ebay beads

danreeve · 01-22-2010, 08:16 AM

Anyone ever use those Humi beads you can find on ebay for dirt cheap? Just wondering if they are any good.

Coz77 · 01-22-2010, 08:20 AM

shilala.....Nuff said

danreeve · 01-22-2010, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Coz77

shilala.....Nuff said

is Shilala the person that sells them on ebay? Sorry for the newb questions.

pnoon · 01-22-2010, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by danreeve

Anyone ever use those Humi beads you can find on ebay for dirt cheap? Just wondering if they are any good.

Without knowing what type of beads you are referring to, it's hard to make an assessment.

G G · 01-22-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by danreeve

is Shilala the person that sells them on ebay? Sorry for the newb questions.

Looks to me that you may be referring to Heartfelt Beads, who is a member here as well.

pnoon · 01-22-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Coz77

shilala.....Nuff said

That is but one good option. It certainly isn't the only one.

Coz77 · 01-22-2010, 08:31 AM

My bad didnt realize you where new here.... I wouldnt buy ebay beads. That just me though.

See below link... Scott just got back from vacation and is trying to settle in. He might need a few days.

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=25949&page=4

http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/ also sells beads.

65% is my recommendation.

pnoon · 01-22-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by danreeve

Anyone ever use those Humi beads you can find on ebay for dirt cheap? Just wondering if they are any good.

You should also head over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself.

danreeve · 01-22-2010, 08:34 AM

thanks for the advice. I have some from Heartfelt, but need to get some more. I saw a seller on ebay selling 1/2 pound bags for 5 bucks. All of the feedback from pervious sales of his/her beads were positive.

/shrug.

danreeve · 01-22-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

You should also head over to the New Inmate forum and introduce yourself.

great idea.

icehog3 · 01-22-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by danreeve

thanks for the advice. I have some from Heartfelt, but need to get some more. I saw a seller on ebay selling 1/2 pound bags for 5 bucks. All of the feedback from pervious sales of his/her beads were positive.

/shrug.

You get what you pay for....I would use someone whose feedback is from people I know and trust here.

Mugen910 · 01-22-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

You get what you pay for....I would use someone whose feedback is from people I know and trust here.

Nothing worse than trying to save a few $ on beads and having your cigars not getting the proper care...but we've all been there...don't skimp on the necessities for proper storage.

marge796 · 01-22-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

You get what you pay for....I would use someone whose feedback is from people I know and trust here.

I agree with Tom, folks here have an endless amount of knowledge of everything cigar & cigar related. And, you can't do any better than Shilala's beads! Good luck either way.

Chris.....

MrOneEyedBoh · 01-22-2010, 01:44 PM

I have used cigarmony.com

Their beads are pretty good. I think they are pretty much the same ( heartfelt and cigarmony ) until you get to shilala's beads. I think his are clay based. None the less I would go with a reputable company for the few more dollars you would spend versus eBay's beads.

01-22-2010, 01:59 PM

O ordered some Dry Mistat-like tubes from an eBay seller once. There were lot's of issues with the way they were packaged etc. but the seller had excellent customer service skills. I was happy in the end with the overall experience but still did not use his product.

I have found Heartfelt and Shilala beads to both be very effective. I think the Shilala beads are better overall due to the lack of maintenance.

hotreds · 01-22-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by danreeve

Anyone ever use those Humi beads you can find on ebay for dirt cheap? Just wondering if they are any good.

Yes/No

BryanB · 01-22-2010, 03:12 PM

I started w/ the cheapies from ebay. They worked for great for about 2 months then crapped out. Might as well get the ones that work.

01-22-2010, 03:29 PM

I use the Heartfelt Beads and couldn't be happier. Dave is a fellow cigar enthusiast and his customer service is unbeatable. He 100% guarantees you will be satisfied. Maintenance on the beads is very minimal and they keep my humi at a rock-steady 65% RH. I trust the beads more than my digital hygrometer.

Taylor61 · 01-22-2010, 03:33 PM

I just ordered some heartfelt beads to go along with my Le Veil humidifier. Hoping they will keep spikes from occurring.

Bubba - NJ · 01-22-2010, 06:46 PM

The only beads I found listed on Ebay were from Cheap Humidors and $15 a half pound . I've only ever used Heartfelt and have no reason to switch , steady and dependable .

01-22-2010, 08:16 AM	#1
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	ebay beads Anyone ever use those Humi beads you can find on ebay for dirt cheap? Just wondering if they are any good.

01-22-2010, 08:20 AM	#2
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: ebay beads shilala.....Nuff said

01-22-2010, 08:31 AM	#7
Coz77 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: NY Posts: 307 Trading: (1)	Re: ebay beads My bad didnt realize you where new here.... I wouldnt buy ebay beads. That just me though. See below link... Scott just got back from vacation and is trying to settle in. He might need a few days. http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=25949&page=4 http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/ also sells beads. 65% is my recommendation.

01-22-2010, 08:34 AM	#9
danreeve Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 733 Trading: (2)	Re: ebay beads thanks for the advice. I have some from Heartfelt, but need to get some more. I saw a seller on ebay selling 1/2 pound bags for 5 bucks. All of the feedback from pervious sales of his/her beads were positive. /shrug.

01-22-2010, 01:44 PM	#14
MrOneEyedBoh Hon. Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 953 Trading: (30)	Re: ebay beads I have used cigarmony.com Their beads are pretty good. I think they are pretty much the same ( heartfelt and cigarmony ) until you get to shilala's beads. I think his are clay based. None the less I would go with a reputable company for the few more dollars you would spend versus eBay's beads.

01-22-2010, 01:59 PM	#15
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ebay beads O ordered some Dry Mistat-like tubes from an eBay seller once. There were lot's of issues with the way they were packaged etc. but the seller had excellent customer service skills. I was happy in the end with the overall experience but still did not use his product. I have found Heartfelt and Shilala beads to both be very effective. I think the Shilala beads are better overall due to the lack of maintenance.

01-22-2010, 03:12 PM	#17
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: ebay beads I started w/ the cheapies from ebay. They worked for great for about 2 months then crapped out. Might as well get the ones that work. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

01-22-2010, 03:29 PM	#18
RazzBarlow Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ebay beads I use the Heartfelt Beads and couldn't be happier. Dave is a fellow cigar enthusiast and his customer service is unbeatable. He 100% guarantees you will be satisfied. Maintenance on the beads is very minimal and they keep my humi at a rock-steady 65% RH. I trust the beads more than my digital hygrometer.

01-22-2010, 03:33 PM	#19
Taylor61 Smoke Eater Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Ryan Location: Indiana Posts: 8 Trading: (0)	Re: ebay beads I just ordered some heartfelt beads to go along with my Le Veil humidifier. Hoping they will keep spikes from occurring.

01-22-2010, 06:46 PM	#20
Bubba - NJ Deep Cherry Finish Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rolf Location: Tatooine Posts: 780 Trading: (4)	Re: ebay beads The only beads I found listed on Ebay were from Cheap Humidors and $15 a half pound . I've only ever used Heartfelt and have no reason to switch , steady and dependable . __________________ Royale with cheese