Thanks for the replies. I have heard form the vendor who stated that the humidor does contain Spanish cedar and that I am the only customer who has complained about the odor despite selling "over a thousand" humidors. I checked out his eBay feedback and there were no complaints regarding the odor.

Is it posible that the humidor is so new that the odor is stronger? I am airing it out to see because it honestly does not appear to be red cedar. I'll see if the smell levels out some. The vendor said he will take it back (minus shipping - both ways ) but I'm going to see if airing out the humidor helps.

Thanks again for the replies (and the excellent link). This forum is always very informative.

Michael