I may look at this humidor today, little help?

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Aristocrat for one. Their active humidification system is easily the same quality as the Avallo Accumonitor, their prices are effectively the same when comparing like sized units and Bob uses only solid wood. Are you saying that Avallo is still making their humidors primarily out of MDF with just finish and spanish cedar veneers or are you talking about the older models like the one Pete was going to look at and Adam sold a while back?

While I do get the argument that MDF is theoretically superior as it expands and contracts less that solid wood under changing temperature and moisture conditions, it's still a much cheaper material than solid wood and typically cheaper materials = cheaper price when compared to an equivalent product that uses higher end materials. If you were remodeling your kitchen would you pay the same price for cabinets made of MDF with an oak veneer as you would for cabinets made of solid oak? While I might not hesitate to choose the veneer if the end product was just as functional and good looking, but I certainly wouldn't pay the same price for cheaper materials.

This thread makes me happy I chose to order an Aristocrat

sorry to break the news, but you are wrong. Your Aristocrat is not 100% "wood". The body is made of "100% MDF" just like the Avallo.

Matt and Bob do some different things regarding trim, and Bob prefers using wood for the door, but the main structure or body of your Aristocrat, as well as the top is made from MDF.

Now before this goes any further, I consider Bob Staebell to be a friend. We all know that he makes an awesome cabinet. I still own 2 Aristocrats as well as a couple of Avallos. I just had to comment because of some "facts" that were posted are not true.