I'm a newbie, and so far have read through about 3/4 of this thread, so if I missed a question and am re-posting one

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I currently would like to store just a few sticks (say a dozen to 20 or so) at a time while I find my palete (sp?). I'm thinking about buying one of those stoneware jars I se at shops. Will this work well, or would I be better ff with a little tupperdore? The jars have the cool factor, but if the tupper would be better for a month's worth (or so) sticks, I'll use that.
I'm also thinking of eventually setting up a coolerdore, but live in a house where there's no a/c. I'm thinking freezer packs to keep it under 70 degrees when it gets into the 80's in the house. Would that work? Otherwise, I may not ever worry about long term storage, as I love visiting shops and buying a few new sticks at a time anyhow. Part of the experience for me, ya know?
Thanks all!