Any suggestions on a 300-ct humidor?

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craigchilds

Evolving Lead Gorilla
I'm looking to upgrade. Right now, I have three desktop humidors, with max capacity of about 95 cigars. It is very difficult for me to age cigars for more than 4 months before I have to smoke them to make room for new cigars. (to avoid ever having to smoke them off the truck)

I figure if I can store 300 cigars, @ 3X/week, that would give me plenty of storage to age boxes of cigars for 1 year.

Anybody have a good suggestion for a humidor in this size range?
 
I was just about to post a thread about this!!!!! I've been looking at the Ravello (a great looking humi) and I'm looking to ditch my 150 count.
 
Personally I went from 50ct desktop to a 60qt cooler and beads. It's essentially idiot proof. Vinotemps cost 3x as much and there are extra costs for shelving and fans, and you need an outlet, and you have to worry about condensation... IMO I'm lazy and I don't think they're worth the hassle for newbies. Coolerdors all the way!
 
I have a 300 count and I regret ever buying it. Personally, I would rather just have a smaller (100-150 cigar maybe) humidor and a cooler.
 
Fullycanvassed said:
Personally I went from 50ct desktop to a 60qt cooler and beads. It's essentially idiot proof. Vinotemps cost 3x as much and there are extra costs for shelving and fans, and you need an outlet, and you have to worry about condensation... IMO I'm lazy and I don't think they're worth the hassle for newbies. Coolerdors all the way!
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im with him. If you live in a milder climate like i do a vino is not needed. with a cooler you get more storage and less price. the only thing the vino has on it is a glass window, but it isnt as much hassle, so i think a cooler is the way to go. just my :2
 
I vote for the cooler as well as it is what I used for aging. You can get set up pretty cheap and the humidity control is very forgiving.

-EB
 
Vinotemp is the way to go. The extra costs stated above are not requirements. I have cedar shelves in one vino and wire in another. Oust fans are also not necessary, any more than in a cooler. All you need in a Vino is beads. Same amount as in a cooler. :tu

If someone else pays your elec-AC bills in the summer, then a cooler is fine. But a month of double elec bills during a heat wave will pay for the Vino. I am guessing that 90pct of the Vino users on CS had previously used coolers. There is a reason we have moved to Vinotemps. :dr
 
I'm going to recommend getting a cooler as well. I'm running a 120qt Walmart special.

If you have your heart set on a traditional humidor I would check out cigarbid.
 
1) only look at the actual measurements when picking a humidor, most humidors are way over rated for capacity and differ from site to site.

2) the ravello (2210sq inches) looks nice, but you lose a lot of space in the bottom because of the drawer.

3) the havana foot locker (3150 sq inches) http://www.cigarsinternational.com/prodDisp.asp?item=M-HAV300&cat=10
with the free shipping promo (http://cigarsintl.com/freepm4) is 150 out the door, is way bigger than the ravello and you lose no space in the bottom
 
Cooler is the route to go my friend, especially if you are aging. Put all the boxes you want to age on the borrom, and the ones you want to smoke on top of em. Get some beads and call it a day.

Very low maintenance and great for aging:ss
 
Assuming you opt for a humidor, I use this one for singles, stuff I'm getting ready to smoke, and general odds and ends. I run an Oasis XL in it.

Tampa Humidor

It seals well, maintains constant humidity, and is a nice looking unit. You can get a few boxes in it as well if the need arises.

I did run a bead of silicone around the front mounted analog hygrometer when I first got it, as the factory seal was leaking humidity. I've had it a couple years now and wouldn't hestitate to buy it again. :tu
 
I must echo the comments you've already received.

Not long ago I was in the market for my first humi and wound up purchasing a 300 ct Treasure Dome from CheapHumidors.com. Now don't get me wrong, it's beautiful and does a great job. However....

Less than a month later I'm picking up a VinoTemp on sale at Target as I see myself outgrowing the 300 pretty quickly.

A cooler is obviously a cheaper setup so it comes down to priorities - Vino looks great, cooler does a great job but is more utilitarian - Priorities and preferences.

I live in Florida so I opted for the Vino as keeping a consistent sub 70F temp is easier said than done. From what I've read on these boards if you have a basement then the cooler will suit you fine from a temp perspective.

Peace
 
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I'm probably not going to go the cooler route. I understand they're cheap and functional, but my wife doesn't want a cooler lying around the house (no basement, and the garage is way too hot in the summer) filled with cigars. She wants something more aesthetically pleasing.

I'm not sure what a vinotemp is, to be honest. I've seen the term, so I'm sure there are a couple threads on this subject.

I like the look of that foot locker....
 
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