Boxes of Cigar Storage Preference?

[Outlaw God]

How do you like storing your cigars?

[gogotron]

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]

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

[Outlaw God]

Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

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

[688sonarmen]

Originally Posted by Outlaw God

I guess I was expecting smart ass answers too

What makes you say that?

[Outlaw God]

Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

What makes you say that?

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

[dave]

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.

[yourchoice]

Originally Posted by dave

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.

[xFreebirdx]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[Ashcan Bill]

Originally Posted by shilala

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.

[AdamJoshua]

Originally Posted by Outlaw God

How do you like storing your cigars?

I like storing them just fine, thanks for asking.

Originally Posted by shilala

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.

[Lockspur]

Originally Posted by AdamJoshua

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.

[MUNKY]

Originally Posted by Lockspur

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

This made my day! Back to the point you nut jobs!

[E.J.]

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...


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]

Originally Posted by E.J.

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

[shilala]

Originally Posted by E.J.

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.

Originally Posted by E.J.

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...

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.

To the OP and EJ, I am the same way, some cigars I feel age better with the cello off, some I keep on for no reason at all... I like to think I take the cellos off of cigars that are sooner up on my rotation then others, but I cannot claim there is a reason to my rhyme.

Originally Posted by Outlaw God

+10

Outlaw, you don't know me, but I see a bit of myself in you already. When I first came to the forum I was all about polls, I wanted to survey what others thought as to begin to shape my own opinion and learn where to explore further.

As innocent as the intent starts out, I found out, as you are beginning to experience, the members here are more than happy to let you in on their thoughts, however polls seem to draw negative attention from people for some reason, perhaps threads with just your questions would be better accepted...

Originally Posted by shilala

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.

Scott here is a good guy, and what he says is true, with time you see a lot of stuff here on the forum, a lot of different personalities, and there are certainly a myriad of "inside" jokes between members and groups here on CA.

[ /Dr. Phil ]

Hope that makes everyone a little more at ease. CA is a special place I am proud to call home.