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Jack Straw · 02-16-2009, 02:20 AM

So, my girlfriend loves valentines day. The bad news (I call it that, although I do like to spoil her when I get a chance), I wind up spending a lot on dinner, a present, etc. The good news, she gets me a great present! She went to a local store, and got a basic humidor set, that came with a 2 finger leather cigar holder, and a sweet dual torch butane lighter. Complete surprise, but something I have wanted for months! It is a "lotus" set:

I'm seasoning it right now, gonna order one of those "humi-care" gel jars and a legitimate digital gauge (probably that blue circular one of the same company that will velcro into the "stock" location. It is a 100ct unit, which will suit my needs pretty well (1 a week smoker, usually). I love the lighter that came with it, when you pull back the slider (pictured above), these two doors swing open and the two flames shoot out. The cigar case is "mid grade" quality - not the cheap-o leather or finishing job, but not first tier by any means.

Anyway, I'm very pleased! It's like a toy that I can't really play with.

CaptainJeebes · 02-16-2009, 02:22 AM

nice if your gf supports your cigar enjoyment then she must be a keeper

karmaz00 · 02-16-2009, 02:59 AM

very nice

Doogie · 02-16-2009, 08:20 AM

the girlfriend is a keeper in my book. nice looking humi

Homebrewer · 02-16-2009, 10:56 AM

That is a nice looking humi. You can put it on top of your Vinotemp in a few months.

Jack Straw · 02-16-2009, 11:26 AM

Cheers guys

Question - apparently the guy at the store told her that with a lower end humidor, you shouldn't leave cigars in it for more than three months, because they will lose their flavor. He's full of it, right? Maybe he was assuming I would just be using the basic "sponge" humidifier and inaccurate gauge that came with it, and that the cigars would get over/under-humidified?

ProBe · 02-16-2009, 12:42 PM

Sweet looking Humi enjoy.

royhubbs · 02-16-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Straw

Cheers guys

Question - apparently the guy at the store told her that with a lower end humidor, you shouldn't leave cigars in it for more than three months, because they will lose their flavor. He's full of it, right? Maybe he was assuming I would just be using the basic "sponge" humidifier and inaccurate gauge that came with it, and that the cigars would get over/under-humidified?

I started out over a year ago with a heck of a lot cheaper humidor than that and had no problems. It's all about maintaining constant humidity and if you do that I wouldn't worry about it.

NCRadioMan · 02-16-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Straw

Cheers guys

Question - apparently the guy at the store told her that with a lower end humidor, you shouldn't leave cigars in it for more than three months, because they will lose their flavor. He's full of it, right? Maybe he was assuming I would just be using the basic "sponge" humidifier and inaccurate gauge that came with it, and that the cigars would get over/under-humidified?

Sounds to me like he was trying to make a larger sell instead of telling her the truth.

zitro_joe · 02-16-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Straw

Cheers guys

Question - apparently the guy at the store told her that with a lower end humidor, you shouldn't leave cigars in it for more than three months, because they will lose their flavor. He's full of it, right? Maybe he was assuming I would just be using the basic "sponge" humidifier and inaccurate gauge that came with it, and that the cigars would get over/under-humidified?

First things first. That is awesome! Congrats
Okay...

I used something similar to this guy for 6 months in Afghanistan and then I moved over and used it for 6 months in Iraq. And I continue to use them when I go to this date.