Savoy recommendations?

[TheSilentChamber]

A real humidor looks so much better than a cooler though. If you skimp out on the price, might as well start buying cheep cigars to put in it.

[Mazeman]

If you're guided by purely the cheapest way to store large quantities of cigars, then the coolidor is the way to go.
If you put some weight on style and attractiveness for storing at least some of your cigars, especially when offering a cigar to someone, then you need to spend a bit extra on a humidor. It's like offering a fine cognac to someone in a Dixie cup (or even for yourself). Somehow it detracts from the pleasure

My Savoy is stylish, sits in my living room and has been rock-solid in holding humidity. Plus it didn't cost an arm and a leg. Beyond a certain point, the cost of "better" (read more-expensive) humidors is not in their ability to function, but in higher end features like finer woodworking joinery, better woods, extra drawers or shelves, etc. Just like a coolidor will maintain humidity. You just need to decide on what you want.

[stjohnroe]

Best of both worlds obviously.

[Kayakinboy]

I find the thoughts of a cooler being "cheap looking" a little harsh.

There are 100 ways to do a cooler, if you want it to look awesome, check this out:

Click me!

Great cooler pics. Personally, I've thought about spray painting my cooler, solid black, and building a base for it. Yeah, this seems like alot of work, but the finished project could look really great!

and StJohn, that sig image is sick! lol

[TheSilentChamber]

Its kinda like putting a nice interior in a pinto. It works and looks good... but whats the real point.

Then again I'm probably the third most disliked person on the boards so what do I know.

[cigar no baka]

I don't have the money right now to buy more humidors, but I will just keep the one I have and manage. I just can't bear the thought of putting my cigars in a cooler. Call me a snob, some day I want to have a dozen fine ass humidors sitting on a bookshelf packed with cigars looking like I am da man!!

[stjohnroe]

I don't have the money right now to buy more humidors, but I will just keep the one I have and manage. I just can't bear the thought of putting my cigars in a cooler. Call me a snob, some day I want to have a dozen fine ass humidors sitting on a bookshelf packed with cigars looking like I am da man!!

Until that time you can mature your fine cigars in a cheap old cooler.

[Bubba -NJ]

I have the large Bubinga Savoy humidor . I also replaced the savoy humidifier but with a Paradigm 100 . The analog hygro works good but I also added a digital hygro . It has a lift out tray and a lock . Beautiful humidor and very well made . Passes the whoosh test with flying colors . My next humi will most likely be an extra large savoy or if savoy makes a cabinet . I bought mine at a local shop (on columbus blvd in Philly) for $120.00 .

[Kayakinboy]

Its kinda like putting a nice interior in a pinto. It works and looks good... but whats the real point.

Then again I'm probably the third most disliked person on the boards so what do I know.

Well, personally, I could give a hoot what you think. Aren't you late for a clan meeting?



And while Aristocrat makes really great stuff, would you rather spend 2,300 on a humidor, or spend maybe 50 and spend the rest on cigars? This is something I learned the hardway! They both do the same job, just one is "flashy".

[Mazeman]

I find the thoughts of a cooler being "cheap looking" a little harsh.

There are 100 ways to do a cooler, if you want it to look awesome, check this out:

Click me!

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I do admit that looks kinda cool.
But given a choice, I'd still prefer
this.

Boils down to how much you're willing to spend, and what your tastes are.

[stjohnroe]

I'd like that to, and I'll buy one when I win the lottery and own a house big enough to accomodate it in style. For the meen time I will stick with the hybrid cooler and humidor solution. Best thing about coolers is when you outgrow a coolidor you just buy a bigger cooler and you then have more room for beer on a hot day in the garden.

[cls515]

Yeah I've read a few posts and figured a coolidor would be recommended. As of right now, I really don't want 500 cigars....I'd just like to have about 15 or so quality sticks to break out on occassions with a friend or from time to time. I think I will go with the smaller version Savoy offers. I have already ordered the beads in the tube from Heartfelt and the digital hygrometer from Credo. I'll use those in the Savoy instead of the factory hygrom/humidifier. I think it will be ok for the time being. Maybe if I become more interested in the hobby I will invest in a Daniel Marshall or the like. Thanks for all the replies.