Even expensive humidors can and do have issues. Better to take your time and do the research to get the right humidor for you. Dont forget aesthetics will play a roll here too. My $30 Bally II glass top after I sealed the glass was easily one of the best small humidors I have owned. If money is really the issue and nothing else I recommend Coleman or Igloo. Get some Spanish cedar sheets that your local B&M is about to throw out and line it. You can find storage for a few hundred sticks for under $100 including humidification devices.