Cigar storage question

PCR · 09-14-2010, 07:40 AM

What is the correct way to store and age cigars? I see photos here of humidors with cigars in and out of their plastic wrappers. I see same at my local B&M store. Are some wappers permiable? Anyway, I love to hear some input from you guys that know a whole lot more than me. Thanks!

Mikepd · 09-14-2010, 07:44 AM

Before the jokes and search quotes come up ill make it simple.

It is all up to you. If manufacturers didn't think it would be good to store with the cello on, they wouldn't put it on to start with.

PCR · 09-14-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikepd

Before the jokes and search quotes come up ill make it simple.

It is all up to you. If manufacturers didn't think it would be good to store with the cello on, they wouldn't put it on to start with.

That makes good sense, never thought of that. Thanks Mike.

XTRazzer · 09-14-2010, 02:04 PM

Cello does allow the cigar to 'breathe' during storage; although not as freely as a cigar without cello.
Cello is nice to have when traveling as it provides some damage protection for the cigar.

pektel · 09-14-2010, 02:12 PM

I store them as the manufacturer packages them. If they come wrapped, they stay in the humi wrapped.

mosesbotbol · 09-14-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pektel

I store them as the manufacturer packages them. If they come wrapped, they stay in the humi wrapped.

Welcome. I see you just a few posts.

Generally speaking, the standard practice is to keep cigars in their original packaging. Some will go further and wax paper wrap their sealed cigar boxes when put into storage.

If you plan to invest in storing boxes for many years, collectors want it intact and unmolested or disturbed.

Are you asking about storing single cigars or boxes of cigars? Personally, if a cigar is going into a desktop humidor, I would take out of cello- just for looks.

dwoodward · 09-14-2010, 02:47 PM

Cellophane is a porous material, meaning air passes freely through it. I would leave the Cellophane on because it protects the wrappers while you are playing box tetris in your humidor.

Kreth · 09-14-2010, 02:56 PM

Another nice thing about leaving cello on, is that you can put a date right on the cello for singles. Some vendors ship wet, so I like to let those sticks rest for a month or two before I smoke them.
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09-14-2010, 07:40 AM	#1
PCR Maduro! Maduro? Maduro. Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Paul Location: NW Washington State Posts: 429 Trading: (6)	Cigar storage question What is the correct way to store and age cigars? I see photos here of humidors with cigars in and out of their plastic wrappers. I see same at my local B&M store. Are some wappers permiable? Anyway, I love to hear some input from you guys that know a whole lot more than me. Thanks!

09-14-2010, 07:44 AM	#2
Mikepd I Miss Pnoon Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 579 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigar storage question Before the jokes and search quotes come up ill make it simple. It is all up to you. If manufacturers didn't think it would be good to store with the cello on, they wouldn't put it on to start with.

09-14-2010, 02:04 PM	#4
XTRazzer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 131 Trading: (1)	Re: Cigar storage question Cello does allow the cigar to 'breathe' during storage; although not as freely as a cigar without cello. Cello is nice to have when traveling as it provides some damage protection for the cigar.

09-14-2010, 02:12 PM	#5
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Cigar storage question I store them as the manufacturer packages them. If they come wrapped, they stay in the humi wrapped. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

09-14-2010, 02:47 PM	#7
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Cigar storage question Cellophane is a porous material, meaning air passes freely through it. I would leave the Cellophane on because it protects the wrappers while you are playing box tetris in your humidor.

09-14-2010, 02:56 PM	#8
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar storage question Another nice thing about leaving cello on, is that you can put a date right on the cello for singles. Some vendors ship wet, so I like to let those sticks rest for a month or two before I smoke them. Posted via Mobile Device