First Humidor: Ready to Buy

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08-31-2005, 09:14 PM
godfather

First Humidor: Ready to Buy

Ok guys :smiley37:,

I'm ready to make the plunge and buy my first humidor....

I wanted one where I could:

- Show off my cigars
- One that had a lock in it
- Quality construction and will do the job

And the winner is: http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2630

I also noticed this one that was rosewood for $10 less:

- http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/2633. Why is cherry more expensive?

Did some research on 'Cuban Crafters' and they seem to have EXCELLENT customer service (one reason for buying). I even saw some feedback that was negative and they responded to see what they could do to solve the issue! That really impressed me. Also checked the reviews and people seem to be really happy with theirs. Anyone deal with this company?

I'm having a lot of fun going to the local shop in town and trying new things....I've found some ones I'd definitely like to buy online and store in a humidor...as well as investing in some sampler packs.

Just curious to hear your feedback, being a newbie and all. Fire away :smiley20:
08-31-2005, 09:23 PM
cigarsarge

Very nice...But you will soon become obsessive compulsive and need a coolerdor. :smiley20:
08-31-2005, 09:30 PM
BigMacFU

I had that same humidor from them, got it off ebay for 40. Great humidor, but like the sarge said, I left that for my father and upgraded to the coolidor this past week. Much better choice.

Best,
Sean
08-31-2005, 09:32 PM
MMAB

Godfather....

The humidors you are looking at are fine. Either will work quite nicely.

The rosewood is less most likely because it is a less popular seller for them.

The wood these are made of is solid spanish cedar. There is no real cherry wood or rosewood used.

Check out a posting I made some time ago at this link:

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...1&page=2&pp=10

Again, the humidors you're lookng at are fine. Just not expensive.

Just for shits and giggles check out this next site. It's a site operated by Arlin LIss. Arlin makes serious, hand made humidors out of real hardwoods and exotics with actual cedar liners. His handmade stuff sells for thousands of dollars.

http://www.arlinliss.com

On the other hand, you can get a cabinet humidor, hand made, real hardwoods for a reasonable cost. Check out Bob Staebell's site here:

www.aristocrathumidors.com

Don't be discouraged. A $69 humidor is perfectly fine!
09-01-2005, 06:18 AM
SuperChuck

Not a bad-looking little humi.

I have one of their 40-50 cigar models and I'm quite happy with it...
09-01-2005, 08:37 AM
Jonsey5484

That is a nice looking humidor. A great price too!!
09-01-2005, 11:11 AM
Roham

I bought a glass top humi but after a couple weeks I ended up selling it to a friend and I went and bought a solid top humi. The reason for this is that sunlight ect can affect your cigars in a negative way. Also I found the solid top humi's have a little bit more cedar in them and may as a result hold more moisture then the others. Also, who knows how well the glass is sealed when the humi's are mass produced. Besides, it just looks shoddy unless you have only premium sticks on the top tray, and even then, as your humi fills up the top tray will look less and less organized :smiley36: Just my two cents :smiley20:
09-01-2005, 04:32 PM
godfather

Thanks

Great feedback from everyone. Thanks for taking the time to respond, much appreciated!
09-01-2005, 09:28 PM
Island Epicurean

As Roham Said, I would get a solid top humidor if you plan to put it neat direct sunlight.
09-01-2005, 10:02 PM
MMAB

Oh my God!

I've been bagged by the man himself!

I just got a quick note from Arlin Liss reminding me that Bob Staebell's humidors are a laminated MDF humidor (which is still OK) not hardwood.

Sorry Arlin! (your humidors are still nicer but so-o-o-o-o expensive!)

:smiley20:
:smiley36:

I feel like I've just been reprimanded by a teacher in high school! :smiley36:
09-01-2005, 10:11 PM
MMAB

Now wait just a damned minute!

I just noticed that Arlin Liss is a junior member here and has ZERO postings.

OK...OK......it's SFG posing as Arlin Liss isn't it! Or is it IE?!!!

I suppose Arlin could have a bot out on the web looking for any entries for "Arlin Liss" though, couldn't he.

Hmmmmmm......

:smiley36:

Regardless I do stand corrected. Bob S. uses laminated MDF whereas Arlin uses only hardwoods and other exotics. :smiley9:
09-02-2005, 07:27 AM
arlinliss

Hello .....

I just 'discovered' this Website from looking at where folks come from who visit my Website.

I just registered and have added this to my 'favorites' list.

I hope to be an asset as a new member.
09-02-2005, 08:26 AM
Corona Gigante

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Epicurean

As Roham Said, I would get a solid top humidor if you plan to put it neat direct sunlight.

It's probably not good idea to put even a solid top humi in direct sunlight. Too much temperature variation during the day. Long term this'll mess up the humi not to mention your smokes. :smiley19: I would expect that this is less of a factor in Nova Scotia than in Texas.
09-02-2005, 10:56 AM
godfather

Thanks!

Thanks once again guys!

After listening to your feedback and feeback from the cigar shop I go to, it sounds like a 'glasstop' humidor for effectively storing cigars is NOT really the way to go. Really glad I asked for feedback, thanks!

Still think I may go with a cubancrafters one. I've heard good things about their humidors, and also I'm pretty impressed by their customer service as well (big plus).

I'm in between these two now:

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/259

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/266

Trying to hold out in buying now (difficult), have a birthday next month :). I can't seem to convince anyone to get me one as an 'early' present. Doh!
09-02-2005, 11:15 AM
SuperChuck

I like the one without handles, myself, but if you're planning to take your cigars to sea with you, maybe the other is better :smiley2:

Unless I can give someone a model number, I don't ask for something that requires research. If I asked anyone in my family for a humidor, I'd get a cigar box or some handmade plywood wonder...
09-02-2005, 11:26 AM
godfather

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperChuck

I like the one without handles, myself, but if you're planning to take your cigars to sea with you, maybe the other is better :smiley2:

Unless I can give someone a model number, I don't ask for something that requires research. If I asked anyone in my family for a humidor, I'd get a cigar box or some handmade plywood wonder...

Heh :). My girlfriend gives me the evil eye and tells me I have NO patience (which is true) and to be patient regarding this gift.

I think I may just have to use the logic that it will: take time to get the humidor, time to calibrate/season it.....and when all of that happens, it'll be just in time to store cigars which should be around the time of my birthday :).
09-02-2005, 11:32 AM
SuperChuck

Sounds like you're sticking to tupperware for the time being :)
09-06-2005, 02:15 PM
godfather

Purchased

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperChuck

Sounds like you're sticking to tupperware for the time being :)

I was able to convince her. I ended up ordering this humidor (last night):

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/259

I'm pretty excited. Let the cigar collecting begin :).
09-06-2005, 02:25 PM
TheSilentChamber

Looks nice, little to 'boxy' for my taistes. That reminds me... I need to pick up that film with pictures of mine on it.
09-06-2005, 04:45 PM
hevyboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by godfather

I was able to convince her. I ended up ordering this humidor (last night):

http://www.cubancrafters.com/products.php/item_id/259

I'm pretty excited. Let the cigar collecting begin :).

Looks ok, you got to start somewhere.
This might become your favorite humi :smiley37:
09-06-2005, 06:27 PM
basil

This guy builds from scratch as well as refurbishes old ones. http://galleries.cigarweekly.com/xru...lbumListPage=1. I own the one shown in last pic of page 4 and first two pics of page 5 (figured oak), under the "humidors" category. It's probably from early 1900s and its original interior was glass and tin. He also builds the humidifiers made for the humibeads, which is pretty cool. The humi's capacity probably dropped 20% with the conversion, but it's a beautiful piece. Not sure what he's charging, but no where near 4 figures.