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ysr_racer 12-10-2011 11:02 PM

Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
I recently bought (and returned) an expensive handmade humidor. I saw pictures of it online, and thought it looked nice.

It was advertised as a handmade hardwood humidor. When I got it the first thing I noticed was the box it came in was used three previous times. If he's saving trees, OK. If he's not, it's shoddy.

Next was the packing material used. It looked like it was a bunch of crap he had laying around the shop. Foam peanuts, cardboard, and a broken up Styrofoam cooler. Again, if he's saving trees, OK. If he's not, it's shoddy.

When I opened it up the first thing I saw was how the lid fit. Actually it didn't. But here's the crazy part, it's made that way due to the hinges not being countersunk. Next up was the writing on the magnetic strips that hold the humidifier. Again, shoddy.

And last but not least, it's a hardwood outside around a pine box, not a hardwood box.

When I called the maker he said I was the only person that complained, and he's sold many like this. He told me it wouldn't leak. I told him it looks like **** and I'm sending it back.

Am I being too picky?

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ysr_racer 12-10-2011 11:03 PM

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ysr_racer 12-10-2011 11:03 PM

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emopunker2004 12-10-2011 11:04 PM

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nope. i think i would have done the same thing. my :2

Volusianator 12-10-2011 11:25 PM

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Get rid of that thing!

kingcobradude 12-10-2011 11:26 PM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
I would have returned it. its built like crap

pektel 12-10-2011 11:45 PM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
Ouch. Yeah, that does not look quality. But, two real questions... Where did this come from? And what was the price?
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Zeuceone 12-10-2011 11:51 PM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
is that a sponge incased in wood?

ysr_racer 12-10-2011 11:57 PM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel (Post 1498666)
Ouch. Yeah, that does not look quality. But, two real questions... Where did this come from? And what was the price?
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About $500

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is that a sponge incased in wood?
Yes, yes it is.

Volusianator 12-11-2011 12:11 AM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
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Originally Posted by ysr_racer (Post 1498674)
About $500

Whoa...yeah, return that sucker!



Quote:

Originally Posted by ysr_racer (Post 1498674)
Yes, yes it is.

Yep, floral foam = mold magnet

Volusianator 12-11-2011 12:16 AM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
There's your answer!

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer (Post 1482444)
It was Charles Tedder. http://ctdovetaildesigns.com/


Quote:

Originally Posted by pektel (Post 1498666)
Where did this come from?


emopunker2004 12-11-2011 12:17 AM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ysr_racer (Post 1498674)
About $500

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Yes, yes it is.

yeh. i'd go waxing moon next time...

Bigbaldbob 12-11-2011 05:14 AM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
The fitment looks horrible. A humming bird could make thru that gap. Hope you have better luck on the next one.

Zeuceone 12-11-2011 05:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigbaldbob (Post 1498740)
The fitment looks horrible. A humming bird could make thru that gap. Hope you have better luck on the next one.

as long as it doesnt smoke cigars, then he should be ok.

chippewastud79 12-11-2011 08:21 AM

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I would just hope you can get your money back from that thing :td

kelmac07 12-11-2011 08:24 AM

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Smart move returning that Brad...looks like she'd leak for sure. That "gap" just screams NO SEAL.

MurphysLaw 12-11-2011 08:32 AM

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I'd have done the same thing Brad, seems pretty shoddy all the way around with that guy

Remo 12-11-2011 08:45 AM

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Smart move on the return :tu If you really want a custom one send me a PM, I bet my buddy has time, he has done mine and is just about done with Frank's and Andrew's and they are bad@ss.

My coffin Humi :tu

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NCRadioMan 12-11-2011 10:41 AM

Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)
 
Weak! An amateur could do better than that. Geez, you can get any regular humidor of that size with much better quality for $50.

About the packing material, as long as it gets to you undamaged from shipping, I don't think it matters what cushioned the product.

irratebass 12-11-2011 10:46 AM

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wow, thanks for the pics, amazing that he actually sold this thing...sorry bro, return it for a full refund.


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