I totally understand having to work within a budget, Jay.
The Aristocrats ARE that much better, but they cost a good piece more too. If you can afford it, you will never regret it. If you can't, there are other more cost-friendly options.
If I had it all to do over again, I would have kept everything in coolers until I was ready to buy what I really wanted. That would have saved me from buying numerous large humis and cabinets (including a couple of these
http://www.cheaphumidors.com/p_cabin...HUM-LDCAB.html ) before I got the big one.
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