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I officially gave up trying to make my wine cooler work. So for now I'm storing all my cigars in Tupperware (Sistema klip-it) and using the wine cooler as cooling (Boveda for humidity). As the Sistema are relatively air-tight the Bovedas in there have lasted the better part of a year so far. Anyway, after reading a few reviews I've gone ahead and bought a Raching MON1800A. Figured I'd share some images:    Unit is coming by sea freight. If I remember I'll make a review. However, they are very expensive ($2800 USD with shipping to Australia). Should get in in about 22 days from now.
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Ophidian posted:Anyone have a preferred vcutter they use? Xikar. The VX2 is a bit deeper than the standard one. A lot of people like the Colibri V-Cutter but it's super dull after a few cuts, YMMV. Ophidian posted:That thing is loving rad NewFatMike posted:Yeah that looks sweet as hell, really excited to hear about it when it lands! Direct from Shenzhen, you can buy them off of Alibaba. Comes in 2 options - black, or the above images. Insides are apparently 100% Spanish Cedar. Also, you can get an ammonia filter with it, not sure exactly what the purpose is as I've never really had a need to filter out ammonia from my cigars. I'd like to know some decent wireless hygrometers so I can get some data logging going. That way I can provide an unbiased review, as their websites data log shows basically perfection. FWIW, I talked to them about 4 years ago. I did a thing on Alibaba where sellers contact you. Out of the 3 - the Raching was the most expensive, but they also had better written English and were well-enough known, going to cigar shows and such to show off their product. I also asked for data logs and hygrometers to be put in (unit set at 65%). The Raching was the most accurate - but data logs can be doctored, but at least the hygrometers show 65% (give or take 1). The others were in the 70's. I'll provide an unboxing video when I get it. As it's compressor-based I'll have to wait before turning it on and filling it up. Plus I'd probably need to season it... Valar Morghulis fucked around with this message at 07:30 on Aug 7, 2021 |
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Well, it finally arrived. Full size - https://i.imgur.com/xzbdX3l.jpg I also made a little video as promised. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYfwajY1mTM I'm by no means a professional video taker, it was taken with my phone. Also, yes, I know one shelf is upside down. The cost was about $3,000 AUD. Paid $30 for unloading. The thing came in a wood crate, with cardboard and styrofoam surrounding it. A real loving pain in the arse to get the humidor out of. Valar Morghulis fucked around with this message at 08:53 on Sep 29, 2021 |
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ColtMcAsskick posted:Gotta be a real enthusiast to fill that thing up with Australian prices Valar. I just bit the bullet and ordered a corncob pipe and the price of the pipe baccy left my eyes watering, just like cigars ... Importing works out cheaper. Even with GST + Customs fee. Buy a few boxes, save a gently caress tonne.
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ColtMcAsskick posted:Any websites you recommend or just the big ones everyone here uses? Don't know if it's allowed. For Cubans: https://lcdh-amsterdam.com/ https://www.ihavanas.com/ https://www.topcubans.com/ For non-Cubans I know of: https://www.neptunecigar.com/ https://www.cigarplace.biz/ Those are the ones with good reviews.
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Some people like Cubans at 69%. I myself like 65%. I wouldn't trust any of those electronic humidifiers that you can buy (Cigar Oasis, etc.). They are way too fiddly and before I got my proper Cigar Cooler I'd have to stick the humidifier on a thing that turns it off once the RH gets to the point. I also removed the florist foam and replaced it with water beads, too. Boveda, on the other hand, are awesome.
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Kenning posted:New link! https://discord.gg/j7WMga24 Can you remake the link, please? Make it not expire, I don't check the forums enough. Edit: got a link! Valar Morghulis fucked around with this message at 10:12 on Jul 8, 2022 |
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NewFatMike posted:e: Turns out the best James Bond smoked Falcons, so I am very glad to have found The Correct Pipes no additional comment necessary  Falcons are an excellent pipe. Pity the filters cost so much in Australia.
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