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mikesr1963 01-22-2014 03:11 PM
Just got two boxes in and...
 
...they're sealed in plastic. Do I take the plastic off or leave them sealed until I'm ready to smoke? One box they are in glass tubes the other is a wood box, both boxes have cedar bottoms. :tf

Remo 01-22-2014 03:14 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
either way, they have been stored in plastic since before you bought them I bet, but I would take it off. But that's me.

icehog3 01-22-2014 03:19 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Personal preference.

Remo 01-22-2014 03:21 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1926448)
Personal preference.
Ya, wrapped or not doesn't hurt either way :tu

mikesr1963 01-22-2014 03:23 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
So store them at 70 percent humidity either way and they should be ready. I ask cause I usually don't buy boxes.

Thanks for your answers.

pnoon 01-22-2014 03:24 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by icehog3 (Post 1926448)
Personal preference.
True.
However, I would open them up and inspect them. If there is damage or mold or any other problem, you'll have a better chance of staisfaction with the vendor as opposed to raising the issue 6 months later (or longer).

Porch Dweller 01-22-2014 03:24 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
I like to remove the plastic from the box just so I can do a quick check of the cigars. The cigars themselves I leave in cellophane if they're wrapped.

EDIT: ..and Peter beat me to the bunch by a few seconds. :D

Remo 01-22-2014 03:25 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikesr1963 (Post 1926451)
So store them at 70 percent humidity either way and they should be ready. I ask cause I usually don't buy boxes.

Thanks for your answers.
60-70 % again, personal preference, my stuff is about 64.

pnoon 01-22-2014 03:26 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Porch Dweller (Post 1926453)
I like to remove the plastic from the box just so I can do a quick check of the cigars. The cigars themselves I leave in cellophane if they're wrapped.

EDIT: ..and Peter beat me to the bunch by a few seconds. :D
Great minds think alike. :)

Lockspur 01-22-2014 03:26 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1926454)
60-70 % again, personal preference, my stuff is about 64.
I prefer 63.8. :2

Porch Dweller 01-22-2014 03:26 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikesr1963 (Post 1926451)
So store them at 70 percent humidity either way and they should be ready. I ask cause I usually don't buy boxes.

Thanks for your answers.
Humidity is a personal preference, too. Some keep their's at 70. I keep mine at 65, others prefer even lower.

mikesr1963 01-22-2014 03:27 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1926452)
True.
However, I would open them up and inspect them. If there is damage or mold or any other problem, you'll have a better chance of staisfaction with the vendor as opposed to raising the issue 6 months later (or longer).
I'm going to take this route. :herf

Bax 01-22-2014 03:28 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1926452)
True.
However, I would open them up and inspect them. If there is damage or mold or any other problem, you'll have a better chance of staisfaction with the vendor as opposed to raising the issue 6 months later (or longer).
This! I've had boxes that were sealed and completely covered in mold.

Remo 01-22-2014 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1926455)
SIMPLE minds think alike. :)
Fixed :r

icehog3 01-22-2014 03:30 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pnoon (Post 1926452)
True.
However, I would open them up and inspect them. If there is damage or mold or any other problem, you'll have a better chance of staisfaction with the vendor as opposed to raising the issue 6 months later (or longer).
Great point, Peter. :tu

Quote:
Originally Posted by Remo (Post 1926454)
60-70 % again, personal preference, my stuff is about 64.
62-63% for me, risking the wrath of Scotty. :D

Blueface 01-22-2014 03:54 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
I would leave the box sealed with the plastic but consider removing the bands so they can breathe better.

mikesr1963 01-22-2014 04:00 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blueface (Post 1926469)
I would leave the box sealed with the plastic but consider removing the bands so they can breathe better.
That's awesome, I get right on that.

Sadden 01-22-2014 04:24 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Id echo what Peter said , At least take the wrapper off the boxes to have a peek at the sticks. The cello (and bands for that matter) is all personal preference.

I take the cello off my singles to allow them acclimate faster , boxes I just leave the cello on. Too much of a PITA to take the cello off all those sticks at once...

Remo 01-22-2014 05:33 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
More importantly...what are they?

equetefue 01-22-2014 05:52 PM
Re: Just got two boxes in and...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sadden (Post 1926479)
Id echo what Peter said , At least take the wrapper off the boxes to have a peek at the sticks. The cello (and bands for that matter) is all personal preference.

I take the cello off my singles to allow them acclimate faster , boxes I just leave the cello on. Too much of a PITA to take the cello off all those sticks at once...
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