Palama wrote:If, when you say “presentable,” you mean something nice and well made, nothing wrong with sticking with your current humidor (...for purposes of this discussion, let’s assume it is “presentable”...) and augmenting your storage capacity with a cooler, Tupperware, wineador or an electric cigar humidor.
If you’re thinking more along the lines of “impression,” then there’s nothing more impressive than showing your friends your overflow in your cooler or Tupperware. When you crack the lid open and the sight of all your cigars makes their eyes open wide and then the aroma hits their noses...oh baby! At that moment you may ask yourself “...Well, how did I get here? How did I get this beautiful house? Where is my beautiful wife?...”. But, there won’t be any answers other than you exclaiming, “...My God! What have I done here?...”
Listen to Palama. He is a wise man.
Wish I would've had this info when I got started years ago.
(He wasn't talking to me then, nor was anybody else here. Don't know why. I think they dropped their standards significantly since.)
I have too many wood humidors, and they are a chore to keep up with. Having one presentation humi and bulk storage is the way to go, unless you have infused sticks. They should be kept separately.
One of my humidors is the 75ct Napoli Dome Almo Lacquer Cedar Humidor, which is ideal for presentation. It is solidly built, has a good seal, and a solid arched burl top with a really nice lacquer finish. And inexpensive for the quality. The price has dropped since I bought mine, but has been well worth it regardless