Should I send it back?

Useless – legs · 11-16-2016, 12:10 PM

Hey all,
I recently decided to replace my first humidor with a nicer looking and better sealing model in order to protect my investment in high-quality smokes. I decided to go with something with drawers instead of the top that opens up and when the product arrived today only the drawers were made of cedar, the interior looks like a mahogany that has been finished. Should I send this thing back and get a refund or do you all think it will work?

dijit · 11-16-2016, 12:14 PM

As long as the seal is good and the drawers are cedar lined I think you are good. Very few even high end humidors are made completely of cedar.

AdamJoshua · 11-16-2016, 12:35 PM

Any pictures or a link to the box?

Useless – legs · 11-16-2016, 01:47 PM

I have pictures but can't figure out how to resize them to upload them here

WhiteMamba · 11-16-2016, 03:05 PM

use photo bucket or another photo sharing platform

icehog3 · 11-16-2016, 03:12 PM

Yup, I have no clue how to advise you without seeing pictures.

MarkinAZ · 11-16-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yup, I have no clue how to advise you without seeing pictures.

Use your visualization skills Tom

icehog3 · 11-16-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Use your visualization skills Tom

I have those?

Porch Dweller · 11-16-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Yup, I have no clue how to advise you without seeing pictures.

Interpretive dance would be best.

borndead1 · 11-16-2016, 04:49 PM

Did you get it on eBay? I've seen a lot of garbage "humidors" being sold on eBay.

T.G · 11-16-2016, 06:40 PM

Photos and any manufacturer info would be very helpful, but just fwiw, Spanish cedar, which is what is used for humidors, is actually in the mahogany family. Real cedar, like the use in closets for moths, or Lane Chests, or planked grilled salmon, is something you don't want your cigars in.

At one time mahogany was a common wood for humidors, spanish cedar gained popularity woth the makers due to its lower cost and better availability.

pnoon · 11-16-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Useless – legs

Hey all,
I recently decided to replace my first humidor with a nicer looking and better sealing model in order to protect my investment in high-quality smokes. I decided to go with something with drawers instead of the top that opens up and when the product arrived today only the drawers were made of cedar, the interior looks like a mahogany that has been finished. Should I send this thing back and get a refund or do you all think it will work?

Lots of good questions in response to your post.

I have a few as well.
Where did you buy it? From a retailer or private party (ebay, craigslist, etc)?
Spanish cedar used in humidors is neither Spanish nor a cedar. It is more closely related to mahogany. The fact that the interior wood is "finished" raises concern for me but having more information and pictures would allow us to be of more help. I use Photobucket. Some use Flickr or other picture hosting sites to resize and link their pictures here.

The Poet · 11-16-2016, 08:44 PM

If you have some tracing paper, Zack, I can lend you my Crayolas.

mosesbotbol · 11-17-2016, 10:10 AM

Is this humidor made from a respected company, known for humidors?

Useless – legs · 11-18-2016, 05:39 PM

Here's what it looks like, I bought it from a website that makes humidors, jewelry boxes and other things called American box.com

icehog3 · 11-18-2016, 05:54 PM

Looking at their site, I would say their stuff is crap. If they will take it back, I'd send it back and get one from a company that specializes in strictly humidors.

kelmac07 · 11-18-2016, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Looking at their site, I would say their stuff is crap. If they will take it back, I'd send it back and get one from a company that specializes in strictly humidors.

Agree with Tom on this one.

AdamJoshua · 11-18-2016, 05:59 PM

Let me be the first to say I do enjoy American box.

Seems to be the Caledonia HERE.

I think right off the bat I would get some food grade silicone and seal around the glass (inside the lid), boxes like that have been known to have issues with the seal around the glass, makes it hard to hold humidity. I'd also get a digital hygrometer for it and not rely on the build in analog.

Looks like a pretty typical humidor, except for the all the possible places is could leak, I'm guessing the draw seals are pretty tight? Or at least I'd expect them to tighten up once you season it.

icehog3 · 11-18-2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

I think right off the bat I would get some food grade silicone and seal around the glass (inside the lid), boxes like that have been known to have issues with the seal around the glass, makes it hard to hold humidity. I'd also get a digital hygrometer for it and not rely on the build in analog.

Yeah, or send it back.

stevieray · 11-19-2016, 01:53 PM

Honestly, by looking at the photo, it would appear that a ziplock bag would be more air tight and hold humidity better than that humidor.

11-16-2016, 12:10 PM	#1
Useless – legs Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2016 First Name: Zachary Location: New York Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Should I send it back? Hey all, I recently decided to replace my first humidor with a nicer looking and better sealing model in order to protect my investment in high-quality smokes. I decided to go with something with drawers instead of the top that opens up and when the product arrived today only the drawers were made of cedar, the interior looks like a mahogany that has been finished. Should I send this thing back and get a refund or do you all think it will work?

11-16-2016, 12:14 PM	#2
dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: Should I send it back? As long as the seal is good and the drawers are cedar lined I think you are good. Very few even high end humidors are made completely of cedar. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

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Useless – legs Just in from the Storm Join Date: Nov 2016 First Name: Zachary Location: New York Posts: 3 Trading: (0)	Re: Should I send it back? I have pictures but can't figure out how to resize them to upload them here

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Should I send it back? Yup, I have no clue how to advise you without seeing pictures. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,344 Trading: (7)	Re: Should I send it back? Did you get it on eBay? I've seen a lot of garbage "humidors" being sold on eBay. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

11-16-2016, 06:40 PM	#11
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Should I send it back? Photos and any manufacturer info would be very helpful, but just fwiw, Spanish cedar, which is what is used for humidors, is actually in the mahogany family. Real cedar, like the use in closets for moths, or Lane Chests, or planked grilled salmon, is something you don't want your cigars in. At one time mahogany was a common wood for humidors, spanish cedar gained popularity woth the makers due to its lower cost and better availability.

11-16-2016, 08:44 PM	#13
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Should I send it back? If you have some tracing paper, Zack, I can lend you my Crayolas. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

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11-18-2016, 05:54 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: Should I send it back? Looking at their site, I would say their stuff is crap. If they will take it back, I'd send it back and get one from a company that specializes in strictly humidors. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-18-2016, 05:59 PM	#18
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Should I send it back? Let me be the first to say I do enjoy American box. Seems to be the Caledonia HERE. I think right off the bat I would get some food grade silicone and seal around the glass (inside the lid), boxes like that have been known to have issues with the seal around the glass, makes it hard to hold humidity. I'd also get a digital hygrometer for it and not rely on the build in analog. Looks like a pretty typical humidor, except for the all the possible places is could leak, I'm guessing the draw seals are pretty tight? Or at least I'd expect them to tighten up once you season it.

11-19-2016, 01:53 PM	#20
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: Should I send it back? Honestly, by looking at the photo, it would appear that a ziplock bag would be more air tight and hold humidity better than that humidor. __________________