Ebay humidors?

[Big A]

I was looking around for a new humidor and there are some on ebay and the prices almost seem too good to be true. Anyone have a ebay humidor. The company is called gadget bestbuy. Here is the link to the one I'm looking at.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CLEAR-TOP-AND-FR...1%7C240%3A1318

I tried to search and look for threads on this but didn't find any. Sorry if i missed them.

[bigloo]

Stay away. They are usually garbage, poor seals, little to no cedar. Search on this board, there are plenty great retailers (I use cheaphumidors.com myself).

[Big A]

If it sounds too good to be true. It often is. Thanks for the heads up, I had a bad feeling about them that just confirmed it.

[totallytentative]

Heheh, oddly enough, I was looking at this seller last night.

I find it a bit worrisome that they keep saying "cedar".... but not "spanish cedar".

I didn't persue it any further because I don't need another humi and I didn't like any of the limited number of styles they sell anyway.

[d_day]

My own personal policy is to not buy humidors sight unseen. I have to be able to inspect them before I buy them.

[Big A]

Originally Posted by totallytentative

Heheh, oddly enough, I was looking at this seller last night.

I find it a bit worrisome that they keep saying "cedar".... but not "spanish cedar".

I didn't persue it any further because I don't need another humi and I didn't like any of the limited number of styles they sell anyway.

Yea it is hard to pass up such a cheap price, but i have tried cutting corners and i get burned everytime.

[fsjonsey]

http://cgi.ebay.com/150-ct-RED-WOOD-...713.m153.l1262
I actually bought this tabletop 150ct cabinet from that seller on sale for $39. The trays are spanish cedar, but the humidor itself appears to be maple, poplar, or some other non-aromatic wood. It leaked like a screen door when I got it, but all I had to do is seal the glass window seams with odorless clear silicone caulk. Holds humidity perfectly now. i have no complaints. Considering the price, a $5 tube of caulk was well worth it.

[Big A]

I ended up just getting one from cheaphumidors. It ended up being not even $10 more after shipping. Thanks for the help guys.

[Scimmia]

There are a couple of sellers on ebay selling decent humidors. gadgetbestbuy is not one of them. I don't remember who the others were, but I'm sure you could turn them up with a search, I know this has been discussed.

[dannysguitar]

I bought a humidor similar to this about 8 months ago from this seller. I seasoned the hell our of it, and according to my digital hygrometer, its holding humidity perfectly. Don't expect the top to be glass tho.

[Shaz]

I picked up one of these for $50 and a quite pleased with it. I hope no one bursts my bubble about this humi, but it looks great, keeps a good seal, and smells awsome when ever I open it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/60-Cigar-Zebrawo...QQcmdZViewItem

[LibertyToad]

I also like cheaphumidors.com. I got an imperfect humidor for a steal. What was wrong with it? Well, it had a small gouge/scratch...on the inside. Almost felt like I got it for free.

[PDV]

I think you're ok buying on ebay if you stick to name brands. I just picked up a Romeo y Julieta limited edition humi on ebay for what I feel was a real good price. The humi is beautiful, and quality is first rate. Here's a link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EOIBSA:US:1123

[hotreds]

Just check the feedback- that should give you an idea. I personally prefer cedar interior myself. Altho my last three were all coolerdors!