Cheap humidor

[Drake]

i got a 40 dolloar humidor from my local shop. looks just like the cheapos on ebay, i just felt a little better buying something i was holding. it keeps its himidity perfectly.

[labmonkey]

I also bought a $49.00, 50 stick Humidor from my local shop and I am very happy with it. It has served me well for a long time. I am planning on buying a bigger one eventually, but still plan on using this one too...it was cheap, but very functional, made pretty well, and has been easy to maintain once I got it stabilized.

I agree with Drake that for something like this, I feel much better buying something I can see first. We have discussed imperfections in manufacturing on these cheaper humidors in another thread, and the only way to know you are really getting a good solid box is by checking it out first in my opinion.

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

Thanks guys. The one local shop I have been able to locate so far had what I thought was a nice one for $50. Seem well built and solid and closed very tight. I even heard the "swoosh" when I opened and closed the lid. I think I will pick it up this weekend. Thanks again.

[stick]

wtf? My humidor doesn't make a "swoosh" sound when I open it. Are they supposed too?

[chrisboy]

stick,

the 'swoosh' sound is heard in a good humidor when closing the lid by letting it drop on its own, not when opening it. this usually indicates that the humi seals well.

[stick]

I am going to have to listen for that. is it something you have to have your ear right next to the humidor for or you should just hear it when you close it.

[chrisboy]

personally i think the 'swoosh' is more felt that heard. the sound it makes, if any, would be so faint that you have to be in a completely quiet room to notice it. you should feel a sudden gush of wind from the sides of the humi as the lid drops down. nevermind if you dont hear the sound so much, but if you feel the air coming out, then thats what you're looking for.

hope this helps.