Rod, IMO, the question's one must ask when selecting a humidor is much like anything else...... functionallity, looks, quality, and price. I ask myself:
1) is it functional
2) does it look good
3) is it of quality
4) is the price right
If I can honestly say yes to at least three of those questions then I ok myself to purchase if I desire. I use this formula for most major expenses as well as many others and for the most part it has served me well.
What I know about the Varona is that its made overseas. For the most part, it is probably functional or could be made to be functionable. It looks good but there is not enough detailed pictures to really tell. No way is it high quality. If you're looking for a fine piece of furniture this is not it. For some, the price could be reasonable.... depends on how much value you put into questions 1,2 and 3.
I don't think any of the well known quality humidor makers (there are 3 or 4 that frequent the cigar boards) could, for the size, come close to that price. Of course, with their humidors, there's would be no doubt about questions 1, 2, and 3.
And BTW, some humidor makers are crazier than others.
I mean, who names the pieces of furniture they build? The first cabinet in Arlins post is called "The Ark". Here's another view....
"THE ARK". As soon as he figures out how to mass produce those for $750 I'm getting one....ROFLMAO!
