I want to make sure I am considering all variables, including style and substance. I could use some advice regarding certain aspects I need to consider when making my purchase as well as suggested brands or models.

Help?! 🙏

Mike

+1 - For the $$$ and aesthetics (if you like working projects) search Craig's list / Fleabay for used China/Gun cabinets and retrofit with some 1/4" Spanish Cedar inside season t like any other new humi throw in some 65% beads and call it a day. Gives you more $$ for more smokes. After all isn't that the goal?

+1

Size matters.

Best bang for the buck is ALWAYS a cooler.

Style is subjective but you bascially get five choices:

1) Basic - its a box so what are you expecting?

2) Glass-top - Not my preferece. Nice to see but many have had seal problems.

3) Logo'd - Everybody make these so don't over pay and make sure its a brand you really like.

4) Upscale - (Prometheus, Diamond Crown, Elie Blue etc. 99% same as basic. Only change are trim & humidifcation.

5) Custom - Whatever you want and the sky's the limit.

Form factor?

Managing multiple desktops gets old in a hurry.

The capacity quoted is almost never right.

End-tables and cabinets are nice but you gotta have space and hopefully it goes well wit the decor.

Good point, I hate getting on my knees to get stuff out.

Willy - Thanks for the advice. I have considered going bigger, but have a limited amount of room in my home office. An end table humidor would fit nicely, size wise, in the room.

What is the model name of your Cuban Crafters?

Dub - Your 2¢ is much appreciated. Unfortunately, I do not have enough room for a tower.

I have been imbibbing in cigars for over 20 years, but recently started to expand my collection. I have been able to manage my inventory with desk top humidors, until now. I have recently remodeled my home office and have left space for an end table. Don't get me wrong; I'd love a tower. I simply do not have the room. I know I'll probably regret not getting a tower cabinet and come back crying like a nancy boy, but I'd like to try the end table style (500-1000 capacity).

I'll have my wife get on her hands and knees to... well, just don't tell her I said that.

Night - I have a cooler-dor (awesome addition) and two desk top humidors. I was looking for something I could fit in my home office size wise and aesthetically.

Your points, one through five, are sound advice. I'm not looking to spend a lot of money; I would consider purchasing a good quality end table humidor in the $500 to $1000 price range. Of course, Google being my friend, hunt down the best deal.

Do you have any brands and models you can suggest from your experiences?

Chief - Good point. I've looked. I can't find anything I like. In addition, I don't know if I can take on another project right now. I have just completed remodeling my kitchen and my home office. I am working on the living room, dining room and main hallway. It'll soon be summer and my attentions get diverted to outside activities.

Though I would love to take on the project, realistically I can't. Thank you for the great advice regardless!

Well the suggestion to revamp a Gun Cabinet/Display Case is a good one for sure. You really have no reason to buy them new. I'd say serach for used ones. That gives you a chance to see what they actually look like and the shape they are in. Gives you a much better idea of how it will look and where to place it.

CBid has pretty good deals on cabinets. Don't recall who manufacturers them but you are going to pay alot for shipping and it will more than likely be to the curb.

Seem to recall someone mentioning Crafters seems like there is another from Orleans

Google for cabinets sure there are more...

Also recommend you talk to a few poeple that already have them. Ask around at the local shops and chances are you will find one or two. Make sure to do your research on air circulation and humidification units and factor that into the cost. Plenty of different solutions from tons of beads to oust fans to full setups.

The one u need to look for is CC-CABINET....seems they are out of stock now. Found mine on that e auction site for 350 plus $40 shipping. Buddy of mine bought one too and we both love it, just too small now. See link below.

http://www.fill  in name here.com/products.php/item_id/2672

Night - Thanks for the sound advice! Your help is much appreciated! With your, and Willy's, suggestion I am researching the Kuban Krafters brand.

Willy - Thanks for the advice and the lead. I had seen the CC's, but wanted to get my fellow CBid BOTL's feedback. If you're happy with that brand, I will begin researching it. They seem to have plenty of positive feedback regarding the overall quality and aesthetics.

That's what she said... [frypan]

U won the prize! Knew I set myself up for that.

Forgot to point out, my buddy and I each bought ours NEW on Fleabay for $350 about a year apart. Checked yesterday and could not find any, suggest u keep ckecking back there.

Clay - I have two Rubbermaid containers and an Igloo cooler-dor. I have recently remodeled my home office and wanted something a little more aesthetically pleasing.

There are so many choices when it comes to cabinet style humidors that it's hard to determine which brands and models are of true quality when all you have to look at is images on the screen.

Thanks for the advice. Do you use cedar in your Rubbermaid containers or Igloo cooler-dors?