Yet another opus question....

jerseystepup · 07-02-2009, 03:26 PM

Actually 2 seprate opus questions..
first one.... I just got home from my local b&m where i picked up 2 of their last perfection #4's... not i have 8 or so difft sizes in my humi from this time last year, and the wrapper on them all is alot darker.. i know this is a reputable B&M so i'm not questioning the authenticty of them, but has anyone else notcied that this year??

and second... i know the "cello on or off" debate can go either way and theres no right or wrong.. but i notice in most of the "show us your humidor" pictures, majority of the opus's are cello free.. now mine are kept nice and quiet in the bottom of my humi and dont ever come out... would it make sense to take the cello off for aging purposes?? Again not asking if cello on or off is better.. but just asking if with this particular stick its better to remove it (as ive noticed most people do) thanks bros!

zmancbr · 07-02-2009, 03:29 PM

Well the wrapper has varied a lot the last year or two...ill post a pic of 3 that I have for comparison when I get home...

As for cello, I keep 98% of my sticks naked...especially my opus!
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jerseystepup · 07-02-2009, 03:30 PM

yea i generally leave them as they come... no harm no foul... but i notice when lookin at everyones humi

90% of the opus are naked..

The Poet · 07-02-2009, 03:36 PM

Do you smoke at home? Take the cello off. Do you take your sticks on walkabout? Leave the cello on, to protect the wrapper regardless of its color. Personally, I think folks make too big a deal of this matter anyway - a cello is just a cello, but a good cigar won't last in my hummie long enough to age anyway.

csbrewfisher · 07-02-2009, 03:40 PM

I store my sticks in boxes in coolerdors. When I'm looking for something, I shuffle the boxes and sticks constantly. I leave the cello on to protect the goods.

07-02-2009, 04:09 PM

I store them as they come except for some cedar wrapped Anejos. I make them naked to prevent against mold on the wrapper.

jerseystepup · 07-02-2009, 04:38 PM

thanks guys

more importantly is the wrapper question.. anyone notice that with this years opus?

Garbandz · 07-02-2009, 07:45 PM

The latest Opus at my local were light colored,the whole box..The last batch we got a few months back included a 3 pack of Perfexions I picked up that were sort of light colored as well........

07-02-2009, 03:26 PM	#1
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Yet another opus question.... Actually 2 seprate opus questions.. first one.... I just got home from my local b&m where i picked up 2 of their last perfection #4's... not i have 8 or so difft sizes in my humi from this time last year, and the wrapper on them all is alot darker.. i know this is a reputable B&M so i'm not questioning the authenticty of them, but has anyone else notcied that this year?? and second... i know the "cello on or off" debate can go either way and theres no right or wrong.. but i notice in most of the "show us your humidor" pictures, majority of the opus's are cello free.. now mine are kept nice and quiet in the bottom of my humi and dont ever come out... would it make sense to take the cello off for aging purposes?? Again not asking if cello on or off is better.. but just asking if with this particular stick its better to remove it (as ive noticed most people do) thanks bros!

07-02-2009, 03:29 PM	#2
zmancbr CERTIFIED THREAD KILLER!! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zach Location: Color Red Posts: 1,692 Trading: (41)	Re: Yet another opus question.... Well the wrapper has varied a lot the last year or two...ill post a pic of 3 that I have for comparison when I get home... As for cello, I keep 98% of my sticks naked...especially my opus! Posted via Mobile Device

07-02-2009, 03:30 PM	#3
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Yet another opus question.... yea i generally leave them as they come... no harm no foul... but i notice when lookin at everyones humi 90% of the opus are naked..

07-02-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Yet another opus question.... I store my sticks in boxes in coolerdors. When I'm looking for something, I shuffle the boxes and sticks constantly. I leave the cello on to protect the goods.

07-02-2009, 04:09 PM	#6
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yet another opus question.... I store them as they come except for some cedar wrapped Anejos. I make them naked to prevent against mold on the wrapper.

07-02-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Yet another opus question.... Do you smoke at home? Take the cello off. Do you take your sticks on walkabout? Leave the cello on, to protect the wrapper regardless of its color. Personally, I think folks make too big a deal of this matter anyway - a cello is just a cello, but a good cigar won't last in my hummie long enough to age anyway.

07-02-2009, 04:38 PM	#7
jerseystepup L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Randy Location: New Jersey Posts: 774 Trading: (9)	Re: Yet another opus question.... thanks guys more importantly is the wrapper question.. anyone notice that with this years opus?

07-02-2009, 07:45 PM	#8
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Yet another opus question.... The latest Opus at my local were light colored,the whole box..The last batch we got a few months back included a 3 pack of Perfexions I picked up that were sort of light colored as well........