Help me pick my first humidor!

[Cory]

Hello,

I've been looking around for a nice humidor. I've narrowed down my selections.

1. The Treasure Dome

Price: 159.99 (CI lists it originally $425.00, HV lists it 199.95 originally)

http://www.humidorvault.com/The-Treasure-D...p/hum-200dl.htm
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDis...at=10&page=

* Featured in Cigar Aficionado Magazine December 2003
* 2 Large Rectangle Humidifiers
* 1 Brass Hygrometer
* SureSeal� Technology Insures Proper Lid Seal on Closure
* Unique Dome Design
* 2 Spanish Cedar Tray with Dividers
* 2 Dividers at Bottom
* Lined with Premium Kiln Dried Spanish Cedar
* Spanish Cedar Aerator for Improved Circulation
* Gold Plated Lock & Key with Tassel, Inset Carry Handles and Hidden Quadrant & Piano Hinges
* Engraveable Brass Nameplate
* High Gloss Dark Amboyne
* Set-Up Instructions
* 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

Capacity: 250 Cigars
Dimensions (Outside): 18" W x 12" D x 10 1/2" H

2. The Alhambra Humidor

Price: $69.95 (Originally $100.00)
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDis...at=10&page=

Features include:
- premium, kiln-dried Spanish cedar
- SureSeal Technology
- Spanish cedar tray and divider
- 2 additional Spanish cedar dividers
- analog hygrometer
- large rectangle humidifier
- side carry handles
- engraveable nameplate

Capacity: 100 Cigars
Dimensions: 13.5" W x 9.5" D x 6.25" H

3. Old World Humidor

Price: $85.00 (Originally $110.00)
http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDis...at=10&page=

Features include:
- Premium, kiln dried Spanish cedar
- Removable tray
- 3 Spanish cedar dividers
- SureSeal Technology for optimum closure and seal
- Large rectangle humidifier
- Glass analog hygrometer
- Tarnished, brass lock and key
- Engraveable nameplate

Capacity: 100 Cigars
Dimensions: 13.75" W x 10" L x 6.5" H

4. Lombardi Cigar Humidor

Price $119.99
http://www.canadahumidor.com/lombardi-ciga...midor-p-97.html

This humidor is ideal for those who crave organization.

Holds up to 100 cigars, Humidor has a beautiful Cherry wood finish, Cabinet style display with 4 removable drawers for cigar storage, Tempered beveled glass front, Humidifier and 1 Front Mount Glass Hygrometer Included.

Capacity: 100 Cigars
Dimensions: 11" W x 11" L x 11" H

 

[khari]

I say go with either 2 or 3 , depending on your preference.

 

[Kosmo]

I was going to order Number 2 the other day until I found out you have to be 21 to purchase from them online. :angry:

 

[bpj87]

Before you buy anything, research coolidors and Heartfelt beads. For the money you are looking at spending, you could have more storage than you'll need for a long time, and will have proper humidity control. The PG solution humidifiers, IMHO, aren't all that great.

And please don't get sucked into the marketing gimmicks of "Originally $350, now $17.99!" By that logic, we'd all be smoking $25 Gurkhas that were picked up for a song.

 

[Bsneed51]

Before you buy anything, research coolidors and Heartfelt beads. For the money you are looking at spending, you could have more storage than you'll need for a long time, and will have proper humidity control. The PG solution humidifiers, IMHO, aren't all that great.

I would second this suggestion. Oh sure, you could buy a fancy looking humidor, but if you stick with this hobby, in 4-6 months your going to be looking to upgrade to a 50-100 quart cooler. Trust me on this one because I just went through it myself.

 

[Breedy]

Before you buy anything, research coolidors and Heartfelt beads. For the money you are looking at spending, you could have more storage than you'll need for a long time, and will have proper humidity control. The PG solution humidifiers, IMHO, aren't all that great.

I would second this suggestion. Oh sure, you could buy a fancy looking humidor, but if you stick with this hobby, in 4-6 months your going to be looking to upgrade to a 50-100 quart cooler. Trust me on this one because I just went through it myself.

Are you could be wondering from store to store with a measuring tape trying to find the perfect vinotemp. Really should I get a 12 or 24 bottle size?

 

[TBaGZ]

get wahtever you like an can afford..

but PLEASE get rid of that sig tag... it creeps me out lol

 

[Cory]

get wahtever you like an can afford..

but PLEASE get rid of that sig tag... it creeps me out lol

And someone with an ava of boobs isn't creepy?

I'ma change it lol.

 

[Yeahthatsme]

get wahtever you like an can afford..

but PLEASE get rid of that sig tag... it creeps me out lol

And someone with an ava of boobs isn't creepy?

I'ma change it lol.

Nothin' creepy about boobs...nothin' at all...


That aside, I also suggest buying the largest you can afford. I figured my 100ct would be solid until one day I had to make a run to Walmart for Tupperware because I couldn't fit all of my new cigars in it .

 

[Cory]

get wahtever you like an can afford..

but PLEASE get rid of that sig tag... it creeps me out lol

And someone with an ava of boobs isn't creepy?

I'ma change it lol.

Nothin' creepy about boobs...nothin' at all...


That aside, I also suggest buying the largest you can afford. I figured my 100ct would be solid until one day I had to make a run to Walmart for Tupperware because I couldn't fit all of my new cigars in it .

Not the boobs, the creepy old guy on the internet using an avatar of some chicks boobs when avatars are meant to be a virtual representation of oneself.

Thats why I was looking at the 250 count. If I ever wanted to order boxes and whatnot.

 

[Bsneed51]

Not the boobs, the creepy old guy on the internet using an avatar of some chicks boobs when avatars are meant to be a virtual representation of oneself.

In less than 24 hours after joining our community, and getting great advice from it, you feel perfectly comfortable insulting one of our members? Interesting.

 

[NullSmurf]

#2 will make a nice on-deck humi. Then, go get something like this for longer term storage. You'll need it.

 

[rudou]

Thats why I was looking at the 250 count. If I ever wanted to order boxes and whatnot.

I have the dome humidor in a different finish and with an assortment of different vitolas, I can fit about 200 cigars in there and had to remove one of the cedar trays to make a little extra room. One third of the cigars are smaller in length and ring gauge than a robusto, so the number of cigars you can fit will vary.
I had to spill over to various other types of smaller plastic containers to handle my inventory.
I would give serious consideration to the suggestions of acquiring a cooler, as this with the addition of humidity beads will provide you with an economical storage solution with room to grow.

 

[boonedoggle]

I like #1 the best...something about the design. Although, I'm partial to cabinets right now!

 

[souldog]

Not the boobs, the creepy old guy on the internet using an avatar of some chicks boobs when avatars are meant to be a virtual representation of oneself.

TBagZ is a very well-respected member here, and like Brent said, in less than 24 hours on joining our community, you feel completely okay with insulting him??

"The creepy old guy in the internet..."


Interesting choice of words... :angry:

 

[TBaGZ]

Easy there kid.

 

[robbiex0r]

I'm a creepy old guy on the internet. This thread pleases me.

 

[MX]

Great Humi for any Football Fan!!!

Try the link above, not a bad deal, but of course YMMV

:sign: :sign: :sign:

Tim

 

[TBaGZ]

750 BUX??!!! you shittin me?!

Hope the young lad got some good info from our fine site before he "GOTZ DA BAN"!

 

[nathan9999]

Buy a cooler. With the money you save, you can fill some of the extra space with a nice box of your favorite smokes.

I just switched to a cooler from the 250 count humidor I was using and I couldn't be happier. I love the way the humidor looks, but the cooler is easier to maintain, IMHO. Of course, aesthetically, the humidor definitely comes out on top.