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Old 09-26-2009, 06:52 AM   #19
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Default Re: Major Disappointment w/ my first Opus X

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Originally Posted by sodomanaz View Post
Well, what I'm surprised hasn't been brought up yet is that the general rule of thumb is to let the cigar rest after purchase. A lot of stores keep their humidors a bit moister than what you would keep at home.

If it is being a pain to keep lit, it's probably a bit wet, and needed to be dry-boxed for a day or two.

I know it goes against your current ways, but once you get into this a bit (humidor(s), dry-boxing), you will notice a difference between a fresh from the store cigar and one that has been given some time to be ready to smoke.
He bought two cigars and had problems with one so I doubt it was stores humidor
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