (supposed to be slightly blemished on the finish, but I honestly can't tell the difference between them and a new one) might suit your needs. Its made in the US, and for $200-$400, its going to beat down the Diamond Crown in quality. You can call them direct and ask for Doug, I must've placed at least a dozen orders through him for friends/family/colleagues/etc..
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Old 03-24-2008, 05:04 AM   #4
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FWIW, I have a Craftmen's Bench cigar case that I really like, as it is very well-constructed. I have never examined one of their humidors, though.

There are lots of threads on good, inexpensive lighters.
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Old 03-24-2008, 08:54 AM   #5
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I have a Craftsman Bench humi that holds 75 or so that I do not use..... Always held Rh well, and is empty now but I have an Rh element in it. Maybe we can talk....

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