Am I being too picky? (picture heavy)

12-10-2011, 11:02 PM

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?

12-10-2011, 11:03 PM

12-10-2011, 11:03 PM

emopunker2004 · 12-10-2011, 11:04 PM

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

Volusianator · 12-10-2011, 11:25 PM

Get rid of that thing!

kingcobradude · 12-10-2011, 11:26 PM

I would have returned it. its built like crap

pektel · 12-10-2011, 11:45 PM

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

is that a sponge incased in wood?

12-10-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

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

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

About $500

Whoa...yeah, return that sucker!

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

Yes, yes it is.

Yep, floral foam = mold magnet

Volusianator · 12-11-2011, 12:16 AM

There's your answer!

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It was Charles Tedder. http://ctdovetaildesigns.com/

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Originally Posted by pektel

Where did this come from?

emopunker2004 · 12-11-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ysr_racer

About $500

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Yes, yes it is.

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

12-11-2011, 05:14 AM

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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Originally Posted by Bigbaldbob

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

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

kelmac07 · 12-11-2011, 08:24 AM

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

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

Smart move on the return

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

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NCRadioMan · 12-11-2011, 10:41 AM

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

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

12-10-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
ysr_racer Guest Posts: n/a	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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emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) nope. i think i would have done the same thing. my __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

12-10-2011, 11:25 PM	#5
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) Get rid of that thing! __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

12-10-2011, 11:26 PM	#6
kingcobradude Now known as Epicdragon7 Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Clay Location: Kansas for now Posts: 378 Trading: (2)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) I would have returned it. its built like crap

12-10-2011, 11:45 PM	#7
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	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? Posted via Mobile Device

12-10-2011, 11:51 PM	#8
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) is that a sponge incased in wood? __________________ It's just *THIS* this easy to help out the troops.

12-11-2011, 05:14 AM	#13
Bigbaldbob Guest Posts: n/a	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.

12-11-2011, 08:21 AM	#15
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) I would just hope you can get your money back from that thing __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

12-11-2011, 08:24 AM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) Smart move returning that Brad...looks like she'd leak for sure. That "gap" just screams NO SEAL. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-11-2011, 08:32 AM	#17
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) I'd have done the same thing Brad, seems pretty shoddy all the way around with that guy __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

12-11-2011, 08:45 AM	#18
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) Smart move on the return 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 __________________

12-11-2011, 10:41 AM	#19
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,275 Trading: (66)	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. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

12-11-2011, 10:46 AM	#20
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Am I being too picky? (picture heavy) wow, thanks for the pics, amazing that he actually sold this thing...sorry bro, return it for a full refund. __________________