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Title: The wife said YES!!...It has ARRIVED!!! Tower pic
Post by: nirab on 09/28/2015 06:50 PM
...to a new humidor! Get your minds out of the gutter!!  :shy:  :angel:  

I'm starting the search, but thought I'd mine the experience and knowledge of the fantastic Cigar Geeks family. I'm looking to save some space, so the tower route seems the best way to go. I know having shelves vs drawers plays into box vs single storage, and my collection is almost all singles, but that could change down the road (if she says yes again!). I can see stacking some trays on the shelves until then, but wanted some feedback from y'all regarding these two inside storage options. I don't want to break the bank, but I do have some flexibility to go above the pricing of the towers regularly seen on the google interwebs. I've included links to a few that I am considering. Also, is there any supplier I should stay away from, and who are the trusted ones. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated. Thanks y'all!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:

http://www.rakuten.com/prod/upright-humidor-cabinet-3000-cigars-oak/233616113.html?listingId=399277509&sclid=pla_google_Brookstone&adid=29963&rmatt=tsid:1012713%7ccid:247411609%7cagid:14868890329%7ctid:kwd-125923815169%7ccrid:60879544129%7cnw:g%7crnd:6456656119656332317%7cdvc:c%7cadp:1o3&gclid=CjwKEAjwyqOwBRDZuIO4p5SV8w0SJAAQoUSwykTAwsKU7fHf4_AHdEDV43YMSS7Pg0ZxxN2ZJm86-BoCJmzw_wcB

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/10287405218039039157?biw=1455&bih=732&q=cigar+tower+humidor&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.&ion=1&espv=2&tch=1&ech=1&psi=7vIJVr-pOMiLyASHgI6IAw.1443492841831.5&prds=paur:ClkAsKraXzOPhev9EnCQnIUixkfSQlEKz9Fwjn-AS3LI47CsoMBYRmgOv5NJsAHir2T0JIbgf4HxCmsOH2S3L_L5rXM10iSmDFt611qDgcPDyZL4ypNrwCnPBhIZAFPVH70seX5miM9J9FfzZlbdZhh50IMMPw&ved=0CAQQpitqFQoTCKrX7v6Vm8gCFdYTkgodvyAJHQ&ei=B_QJVuq3L9anyAS_waToAQ

http://www.1stclasshumidors.com/1500-cigar-cabinet-humidor.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwyqOwBRDZuIO4p5SV8w0SJAAQoUSw0OOPsgPg_8EZy3KKl1CYDehbLLbo4B6g8eLSdljamRoCRPLw_wcB

http://www.avallohumidors.com/Tower.html

https://www.etsy.com/listing/96342514/cigar-humidor-and-daffodils?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cigar%20cabinet%20humidor&ref=sc_gallery_3&plkey=21fc3bc676e514f986d022c82597372d7e827210:96342514
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ntanner on 09/28/2015 06:59 PM
Some nice one's in the bunch. I really like the last one, the cabinet and daffodils but I also like the first oak one and that one seem's a bit more practical to me.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/28/2015 07:10 PM
Quotentanner - 9/28/2015  9:59 PM

Some nice one's in the bunch. I really like the last one, the cabinet and daffodils but I also like the first oak one and that one seem's a bit more practical to me.

Yea, I'm thinking the same way so far.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: sar127 on 09/28/2015 10:22 PM
I like the first one as well, followed closely by the third.

ps lucky you!!
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Vroomp on 09/29/2015 02:36 AM
I was warned that the first one (which I originally considered myself) was actually hard to humidify the drawers and First Class rarely has theirs in stock even though they had the best price with shipping. I ended up with the Economy Tower which allows for either slanting the shelves for displaying singles or installing shelves flat for box storage. It has two fixed shelves set flat already.......... Enjoy, whichever way you go! :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Mojo66 on 09/29/2015 03:04 AM
You are one of the lucky ones. I've been wanting a tower for years now but can't seem to ever justify the spending.

You are blessed my friend, hope you find exactly what you are looking for
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Post by: lubrix on 09/29/2015 04:32 AM
Right on!.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Cfickter on 09/29/2015 05:03 AM
Brian, I wish I could help you here, but your timing is perfect.  I also have been looking to move to a tower or some sort of wineador.  Will be following this thread.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: MT21 on 09/29/2015 05:15 AM
my .02  I like the Avallo with the slotted trays for better circulation.  I'm sure some other geeks will have suggestions with links to the humidor.  Good luck. :cool:  

My problem is that I would like to have a tower but the best place in my house for temp and humidity control is in the coolidor in the bedroom closet.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 05:18 AM
QuoteVroomp - 9/29/2015  5:36 AM

I was warned that the first one (which I originally considered myself) was actually hard to humidify the drawers and First Class rarely has theirs in stock even though they had the best price with shipping. I ended up with the Economy Tower which allows for either slanting the shelves for displaying singles or installing shelves flat for box storage. It has two fixed shelves set flat already.......... Enjoy, whichever way you go! :bigthumbs:

Can you post a link to the one you went with? Maybe some pics of your setup?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: johncw on 09/29/2015 06:05 AM
Can't wait to see what you purchase! I've got to wait until the little ones are old enough to not be so nosey.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ThinBlueLine on 09/29/2015 06:11 AM
I have the Avallo with little complaint...like any tower to regulate the humidity between top and bottom can be a PITA.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: STL_Cohiba on 09/29/2015 06:26 AM
QuoteMT21 - 9/28/2015  8:15 AM

my .02  I like the Avallo with the slotted trays for better circulation.  I'm sure some other geeks will have suggestions with links to the humidor.  Good luck. :cool:  

My problem is that I would like to have a tower but the best place in my house for temp and humidity control is in the coolidor in the bedroom closet.

I second that I have seen them up close and personal very nice and quality craftsmanship
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: bmac7754 on 09/29/2015 07:45 AM
Congrats and get it before she changes her mind. I like the third one, the second one has a nice look but having feet would keep me away. If one ever broke it's coming crashing down.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 08:41 AM
Anyone have any experience with this one?? Considering (2) of em...along with all the other considerations! Paralysis by analysis, here I come!

http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-CHC-251S-Stainless-Cooler-Humidor/dp/B00KO90H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443544953&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidor+cabinet&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011


Or this one???

http://www.1stclasshumidors.com/cigar-humidors/imperfect-humidors/redford-imperfectsd.html
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ninfiction on 09/29/2015 08:45 AM
Here's a link to mine: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=33846.0

I'm using the Hydra LG with 2 external fans to humidify it. I put the Hydra on the second shelf from the bottom, it seems the humidty stays low even with the fans pointing up. It has 2 drawers and came with 6 trays that I moved around and I added 4 more of the smaller trays for more singles. I think I need to put more open slats in for better circulation but I like it so far.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 08:58 AM
Quoteninfiction - 9/29/2015  11:45 AM

Here's a link to mine: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=33846.0

I'm using the Hydra LG with 2 external fans to humidify it. I put the Hydra on the second shelf from the bottom, it seems the humidty stays low even with the fans pointing up. It has 2 drawers and came with 6 trays that I moved around and I added 4 more of the smaller trays for more singles. I think I need to put more open slats in for better circulation but I like it so far.

can you post, or send me a couple of pics?  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 09:27 AM
This one is tempting! Comes with (2) Cigar Oasis Plus units. It's got me thinking...ouch!  :biggrin:

http://www.1stclasshumidors.com/checkout/cart/
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ninfiction on 09/29/2015 10:07 AM
Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  11:58 AM

Quoteninfiction - 9/29/2015  11:45 AM

Here's a link to mine: http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?topic=33846.0

I'm using the Hydra LG with 2 external fans to humidify it. I put the Hydra on the second shelf from the bottom, it seems the humidty stays low even with the fans pointing up. It has 2 drawers and came with 6 trays that I moved around and I added 4 more of the smaller trays for more singles. I think I need to put more open slats in for better circulation but I like it so far.

can you post, or send me a couple of pics?  :biggrin:

Absolutely, I will later tonight.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: horrido on 09/29/2015 10:26 AM
Lucky you nice work what did you need to give up - a trip to the vinyards?
Title: RE: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: appollo on 09/29/2015 10:38 AM
The last one looks to be the best cabinet with the visible joints in it.The craftmans ship looks to be above the rest,but so is the price. :biggrin:
Title: RE: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: horrido on 09/29/2015 10:52 AM
Quoteappollo - 9/29/2015  12:38 PM

The last one looks to be the best cabinet with the visible joints in it.The craftmans ship looks to be above the rest,but so is the price. :biggrin:

I work in wood for a hobby and the last one is right up my alley - workmanship looks amazing and joints are well crafted. If you can I would buy it and also the old saying goes you get what you pay for - you go cheap you get crap. Also the wood quality is top notch from what I could tell.  :-) go for what you can get Brian.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ninfiction on 09/29/2015 04:38 PM
Hopefully this works. I took some more pics of my tower. I'm not sure you can still get this model, the way it's set up with the 2 drawers...and it sure looks fuller in reality. The close-ups make it look really empty, but I am sitting on only about 450 cigars so plenty of room for more.

The 2 black things are cat litter, I had it in my tupperdor before I got the tower and just stuck it in there hoping it would help stabilize the rh, not sure it's really helping or not. I've got 4 hygrometers placed throughout. Like I said the top levels are lower rh than the bottom, could be due to all the open space.

Let me know if the album doesn't work. http://imgur.com/a/WwPt1

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Post by: MacMac on 09/29/2015 04:58 PM
Looks GREAT! For now, I'll have to stiick with my tupperdor, but i'd like to go that route someday!
Title: RE: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Brlesq on 09/29/2015 05:18 PM
I have that first one (3000 ct. in oak) and its terrific.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Camshaft83 on 09/29/2015 05:50 PM
I want one of the winedors. Something about climate control is very appealing to me.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ntanner on 09/29/2015 05:50 PM
I have a slightly smaller version of the Redford, the maverick I think. It has served me well for several year's now. It did take some adjustment to get the RH correct with the cooling factor causing a little condensation at the base of the cooling wall but after I got it balanced out it has been almost hand's off.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 06:02 PM
Quoteninfiction - 9/29/2015  7:38 PM

Hopefully this works. I took some more pics of my tower. I'm not sure you can still get this model, the way it's set up with the 2 drawers...and it sure looks fuller in reality. The close-ups make it look really empty, but I am sitting on only about 450 cigars so plenty of room for more.

The 2 black things are cat litter, I had it in my tupperdor before I got the tower and just stuck it in there hoping it would help stabilize the rh, not sure it's really helping or not. I've got 4 hygrometers placed throughout. Like I said the top levels are lower rh than the bottom, could be due to all the open space.

Let me know if the album doesn't work. http://imgur.com/a/WwPt1


Worked great, thanks for the pics!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 06:04 PM
I found this one on Craigslist. The guy is up in Dallas, so it would be a 8 hour round trip. He said he would take $1200 for it. It seems really nice, I'm just afraid to pull the trigger without seeing it first. Any thoughts?

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/emd/5206829734.html
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: ninfiction on 09/29/2015 06:15 PM
Holy crap that is huge! I really like the way it appears that the humidifier is set up to pump out thru the vent holes in the back. You would need a ton of trays if you have a lot of singles. I also got mine off craigslist, $200, couldn't pass it up. I did have to buy the humidifier separate though.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 06:19 PM
Quoteninfiction - 9/29/2015  9:15 PM

Holy crap that is huge! I really like the way it appears that the humidifier is set up to pump out thru the vent holes in the back. You would need a ton of trays if you have a lot of singles. I also got mine off craigslist, $200, couldn't pass it up. I did have to buy the humidifier separate though.

Yea, its a lot bigger than I need (for now!), and it will take up more space than I prefer. But, it does seem like a very well made humidor. It comes with shelves, but no trays. I'm thinking...and it hurts!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Longhorn on 09/29/2015 07:09 PM
We'll discuss in three days!   :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/29/2015 07:24 PM
QuoteLonghorn - 9/29/2015  10:09 PM

We'll discuss in three days!   :biggrin:

Yeppers!  :biggrin: I ain't doing nothing till then.  :angel:  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: toby2 on 09/30/2015 03:30 AM
go big! congrats!!
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/30/2015 09:10 AM
Quotetoby2 - 9/30/2015  6:30 AM

go big! congrats!!

lol!! thanks for the support Toby!  :bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Cfickter on 09/30/2015 09:40 AM

Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  10:04 PM  I found this one on Craigslist. The guy is up in Dallas, so it would be a 8 hour round trip. He said he would take $1200 for it. It seems really nice, I'm just afraid to pull the trigger without seeing it first. Any thoughts?  http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/emd/5206829734.html

 Brian, to me this looks like a modified cabinet.  The inside walls looks to be made of the same wood as the exterior (dark wood).  I really don't see any type of sure seal around the doors and frame?
Like longhorn says, we can discuss shortly

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Post by: C130Driver on 09/30/2015 11:08 AM
This is my dream humidor, but the wife said no. I do a little wood working so I've been considering trying to make something similar. I'm sure it will cost just as much but I'm hoping she won't notice if I make it (and therefore buy it) piece by piece.

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/humidors/large-humidors/the-coffee-table-cigar-humidor.html
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 09/30/2015 11:12 AM
QuoteCfickter - 9/30/2015  12:40 PM

Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  10:04 PM  I found this one on Craigslist. The guy is up in Dallas, so it would be a 8 hour round trip. He said he would take $1200 for it. It seems really nice, I'm just afraid to pull the trigger without seeing it first. Any thoughts?  http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/emd/5206829734.html

 Brian, to me this looks like a modified cabinet.  The inside walls looks to be made of the same wood as the exterior (dark wood).  I really don't see any type of sure seal around the doors and frame?
Like longhorn says, we can discuss shortly


It does look like that. He said he's owned it for 7 yrs. The more I think about this one, I think less of it. If, and that's a big if, if I drop that amount of coin on a humidor, I'm gonna be darned sure of what I am getting. Scratch this one off the list...and talk to you soon Chuck!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 10/07/2015 10:28 AM
What do y'all think of this one?

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/humidors/cabinet-humidors/redford-electronic-cabinet-cigar-humidor.html
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: STL_Cohiba on 10/07/2015 10:42 AM
Brian I really like this one. Before I bought my Eurocave. I was thinking of buying this one. 1. its big and 2. you can regulate temp and humiduty
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Post by: nirab on 10/07/2015 11:08 AM
I'm just not sure I really need the temp control, as that has not been an issue for any of my smaller humidors. I could save a lot of money, and go with this set up instead.

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/checkout/cart/
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Post by: STL_Cohiba on 10/07/2015 11:32 AM
If you buy something in line with that just make sure its Thermo Electric. What you wanted to show was not in the basket
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Post by: Vroomp on 10/07/2015 11:48 AM

3 Whynters would be cheaper...... :shades:

(http://www.whynter.com/createthumbimage?size=350&path=Upload/ProductImage/130524409482343750.jpg) 

 

Model: CHC-251S
 
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Post by: nirab on 10/07/2015 12:16 PM
I'm really leaning towards this one...out the door, with this humidifier, is right at $1000...

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/humidors/large-humidors/the-tower-cigar-humidor.html

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/humidifiers/electronic-humidifiers/cigar-oasis-magna-electronic-humidifier.html
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Post by: headfirst on 10/07/2015 12:47 PM
Or there's always these on craigslist...

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/app/5255054203.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/for/5235899279.html

Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Cfickter on 10/07/2015 12:55 PM
Brian, get what makes you happy!
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Post by: ntanner on 10/07/2015 01:04 PM
Decisions, decisions. Tough choices, I wish I was having to make this choice.
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Post by: DonM on 10/07/2015 01:31 PM
I like the storage options on that one Brian :bigthumbs:

Wish I was the one getting it. Still working the Mrs. On a Harley and haven't won.....yet
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: horrido on 10/07/2015 01:57 PM
Pull the trigger its not like buying women's shoes is it.....lol
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 10/07/2015 05:56 PM
QuoteCfickter - 10/7/2015  3:55 PM

Brian, get what makes you happy!

You are so correct, my friend!! I'm getting paralysis by analysis! I'm gonna sit on it for a few more days, and make a decision this weekend...to be continued!  :biggrin:
Title: RE: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 10/07/2015 05:59 PM
QuoteDonM - 10/7/2015  4:31 PM

I like the storage options on that one Brian :bigthumbs:

Wish I was the one getting it. Still working the Mrs. On a Harley and haven't won.....yet


Yea, I like the options on this one as well. Ya know, you could start on the Mrs. with the humidor first, not quite as expensive as a Harley!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Cfickter on 10/08/2015 05:56 AM

Quotenirab - 10/7/2015  9:56 PM  
QuoteCfickter - 10/7/2015  3:55 PM  Brian, get what makes you happy!
You are so correct, my friend!! I'm getting paralysis by analysis! I'm gonna sit on it for a few more days, and make a decision this weekend...to be continued!  :biggrin:

Envelope please, and the winner is (http://www.cigargeeks.com/../images/emoticons/Whistle.gif)

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Post by: STL_Cohiba on 10/08/2015 06:33 AM
Brian I like that setup for a $1000. Trust your instincts
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Post by: MacMac on 10/08/2015 04:38 PM
They all look nice.  I typically like to by new!!
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Post by: Otter on 10/09/2015 05:04 AM
Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  12:41 PM

Anyone have any experience with this one?? Considering (2) of em...along with all the other considerations! Paralysis by analysis, here I come!

http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-CHC-251S-Stainless-Cooler-Humidor/dp/B00KO90H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443544953&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidor+cabinet&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011


I was going to ask why not a Wineador, I don't have one but I should.. I think they are the way to go for nailing consistent relative humidity.
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 10/09/2015 05:13 AM
QuoteOtter - 10/9/2015  8:04 AM

Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  12:41 PM

Anyone have any experience with this one?? Considering (2) of em...along with all the other considerations! Paralysis by analysis, here I come!

http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-CHC-251S-Stainless-Cooler-Humidor/dp/B00KO90H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443544953&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidor+cabinet&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011


I was going to ask why not a Wineador, I don't have one but I should.. I think they are the way to go for nailing consistent relative humidity.

The Wineador is not big enough...we all know about not buying a bigger humidor! I'd like to have a temp controlled humi, but the pricing is just too much to justify purchasing. Maintaining RH is not that difficult, and keeping a consistent temp has not been an issue, so I am going the tower route. Put in a price match offer to CheapHumidors, and now I am waiting for their response.

Thanks for all the help/advice y'all!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: Cfickter on 10/09/2015 05:39 AM
Good luck brother, hope you get the tower you want.  Post some pics once it is in and filled up!
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: Otter on 10/09/2015 06:43 AM
Quotenirab - 10/9/2015  9:13 AM

QuoteOtter - 10/9/2015  8:04 AM

Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  12:41 PM

Anyone have any experience with this one?? Considering (2) of em...along with all the other considerations! Paralysis by analysis, here I come!

http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-CHC-251S-Stainless-Cooler-Humidor/dp/B00KO90H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443544953&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidor+cabinet&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011


I was going to ask why not a Wineador, I don't have one but I should.. I think they are the way to go for nailing consistent relative humidity.

The Wineador is not big enough...we all know about not buying a bigger humidor! I'd like to have a temp controlled humi, but the pricing is just too much to justify purchasing. Maintaining RH is not that difficult, and keeping a consistent temp has not been an issue, so I am going the tower route. Put in a price match offer to CheapHumidors, and now I am waiting for their response.

Thanks for all the help/advice y'all!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:

I agree, after looking at the capacity it will never be good enough for geek storage!
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 10/09/2015 09:47 AM
QuoteCfickter - 10/9/2015  8:39 AM

Good luck brother, hope you get the tower you want.  Post some pics once it is in and filled up!

You know it!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: johncw on 10/09/2015 10:29 AM
Quotenirab - 10/9/2015  12:47 PM

QuoteCfickter - 10/9/2015  8:39 AM

Good luck brother, hope you get the tower you want.  Post some pics once it is in and filled up!

You know it!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:

Good luck deciding. It would be a hard choice!
Title: Re: The wife said YES!!...
Post by: nirab on 10/09/2015 11:10 AM
QuoteOtter - 10/9/2015  9:43 AM

Quotenirab - 10/9/2015  9:13 AM

QuoteOtter - 10/9/2015  8:04 AM

Quotenirab - 9/29/2015  12:41 PM

Anyone have any experience with this one?? Considering (2) of em...along with all the other considerations! Paralysis by analysis, here I come!

http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-CHC-251S-Stainless-Cooler-Humidor/dp/B00KO90H6Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443544953&sr=8-1&keywords=cigar+humidor+cabinet&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011


I was going to ask why not a Wineador, I don't have one but I should.. I think they are the way to go for nailing consistent relative humidity.

The Wineador is not big enough...we all know about not buying a bigger humidor! I'd like to have a temp controlled humi, but the pricing is just too much to justify purchasing. Maintaining RH is not that difficult, and keeping a consistent temp has not been an issue, so I am going the tower route. Put in a price match offer to CheapHumidors, and now I am waiting for their response.

Thanks for all the help/advice y'all!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:

I agree, after looking at the capacity it will never be good enough for geek storage!

It is not!
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Post by: ninfiction on 10/09/2015 11:43 AM
You'll have to let me know when it shows up so I can send some filler...I mean offer advice about getting it up and running..
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Post by: nirab on 10/09/2015 12:16 PM
Quoteninfiction - 10/9/2015  2:43 PM

You'll have to let me know when it shows up so I can send some filler...I mean offer advice about getting it up and running..

LOL!! I know how you offer up this "advice"!!  :biggrin:
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Post by: nirab on 10/12/2015 12:56 PM
The trigger has been...pulled! Found an online coupon for 10% off, and placed the order a few minutes ago, now the wait begins. Thanks to all of you geeks who offered up helpful advice, and a special thanks to Bruce, who spent some time with me going over the little details to look at while fine tuning the rh.

Any of you use the Cigar Oasis Magna? I read a bunch of reviews, and decided it was the one for this humidor. Gonna use beads in it, as per Bruce's advice.   :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:


Humidor link

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/humidors/large-humidors/the-tower-cigar-humidor.html


What's shipping out...

The Tower Cigar Humidor Choose Color Oak  Select Font: Old English Enter text to be engraved on nameplate: Nirab                                        HUM-2000-OAK 1 $654.97  

Cigar Oasis Magna Electronic Humidifier  CO-MAGNA 1 $179.00  

Yes  NAMEPLATE2 1 $6.00  

1/4 lb Cigar Humidor Beads  BEADS-SMALL 1 $11.97  

Subtotal  $851.94  
Shipping & Handling  $177.30  
Discount (KOMP-QSA1HQ)  -$85.19  
Grand Total  $944.05  
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Post by: appollo on 10/12/2015 01:31 PM
Wow very nice  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ninfiction on 10/12/2015 01:42 PM
Excellent, great choice!
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Post by: Camshaft83 on 10/12/2015 01:42 PM
:bigthumbs: That looks like a very nice tower.
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Post by: cavenbk on 10/12/2015 02:20 PM
Nice choice. Can't wait to see it filled up
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Post by: Otter on 10/12/2015 02:24 PM
Quotenirab - 10/12/2015  4:56 PM

The trigger has been...pulled! Found an online coupon for 10% off, and placed the order a few minutes ago, now the wait begins. Thanks to all of you geeks who offered up helpful advice, and a special thanks to Bruce, who spent some time with me going over the little details to look at while fine tuning the rh.

Any of you use the Cigar Oasis Magna? I read a bunch of reviews, and decided it was the one for this humidor. Gonna use beads in it, as per Bruce's advice.   :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:


Humidor link

http://www.cheaphumidors.com/humidors/large-humidors/the-tower-cigar-humidor.html


What's shipping out...

The Tower Cigar Humidor Choose Color Oak  Select Font: Old English Enter text to be engraved on nameplate: Nirab                                        HUM-2000-OAK 1 $654.97  

Cigar Oasis Magna Electronic Humidifier  CO-MAGNA 1 $179.00  

Yes  NAMEPLATE2 1 $6.00  

1/4 lb Cigar Humidor Beads  BEADS-SMALL 1 $11.97  

Subtotal  $851.94  
Shipping & Handling  $177.30  
Discount (KOMP-QSA1HQ)  -$85.19  
Grand Total  $944.05  

Very nice, now I want one ;-)
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Post by: 05Venturer on 10/12/2015 02:27 PM
Congrats brother  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mojo66 on 10/12/2015 02:49 PM
Great looking humidor, great looking price, I want one as well.

Congrats Brian, I'll look forward to the pics of it installed, seasoned and filled
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Post by: ntanner on 10/12/2015 05:05 PM
Nice choice. :bigthumbs:
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Post by: bmac7754 on 10/12/2015 05:42 PM
Congrats brother. I hope you took the day off when it's due to come in. Post up some pics when you get set up.
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Post by: headfirst on 10/12/2015 06:05 PM
Need to see pics of that thing loaded up!   :bigthumbs:
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Post by: MacMac on 10/12/2015 06:15 PM
Very,very nice!
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Post by: Cfickter on 10/13/2015 03:33 AM

Congrats now it is just,

(http://cdn.meme.am/instances/58538605.jpg)

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Post by: MT21 on 10/13/2015 05:10 AM
Congrats Brian!   :bigthumbs:
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Post by: STL_Cohiba on 10/13/2015 05:57 AM
Brian great buy. Thats a very nice setup your getting there plus with the discount I would have not passed that up.
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Post by: johncw on 10/13/2015 06:40 AM
Can't wait to see it full of goodies.
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Post by: bertf86 on 10/18/2015 12:17 PM
very nice purchase Nirab, can't wait to see some pictures of it with added cigars!
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Post by: nirab on 10/18/2015 03:45 PM
Thanks y'all, I can't wait for it either! Chuck's pic is perfect! I will post some before n after pics once it arrives. It should be here by next weekend. Man, I've got a cool wife!  :biggrin:
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Post by: ntanner on 10/18/2015 07:03 PM
"Man, I've got a cool wife! "


Yes you do you lucky bastich. :bigthumbs:
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Post by: nirab on 10/19/2015 07:04 AM
Quotentanner - 10/18/2015  10:03 PM

"Man, I've got a cool wife! "


Yes you do you lucky bastich. :bigthumbs:

It's nice being a lucky bastich! Thanks brother!  :biggrin:
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Post by: nirab on 10/23/2015 03:35 PM
Well, the wait is over, the tower has arrived! I am stoked! Now the wait to get it seasoned. Any helpful hints? I've got the Cigar Oasis Magna running, should I just let it run till we get to 70%? I am aiming for 62-65% once it settles in. I'm pretty patient, but I hope it doesn't take a month to get seasoned! If any of you are looking at one of these, for the price, it is a pretty solid unit, and I am impressed. I'm going out this weekend for some rubber stripping strips that Bruce recommended, and will begin a search for some LED lights to brighten her up. Y'all have been great with the helpful advice, keep it coming please!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: toby2 on 10/23/2015 03:40 PM
looks great.
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Post by: bmac7754 on 10/23/2015 03:42 PM
That looks so amazing Brian. Congrats on the new tower
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Post by: lubrix on 10/23/2015 03:44 PM
Looking nice!.
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Post by: appollo on 10/23/2015 03:47 PM
Looks great ,your a lucky man  :-)
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Post by: ninfiction on 10/23/2015 03:48 PM
Very nice Brian! If you're very careful and don't knock it around you could put a couple dishes of distilled water in there to help it hurry along.
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Post by: Brlesq on 10/23/2015 03:48 PM
Very nice. Looks mighty familiar . . .  :?:

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Post by: cavenbk on 10/23/2015 04:12 PM
Very nice looking. Can't wait to see what it looks like with cigars in it. :bigthumbs:
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Post by: McBryde on 10/23/2015 04:39 PM
Awesome looking humi Brian! It's got to suck waiting on that baby to season!

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Post by: benchjockey on 10/23/2015 05:02 PM
Very impressive looking.
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Post by: ntanner on 10/23/2015 07:43 PM
Nice purchase. Looks great.
 :bigthumbs:
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Post by: cajun600 on 10/23/2015 09:49 PM
wow, jealous AF!
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Post by: Otter on 10/24/2015 03:58 AM
Awesome!  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: MacMac on 10/24/2015 06:13 AM
That is fantastic! Very nice humidor. Post more pics when you fill it!
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Post by: Cfickter on 10/24/2015 06:13 AM
Looking good Brian, but patience grasshopper
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Post by: Camshaft83 on 10/24/2015 06:23 AM
Looks great.  Can't wait to see it filled up.  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: Mojo66 on 10/24/2015 06:58 AM
So happy for you here.... and a little jealous as well.

What a great buy. Now that the waiting is over, the fun begins.

I have no experience with big towers but whenever I season a new wooden humidor or when I did my wineador lined with Spanish Cedar, I lightly wipe the trays and SC lining with DW, not to make them wet, just applying some moisture on the cedar. I found it accelerates the seasoning process.

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Post by: DonM on 10/24/2015 09:09 AM
Very nice Brian! :bigthumbs:
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Post by: terrys1991 on 10/24/2015 09:10 AM
Very nice really happy for you! As hard as it is to wait it will be worth it a cabinet that big will take time to stabilize, I ran my humidifier at a high setting & put a couple of small dishes of dw on the shelf & in the drawer of my small cabinet  once humidity started stabilizing I slowly brought it down to my target setting, patience with the seasoning will pay off big time. Enjoy & congratulations my friend! Will be waiting to see the end results.
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Post by: ebernabe on 10/24/2015 11:10 AM
looks great.  looking forward to seeing it filled up.
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Post by: BewareDaPenguin on 10/24/2015 12:54 PM
Holy Crap that's nice! Congrats it looks great :thumbsup:
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Post by: horrido on 10/24/2015 01:41 PM
Nice where is the sock drawer
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Post by: Vroomp on 10/24/2015 03:33 PM

Awesome~! :bigthumbs: Can't wait to see that thing with twenty-six boxes of Le Bijou's in it!!! :biggrin:

  I see you also got a tray with no shelf as I did with mine.. I just added a few more clips and put it in as a separate tray.  Works fine..... :shades:

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Post by: Kman on 10/24/2015 05:07 PM
Very nice Brian!! I have one exactly like it except it's the cherry finish!! You will love it brother!! Congrats!
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Post by: nirab on 12/08/2015 05:45 PM
I finally got a picture of the tower set up and filled. I still need to add some weather stripping, although it is holding steady without it. I'm also going to add some lights sometime soon, and reconfigure the cigars so that they are organized a bit better. I am extremely happy with this tower, and the Cigar Oasis Magna humidifier. It's been a couple of months and it holds a steady temp and rh. Man, I've got the coolest wife around!!  :biggrin:  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: cavenbk on 12/08/2015 05:57 PM
That looks awesome man.
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Post by: ntanner on 12/08/2015 07:53 PM
Nice. :bigthumbs:
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Post by: millarddj on 12/08/2015 08:09 PM
Looks fantastic Brian! I have humidor envy for sure.
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Post by: lubrix on 12/08/2015 08:37 PM
Looking great!.
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Post by: Camshaft83 on 12/09/2015 12:30 AM
:drool:
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Post by: Vroomp on 12/09/2015 03:41 AM
Looks great brother, but there doesn't seem to be enough Le Bijous in there..... :biggrin:
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Post by: danb6177 on 12/09/2015 04:01 AM
very cool!
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Post by: toby2 on 12/09/2015 04:05 AM
love it!
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Post by: johncw on 12/09/2015 05:11 AM
That is really nice looking!!!
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Post by: Cfickter on 12/09/2015 05:18 AM
Looking great!  :dancing:
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Post by: terrys1991 on 12/09/2015 05:25 AM
Looking Good!
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Post by: DRuff on 12/09/2015 05:47 AM
:bigthumbs:  :bigthumbs:
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Post by: MacMac on 12/09/2015 05:57 AM
Fantastic! :cool:
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Post by: nirab on 12/09/2015 06:12 AM
QuoteVroomp - 12/9/2015  5:41 AM

Looks great brother, but there doesn't seem to be enough Le Bijous in there..... :biggrin:

Well, one can never have enough Le Bijous! The drawer with the MF sticker on it is full of mostly LB's and some MF sticks, and of course, there are others amongst the top shelf!  :biggrin:
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Post by: DonM on 12/09/2015 07:40 AM
Very nice Brian! :bigthumbs:
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Post by: appollo on 12/09/2015 08:48 AM
:bigthumbs: Very nice
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Post by: gpd4 on 12/09/2015 09:57 AM
Oh, I'm not jealous at all.  I love my blue plastic cooler...:)
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Post by: nirab on 12/09/2015 10:54 AM
Quotemillarddj - 12/8/2015  10:09 PM

Looks fantastic Brian! I have humidor envy for sure.

Hey, you got a nice one on the way, right?
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Post by: Mojo66 on 12/09/2015 01:43 PM
I like my setup with it's multiple humidors, coolerdors, wineador and tupperdors... but I still am jealous of that tower. What a nice piece that is.

You do have a fantastic spouse there Brian