In or Out of the Box?

ujponds · 02-24-2011, 02:29 PM

I have a few full boxes in my cooler. I am not really aging them, I smoke out of them regularly.

My question is: Even though I'm in and out of the boxes it is still better to keep 'em in the box as opposed to taking them out and having them loose on a tray, am I right? I really don't have the room to take them all out without stacking them 4-5 deep.

Should I worry about humidity inside the boxes even though they are in my cooler?

macsauce13 · 02-24-2011, 02:42 PM

They will be fine in the boxes they came in.

Skywalker · 02-24-2011, 02:48 PM

Keep 'em in the box!

ujponds · 02-24-2011, 02:50 PM

Thanks, that's what I was thinking just wanted to hear it from someone else.

CigarNut · 02-24-2011, 02:53 PM

The advantages of the boxes are 1) organization and 2) protection -- keeps the wrappers from getting banged up.

If you are not short on space I would keep them in the boxes...

bvilchez · 02-24-2011, 03:36 PM

+1 on the boxes. I'm all for organization and maintaining wrappers intact. Like Michael said if you're not short on room keep them in the box.

Now if ou are running out of room....time to upgrade

chand · 02-24-2011, 03:39 PM

I keep them they way they came to me. Seems to work well that way.

shilala · 02-24-2011, 04:18 PM

I'm with these guys. I wish everything was in a cello, too.

DennisP · 02-24-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

I'm with these guys. I wish everything was in a cello, too.

Ha! I wish it wasn't! And even though I can take it out I don't, but I'm less likely to buy if it is in cello. In fact, I've never bought a cello box.

alwayslit · 02-24-2011, 04:22 PM

keep them in the box

Bunker · 02-25-2011, 02:22 PM

Once the box is opened, I take them out of the box, take the cello off and put the cigars back in the box.

I hate cello, I know it helps keep you from tearing the occassional foot or something but I just hate it and dispose of it as soon as I can.

I just keep a supply of five-finger bags in case I need to bomb someone

CigarNut · 02-25-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DennisP

Ha! I wish it wasn't! And even though I can take it out I don't, but I'm less likely to buy if it is in cello. In fact, I've never bought a cello box.

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Originally Posted by Bunker

Once the box is opened, I take them out of the box, take the cello off and put the cigars back in the box.

I hate cello, I know it helps keep you from tearing the occassional foot or something but I just hate it and dispose of it as soon as I can...

Why do you hate cello so much?

cigarmonkel · 02-25-2011, 03:43 PM

x15

They not only help protect them but they help hold the humidity stable. UNLESS the box has cardboard in it! In that case, GET IT OUT!!!

DennisP · 02-25-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Why do you hate cello so much?

Mainly the look of the cigar.

pnoon · 02-25-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

x15

They not only help protect them but they help hold the humidity stable. UNLESS the box has cardboard in it! In that case, GET IT OUT!!!

Cello helps stabilize humidity?
On what do you base that?
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DennisP · 02-25-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Cello helps stabilize humidity?
On what do you base that?
Posted via Mobile Device

I think he was referring to the box, not cello.

T.G · 02-25-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarmonkel

UNLESS the box has cardboard in it! In that case, GET IT OUT!!!

Cardboard and paper won't hurt anything. Some boxes sit for years, decades even, in vendor and private humidors with cardboard & paper.

justonemorestick · 02-25-2011, 06:02 PM

I like to shop the boxes in mine.

EricF · 02-25-2011, 07:40 PM

I keep mine in the box until I either only have a couple left or I am in need of more space. As far as cello, I don't typically like it but when they come in it I usually keep them the way I get them.

Just my $.02

Bill86 · 02-25-2011, 07:44 PM

I keep my smokes in their boxes and strongly prefer boxes over singles. IMO it keeps the cigars in better storing condition and not getting all banged up.

02-24-2011, 02:29 PM	#1
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	In or Out of the Box? I have a few full boxes in my cooler. I am not really aging them, I smoke out of them regularly. My question is: Even though I'm in and out of the boxes it is still better to keep 'em in the box as opposed to taking them out and having them loose on a tray, am I right? I really don't have the room to take them all out without stacking them 4-5 deep. Should I worry about humidity inside the boxes even though they are in my cooler?

02-24-2011, 02:42 PM	#2
macsauce13 Have My Own Room Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: McKenzie Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,107 Trading: (38)	Re: In or Out of the Box? They will be fine in the boxes they came in.

02-24-2011, 02:48 PM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: In or Out of the Box? Keep 'em in the box! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

02-24-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
ujponds Homer Joe Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Mark Location: New York Posts: 238 Trading: (2)	Re: In or Out of the Box? Thanks, that's what I was thinking just wanted to hear it from someone else.

02-24-2011, 02:53 PM	#5
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02-24-2011, 03:36 PM	#6
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: In or Out of the Box? +1 on the boxes. I'm all for organization and maintaining wrappers intact. Like Michael said if you're not short on room keep them in the box. Now if ou are running out of room....time to upgrade

02-24-2011, 03:39 PM	#7
chand Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Damian Location: Dover, DE Posts: 470 Trading: (22)	Re: In or Out of the Box? I keep them they way they came to me. Seems to work well that way.

02-24-2011, 04:18 PM	#8
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: In or Out of the Box? I'm with these guys. I wish everything was in a cello, too. __________________

02-24-2011, 04:22 PM	#10
alwayslit Welcome to the madness Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Jim Location: DC/Tampa Posts: 487 Trading: (14)	Re: In or Out of the Box? keep them in the box

02-25-2011, 02:22 PM	#11
Bunker New hardware installed. Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Rick Location: Moonbatachusetts Posts: 950 Trading: (18)	Re: In or Out of the Box? Once the box is opened, I take them out of the box, take the cello off and put the cigars back in the box. I hate cello, I know it helps keep you from tearing the occassional foot or something but I just hate it and dispose of it as soon as I can. I just keep a supply of five-finger bags in case I need to bomb someone __________________ "Good is good, even if no one is doing it - and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is doing it."

02-25-2011, 03:43 PM	#13
cigarmonkel User Title goes here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: a2/ypsi. in the mitten Posts: 1,594 Trading: (32)	Re: In or Out of the Box? x15 They not only help protect them but they help hold the humidity stable. UNLESS the box has cardboard in it! In that case, GET IT OUT!!!

02-25-2011, 06:02 PM	#18
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: In or Out of the Box? I like to shop the boxes in mine. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

02-25-2011, 07:40 PM	#19
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: In or Out of the Box? I keep mine in the box until I either only have a couple left or I am in need of more space. As far as cello, I don't typically like it but when they come in it I usually keep them the way I get them. Just my $.02 __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

02-25-2011, 07:44 PM	#20
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: In or Out of the Box? I keep my smokes in their boxes and strongly prefer boxes over singles. IMO it keeps the cigars in better storing condition and not getting all banged up.