Where to buy a good quality humidor?

CigarNut · 04-04-2013, 10:00 AM

I would be inclined to go to a B&M where I could look at the humidor before I bought.

The problem is -- if you do not go custom then you are likely gettng a mass-produced box. This is not necessarily bad, but you need to be aware going in what the pitfalls may be.

1) Glass. Glass always looks good, but the seal between the glass and wood is usually not good. A little aquarium-grade silicone sealant can fix this.
2) Mounted Hygrometers. Hygometeters (Analog or Digital) permanently mounted in the humidor (e.g., there is a hole in the box) are another source of leaks. Again easily fixed with some sealant.
3) Lid. Sometines the seal around the lid is not as good as it could be. There are a lot of ways to fix this. I use painters tape.
4) Analog Hygrometers. These look cool, but the low-cost versions usually used are not very accurate.

Good luck!

04-04-2013, 10:00 AM	#2
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Where to buy a good quality humidor? I would be inclined to go to a B&M where I could look at the humidor before I bought. The problem is -- if you do not go custom then you are likely gettng a mass-produced box. This is not necessarily bad, but you need to be aware going in what the pitfalls may be. 1) Glass. Glass always looks good, but the seal between the glass and wood is usually not good. A little aquarium-grade silicone sealant can fix this. 2) Mounted Hygrometers. Hygometeters (Analog or Digital) permanently mounted in the humidor (e.g., there is a hole in the box) are another source of leaks. Again easily fixed with some sealant. 3) Lid. Sometines the seal around the lid is not as good as it could be. There are a lot of ways to fix this. I use painters tape. 4) Analog Hygrometers. These look cool, but the low-cost versions usually used are not very accurate. Good luck! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.