And oh yeah - one guy (obviously a newb -

) asked him about the cello on or off deal.
His reply was: remove the cello after receiving them. He only puts them ( most of the blends) in cello to cut down on damage to them until you get them home.
I told him I keep them however they come - he said if you store in a cedar lined box/humidor to remove the cello.
So there ya go -
Ron