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I guess they're considered "mini" humidors so I posted here.   I'm looking around and everything I see is just way too high priced or just plain cheap.  Can anyone recomend a site or company that sells a quality wooden tube for under $20?  I have several buddies that are new to cigars and I...

All of a sudden the thing just wouldn't retain moisture. I pulled out the sleeves (side panels) and found out that the cedar was just a very thin lining/venier that was fallifinally giving out because of how thin it was. The backing to the cedar was just some cheap pressboard. Trust me, the...

The wife and I have a anniversary coming up right around the time of the Las Vegas Big Smoke. We'd like to go but I'm just having a hard time trying to convince myself to pay $240 for a 3 hour party ($480 for 2 people, ouch). I hoping someone can help me sway in the direction of buying a...

I don't know what it is. Maybe "Familiarity breeds contempt" but some of the vodkas I like the best just don't cut it any more. Although these are the ones I seem to use as my "go to" bottles, I'm looking for something new. At this point in time I prefer. 1. Effen 2. Belevedere 3. Chopin...

I was given (gifted isn't the right word) a good condition but DRY Padron. What's the consensus on how long to let it sit before giving it a try?

I had some time to kill the other day so I lit up this bad boy. It was purchased from one of the forum members but it was so long ago I don't remember who I should give credit to. Construction: For sitting for over 2 years in my humidor (with the cedar wrapper intact) it was just beautiful...

Just like everyone else I'm trying to get the best bang for my buck so I've been searching the CA lists from years back and seem to have found a few deals. For example I can get a box (25) of Olivia Series G Cameroon Robustos for $84.00. This was rated as the number 11 pick in 2006. So I...

A friend bought me one of these the other day and I have to say I am quite impressed. One of the smoothest cigars I've ever had (and enjoyed). Sorry, I'm not much of a reviewer but I sure as hell going to buy some more soon!

A new smoke shop opened up in my area and they are carrying a nice selection of high end smokes. The only problem is that their prices are what I would consider way out of line. The shop isn't in an area where I would consider it a high rent space so I can't really buy the excuse of...

So there I was, holding my new Kershaw folder ready to make it's first cut on a Fuente King B. The first 3/4ths of the cut goes perfectly and then it just stops. I think to myself, "this knife is sharper than hell, what's the problem". So I put a bit more pressure on the cut and the first...

I've had a 100 count humi for a little over a year and have always had a bit of problem keeping the rh where I want it to be. It seems like I was having to replenish my beads about twice a week. About 3 weeks ago I decided to run a strip of weather-stripping around the top and bottom contact...

I don't know about any of you but the economy is taking a little bite out of my investments. I was also out this weekend and it's apparent that more and more people are staying home i.e. the freeways are emptying and restaurants seem empty too. Sooner or later something is going to have to...

My girlfriend calls me at work last night to tell me UPS has delivered a box from a cigar store somewhere out of state. I'm not really sure what it is so I get home, see the return address with my address written across the box. Needless to say I open it and find a box of cigars (brand left...

Years ago I really liked this brand. I had purchased a "Churchill" about a year ago and stuck it in the bottom of my humidor and forgot about it. I've been smoking what I consider a bit more of a "premium" line i.e. Padron Anniversary, Fuente Hemingway, Ashton and AVO. This thing was a...

I'm looking to increase my storage capacity and was looking at larger humidors (500+ Count) but some of the prices are more than I'd really care to pay. I was looking at my dad's old cedar foot locker out in the garage and it hit me. I was just wondering if anyone has tried this before or...

We're having a heat wave here in the Los Angeles area. I don't have any air conditioning and the house (including humidor) was getting way too hot. It's a desktop humi that holds about 125 sticks so I went and got one of my Coleman coolers out of the garage and put the entire humi in it along...

Just saw this in the news today. I think I'm going to get my guitar and do a little tribute today. A great loss.

I did a search and I did not find anyone mentioning Effen Vodka. This stuff is like really good water! It's a little hard to find but for about $35 a 1/5th it's reasonable. I've tried all the other boutique brands but this stuff is awesome. Anyone else ever had it? I think it's becoming a...

Hi, Lately I've been smoking a lot of AVO maduros including a couple signatures here and there. I'm getting in a bit of a rut and I'd like to branch out a bit. What other brands might give me a similar but different taste? Thanks, Easto

Not being much of a chef I usually buy my BBQ sauce at the market. I've tried all the major brands. Any "botique" brands out there?