ebay humidors?

[sqhertz]

im taking the leap and buying my first humidor.
im well aware of coolers but i really dont see myself having more than 75-100 at any given time during the next year or so. if i do , i have a couple cigar boxes for overflow.

so has anyone purchased a humidor from ebay? i was eyeing this one that was brought to my attention by Cigar Man Andy - NEW - AMBASSADOR MAPLEWOOD FINISH 75 CIGAR HUMIDOR - eBay (item 320253849294 end time Feb-12-09 14:130 PST)

feedback looks good and theyve been around since '03.

[Shaz]

Originally Posted by sqhertz

but i really dont see myself having more than 75-100 at any given time during the next year or so. if i do , i have a couple cigar boxes for overflow.

How many times have we heard that!
Actually, I've bought 2 humidors off ebay and I'm quite happy with both. Other than the crappy hygrometer I got on one of them.
I've seen these imperfect ones on ebay and almost ended up ordering one. For $30 with shipping, can't see the down side. The only thing, and it just could be the way the picture is, even though it says Spanish cedar, in the photo, the inside doesn't look red enough for cedar. But he does seem like a good seller.
The other thing to consider, even though it says 75 count, you will likely get a lot less in there than that.
Good luck.

[sqhertz]

i know i know , the slope is steep , dangerous , contagous , slippery , dangerous , unforgiving , dangerous , and did i say dangerous?

but for the price and my conditions , it looks great. im just quesitoning a humidor from the 'infamous' ebay. but looking through the reviews , they seem to sell alot of them and everyone seems pleased.
hmm.....

[Vinnie]

As long as it holds a good seal, then it should work. I agree, it's smaller than you think and you will be lucky to get 35 or 40 smokes in there. I learned the hard way on my 300 count and I'm lucky to get 150 in it.

If it doesn't work out, you're only out $30...
Good luck, Vinnie

[Shaz]

Can't really see too much of a down side for $30. Post a picture when you get it. I'd be curious to see the "imperfection".

Since Sept 08, I've purchased a 50 ct humidor, then a 125 ct, got a free 25 ct with a sampler, converted my medium sized cooler. And I'm running out of space. It's crazy.

[sqhertz]

well , when we settle into a townhouse me and the fiance been eyeing out in NC , she promised i can get a vino. ill let her know i didnt forget. lol.

id really like to get a larger imperfect from CH.com , but they seem to be out of the ones in my range. or if someone has something they want to get rid of , ill gladny snag it up. id rather give my money to a member than a merchant on ebay.

[sqhertz]

im ready to snag it up. my main thing is , if it doesnt seal well enough , is there anything i can do to fix it? or would i just be better off sending it back and eating the shipping charges..

[Big A]

I have seen where some people take masking tape and put it on the little tab that actually makes the seal. They say that works for theirs. That seems to be like an easy fix if it works just isnt the most eye appealing. But again you would only be out $30 or shipping. Have seen several posts on here about people with ebay humidors and they like them. For me, after looking around more i could get one from a more reliable site for $8 more.

I also suggest cheaking out cheaphumidors and tampahumidor and looking at their imperfects. i just got a 25-50ct glass top for less than $30 shipped. there is only two little off colors on the top that you can hardly notice. And you can make an offer on their prices the have listed for the other humidors. I have been told around 10-15% less than what they have them at.

[Big A]

Originally Posted by SmokinDuck

This is what i was talking about. with Blue tape or masking tape.

[chippewastud79]

Its your world, but most people would advise against humidors from Ebay. For the price you are looking ar you could find something comparable, that isn't an imperfect, and from a repsected vendor from someone like Cheaphumidors.com or the Devil site. But it is your money

[scottw]

I got a 400 count from there and have not had a single problem. I have about 340 sticks in there with room for about two more boxes so I'm OK on space. Word of advise, whatever size you think you need, triple it and buy one. I started with a 20 count, then 100 count, then 400 count and then anothe 25 count for some dryboxing. This was over the course of the last 16 months.

[Richter35]

Geneve 500 ct High Gloss Cigar Cabinet Humidor *UNUSED* - eBay (item 110337394811 end time Jan-19-09 220:07 PST)

I found this one on ebay and its the same one that I just ordered. I received mine two days ago and I love it! Obviously its still seasoning but the overall look and size of it I love.

The bid on it now is $150 which is a really good price for this humi. The seller has perfect feedback too so it may be something to look into.

Good Luck!
cheers

[sqhertz]

well , i sent the guys at cheaphumidors an offer. im sure it may be a bit low , but im on a tight budget.


...and i just signed up on cbid if my offer gets denied... im scared , .


thanks for the suggestions.

[sqhertz]

well , i went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered the ebay humi. worst case , im out $30.
i will post a picture of it as soon as i recieve it.

[SmokinDuck]

Yeah, like he said, it doesn't look pretty but the blue painters tape was all I had on hand and sealed it up nicely. When you get it, do the flashlight test to see if there is any light spilling out, if there is, just break out the tape.