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04-04-2010, 12:12 AM | #621 |
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Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!)
Take off the wrap and leave the box sit. Its always a good idea to inspect them before you put them away for aging or even if you are smoking them soon, just in case. But as far as opening or closing the box, there will still be humidity exchange so leave them closed
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04-04-2010, 12:54 AM | #622 | |
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04-04-2010, 07:04 AM | #623 |
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So I tried this last night and was amazed of how much of a difference it does make. Than I tried the lighter to it and it was "pretty colors"!!! For the advice that is on this thread, even if I'm not the one asking, I am learning everyday!
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04-04-2010, 07:21 AM | #624 | |
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If you intend on smoking them years (5-20+) from now, it's better to keep as much oxygen out as possible to help retard the aging process. This will typically provide more concentrated and subtle flavors. I hope this helps ~Mark |
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04-04-2010, 12:58 PM | #625 |
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I open a sealed box today and found a few sticks with the wrapper peeling. What is this a sign of?
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04-04-2010, 01:24 PM | #626 | |
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How long have you had them, do you know anything about how they were stored before you got them, and how have you stored them since acquiring them?
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04-04-2010, 01:36 PM | #627 |
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I bought them online and have no idea how they were stored/handled prior to receiving them. Next time I will open them up for inspection.
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04-04-2010, 01:47 PM | #628 |
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How long did you have them before opening them, Joe?
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04-04-2010, 04:52 PM | #629 | |
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04-04-2010, 04:54 PM | #630 |
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After storing a box with the lid shut I feel that the cigars taste better with the lid cracked. It might be a placebo effect but it makes sense(to me) to let the air exchange at a quicker rate. (I dont have intentions of aging my cigars more than a year or two)
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04-05-2010, 05:54 AM | #631 | |
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05-03-2010, 01:10 PM | #632 |
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OK guys, I am looking to puchase a box of Opus X Perfexcion X, since online seems to be outrageous most of the time, what is a fair price to pay for a box of them. (32 in a box)
I am thinking around 550-600? Or is that even too much to be paying? I will absolutely not over pay, if I can get them at reasonable pricing, well that is great but I am not going to get hosed just to have them. Thanks guys!
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05-03-2010, 01:35 PM | #633 | |
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5. Perfecxion X (6 ¼" x 48) ......................... MSRP = $13.00 x 32 per box = $416.00 (released 1998) MSRP does not include state sales tax, nor state tobacco tax, the latter of which can be quite significant. This was copied from gartrader, which is the new vitolas.net. It's a great site for Fuente cigars. So take into account your state's tax and you can price accordingly.
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05-03-2010, 02:14 PM | #634 | |
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05-05-2010, 11:56 AM | #635 |
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Problems I have been having as of late thanks for your help... My mouth seems to get dry within a few puffs of cigars. Halfway through the cigars I get a bitter taste in my mouth and have to spit saliva often. By the time I am finishing the cigar the taste in my mouth is unbearable. Bitter and numb.
My humidor has been dropping down to under 60 quite often, weekly, so I am wetting my beads and it brings it back up to 75. Although some cigars still seem to have a cracking sound when i softly squeeze them, are they dried out? What should I do with those cigars? Does anyone have a link on how to exhale through your nose, I have no clue. |
05-05-2010, 12:15 PM | #636 | |
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I'm not sure about the rest of your problems...do you have a drink when you smoke?
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05-05-2010, 12:28 PM | #637 |
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Thanks for the vid, very helpful, I have a drink about half the time when I smoke.
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05-05-2010, 12:41 PM | #638 |
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A little bit of crackle when you squeeze a cigar is, IMO, a good thing as it indicates that the cigar isn't too wet. A lot of crackle and cracking wrappers usually indicates that they are too dry. If such is the case, no need to worry, once you stabilize your humidor, they will come back to normal in time.
Assuming that you have tested your hygrometer for accuracy and it is reasonably accurate and that you have the proper amount/volume of humidification elements for the size of your humidor, your humidor needs to be checked for leaks. Once you have found and repaired them, or replaced the humidor if no other solution is possible, your humidity should be more constant and you'll get a better idea of how your cigars are smoking. Link: How to salt test your hygrometer for accuracy |
05-06-2010, 06:40 AM | #640 | |
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