First Humidor: Ready to Buy

**Island Epicurean** · 09-01-2005, 09:28 PM

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

**MMAB** · 09-01-2005, 10:02 PM

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!)

I feel like I've just been reprimanded by a teacher in high school!

**MMAB** · 09-01-2005, 10:11 PM

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......

Regardless I do stand corrected. Bob S. uses laminated MDF whereas Arlin uses only hardwoods and other exotics.

**arlinliss** · 09-02-2005, 07:27 AM

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.

**Corona Gigante** · 09-02-2005, 08:26 AM

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.

I would expect that this is less of a factor in Nova Scotia than in Texas.

**godfather** · 09-02-2005, 10:56 AM

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!

**SuperChuck** · 09-02-2005, 11:15 AM

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

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...

**godfather** · 09-02-2005, 11:26 AM

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

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 :).

**SuperChuck** · 09-02-2005, 11:32 AM

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

**godfather** · 09-06-2005, 02:15 PM

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 :).