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[kenstogie]

Guitar strings vary in diameter. I typically use "11's" on my acoustic. The lowest sounding string is called the "E" string and has ridges which I think would help with some airflow for a plugged cigar.

[smitty81]

Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while?

Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it.

Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

[Remo]

Originally Posted by smitty81

Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while?

Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it.

Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

Cut it off and purge it (blow out through it) won't be great when relit but it will work.

Originally Posted by smitty81

Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while?

Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it.

Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

Purge before you leave.. Then purge again when you return to your cigar. Should be fine if you aren't away for too long.

[smitty81]

when you purge, do you purge while its lit or when its out or does it matter?

[Islayphile]

Originally Posted by smitty81

when you purge, do you purge while its lit or when its out or does it matter?

I'd do both

Purge right before you snip then purge again after

It can't hurt and certainly may help

[trendo]

As long as your cutter is sharp, just purge then clip. Just dont try to put it back into your humidor

[fencefixer]

I just ran into this (I've never shipped cigars before) so I figured I'd share, when printing shipping labels on USPS.com it'll say:


* I agree that I will present any items that are liquid, perishable or potentially hazardous to a postal employee for acceptance and that all fragile items are properly packaged. Any item containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco must be presented to a Postal Service employee at a Retail Post Office location for proper acceptance. See DMM601.11.6.1a


I usually account for people's ignorance (thinking cigarettes count as cigars, etc.) however this does NOT apply towards cigars so it should be taken literally. Just print it and you're good to go!

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by fencefixer

I just ran into this (I've never shipped cigars before) so I figured I'd share, when printing shipping labels on USPS.com it'll say:


* I agree that I will present any items that are liquid, perishable or potentially hazardous to a postal employee for acceptance and that all fragile items are properly packaged. Any item containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco must be presented to a Postal Service employee at a Retail Post Office location for proper acceptance. See DMM601.11.6.1a


I usually account for people's ignorance (thinking cigarettes count as cigars, etc.) however this does NOT apply towards cigars so it should be taken literally. Just print it and you're good to go!

Or just answer 'No' to all their questions, never had an issue.

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Or just answer 'No' to all their questions, never had an issue.

[fencefixer]

1. Is it considered rude to cigar bomb a senior member without warning if you're a beginner?
2. What's the best way to ship a bottle of beer and cigars in a flatrate box - lots of bubble wrap?
3. When shipping cigars, is it OK for cigars to be "on route" in a shipping box for several days? (Won't they dry out?)
4. Can cigar boxes be used as a humidor to some extent?

[T.G]

Originally Posted by fencefixer

1. Is it considered rude to cigar bomb a senior member without warning if you're a beginner?
2. What's the best way to ship a bottle of beer and cigars in a flatrate box - lots of bubble wrap?
3. When shipping cigars, is it OK for cigars to be "on route" in a shipping box for several days? (Won't they dry out?)
4. Can cigar boxes be used as a humidor to some extent?

1. No. Just bear in mind the rules here regarding the sharing of addresses.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ring+addresses

2. Yup. The key is making sure nothing inside the box can move around at all. When they start moving around, the potential for damage goes up. Wrap each bottle individually, then place them in alternating directions across the bottom of the box, in other words, one bottle the cap points away from you, next it points towards you, then next one is away. Put the cigars in a small flat rate box and stick it inside the larger one (keeps the cigars from getting crushed). Use styrofoam blocks or better yet, more beer bottles, to wedge the Sm FLRB in place.

3. Sure. Just seal them in a ziploc bag and they will be fine for a week or two. Maybe longer depending on the time of year and what the box is exposed to.

4. Sometimes, but they often need minor modifications to make them seal well. Even the "humidor grade" cigar boxes can be hit and miss.

[fencefixer]

Thanks Adam!

Another question.. My Treasure Dome uses lid mounted humidifiers. The magnets keep coming off, I used some spray glue to glue it back on but now it's falling off again. Any recommendations? I don't wanna try random stuff and have the odor linger in my humidor.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by fencefixer

Thanks Adam!

Another question.. My Treasure Dome uses lid mounted humidifiers. The magnets keep coming off, I used some spray glue to glue it back on but now it's falling off again. Any recommendations? I don't wanna try random stuff and have the odor linger in my humidor.

Beads.

[fencefixer]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Beads.

I will.. later. :P

[icehog3]

Later. :P

[fencefixer]

When you get cigar bombed, is a 'counter attack' towards the bomber common practice?

[CigarNut]

Retaliation bombings occur, but I don't think that they exemplify the best of "bombing". But it does happen. A lot.

In the best cases a bomb is a surprise with no expection of anything other than a "Thanks" and the hope that you might bomb someone else in the future.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by fencefixer

When you get cigar bombed, is a 'counter attack' towards the bomber common practice?

For some, it is common. Many feel it is better to pay it forward. I prefer the latter approach. Otherwise, it just amounts to an unplanned trade.

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[icehog3]

I like anonymous bombs. Truly shows that it was a gift, with no return expected or desired.