ysr_racer 11:02 PM 12-10-2011
I recently bought (and returned) an expensive handmade humidor. I saw pictures of it online, and thought it looked nice.
It was advertised as a handmade hardwood humidor. When I got it the first thing I noticed was the box it came in was used three previous times. If he's saving trees, OK. If he's not, it's shoddy.
Next was the packing material used. It looked like it was a bunch of crap he had laying around the shop. Foam peanuts, cardboard, and a broken up Styrofoam cooler. Again, if he's saving trees, OK. If he's not, it's shoddy.
When I opened it up the first thing I saw was how the lid fit. Actually it didn't. But here's the crazy part, it's made that way due to the hinges not being countersunk. Next up was the writing on the magnetic strips that hold the humidifier. Again, shoddy.
And last but not least, it's a hardwood outside around a pine box, not a hardwood box.
When I called the maker he said I was the only person that complained, and he's sold many like this. He told me it wouldn't leak. I told him it looks like **** and I'm sending it back.
Am I being too picky?
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ysr_racer 11:03 PM 12-10-2011
ysr_racer 11:03 PM 12-10-2011
emopunker2004 11:04 PM 12-10-2011
nope. i think i would have done the same thing. my
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Volusianator 11:25 PM 12-10-2011
kingcobradude 11:26 PM 12-10-2011
I would have returned it. its built like crap
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pektel 11:45 PM 12-10-2011
Ouch. Yeah, that does not look quality. But, two real questions... Where did this come from? And what was the price?
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Zeuceone 11:51 PM 12-10-2011
is that a sponge incased in wood?
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ysr_racer 11:57 PM 12-10-2011
Originally Posted by pektel:
Ouch. Yeah, that does not look quality. But, two real questions... Where did this come from? And what was the price?
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About $500
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is that a sponge incased in wood?
Yes, yes it is.
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Volusianator 12:11 AM 12-11-2011
Originally Posted by ysr_racer:
About $500
Whoa...yeah, return that sucker!
Originally Posted by ysr_racer:
Yes, yes it is.
Yep, floral foam = mold magnet
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Volusianator 12:16 AM 12-11-2011
There's your answer!
Originally Posted by pektel:
Where did this come from?
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emopunker2004 12:17 AM 12-11-2011
Originally Posted by ysr_racer:
About $500
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Yes, yes it is.
yeh. i'd go waxing moon next time...
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Bigbaldbob 05:14 AM 12-11-2011
The fitment looks horrible. A humming bird could make thru that gap. Hope you have better luck on the next one.
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Zeuceone 05:18 AM 12-11-2011
Originally Posted by Bigbaldbob:
The fitment looks horrible. A humming bird could make thru that gap. Hope you have better luck on the next one.
as long as it doesnt smoke cigars, then he should be ok.
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chippewastud79 08:21 AM 12-11-2011
I would just hope you can get your money back from that thing
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kelmac07 08:24 AM 12-11-2011
Smart move returning that Brad...looks like she'd leak for sure. That "gap" just screams NO SEAL.
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MurphysLaw 08:32 AM 12-11-2011
I'd have done the same thing Brad, seems pretty shoddy all the way around with that guy
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Smart move on the return
:-) If you really want a custom one send me a PM, I bet my buddy has time, he has done mine and is just about done with Frank's and Andrew's and they are bad@ss.
My coffin Humi
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NCRadioMan 10:41 AM 12-11-2011
Weak! An amateur could do better than that. Geez, you can get any regular humidor of that size with much better quality for $50.
About the packing material, as long as it gets to you undamaged from shipping, I don't think it matters what cushioned the product.
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irratebass 10:46 AM 12-11-2011
wow, thanks for the pics, amazing that he actually sold this thing...sorry bro, return it for a full refund.
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