Gentlemen, I could use some recommendations for a small humidor -25 or less capacity. I live in Utah, which doesn't allow me to purchase cigars online. While I don't mind buying locally, to support what little options are available, I see some samplers I would very much like to purchase. I'm new to cigars and smoking, and have been burned on a cheap humidor purchase before. I need something that's good quality, not to pricey, and on the small side. The few times a year I travel out of state would give me a nice opportunity to fill my small humi, until I can again travel. Thanks for any help. BTW, I'm not opposed to unique solutions - coolidors, jars, etc. But, traditional Spanish cedar is always preferred.
Small humidor recommendations
- Thread starter Captain_Midnight
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I started off with a Tupperware and boveda pack for my first storage solution, then upgraded to the cheap 50 count with heartfelt beads I use now. I got it off ebay for around $25 if I remember right, was a couple years ago. 50 has been a good size for me as I have plenty on hand, can age a few, and keep the wife happy that I'm not blowing money on yet another expensive hobby. Happy wife happy life
Unless you are wanting to display your sticks.. I would recommend a good travel humidor..
several of us have purchased this one previously:
http://www.unholycocktail.com/general-store/storage-field-boxes/blackwatch-case-w-layered-foam.html#.UZYySkpz7vg
It seals up tight as a drum.. is inexpensive (goes on sale on occasion for $25).. and is very rugged.. you could travel with it (fits in a carry on bag easily).. and protect those sticks youre talking about buying on the road..
throw a $3 Boveda in there once every couple of months to keep your RH righteous.. and youd be set until you are ready to step up to something bigger or a more long term solution..
If you end up sliding down the slippery slope like so many of us here (almost all of us) did... a 25 count desktop is not going to last you long..
The other benefit of the traveldor that I linked above is it serves as a good overfill container whenever that wineador youre going to end up buying in a couple of months gets filled..
several of us have purchased this one previously:
http://www.unholycocktail.com/general-store/storage-field-boxes/blackwatch-case-w-layered-foam.html#.UZYySkpz7vg
It seals up tight as a drum.. is inexpensive (goes on sale on occasion for $25).. and is very rugged.. you could travel with it (fits in a carry on bag easily).. and protect those sticks youre talking about buying on the road..
throw a $3 Boveda in there once every couple of months to keep your RH righteous.. and youd be set until you are ready to step up to something bigger or a more long term solution..
If you end up sliding down the slippery slope like so many of us here (almost all of us) did... a 25 count desktop is not going to last you long..
The other benefit of the traveldor that I linked above is it serves as a good overfill container whenever that wineador youre going to end up buying in a couple of months gets filled..
This is a very good, and affordable solution as well...
You can get a decent sized piece of snapware at Wal-Mart/Target for less than $10...
Get fluted foam similar to whats in the traveldor pic above for less than $10...
Throw in a $3 boveda.. and you are set up for 25 or more sticks for less than $25 all in..
njstone
BoM January 2010
You can buy 20-counts off cigarbid for about $7, and CigarsInternational often has them free with package deals (there is actually a 30-count travel humidor deal going right now, but you have to buy cigars as well, like $90 total I think, but there are some good sticks in the offing).
I hate to be the guy thats going to tell you to go bigger...but I gotta be that guy. Take it from a guy who knows. My first humi was a 100 count and I couldn't even imagine having that thing full. It'd be all I ever needed...until I needed to buy another 100 count and it would definitely be all I ever needed...until I just bought a small Aristocrat and I know that will be all I ever need (but probably not.)
The point is this hobby sucks you in and while I can guarantee you'll always have a place for a 100 ct, having to maintenance a 25 ct in addition to whatever other humidors you have becomes a PITA. I don't know how long you've been in the hobby but I can also say with close to 100% certainty that you'll have a difficult time fitting 25 cigars in a 25 ct. My 100 ct only fits 70-80 or so comfortably. Just my 2 cents and wish I could tell you otherwise.
The point is this hobby sucks you in and while I can guarantee you'll always have a place for a 100 ct, having to maintenance a 25 ct in addition to whatever other humidors you have becomes a PITA. I don't know how long you've been in the hobby but I can also say with close to 100% certainty that you'll have a difficult time fitting 25 cigars in a 25 ct. My 100 ct only fits 70-80 or so comfortably. Just my 2 cents and wish I could tell you otherwise.
Where are you in utah i can help you with this.
Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
Captain,
in regards to your humidor question I think that you have already received some very good advice. A travel humidor or Tupperware are great solutions and there are also some good humidors available through Famous Smoke or at cigarbid.com. I have purchased a couple of the "Yukon" humidors in the past off of cigarbid.com and paid less than $10 for both. They hold 30-40 cigars (depending on size) and work very well.
What I found more interesting was your statement that you could not buy cigars online as a resident of Utah. After reviewing the Utah tobacco laws at this link. http://www.tobacco-facts.net/usa-tobacco-policy/Utah I was not able to see where online sales are prohibited. I did notice that there is a provision that cigarettes and smokeless tobacco must be sold face-to face but it does not mention cigars and Section 76-10-105.1 says
Mail-order sales are exempt from the face-to-face sale requirement in section 76-10-105.1 of the Utah Code if the retailer requires the postal authority or other common carrier to verify that the person who takes possession of the delivery and who signs for the delivery is 19 years of age or older; obtains the signature of the person taking the delivery; and include as part of the shipping documents a clear and conspicuous statement providing as follows: “This package contains tobacco products: “Utah law prohibits possession of tobacco products by individuals under the age of 19.”
Is there some law that was recently enacted that prohibits you from buying cigars online or is there perhaps some local law that is not listed here? Just wondering since I was not able to see where it was prohibited.
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Being new to cigars I would advise you to go with an economical choice( tupperware, cooler) so that you can give yourself time to determine how big a humidor you'll need. When i started i bought a 25ct figured i smoke a couple a week why would i need bigger, worked for a few months then i wanted to be able to age some sticks then went to a 100ct, yada yada yada wound up buying 2 other humidors before finally getting to where i am now. Moral of the story don't rush things with this hobby you waste lot of money that way. Also good to remember the golden rule, Always buy bigger than you think you need.
StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
Id be very hesitant to order an inexpensive wooden humidor online. Most of them are made in China, and often have very poor seals, and if you can't test it, you take a gamble. Nearly all of them have a razor-thin bottom that is unfinished with felt glued on. This basically makes these cheap humidors a cigar box, not really suitable for long-term storage of any kind.
I started with a cheapo 20ct. Upgraded to a Milano 50ct. Then moved to a couple 100cts. Best move I ever made was getting a cooler and a tupperware. They just seal much better, they're cheaper than most Chinese humors, removed all my headaches, my rH is much more stable with much less maintenance! The only thing you lose is the aesthetic, but for lower cost and better function, it seems like a small trade off.
I have a (currently empty) 28 bottle wineador that I just got drawers for, a 16 bottle wineador that's my primary NC storage unit, a small 28quart coolidor for my CCs, and guess what? The two things I most often am getting into is my small tupperdore, and my herf-a-dors.
I started with a cheapo 20ct. Upgraded to a Milano 50ct. Then moved to a couple 100cts. Best move I ever made was getting a cooler and a tupperware. They just seal much better, they're cheaper than most Chinese humors, removed all my headaches, my rH is much more stable with much less maintenance! The only thing you lose is the aesthetic, but for lower cost and better function, it seems like a small trade off.
I have a (currently empty) 28 bottle wineador that I just got drawers for, a 16 bottle wineador that's my primary NC storage unit, a small 28quart coolidor for my CCs, and guess what? The two things I most often am getting into is my small tupperdore, and my herf-a-dors.
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Very good points on buying larger than you think you will ever need...
I cant think of a single person that has ever regretted doing that...
I can think of many however (myself included) that has regretted buying something too small.. (thinking it was going to be the perfect size at the time.. or all they would ever need..)...
I cant think of a single person that has ever regretted doing that...
I can think of many however (myself included) that has regretted buying something too small.. (thinking it was going to be the perfect size at the time.. or all they would ever need..)...
It's not the possession of said product, but rather the avoidance of paying a state imposed tax. I need 5 posts to post a link, but just google "buying cigars online in utah."
Thanks for all the info guys, keep it coming. I'm researching some of the suggestions.
Thanks for all the info guys, keep it coming. I'm researching some of the suggestions.
Rupe
Suburban robot that monitors reality -BOM Feb.'13
Minnesota has a 70% tax on cigars but I buy them online and have never paid a penny of it. Unless they decide to play big brother and monitor my credit card purchases or subpoena sales records from online retailers I don't think it will be an issue. I guess it is possible for states to crack down though so maybe your best option would be to send Utahrootbeer a private message and find out how he deals with internet purchases.
Once you've had 30 days and a few more posts here you will be able to see the buy and sell threads here on the forums. That should be a good way for you to buy from other brothers and not have to worry about taxes and such from the nanny state.
I think this is a great idea and wish I would have started with a travel humidor. Instead I bought a 15 count starter humidor that actually held 12 and had constant humidity fluctuations. Needless to say I upgraded to a larger humidor pretty quickly and gifted the 15 count one.Unless you are wanting to display your sticks.. I would recommend a good travel humidor..
several of us have purchased this one previously:
http://www.unholycocktail.com/general-store/storage-field-boxes/blackwatch-case-w-layered-foam.html#.UZYySkpz7vg
It seals up tight as a drum.. is inexpensive (goes on sale on occasion for $25).. and is very rugged.. you could travel with it (fits in a carry on bag easily).. and protect those sticks youre talking about buying on the road..
throw a $3 Boveda in there once every couple of months to keep your RH righteous.. and youd be set until you are ready to step up to something bigger or a more long term solution..
If you end up sliding down the slippery slope like so many of us here (almost all of us) did... a 25 count desktop is not going to last you long..
The other benefit of the traveldor that I linked above is it serves as a good overfill container whenever that wineador youre going to end up buying in a couple of months gets filled..
I buy all my HTF and Ligas online cause i cant get them in utah, everything else i get shipped in i have never had a problem. I try to buy regular released stuff here at the 86% sales tax to support my b&m, but i got a papas fritas habit that they cant support. Now promotional stuff for free for some reason they wont ship to utah. Like i said i got several options that i grew out of that im more than willing to help out with if you pm me or email me.
I would PM, but need more than 10 posts. I certainly appreciate the info though. I have seen some samplers online that I would like to try, but didn't want to risk a hefty fine. Now, I'm thinking I'll just give them a shot. But, I still need a decent humidor, so keep the post coming.
https://www.cigarextras.com/product/Dolce-Sogni-High-Gloss-Black-Humidor-75-Count-with-Digital-Hygrometer-200999/Humidors-Medium
https://www.cigarextras.com/product/Black-Natural-Wood-Cigar-Humidor-50--70-ct-200753/Humidors-Medium
http://www.humidorvault.com/The-Blue-Stone-50ct-Cigar-Humidor-p/hum-bluestone.htm
Thought I'd post some humidors that caught my eye. Maybe get some insight on them.
https://www.cigarextras.com/product/Black-Natural-Wood-Cigar-Humidor-50--70-ct-200753/Humidors-Medium
http://www.humidorvault.com/The-Blue-Stone-50ct-Cigar-Humidor-p/hum-bluestone.htm
Thought I'd post some humidors that caught my eye. Maybe get some insight on them.
Yeah i will get you a tuperdore to start out with(one that javajunkie started me on) then from there you can feed your own addiction.