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Brewha51 · 03-02-2006, 07:29 PM

I'm fairly new to this hobby. So new in fact, that I don't have a humidor. So that I can be on the lookout for a quality one that fits my needs, can those more experienced than I help a noob out with what to look for? What they like in a humidor? Tell-tale sign of poor ones? Certain websites that carry quality products? Etc...

Thanks to all.

03-02-2006, 07:37 PM

Welcome to CW! This is a good question for the Cedar Room. You want a box with a decent seal and containing enough cedar or other hydroscopic wood to buffer your humidity properly.

tonycsmoke · 03-03-2006, 04:28 AM

There are really two kinds of humidors out there. Mass produced and the custom jobs. The mass produced ones you'll find at your local shop and online. There is about 7 or 8 different models and they are good humidors. They hold humidity fairly well and work fine.

The custom jobs are are rock solid - look better than the mass produced ones and are expensive.
If your just starting out - I would go with a mass produced one to begin with. You can always start a coolador as well - if you discount looks, that's cheapest best one of them all.

xrundog · 03-03-2006, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tonycsmoke

...I would go with a mass produced one to begin with. You can always start a coolador as well - if you discount looks, that's cheapest best one of them all.

That's good advice. You can always upgrade later when you have a better idea of precise requirements (wants + needs).

Look around. Post some links to boxes you are considering. We'll give you some input.

smoore · 03-03-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by xrundog

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Originally Posted by tonycsmoke

...I would go with a mass produced one to begin with. You can always start a coolador as well - if you discount looks, that's cheapest best one of them all.

That's good advice. You can always upgrade later when you have a better idea of precise requirements (wants + needs).

Look around. Post some links to boxes you are considering. We'll give you some input.

Welcome to CW.
Good advice from these guys. A coolerdor is a great way to go while you search for the perfect humidor for your needs.

MrOrange · 03-03-2006, 05:38 PM

How much are you looking to spend and how many cigars are you looking to store? Are you looking for a wood humidor or just a good storage device? ie coolidor?
If I had to start over again with what I know now, I would get a pound of Heartfelt beads, a couple bead socks, a cooler, and a digital hygrometer, and be done with it. It would cost about $70 for that setup and you could store 20 to 150+ cigars at perfect temp and humidity.

jaybo41 · 03-03-2006, 05:54 PM

From my personal experience, spend the money and get a decent one, some of them are thousands, some are hundreds. You can get a great one for no more than $200. Also, I'd STRONGLY recommend picking up some humidification beads and a digital hygrometer. Those analog ones they come with aren't even good for target practice

Even if that means a little more than you wanted to spend, if you're serious about smoking and collecting cigars, get something that you won't have to worry about. Why risk ruining your cigars?

Why buy one only to replace it later with better quality. IMHO, Savoy makes a very nice one for the money. Also, make sure you go BIGGER than you actually think. Right now 150 sounds big, but believe me, I have one sized at approximately 150 and another that sized at 75. Plus one more that I'm not even using that will hold about 40. If the money is an issue, get a piece of tupperwear and use that for a while. There is also a BOTL here, xrundog who reconditions them. Perhaps he's worth looking into. I've heard from many here that he does outstanding work.

Hope that helps, good luck and again,

to CW!

Brewha51 · 03-04-2006, 09:23 AM

Thanks to all for the input. I found THIS humidor on a popular auction site.

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lucasbuck · 03-04-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Brewha51

Thanks to all for the input. I found THIS humidor on a popular auction site.

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I've got one and it is a good humi. Try Bargain Humidors scratch and dent section. They may have some for a better price and they are near perfect. I can't find a defect of any kind on mine.

Rebgen · 03-04-2006, 04:58 PM

First of all read this: http://forums.cigarweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=23852 After you find the desktop humidor that you really like, consider a coolerdor for your growing inventory. You won't be able to stop it if you plan on hanging around here much. I wanted a really nice looking desktop when i was starting out too. I ended up with a special from JR's a long time ago. Honestly, my coolerdors ARE my best performing humidors....they just don't look good sitting on my desk.

Good luck and let us know what you end up with.

03-02-2006, 07:29 PM	#1
Brewha51 Starting Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	What to look for in a quality humidor I'm fairly new to this hobby. So new in fact, that I don't have a humidor. So that I can be on the lookout for a quality one that fits my needs, can those more experienced than I help a noob out with what to look for? What they like in a humidor? Tell-tale sign of poor ones? Certain websites that carry quality products? Etc... Thanks to all. __________________ Trample the weak, and hurdle the dead!

03-03-2006, 04:28 AM	#3
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,135	There are really two kinds of humidors out there. Mass produced and the custom jobs. The mass produced ones you'll find at your local shop and online. There is about 7 or 8 different models and they are good humidors. They hold humidity fairly well and work fine. The custom jobs are are rock solid - look better than the mass produced ones and are expensive. If your just starting out - I would go with a mass produced one to begin with. You can always start a coolador as well - if you discount looks, that's cheapest best one of them all. __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

03-03-2006, 05:38 PM	#6
MrOrange Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 171	How much are you looking to spend and how many cigars are you looking to store? Are you looking for a wood humidor or just a good storage device? ie coolidor? If I had to start over again with what I know now, I would get a pound of Heartfelt beads, a couple bead socks, a cooler, and a digital hygrometer, and be done with it. It would cost about $70 for that setup and you could store 20 to 150+ cigars at perfect temp and humidity. __________________ Born to fish, forced to work.

03-04-2006, 09:23 AM	#8
Brewha51 Starting Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10	Thanks to all for the input. I found THIS humidor on a popular auction site. or __________________ Trample the weak, and hurdle the dead!

03-02-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
ElkTwin Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome to CW! This is a good question for the Cedar Room. You want a box with a decent seal and containing enough cedar or other hydroscopic wood to buffer your humidity properly.

03-03-2006, 05:54 PM	#7
jaybo41 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: One Sweet World Posts: 2,418	From my personal experience, spend the money and get a decent one, some of them are thousands, some are hundreds. You can get a great one for no more than $200. Also, I'd STRONGLY recommend picking up some humidification beads and a digital hygrometer. Those analog ones they come with aren't even good for target practice Even if that means a little more than you wanted to spend, if you're serious about smoking and collecting cigars, get something that you won't have to worry about. Why risk ruining your cigars? Why buy one only to replace it later with better quality. IMHO, Savoy makes a very nice one for the money. Also, make sure you go BIGGER than you actually think. Right now 150 sounds big, but believe me, I have one sized at approximately 150 and another that sized at 75. Plus one more that I'm not even using that will hold about 40. If the money is an issue, get a piece of tupperwear and use that for a while. There is also a BOTL here, xrundog who reconditions them. Perhaps he's worth looking into. I've heard from many here that he does outstanding work. Hope that helps, good luck and again, to CW!

03-04-2006, 04:58 PM	#10
Rebgen Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 543	First of all read this: http://forums.cigarweekly.com/viewtopic.php?t=23852 After you find the desktop humidor that you really like, consider a coolerdor for your growing inventory. You won't be able to stop it if you plan on hanging around here much. I wanted a really nice looking desktop when i was starting out too. I ended up with a special from JR's a long time ago. Honestly, my coolerdors ARE my best performing humidors....they just don't look good sitting on my desk. Good luck and let us know what you end up with.