Cabinet Humidors
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massphatness
Shiv
My fiancee bought me a cabinet humidor for xmas 06. (Grace - if you ever read this, I love the thought you put into the gift and will cherish it forever because it's from you.) That said ...
I had been researching humidors for a while and had wanted to pull the trigger on the Aristocrat. Obviously, the xmas gift negated that plan. The humidor I was given works well and has ample storage, but buyer beware. When you buy cheap -- you get cheap. Upon unpacking my gift, there was a noticeable dent in the wood molding along the bottom of the unit. Long story short: the company had to send THREE replacement units because each arrived in various damaged states despite being well packed in stryofoam and packing peanuts. One literally fell apart upon opening the box, and that's where the difference between my humidor and one like the Aristocrat became clear. The cheaper humidors are nothing more than fiberboard shells with the thinnest of veneers over them. They are glued together without the benefit of any dovetailing or even mitering. The end result is they fall apart fairly easily as the joints do not stand up to stress well at all. I treat mine with kid gloves. On the few occassions I've had to move it, I do so by lifting from the bottom because I fear I would tear the top off or collapse the sides if I did anything else. This is not a box that would survive the rigors of a home move, for example, without it being professionally packed and treated like 100-year old china. It is a very serviceable unit, and does its job well. Now that I have it, I'm not looking to replace it, but I also know that should the time ever come to do so, I will invest in a higher quality unit.
I had been researching humidors for a while and had wanted to pull the trigger on the Aristocrat. Obviously, the xmas gift negated that plan. The humidor I was given works well and has ample storage, but buyer beware. When you buy cheap -- you get cheap. Upon unpacking my gift, there was a noticeable dent in the wood molding along the bottom of the unit. Long story short: the company had to send THREE replacement units because each arrived in various damaged states despite being well packed in stryofoam and packing peanuts. One literally fell apart upon opening the box, and that's where the difference between my humidor and one like the Aristocrat became clear. The cheaper humidors are nothing more than fiberboard shells with the thinnest of veneers over them. They are glued together without the benefit of any dovetailing or even mitering. The end result is they fall apart fairly easily as the joints do not stand up to stress well at all. I treat mine with kid gloves. On the few occassions I've had to move it, I do so by lifting from the bottom because I fear I would tear the top off or collapse the sides if I did anything else. This is not a box that would survive the rigors of a home move, for example, without it being professionally packed and treated like 100-year old china. It is a very serviceable unit, and does its job well. Now that I have it, I'm not looking to replace it, but I also know that should the time ever come to do so, I will invest in a higher quality unit.
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I've done alot of research also and I too will be investing in an Aristocrat. I read alot about them here at CS which certainly piqued my interest but it was getting to talk to Bob that sold me. He has been very helpful. He understands that this is an investment and has given me several things to think about before I make my decision. There is no hard sell. He just wants me to be satisfied with my choice. I got it narrowed down to two but I'm still measuring and budgeting.
SgtStriker
Is That you John Wayne.
Bob is the man and an aristocrat is the way to go. I order my aristocrat a few weeks back and can't wait until it arrives. I was agonizing over what stain to chose. My computer screen doesn't do the colors justice, so Bob sent me several stained wood samples to choose from. Bob couldn't be a nicer gentleman, no hard sell and he wants the customer to be satisfied. They are expensive, but you get what you pay for. Happy Humidor Hunting.:tu:ss
Ok, so like I'm really totally jealeous viewing all of the above photo's of these beautiful Aristocrats. Makes me feel like drop-kicking my desktop (after I remove the cigars that is...). Just need to save-up my pennies right now and then I too can start 'beating my chest'. Nice looking humi's everyone...:ss
Damn Kenny, ur humi is friggin sick! Nice broAnother vote for the Aristocrats. Solved my problems for space and high temps here in TX.
thebiglebowski
Lowland Gorilla
Sir Ashton
ChestBeater
Damn! You guys rock! I post a simple question...check back a day later and BAM - I'm bombarded with a ton of awesome posts with helpful information and pics! I will definitely be checking out the Aristocrat. Thank you all. I'll keep you posted!
Chris, I don't have any advise about your question, instead I had a question for you. My Unit deployed to Iraq from Fort Dix and will demobilize from there as well, I don't know how far that is from you but perhaps if it's not to far, when I return we could have a smoke together. (that doesn't sound weird does it?) Sincerely,
SSG Corcoran:gn
That isn't weird at all Sergeant...that's HERFIN'!
I wish I was closer, I'd like to have a cigar with you and shake your hand for your service to the U.S.A. :u
Sir Ashton
ChestBeater
That doesn't sound weird at all, brother! It would be a pleasure and an honor to have a smoke with you. PM me when you get back to Fort Dix and we'll hook up somehow.
Keep your head down and thank all the brothers and sisters over there with you!
All the best,
Chris
Boston_Dude05
Chestbeating Pack Leader
Another vote for the Aristocrats. Solved my problems for space and high temps here in TX.
Awesome stuff! Which wood finish is that? Dark walnut? Tempting to get one of these.
I love the Aristicrats, and wish I had one. But I won an auction over at CBid for a Tower that is taller than I am for $211. Shipping to Seattle was, I think $156 and it arrived in flawless condition. Almost a year later and I am thrilled to this day every day I go in the cigar room and look at it.
No matter what you do, get glass inserts in the doors!
No matter what you do, get glass inserts in the doors!
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