Just got two boxes in and...

mikesr1963 · 01-22-2014, 03:11 PM

...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.

Remo · 01-22-2014, 03:14 PM

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

Personal preference.

Remo · 01-22-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Personal preference.

Ya, wrapped or not doesn't hurt either way

mikesr1963 · 01-22-2014, 03:23 PM

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

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Originally Posted by icehog3

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

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.

Remo · 01-22-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesr1963

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

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

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.

Great minds think alike.

Lockspur · 01-22-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Remo

60-70 % again, personal preference, my stuff is about 64.

I prefer 63.8.

Porch Dweller · 01-22-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesr1963

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

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

Bax · 01-22-2014, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

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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Originally Posted by pnoon

SIMPLE minds think alike.

Fixed

icehog3 · 01-22-2014, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

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Originally Posted by Remo

60-70 % again, personal preference, my stuff is about 64.

62-63% for me, risking the wrath of Scotty.

Blueface · 01-22-2014, 03:54 PM

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

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Originally Posted by Blueface

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

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

More importantly...what are they?

equetefue · 01-22-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sadden

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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