Avallo Humidors

AdamJoshua · 05-22-2019, 01:35 PM

Yah box is here, Avallo 2000 with set and forget humility system, got it unpacked, wrestled it in, .... kind of pissed off at the "craftsmanship". For a box that took a couple extra months, there corners cut on this are really bumming me out. Overall it's a nice box, some of the stuff is a bit cheesy compared to Aristocrat, things like the water containers that are just plastic quart or so containers he chopped up with a box cutter and stuck a small computer fan on the top of, but that's not horrible just a difference I noticed.

It came well protected in shipping and packing so that's a good thing!

The two things that I'm actually upset about are the job that was done in staining the box and the "lock".

From a distance as long as you don't look at the stain job on the top and side ... it's gorgeous LOL

The stain job is, to me, for something I paid 1800 dollars for, complete crap, it's not hard to stain wood when you take months and months. See below

You can actually see that from across the room, there is a lighter uneven stripe showing.

The "seal" he uses is the cheapest crap you can buy and will soon be replaced by the foam weather stripping that bob used, I'll have to find some really thin stuff to make sure it works with the door and magnets, but again, really?

Then the lock which when you lock the box, the door is actually a bit loose, it's not a tight "lock" and there isn't much you can do about it because there isn't locking hardware on the wall, there is just a groove cut, so it' is what it is. Maybe the new weather stripping will help with that.

Over all for a 2 month or whatever delay and $1800 I would probably look elsewhere. Maybe I'm being picky but having had an aristocrat to compare this is sorely lacking in the craftsmanship and for the price too many corners were cut .. .or unstained and his lack of communication and when he does communicate well he came through on zero of the promises he made.

Happy to have a new box and finally get stuff out of the cooler, but the next one will come from somewhere else.

elderboy02 · 05-22-2019, 01:39 PM

Yeah, I would be ticked off if I paid $1800 for that. So glad I have my Aristocrat. Thanks for posting. I will never buy from Avallo.

The Poet · 05-22-2019, 01:42 PM

Sorry for your disappointment, broh. Hope you can make it work OK for you.

Chainsaw13 · 05-22-2019, 01:54 PM

Wow, that would tick me off too. Way too much money for questionable craftsmanship.

BigAsh · 05-22-2019, 02:36 PM

Yea, yea yea.....But....at least Rask is standing on his head!! (Glass half full moment!!)

the veteran netminder is sporting a .942 save percentage with a 1.84 goals against average this postseason, making him the current favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

JUst squint when you look at it, or lower the lights...if it holds humidity well you'll be happy!!

AdamJoshua · 05-22-2019, 02:49 PM

The door is actually a bit uneven too ... lol I feel like kicking myself in the nuts, not sure how that would work but yah. lol

elderboy02 · 05-22-2019, 02:52 PM

From the website: "Avallo Humidors offers a 2 year guarantee on all its products. Call for more info."

Call them and tell them you are unhappy and want something to be done about it.

AdamJoshua · 05-22-2019, 02:57 PM

I was going to post some good stuff just now, like solid build and the set and forget system is easier to use than Bob's that I always found a bit cryptic ... then i noticed this in the light...

https://i.imgur.com/C4IfvYa.jpg

The Poet · 05-22-2019, 03:01 PM

Well there's your answer . . . turn off the lights.

elderboy02 · 05-22-2019, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Well there's your answer . . . turn off the lights.

AdamJoshua · 05-22-2019, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Poet

Well there's your answer . . . turn off the lights.

You laugh but I’m moving to more of a corner away from lights.

AdamJoshua · 05-22-2019, 07:20 PM

Talked to Matt at Avallo, he said he's not Bob and doesn't build that quality box, etc., I said we needed to talk about a discounted price or have someone pick it up. He was fine either way and we came to an agreement for a discount. Now I'll look for someone that can restain it and see about shimming up the door or just moving the hinges so it's straight.

icehog3 · 05-22-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

Talked to Matt at Avallo, he said he's not Bob and doesn't build that quality box, etc.

Well, if I ever considered giving Avallo a try, that changed my mind for good.

elderboy02 · 05-22-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Well, if I ever considered giving Avallo a try, that changed my mind for good.

Yep. Dude sounds like a scumbag

Porch Dweller · 05-22-2019, 08:29 PM

Sorry to read that, Adam. You expect a certain level of quality for that money.

markem · 05-22-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Sorry to read that, Adam. You expect a certain level of quality for that money.

Reminds me of this post

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...9&postcount=12

CigarNut · 05-23-2019, 09:29 AM

Sorry to hear about this, Adam. I hope you are able to get your humidor fixed up so that it's useful and some thing that you are happy with.

AdamJoshua · 05-23-2019, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markem

Reminds me of this post

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showpo...9&postcount=12

Well Avallo is definitely not claiming to be a fine furniture maker, he's more about the electronics of it and building the boxes to fill a void (with cash) that opened when Bob shut down.

In the end gave me a decent discount, I can find someone local to re-stain and fix the door. I'm over it, it is what it is.

AdamJoshua · 05-25-2019, 09:42 AM

Holding humidity fine and that's really what matters.

icehog3 · 05-25-2019, 01:21 PM

$237

05-22-2019, 01:35 PM	#1
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Avallo Humidors Yah box is here, Avallo 2000 with set and forget humility system, got it unpacked, wrestled it in, .... kind of pissed off at the "craftsmanship". For a box that took a couple extra months, there corners cut on this are really bumming me out. Overall it's a nice box, some of the stuff is a bit cheesy compared to Aristocrat, things like the water containers that are just plastic quart or so containers he chopped up with a box cutter and stuck a small computer fan on the top of, but that's not horrible just a difference I noticed. It came well protected in shipping and packing so that's a good thing! The two things that I'm actually upset about are the job that was done in staining the box and the "lock". From a distance as long as you don't look at the stain job on the top and side ... it's gorgeous LOL The stain job is, to me, for something I paid 1800 dollars for, complete crap, it's not hard to stain wood when you take months and months. See below You can actually see that from across the room, there is a lighter uneven stripe showing. The "seal" he uses is the cheapest crap you can buy and will soon be replaced by the foam weather stripping that bob used, I'll have to find some really thin stuff to make sure it works with the door and magnets, but again, really? Then the lock which when you lock the box, the door is actually a bit loose, it's not a tight "lock" and there isn't much you can do about it because there isn't locking hardware on the wall, there is just a groove cut, so it' is what it is. Maybe the new weather stripping will help with that. Over all for a 2 month or whatever delay and $1800 I would probably look elsewhere. Maybe I'm being picky but having had an aristocrat to compare this is sorely lacking in the craftsmanship and for the price too many corners were cut .. .or unstained and his lack of communication and when he does communicate well he came through on zero of the promises he made. Happy to have a new box and finally get stuff out of the cooler, but the next one will come from somewhere else.

05-22-2019, 01:39 PM	#2
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Avallo Humidors Yeah, I would be ticked off if I paid $1800 for that. So glad I have my Aristocrat. Thanks for posting. I will never buy from Avallo.

05-22-2019, 01:42 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Avallo Humidors Sorry for your disappointment, broh. Hope you can make it work OK for you. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

05-22-2019, 01:54 PM	#4
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Avallo Humidors Wow, that would tick me off too. Way too much money for questionable craftsmanship. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-22-2019, 02:36 PM	#5
BigAsh Don't knock the Ash... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Keith Location: Yardley, PA Posts: 5,046 Trading: (46)	Re: Avallo Humidors Yea, yea yea.....But....at least Rask is standing on his head!! (Glass half full moment!!) the veteran netminder is sporting a .942 save percentage with a 1.84 goals against average this postseason, making him the current favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. JUst squint when you look at it, or lower the lights...if it holds humidity well you'll be happy!! __________________ Keith

05-22-2019, 02:49 PM	#6
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Avallo Humidors The door is actually a bit uneven too ... lol I feel like kicking myself in the nuts, not sure how that would work but yah. lol

05-22-2019, 02:52 PM	#7
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Avallo Humidors From the website: "Avallo Humidors offers a 2 year guarantee on all its products. Call for more info." Call them and tell them you are unhappy and want something to be done about it.

05-22-2019, 02:57 PM	#8
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Avallo Humidors I was going to post some good stuff just now, like solid build and the set and forget system is easier to use than Bob's that I always found a bit cryptic ... then i noticed this in the light... https://i.imgur.com/C4IfvYa.jpg

05-22-2019, 03:01 PM	#9
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Avallo Humidors Well there's your answer . . . turn off the lights. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

05-22-2019, 07:20 PM	#12
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Avallo Humidors Talked to Matt at Avallo, he said he's not Bob and doesn't build that quality box, etc., I said we needed to talk about a discounted price or have someone pick it up. He was fine either way and we came to an agreement for a discount. Now I'll look for someone that can restain it and see about shimming up the door or just moving the hinges so it's straight.

05-22-2019, 08:29 PM	#15
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,461 Trading: (24)	Re: Avallo Humidors Sorry to read that, Adam. You expect a certain level of quality for that money. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

05-23-2019, 09:29 AM	#17
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Avallo Humidors Sorry to hear about this, Adam. I hope you are able to get your humidor fixed up so that it's useful and some thing that you are happy with. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-25-2019, 09:42 AM	#19
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Avallo Humidors Holding humidity fine and that's really what matters.

05-25-2019, 01:21 PM	#20
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Avallo Humidors $237 __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!