I think that many cigar smokers feel that a wood humidor is a necessity, either because it looks cool or they don't think the plastic containers or coolers will look right in their home. I work with a couple guys that smoke cigars occasionally. I've advised both of them to try the Tupperdor route, and they both said "Right, whatever." Both have approached me recently and complained to me that their wood humidors are not keeping a stable RH, that the RH is all over the place, and their cigars aren't burning well. It's been hot here recently, and most people run their A/C, which can affect humidity in the home. I've told them about the plastic option, but they're not having it. One of them told me "But the wood humidor looks so bad-ass! I can't put a Tupperware container on display." Well then, enjoy your dried out cigars, Sir. At least you'll have a bad-ass looking wood box. Meanwhile, all 3 of my Igloo coolers and all 6 of my Rubbermaid containers have been holding a steady 65% to 67% RH for years. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.