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Outlaw God 08-15-2013 09:56 AM

Boxes of Cigar Storage Preference?
 
How do you like storing your cigars?

gogotron 08-15-2013 10:03 AM

Re: Boxes of Cigar Storage Preference?
 
For boxes, I use an old wine refrigerator with extra spanish cedar and humidifiers on each shelf. It's ambient temperature but the humidity is very constant as I rarely open it. The see through door makes it an attractive display unit in the den.

Edit: Didn't see the poll at first, cellophane off the box for cigars I'll transfer to my desktop and keep cellophane on for boxes I won't be going into.

688sonarmen 08-15-2013 10:05 AM

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I keep mine in the toaster then wrap cellophane around it, then follow the rule of 3.

Outlaw God 08-15-2013 10:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 688sonarmen (Post 1873951)
I keep mine in the toaster then wrap cellophane around it, then follow the rule of 3.

I guess I was expecting smart ass answers too :fp

688sonarmen 08-15-2013 10:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw God (Post 1873961)
I guess I was expecting smart ass answers too :fp

What makes you say that?

Outlaw God 08-15-2013 10:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 688sonarmen (Post 1873962)
What makes you say that?

I guess I was thinking of a toaster meant cooking them to death and ruining them

dave 08-15-2013 10:50 AM

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I have no idea what's going on, but I like it just the same.



As to orig question, I generally keep them in the box - usually, when they get to around 1/2 to 3/4 empty, I'm looking to remove the box to save room -- either consolidate into another box, into trays, and some go into bags for various durations. I don't think I've got more than a couple boxes still in cello - I generally open and inspect within days or weeks of receipt.

xFreebirdx 08-15-2013 10:58 AM

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Cellophane off. How else are you going to inspect the contents for damage or mold. If you store them with the cellophane on and open them at a later date and find damage or mold you won't have a leg to stand on............

gogotron 08-15-2013 11:13 AM

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True but I think quality and consistency of the brand and provenance are also a factor. In any case, whether it's due to my favorite tabacconists or just plain luck I've never had mold, beetle, etc problems in 20+ years. Do retailers remove cellophane from every box they receive?

MUNKY 08-15-2013 11:26 AM

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The shelf life for me rotates to quick to notice lol! Although I do remove the cedar wraps. But how they come is how I keep em.

shilala 08-15-2013 11:31 AM

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I take the cellophane off the box, split it into equal size pieces, and add them to the cellophane that I leave on the cigars.
Unless there is no cellophane on the cigars, in which case I don't leave it on, because it wasn't on there in the first place.
If the box doesn't have cellophane, but rather that shrinky plastic wrapper crap, I usually call 911 and see what they think.

AdamJoshua 08-15-2013 11:36 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw God (Post 1873946)
How do you like storing your cigars?

I like storing them just fine, thanks for asking. :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1873986)
I usually call 911 and see what they think.

I was going to call them the other day but I couldn't remember the number.

E.J. 08-15-2013 01:12 PM

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I keep boxes in coolers and take the cello off. That said, for no apparent reason, I left the cello on a box of Tatuaje CQ1's that I picked up...I have no explanation for that....but they are wrapped tight in a cooler...:confused:


As a side note, lately this place sure seems to be very flippant with, be condescending to....whatever you want to call it to some individuals on this forum. I am not really clear on the reasoning behind it. I think it's unfortunate.

Outlaw God 08-15-2013 01:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J. (Post 1874010)
As a side note, lately this place sure seems to be very flippant with, be condescending to....whatever you want to call it to some individuals on this forum. I am not really clear on the reasoning behind it. I think it's unfortunate.

+10

Ashcan Bill 08-15-2013 01:17 PM

Re: Boxes of Cigar Storage Preference?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by shilala (Post 1873986)
I take the cellophane off the box, split it into equal size pieces, and add them to the cellophane that I leave on the cigars.
Unless there is no cellophane on the cigars, in which case I don't leave it on, because it wasn't on there in the first place.
If the box doesn't have cellophane, but rather that shrinky plastic wrapper crap, I usually call 911 and see what they think.

Man, I've been buying the wrong stuff. My boxes don't have no cellophane. No funky plastic wrap neither. Where can I get some?

Maybe I could just wrap them in butcher paper instead??? Would that be cool?

I'm just so confused now.

:sad

mosesbotbol 08-15-2013 01:18 PM

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I keep them as they came. Some boxes I'll take out of the outer box if I have another box of the same that's sealed. If it's a cigar I don't smoke often, then I'll keep the outer box.

yourchoice 08-15-2013 01:19 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dave (Post 1873973)
I generally keep them in the box - usually, when they get to around 1/2 to 3/4 empty, I'm looking to remove the box to save room -- either consolidate into another box, into trays, and some go into bags for various durations. I don't think I've got more than a couple boxes still in cello - I generally open and inspect within days or weeks of receipt.

My sentiments, exactly.

Blak Smyth 08-15-2013 01:42 PM

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I open and pull out 5 cigars from every box, label with the box code and place into a cooler that I do not look into or draw from.
The remaining cigars get removed from the box and placed into my wineador to be smoked as singles.
If the wineador has no room left they stay in the box and are placed in another overflow cooler until there is room in the wineador.

Lockspur 08-15-2013 02:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua (Post 1873987)

I was going to call them the other day but I couldn't remember the number.

My phone doesn't have an eleven button, so I just ran around the house naked.

shilala 08-15-2013 03:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by E.J. (Post 1874010)
As a side note, lately this place sure seems to be very flippant with, be condescending to....whatever you want to call it to some individuals on this forum. I am not really clear on the reasoning behind it. I think it's unfortunate.

No disrespect intended at all, EJ.
Lots of times you might see something that seems flippant or condescending, but is actually a joke that's been stumbling along for awhile. Without being around a lot, it'd be easy to misunderstand. I've gotten a burr in my ass a few times because of things I've read and it's come clear to me later that I just wasn't in the loop and got upset for naught. I'm not suggesting this is one of those instances, just hoping that info might help you in the futurecas it has me.

You all have my apologies, I certainly should have added a ;) as that was my intent. Thanks for commenting and giving me an opportunity to set that straight, my brother.
If I've done anyone harm, I hope you'll forgive me. ;s


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