Cello on or off? - Page 3

Ferrari5180 · 03-18-2010, 12:39 PM

I like to keep the cellophane on because if they came in there might as well keep them in there. It offers so extra protection from what I see, and it still keeps the cigars well humidified regardless of their covering.

LooseCard · 03-18-2010, 06:36 PM

I keep it on.

Furthermore, I prefer to single-sack the nakeds, to keep them protected.

nonameman · 03-18-2010, 08:05 PM

I leave the cello on if they came packaged that way. Don't even care about the pros or cons. This hobby is no fun when I over analyze it.

Subvet642 · 03-19-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari5180

I like to keep the cellophane on because if they came in there might as well keep them in there. It offers so extra protection from what I see, and it still keeps the cigars well humidified regardless of their covering.

madwilliamflint · 03-18-2010, 08:25 PM

I do primarily because I don't smoke anywhere near my humi (in my apt.) So, to minimize risk of damage in transport (nontrivial, I'm pretty ham fisted) I keep 'em in cello.

I'd RATHER not. But it's not worth ruining the sticks over.

DragonMan · 03-18-2010, 10:08 PM

I don't buy cigars with cello so I'll have to go with off.

markem · 03-18-2010, 10:16 PM

I hand knit small cigar cozies for all my sticks because I heard that cello doesn't breathe well. I only use virgin yak wool because it is the only kind of virgin I can find around here.

T.G · 03-18-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I only use virgin yak wool because it is the only kind of virgin I can find around here.

You must not live in Montana or Missouri.

03-19-2010, 12:10 AM

lol. too funny.

I take it out of the cello because i cna't help but to take a peek when i'm close to the humidor and smell the cigars. I swear i can smell raisins now just by smelling the wrapper.

quantim0 · 03-19-2010, 08:43 AM

I had mine on for a while, but I like the way the sticks look naked in the humidor.

I do keep it on cigars that I'm aging so I can see how long it takes to yellow the cellophane. So once I find that out, I may take it off for everything.

T.G · 03-19-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by quantim0

I do keep it on cigars that I'm aging so I can see how long it takes to yellow the cellophane. So once I find that out, I may take it off for everything.

Due to manufacturing differences, not all cello yellows at the same rate. Additionally, certain external factors can greatly accelerate the yellowing process.

MortonMilo · 03-19-2010, 10:04 AM

I actually wait until my cigars have aged just enough to give the cello a great taste, and then i discard the cigar and smoke the cello.

Parshooter · 03-19-2010, 10:18 AM

Rule #1: Leave cigars in cello
Rule #2: Leave cigars in tubes
Rule #3: Your hygrometer is not always gonna read 70%, it's ok.

ucla695 · 03-19-2010, 04:50 PM

I leave them as I get 'em, except for cigars that are also wrapped in cedar. If that's the case, I strip 'em down.

gnukfu · 03-20-2010, 04:56 PM

I don't even take it off when I smoke them.

03-22-2010, 11:47 AM

Ok yesterday while smoking at a local B&M one of the guys there asked that question! First thing I thought of was CIGAR FORUMS LOL

pnoon · 03-22-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tx_tuff

Ok yesterday while smoking at a local B&M one of the guys there asked that question! First thing I thought of was CIGAR FORUMS LOL

And which one did you recommend?

03-22-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

And which one did you recommend?

Just made me think of cigar forums, he didn't really seem like a forum guy so I really didn't recommend one. WTF was I thinking, next time I will.

brigey57 · 03-22-2010, 09:12 PM

I leave mine on as it protects the cigars when moving them around in the humidor. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

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Originally Posted by colinb913

I keep mine off, just because I am cool. I hear so many different opinions. So I decided to make a poll! Vote BOTLs!!!

saggel · 03-23-2010, 06:35 AM

I take mines off!

View Poll Results: Do you keep the cellophane on or off?
Keep it on.	142	83.04%
Keep it off.	29	16.96%
Voters: 171. You may not vote on this poll

03-18-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
madwilliamflint Cigar n00b Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Wallkill, NY Posts: 390 Trading: (0)	Re: Cello on or off? I do primarily because I don't smoke anywhere near my humi (in my apt.) So, to minimize risk of damage in transport (nontrivial, I'm pretty ham fisted) I keep 'em in cello. I'd RATHER not. But it's not worth ruining the sticks over.

03-18-2010, 10:08 PM	#6
DragonMan Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 420 Trading: (9)	Re: Cello on or off? I don't buy cigars with cello so I'll have to go with off. __________________ Canadian Roll Call - Companies That Ship To Canada

03-18-2010, 10:16 PM	#7
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,646 Trading: (47)	Re: Cello on or off? I hand knit small cigar cozies for all my sticks because I heard that cello doesn't breathe well. I only use virgin yak wool because it is the only kind of virgin I can find around here. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

03-19-2010, 12:10 AM	#9
MTBAlex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cello on or off? lol. too funny. I take it out of the cello because i cna't help but to take a peek when i'm close to the humidor and smell the cigars. I swear i can smell raisins now just by smelling the wrapper.

03-18-2010, 12:39 PM	#1
Ferrari5180 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 433 Trading: (0)	Re: Cello on or off? I like to keep the cellophane on because if they came in there might as well keep them in there. It offers so extra protection from what I see, and it still keeps the cigars well humidified regardless of their covering.

03-18-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
LooseCard not wrapped too tight.... Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Woodsy side of MA Posts: 555 Trading: (3)	Re: Cello on or off? I keep it on. Furthermore, I prefer to single-sack the nakeds, to keep them protected. __________________ Out of the 10Base-T, through the router,past the firewall, down the T-1, over the leased line, off the bridge, ....Nothing but .NET

03-18-2010, 08:05 PM	#3
nonameman Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niagara Falls, NY Posts: 31 Trading: (0)	Re: Cello on or off? I leave the cello on if they came packaged that way. Don't even care about the pros or cons. This hobby is no fun when I over analyze it.

03-19-2010, 08:43 AM	#10
quantim0 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Andrew Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 528 Trading: (20)	Re: Cello on or off? I had mine on for a while, but I like the way the sticks look naked in the humidor. I do keep it on cigars that I'm aging so I can see how long it takes to yellow the cellophane. So once I find that out, I may take it off for everything. __________________ All animals are equal, but some are more equal then others. -George Orwell

03-19-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
MortonMilo Blowing smoke Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: R Posts: 215 Trading: (10)	Re: Cello on or off? I actually wait until my cigars have aged just enough to give the cello a great taste, and then i discard the cigar and smoke the cello.

03-19-2010, 10:18 AM	#13
Parshooter I'm a friend of Gary S Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: St Somewhere Posts: 835 Trading: (2)	Re: Cello on or off? Rule #1: Leave cigars in cello Rule #2: Leave cigars in tubes Rule #3: Your hygrometer is not always gonna read 70%, it's ok. __________________ I love chicks with FLBP.

03-19-2010, 04:50 PM	#14
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Cello on or off? I leave them as I get 'em, except for cigars that are also wrapped in cedar. If that's the case, I strip 'em down.

03-20-2010, 04:56 PM	#15
gnukfu I like cigars Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: George Location: Massholia Posts: 1,466 Trading: (27)	Re: Cello on or off? I don't even take it off when I smoke them. __________________ Curious George

03-22-2010, 11:47 AM	#16
tx_tuff Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cello on or off? Ok yesterday while smoking at a local B&M one of the guys there asked that question! First thing I thought of was CIGAR FORUMS LOL

03-23-2010, 06:35 AM	#20
saggel Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Spyros Location: Coventry, UK Posts: 95 Trading: (3)	Re: Cello on or off? I take mines off!