New Member, Need Some Help

[jmontz]

Whats up guys,

I'm new to the world of cigars. I'm looking into buying my first humidor to start my first cigar collection. This is the humidor i was looking into:

http://www.premiumhumidors.com/shop/...ge-deal-2.html

I thought this was a good humidor to start with because it comes with the seasoning kit and the calibration kit and since I dont know how to do either one I figured they would be able to show me how. I was also going to buy it with the digital hydrometer instead of the hydrometer it normally comes with, is one better than the other? pros and cons?

Any opinions, tips, or tricks would be really helpful,
Thanks

[kevin7]

It's ugly and overpriced. If you want to spend $$ on a humidor look at what this place has to offer. I am only endorsing them because I have boufgt from them before and have had excellent results

http://www.cubancrafters.com/categories/HUMIDOR/

[jmontz]

Straight and to the point. I checked out that site, I like this one:

http://www.cubancrafters.com/product...-CAPACITY.html

Do you know where I can get a seasoning and calibration kit? or instructions on how to do it?

Thanks.

[kevin7]

I will get back with you tonight. There is nothing you need to buy to season it. Perhaps one of the members can add their 2 cents about a digital hygrometer and beads

[ggiese]

Heartfelt beads, distilled water (in a spray bottle so you can mist the beads) and a digital hygrometer (if you don't want to take the time to calibrate a analog hygrometer) is all you'll need.

Wipe down the humidor interior several times with a clean cloth soaked with distilled water until the water no longer soaks into the wood (2, maybe 3 times). Let the humidor stabilize overnight and the hygrometer reads roughly 70%. Load the humidor with cigars (you can safely store the cigars in a heavy ziplock bag or a sealed Tupperware container until you're ready). The humidity may likely drop - that's okay. (Though seriously resist the temptation to open the humidor often to check the humidity level). Check the beads weekly and mist them as necessary. Otherwise - don't sweat it.

That's as easy as it is...

[8-5-8]

for Cubancrafters! I bought this box back in 2005 and it's done me well with my modest collection. Probably going to upgrade to something with a solid top and no hygro in the front just to minimize moisture loss over time, but it's been a good humidor. Think I paid $75 for it, but my memory isn't what it was.

[jmontz]

Heartfelt beads, distilled water (in a spray bottle so you can mist the beads) and a digital hygrometer (if you don't want to take the time to calibrate a analog hygrometer) is all you'll need.

Wipe down the humidor interior several times with a clean cloth soaked with distilled water until the water no longer soaks into the wood (2, maybe 3 times). Let the humidor stabilize overnight and the hygrometer reads roughly 70%. Load the humidor with cigars (you can safely store the cigars in a heavy ziplock bag or a sealed Tupperware container until you're ready). The humidity may likely drop - that's okay. (Though seriously resist the temptation to open the humidor often to check the humidity level). Check the beads weekly and mist them as necessary. Otherwise - don't sweat it.

That's as easy as it is...

Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate the help.

When I let the humidor stabilize overnight should I leave it open or closed?

[smithjason]

Straight and to the point. I checked out that site, I like this one:

http://www.cubancrafters.com/product...-CAPACITY.html

Do you know where I can get a seasoning and calibration kit? or instructions on how to do it?

Thanks.

Really nice website

[jmontz]

Okay, finally got my humidor stable Planning on ordering my first cigars for the box. My friend told me about mikescigars.com I was going to order a few samplers from their site. Has anyone used it before? Is it a reputable source for cigars?

[jmontz]

It's ugly and overpriced. If you want to spend $$ on a humidor look at what this place has to offer. I am only endorsing them because I have boufgt from them before and have had excellent results

http://www.cubancrafters.com/categories/HUMIDOR/

Thanks for telling me about cuban crafters. The humidor just came in today and it looks sooo nice!

[jmontz]

I looked on Heartfeltindustries.com for my heartfelt beads. They have heartfelt bead tubes and heartfelt bead humidifiers. Is one better than the other? Anyone have a preference?

[Mangyrat]

Both do the same thing just get the one you like.

[ashauler]

Both do the same thing just get the one you like.

And that you have room for.