Recent content by ColdCuts

You make some good points, jkorp. So you're suggesting, rather than buy a nice big cabinet, just start buying and stacking Vinotemps, right? You know, maybe I'd consider that if I could get my one fridgador to work perfectly. As it is, I don't want to take on another. I was thinking of a cabinet...

I hear ya jkorp, but why then, do you suppose, the vast majority of humidor cabinets being sold on the web are without temp control? As for the Aristocrat/Vinotemp compare and contrast, not only do Aristocrats look a helluva lot better than Vinotemps, they allegedly work better too, right? As...

But then you gotta run the AC when you're away from home too, no? If you're doing that it's gonna cost ya, especially if you're away from home 40+ hours a week, or away on vacation.

Hey, no sweat. And, I see your point about freezing being relevant to the topic.

Good points. Peace of mind is worth quite a bit extra. Maybe it's only us fanatics on the forums who are so hyper aware of the possibility of tobacco beetles, and all those big non-temp controlled cabinets that we see on the web are being bought up by guys who simply don't know any better and...

Well, sure, 'you might as well!' And why not? Rich guys like yourself can afford all the bells, and whistles, and Maseratis with alarm systems. But I'm not a rich guy, so that's why I started this thread. Easy. They'll fly. Tobacco beetles do travel. And, they're looking for more than just...

As a public service, I'm reposting this link. It's pretty much everything you need to know about freezing. See especially the third post in, by our esteemed moderator, icehog3. :)

Whoa. I guess you can't beat that. Nice find. Now, if you find some three-finger bags, let me know. :D :tu

I don't want to foul-up a good Group Buy, but Mark (n2advnture on CS) at Cigarmony.com sells single cigar bags too. 100 for $6.99 + shipping. Great customer service as well! :tu I'd have mentioned this sooner, but I just stumbled upon this thread. :chk From Cigarmony.com: Our clear...

It sounds like you're saying, if you freeze first, there's no need for temp control, but if you're going to buy a cabinet, you may as well get temp control. :confused: Speaking to your first point, even if you're freezing all incoming stock, but then ultimately moving it into your 80*F...

I'm not trying to be controversial. I know all about beetles. I've seen the horrific pictures. I freeze incoming stock before it goes into my fridgador. So, obviously, I've already been convinced that temp control is a necessity for my cigars. So, why then do I question temp control? Over the...

This is just a suggestion: Rather than have a passive-aggressive herf to strike back at your neighbors -- which certainly isn't going to bridge any gaps -- you might try a different tact. Rather than behave like the obnoxious inconsiderate SOBs your neighbors already take you (and likely all...

Gentlemen, thanks for all the kind advice. Ashcan Bill, thanks for answering my questions! That's exactly what I needed to know. newcigarz, thanks for posting the pics! When I finally place my Aristocrat order, I'll be sure to go with full-extension shelves, and more cooling than Bob recommends...

On that front -- and I hope this isn't a thread jack -- do the Aristocrat THC models experience the RH swings that many wine coolidors are known for? And, what about condensation? Same there too? I'm about at the end of my rope having to empty my drip tray twice a day while struggling to keep my...

Noted. Thanks for the tip. Still saving for my first Aristocrat. If you've any more pointers, let's have 'em! :)