This isn't that cool.

[CigarSquid]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Cigars/IMAG0158.jpg

I thought this jar would be cooler than it really is. At least I could use it for coffee roasting if I end up not liking it.

[Emjaysmash]

Whats wrong with it?

[CigarSquid]

For some reason I thought it was glass. I wanted to get it, for a 'decoration' piece and put some decent cigars in they for when friends come over.

Honestly, I really don't know why I don't like it as much as I thought I would.

[Emjaysmash]

I use mine for pipe tobacco now, but it was good to use it when I need extra space before i "re purposed" it.

[CigarSquid]

I could see that. Like I said, if I really don't like it. I will use it for the coffee I roast.

[crazyirishman]

I actually think it looks pretty classy, and since I love cigar smoking as a social activity, I love the idea of having it out for social smokes.

[Taki]

I like the idea of having it as a display piece, but I understand your thought Garry...I picked one up mainly thinking I would leave it out on display but I started thinking that it would be better as an addition with some smokes as a bomb to a fellow member on CA!! :tu Just so there are more than just smokes in the box :tu

[hscmit]

interesting, the concept is cool and the bombing idea is a good one

[coty]

I happen to keep about three of those on my fridge with cigar in them. i had no idea someone was selling them with cigars in them!

[crazyirishman]

This gives me an idea.

Fill the jar with inexpensive cigars with impressive looking bands and use a plug of floral foam to fill the center and use the jars as strict display pieces.

OR you could cheat and save bands from your premiums and band some factory reject bandless sticks. It's not lying because the quality of the display stocks doesn't matter since you won't be smoking them, and it'd be a waste to not smoke real premiums...

[crazyirishman]

I happen to keep about three of those on my fridge with cigar in them. i had no idea someone was selling them with cigars in them!

I love your avatar, sir.

[Sonic04GT]

This gives me an idea.

Fill the jar with inexpensive cigars with impressive looking bands and use a plug of floral foam to fill the center and use the jars as strict display pieces.

OR you could cheat and save bands from your premiums and band some factory reject bandless sticks. It's not lying because the quality of the display stocks doesn't matter since you won't be smoking them, and it'd be a waste to not smoke real premiums...

Could be a neat idea.

[coty]

Thank you Irish. I tend to be too open some times though.

[RonC]

in my opinion, that simple humidor jar is the best and easiest to use humidor that you can buy.

[coty]

Agreeded ron they also happen to be sold at most dollar stores. The only draw back is when you only have a few sticks they lean over and clutter. The shorter ones fall to the bottom and you have to move a bunch around to get the ones you like out.

[ktblunden]

Hmm, it's too bad it's not made of glass, it looks like it is. It does look nice, though.

in my opinion, that simple humidor jar is the best and easiest to use humidor that you can buy.

I prefer tupperware for being cheap and easy, but I don't like storing cigars vertically like that. It's kind of a pain to grab just the cigar you want, or even to see everything that's in there without removing others.

[CigarSquid]

I only have two brands in there. Since it will not be the normal go to humi, only for buddies and a convo piece.

The humi puck that came with it, is holding TONS of water. I have to let it vent. Without it sealed close, about a 1.2 inch open at the locking part, it holds about 60-65%.. With it closed, it is hold 80+.. Nuts!

[shilala]

There are glass ones, as well. They look more like the old fashioned bail-type canning jar. I have tons of these, there's one of the glass ones right behind me...

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/32a867e1.jpg

[shilala]

In that pic I posted you can see the bead bag in the bottom. I made up a bunch of bead bags for the jars that fit perfectly in the bottom.
Lately I've been sending a bunch of them over to the troops, they make excellent "in a pinch" humis. (The plastic ones). Another thing they're good for is for camping/fishing/rolling around on the floor in the truck. You can't break them, they're water-tight, and they're dirt cheap. Add beads and they keep your cigars perfect.
I used to have two whole shelves lined with these jars, I wish I could find the pic.
That definately looked cool. :tu

[CigarSquid]

I have the 10 travel humi for, well, all my travel needs. Love that thing. This will mainly sit.. downstairs out of site with some decent sticks for the non cigar enthusiast smokers.

[RonC]

I only have two brands in there. Since it will not be the normal go to humi, only for buddies and a convo piece.

The humi puck that came with it, is holding TONS of water. I have to let it vent. Without it sealed close, about a 1.2 inch open at the locking part, it holds about 60-65%.. With it closed, it is hold 80+.. Nuts!

throw the round humidifier away. Put a 65% Boveda in there. It will last over 2 years, and your humidity level will be locked at 65%. Keep it out of the sun.

[CigarSquid]

^^

I was thinking something like that. I do not want to buy the Boveda as I have some water pillows and others items i need to finish off before I stack up on more accessories.

[RonC]

^^

I was thinking something like that. I do not want to buy the Boveda as I have some water pillows and others items i need to finish off before I stack up on more accessories.

do not use the water pillow. I sell them, but they are not the right think to use. they do not have the precision of the Boveda, and you WILL get mold. Just use the Boveda.

[SpruceBruce]

Hmm, this has given me an idea on how I'm going to ship my next trade/bomb. :D

[icehog3]

I have 3 of these in glass, 1.5 gallon size. I fill them with the bands of the Cuban cigars I smoke. Two full, working on a third...they make very cool display pieces this way.