Cheap humidor

[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.