a couple of people at work told me to go to......

big_jaygee · 02-01-2013, 01:12 PM

Elite cigars and said they have a good selection in their walk-in. The a dress led me to a Texaco gas station with a corner set as a walk-in.... it looked great from the outside, then I walked in. It was hot, damn hot! I looked for a hygrometer, found it, read it... inside temp was 75.6 degrees with a humidity level of 76%. I looked at some of the cigars and found mold on a majority of them so I walked out and went looking for the manager/owner. I politely informed them they might want to consider lowering the temp and humidity and go through their stock. She told me she thought it was just perfect and if I wasn't going to buy anything I need to leave! Hahahaha with pleasure

no wonder the shelves were so full of product.

mosesbotbol · 02-01-2013, 01:14 PM

Too funny. Heck, they don't need any additional humidity for good part of the year if they're in Houston

The Poet · 02-01-2013, 01:19 PM

Well, 75.6/76 is still 70/70, sorta.

shilala · 02-01-2013, 01:21 PM

Maybe it was really a pet store? You should have brought a couple of those furry pals home with you!!!

Subvet642 · 02-01-2013, 01:39 PM

What a coincidence! People usually tell me to go to a hot place, too!

czerbe · 02-01-2013, 01:40 PM

I have friends who do the same to me as well, People that are not "cigar geeks" or even regular smokers don't really get it like we do. When my family hands me a couple Macs, or Gurks I always say thanks and put them in the Muchador.

Bondo 287 · 02-01-2013, 01:41 PM

Sending customers away ? Wow. Didn't even mention the sale on 2 for 1 cheeze dogs?
Don't even buy gas there.

" Moochador " ...nice Corey !

big_jaygee · 02-01-2013, 01:58 PM

oh you guys!!!! lmao the selection was ok nothing spectacular, i was really hoping i would walk in there and find some rare, old, HTF, stuff but twas not meant to be. Oh well back to on-line buying!!

Jefft72 · 02-01-2013, 02:09 PM

There is a Specs just around the corner from me that I have gone to a few times, but their hygrometers always seem a bit high or not working properly. I just drive a few miles down the road to my regular shop.

bruceolee · 02-01-2013, 05:45 PM

Perhaps it was a science experiment with trying to grow certain bacteria on premium tobacco?

She asked you to leave after trying to help out? too funny!

big_jaygee · 02-01-2013, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruceolee

She asked you to leave after trying to help out? too funny!

yeah it was. i just walked out laughing. things were so bad i couldnt even find a decent empty box

TJarv · 02-01-2013, 07:18 PM

The Elite that's up here is actually really nice. They have a huge walk in humi that contains a great variety, a lounge, and a cafe.

neoflex · 02-07-2013, 11:09 AM

I had the same experience once at a Tinderbox and no BS I had the employee tell me that the humidity and temperature need to marry at 80 to be perfect. That's about the time my jaw hit the ground. Never a good sign when the humidor is hotter than the adjacent parking garage.

themoneycollector · 02-07-2013, 12:53 PM

Maybe their humi doubles as a snake farm

02-01-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Elite cigars and said they have a good selection in their walk-in. The a dress led me to a Texaco gas station with a corner set as a walk-in.... it looked great from the outside, then I walked in. It was hot, damn hot! I looked for a hygrometer, found it, read it... inside temp was 75.6 degrees with a humidity level of 76%. I looked at some of the cigars and found mold on a majority of them so I walked out and went looking for the manager/owner. I politely informed them they might want to consider lowering the temp and humidity and go through their stock. She told me she thought it was just perfect and if I wasn't going to buy anything I need to leave! Hahahaha with pleasure no wonder the shelves were so full of product.

02-01-2013, 01:14 PM	#2
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Too funny. Heck, they don't need any additional humidity for good part of the year if they're in Houston __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-01-2013, 01:19 PM	#3
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Well, 75.6/76 is still 70/70, sorta. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

02-01-2013, 01:21 PM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Maybe it was really a pet store? You should have brought a couple of those furry pals home with you!!! __________________

02-01-2013, 01:39 PM	#5
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... What a coincidence! People usually tell me to go to a hot place, too! __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

02-01-2013, 01:40 PM	#6
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... I have friends who do the same to me as well, People that are not "cigar geeks" or even regular smokers don't really get it like we do. When my family hands me a couple Macs, or Gurks I always say thanks and put them in the Muchador. __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

02-01-2013, 01:41 PM	#7
Bondo 287 Runaway Train Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Mikael Location: Unstable, PA Posts: 389 Trading: (0)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Sending customers away ? Wow. Didn't even mention the sale on 2 for 1 cheeze dogs? Don't even buy gas there. " Moochador " ...nice Corey !

02-01-2013, 01:58 PM	#8
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... oh you guys!!!! lmao the selection was ok nothing spectacular, i was really hoping i would walk in there and find some rare, old, HTF, stuff but twas not meant to be. Oh well back to on-line buying!!

02-01-2013, 02:09 PM	#9
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... There is a Specs just around the corner from me that I have gone to a few times, but their hygrometers always seem a bit high or not working properly. I just drive a few miles down the road to my regular shop.

02-01-2013, 05:45 PM	#10
bruceolee King of Rants Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Jason Location: South Florida Posts: 1,227 Trading: (1)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Perhaps it was a science experiment with trying to grow certain bacteria on premium tobacco? She asked you to leave after trying to help out? too funny! __________________ “When I have found intense pain relieved, a weary brain soothed, and calm, refreshing sleep obtained by a cigar, I have felt grateful to God, and have blessed His name.” Spurgeon

02-01-2013, 07:18 PM	#12
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... The Elite that's up here is actually really nice. They have a huge walk in humi that contains a great variety, a lounge, and a cafe. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

02-07-2013, 11:09 AM	#13
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... I had the same experience once at a Tinderbox and no BS I had the employee tell me that the humidity and temperature need to marry at 80 to be perfect. That's about the time my jaw hit the ground. Never a good sign when the humidor is hotter than the adjacent parking garage. __________________

02-07-2013, 12:53 PM	#14
themoneycollector Nicotiana Tabacum Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hill AFB, UT Posts: 1,258 Trading: (108)	Re: a couple of people at work told me to go to...... Maybe their humi doubles as a snake farm