Wine/cooler/humidor ??'s

I am looking to expand my collection and looking for the best way to do it $$$ vs. Quality if you get my drift. i want to use my current 120ct for my singles or something i am going to smoke soon. also i dont "PLAN" on ordering a lot of boxes. i mostly want to use my extra space for deals i find both here and other places that are too good to pass up because i dont have the extra room

Coolerdor - these seem to be the best economical and easy setup. so basically if i do one i am going to get some old boxes and also some cedar trays for my storage. i think i have read enough on how to set them up for now. so whats your thoughts here.

Wineador - everyone forum seems to go with the VINOtemp which seems rather high, i would rather just get a small cabinet than this. My question is why cant i get a cheaper model and set it up the same way. Why does the winecooler have to be plugged in. if it is new there shouldnot be a condensation problem. if my humidor can stay at a 65F why cant my wineador?

humidor - basically i know i can spend $100 - $300 to get a good or great one. i know i could order one from waxingmoon.

again i am looking for economical mainly to an extent. i have and will have to much invested in my sticks to go to cheap.

i am leaning toward coolerdor?

thoughts.............

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xmacro

Coolderdor is definitely the cheapest route, but the winedor will maintain temp as well as humidity (and offer a nice view without opening the door); humidor is classiest way to go. It's really just a question of budget

You can go cheaper than vinotemp, like this: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001DEQJXE/ref=ord_cart_shr?_encoding=UTF8&m=AS6TVQZKR25F1&v=glance, but just gotta make sure its thermoelectric, and vinotemp is some good quality.
Bottom line - if a budget is your concern, coolerdor is your best bet; you don't even need to line it with spanish cedar, just keep your cigars in the boxes they come in

txjayhawk

if you have an old cabinet of some sort (stero cabinet, china cabinet, pie safe...ect) you can convert it as I did. I had some pictures up a while ago and would be happy to help. Mine is around 6.5 cubic ft and I have over 500 in there right now with some room still. It only cost me 190 or 200 for the whole thing (got the cabinet for free)

madurofan

If you don't need the temperature control, there is absolutely no reason to go with a wine fridge. A coolerdor is the best bet.

TatuajeVI

txjayhawk:
if you have an old cabinet of some sort (stero cabinet, china cabinet, pie safe...ect) you can convert it as I did. I had some pictures up a while ago and would be happy to help. Mine is around 6.5 cubic ft and I have over 500 in there right now with some room still. It only cost me 190 or 200 for the whole thing (got the cabinet for free)

I must have missed this thread. Can you post some pics up of what you did?

TatuajeVI

Wineador definitely has the advantage due to temp control. Summers get pretty nasty and it can be way over 70 in the house sometimes, even in a basement. So, if you have this issue, I would strongly encourage a wineador.

phobicsquirrel

madurofan:
If you don't need the temperature control, there is absolutely no reason to go with a wine fridge. A coolerdor is the best bet.

Think so? I don't have a basement, but in the summer my temp in my house gets about 80 plus degrees. Never had any issues, but still it makes me nervous.