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newbie - - need temporary humidor

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Aquarius

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Greetings everyone. This is my first post, but I have been reading alot over the past few days and since I got a few cigars for Christmas I need some advice....

I am looking for advice as to the best way to store about 15 cigars until I can afford a decent humidor. Also, any recommendations on a good starter humidor that would hold roughly 50 to 100 smokes would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance and I hope everyone is having a great holiday!

Aquarius
 
I agree with these guys...the most inexpensive way is a tupperdor and a great way that is a no brainer for keeping them regulated is to use the humi-care pillows or a similar type device. Just make sure you use distilled water in whatever device you use unless you are using beads or gel.

Welcome to the club-enjoy your sticks!

R
 
I agree with Daniel. You start with 15, and I got looking yesterday and I'm up over 150; and the kids gave me $150 to get some fav's. There are even some brothers here that build humidors. Check it out.

Welcome from Texas and enjoy and learn.

Ed
 
No need to go beyond a plastic humidor unless you really want a pretty wooden box. You just need something that seals well, so that's why coolers and tupperware type containers work perfectly fine. I keep everything in a large 20-cup or so size Lock'n'Lock plastic container with some beads. Been using that for the last couple of years and love it. Got a large tube of beads in there and the seal is great, so I only add water every other month or so.

-John
 
I personally like the pretty box sitting on the dresser! But now that I have that I will go for a nice tupperdor once my pretty box is all filled up.

Either way you decide to go, git what works for you. Besides, what is inside is the most important. :thumbs:
 
As John mentioned, beads are about the best humidification device out there without spending considerably more money. Here's a couple links where beads can be purchased:

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link 2
 
This one is beautiful and cheap http://su.pr/98fUbm you can also check out here http://su.pr/6Of1Pk
 
HumiDork said:
This one is beautiful and cheap http://su.pr/98fUbm you can also check out here http://su.pr/6Of1Pk
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I thought about buying something like that at first. Man, I'm glad I didn't. I'm now busting at the seams with a 60qt cooler and looking to upgrade.


In my opinion there are 4-5 humidor phases when one starts the cigar hobby:

1: Newbie -> Tupperdor or small cooler w/ beads or water pillows. Good for 0 to 20 or so cigars. I used a setup like this for about a month.

2: Semi noob to average smoker -> Medium to large cooler with humidification beads. Good for 5 to 30 or so boxes depending on the size.

3: Seasoned smokers and perfectionists -> Converted Vinotemp or humidor furniture such as an end table or cabinet with beads or active humidification. Good for anywhere from 20 to over 100 boxes.

4: Retailers, professional smokers and major perfectionists -> Walk-in humidors with lights, active humidification, sensors and other sorts of bling. Good for hundreds of boxes.

I'm looking to upgrade to #3 now.


P.S. Some people stay at level 2 and simply upgrade by adding additional coolers and beads.
 
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