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brsmith21

The exterior doesn't matter as long as it's lined with spanish cedar. I bought a rather expensive one about 12 years ago that has held up well. A few months ago, I bought an inexpensive one that works equally well and seems like it will last, too. Bottom line, get what you like (with extra capacity of course) because the important thing is that it store your smokes properly. After that, you're paying more for a nice piece of furniture or heirloom that you can pass down, but I doubt that you'll gain any other benefit by spending more money unless of course you take the extra funds and go with way more capacity. And don't forget to get a digital hygrometer. Just my opinion, hope it helps some.

betasynn

Yeah, I'd go along with what they're all saying about the extra sized humi. I was going for a 50, bought a 150, and it's good since I've got 50 or so cigars as of tomorrow. I would invest in some distilled water and some new sponges to help season the humi faster. A digital hydrometer, a few extra humidification devices will certainly be money better spent then adding more money for a glass top or better exteriors.

kuzi16

Vidarien

I use a xikar executive. Great little piece, hasnt let me down yet, and even if it ever does...lifetime warranty. Xikar is the gift that keeps on giving.

Marshallrocks80

Here's what you do. Buy a large humidor and a good cutter, and make sure you spend $100 and get the free cigar.com lighter. I got mine in and I'm seriously impressed! So far it's outperformed my Xikar.

kuzi16

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benski

The Xikar Xi3 STK in Titanium finish is by far the best Xikar cutter I have used. The one with Mammoth bone is cute but I am always scared that I (or someone I lend it to) will damage the ivory. The Titanium one is heavy in the hand and doesn't have that rather silly petrol-on-water look that the one cigar.com sell exhibits (Spectra!). Lighter? Don't be silly. Cut yourself spills and do it the proper way. I *only* light my cigars using a cedar spill. If you must use a lighter then I have found that the jet flame ones are reasonably useful. The brand is almost irrelevant - I have used one that cost $5 and one that cost $50 - there is little difference - the difference is in the cigar, not the lighting implement!

benski

Humidor: My view is that a humidor should be a functional device primarily and a cosmetic one secondarily, therefore a well maintained coolerdore (of which I have four dotted between my houses in London and New York) works extremely well. They are concealed in vintage medical cabinets (which are excellent storage items). If you wish to display your humidor then one made from indian rosewood, bubinga or massacar ebony will look extremely beautiful. A cheap, poorly constructed humidor is useless - again, function over form for this particular aspect of cigar enjoyment is my philosophy.

Marshallrocks80

kuzi16

Marshallrocks80

That is a great idea!!! Thanks, kuzi. I'll take care of that first thing in the a.m. I didn't even think about the lifetime warranty.

hawaiianbass