It's decision time

[Inthacup]

I currently have 2 Avallo AH-1200 humidors. They're both full. Very full. I had to strategically position the boxes after my last purchase and they barely fit. I can:

1. Stop buying cigars(yeah right)
2. Start making coolerdors
3. Sell 1 or both of the end tables and get a cabinet.


Option 2 is out. I don't have any interest creating or maintaining a coolerdor. So that leaves option 3.

Right now, I'm considering the Avallo Triple D

It holds over twice the capacity of an end table. I could get the Triple D for boxes and replace the shelves in my 1200 for all singles. Not crazy about that idea though.

I may want to go bigger. Digital humidity control is a must. Temp control would be cool, but not necessary.

I'm also considering this Aristocrat humi, but the price compared to w/o temp control is significant.

Does anyone have experience with these humidors? Good? Bad? Know of any other cabinets that are similarly priced? Thanks.

Cup

 

[KayakinBoy]

I'm in the same boat. I dunno weither to build a cooler or get a 500 count humi... build the cooler. lol

 

[naiou175]

I'm in the same boat. I dunno weither to build a cooler or get a 500 count humi... build the cooler. lol

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KB go with the cooler I've got a 500 count and let me tell you they fill up way to quick and I've had to take all my sticks out of boxes just to make them all fit. Getting ready to go get a cooler soon.

 

[CoventryCat86]

I find that coolerdors are the best for me. I keep them in my utility closet in my finished basement.

I've thought about building a walk-in humi (converting the utility closet to one) but who knows if I'll still be into cigars down the line. Coolers are very easy to convert back to their original intent. I'd feel kinda funny storing brooms in a climate controled, air-tight closet. :laugh:

 

[KayakinBoy]

I find that coolerdors are the best for me. I keep them in my utility closet in my finished basement.

I've thought about building a walk-in humi (converting the utility closet to one) but who knows if I'll still be into cigars down the line. Coolers are very easy to convert back to their original intent. I'd feel kinda funny storing brooms in a climate controled, air-tight closet. :laugh:

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You give them up down the line... let me know first!

 

[pGator1]

I have an uncooled Mxt. It is as advertised. The workmanship is first rate and the Set and Forget humidity control system is aptly named. Get all pull out shelves. I'm glad I did.

 

[emodx]

If it were me, I would take option #3 and sell both AH-1200's. The only problem I see is shipping those bad boys to their next happy owner. Do you post at the other cigar sites. I am sure if you made the same post over there, and offered the humis up for a competitive price, some one would jump on them. If I were to be buying one of those off you, I'd be willing to drive 4 hours each way to ensure it arrives at my house in good condition. Plus, it saves me cash on shipping, gives me a damn good excuse to meet another BOTL for lunch and a cigar, pluss road trips for pleasure are always fun.

Emo

 

[bfreebern]

Ditto on what Emo said.

 

[the mayor]

i dont know how concerned i would be with temperature control. as long as your house is kept at a comfortable temp year round, its not worth the extra $1,000+.

i just set up my first cooler and its not hard at all to maintain, and im not even using beads. its definately the most economic way to store boxes, id reccomend it. but if youre set on buying a new humi the standard rule applies, think of whats bigger than you think you need, then go bigger. im sure everyone's nodding their head at that.

 

[cigardawg]

Keep the endtables and buy a cabinet. If you sell one or both of the endtables, you will just have to buy another down the road when the cabinet fills up...and you will fill it up :0 . That's my advice.

As for temperature control, I have my cabinet upstairs in our house. It stays considerably warmer upstairs than down. I just installed an $80 window unit in the room and shut the door. Keeps the room at 70% and the humidifier is over-sized enough to deal with the drop in humidity. I'll just take it out of the window when the temperature cools down. Works great. The two endtables that I own are downstairs where it stays around 72 to 74 degrees.

 

[Inthacup]

The only problem I see is shipping those bad boys to their next happy owner.

Not much of a problem here. I have a friend who is interested in one of them. I have no problem hanging on to the other one.

 

[Inthacup]

im sure everyone's nodding their head at that.


I'm not sure about everyone, but I sure am.

 

[Inthacup]

you will just have to buy another down the road when the cabinet fills up...and you will fill it up

haha. scary thought, but you're probably right. Thanks for the advice.

What kind of cabinet do you have upstairs?

Cup

 

[cigardawg]

you will just have to buy another down the road when the cabinet fills up...and you will fill it up

haha. scary thought, but you're probably right. Thanks for the advice.

What kind of cabinet do you have upstairs?

Cup

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I actually have a fairly small cabinet upstairs. It is called the Verona. I got it from here.
I have a MoistAire in the bottom that is oversized, but does the job. It has a great seal as well. These guys may not be the cheapest on the net, however. I got mine at cost from my tobacconist friend for doing him a favor. Regardless, it is not a "high-end" model. There are not built-ins, no controls, etc. It is pretty bare-bones.

Bottom-line, I've been very happy with both it and my end-tables. :thumbs:

 

[psyktek]

you will just have to buy another down the road when the cabinet fills up...and you will fill it up

haha. scary thought, but you're probably right. Thanks for the advice.

What kind of cabinet do you have upstairs?

Cup

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I actually have a fairly small cabinet upstairs. It is called the Verona. :thumbs:

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Holy crap!! You call the Verona SMALL!!??? :0 Over 5 feet high and with a 6000 capacity? (I know, I know, they never hold that much.)

 

[psyktek]

Bargainhumidors has a new (to me, anyway) cabinet that looks like a small armoire.

2 deep(!!) drawers with dividers and a big empty space down below for boxes. Also has 2 built in outlets and lighting. For $900 it looks very nice.

Also, Google for Arlen Liss. He makes beautiful units. There's also a guy on ASC whose handle is Big Oak who does very nice and reasonable work.

Geeze, I should have such a dilemma!

 

[marcsheldon]

I'm also considering this Aristocrat humi, but the price compared to w/o temp control is significant.

i hired this guy to built my built-in when i built my house last summer. his shop is not far from me so i went to check out his handywork. his craftsmanship is excellent and i am 100% satisfied with everything down to the last detail.

 

[cigardawg]

Bargainhumidors has a new (to me, anyway) cabinet that looks like a small armoire.

2 deep(!!) drawers with dividers and a big empty space down below for boxes. Also has 2 built in outlets and lighting. For $900 it looks very nice.

Also, Google for Arlen Liss. He makes beautiful units. There's also a guy on ASC whose handle is Big Oak who does very nice and reasonable work.

Geeze, I should have such a dilemma!

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I've seen that humidor (at least I think it is the same one). Actually I thought it was www.cheaphumidors.com that had it. Anyway, I've had my eye on that one for my next expansion. Is this the one you are referring to?

 

[psyktek]

Yup, that's the one. Oh well, you know us old folks, can't remember a web site for more than 5 seconds. :laugh:

I also like their "Make us an Offer" deal.

Oh, and I see I exaggerated, since the Verona only holds THREE THOUSAND STICKS!!! :laugh: :laugh:

 

[AVB]

No matter what they claim, take that number and divide it in half to get near a real life total.