Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do?

Kyle Hunter · 08-02-2010, 10:22 AM

This is the first box I have ever ordered, but I am on a quest to find a simple solution if there is one. Of the top 13 sticks, all but one appear to have mold and I am afraid to look at the bottom 12. What is the best course of action to take?

(edit) And of course I accidentally post in Habanos Discussion as opposed to All Cigar Discussion.

Negncic · 08-02-2010, 10:38 AM

Wipe it off and light them up.

yourchoice · 08-02-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyle Hunter

This is the first box I have ever ordered, but I am on a quest to find a simple solution if there is one. Of the top 13 sticks, all but one appear to have mold and I am afraid to look at the bottom 12. What is the best course of action to take?

(edit) And of course I accidentally post in Habanos Discussion as opposed to All Cigar Discussion.

Your edit may impact what course of action, if any, I would suggest. If it were me it depends on ....(a) if from overseas and there was no mold on the feet I would notify the vendor to let him know, but wipe it off and smoke 'em. (b) if it was shipped domestically I would notify the vendor and ask him how he would like to handle it...but to your satisfaction (if you want them replaced, expect them to be).

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

markem · 08-02-2010, 10:43 AM

That particular white mold is the variety that exists in the air around us and is quite harmless. Since it hasn't penetrated the foot and isn't green/blue, just lightly wipe off the sticks (I use a dry washcloth) and then go ahead and smoke them.

If you plan to store them for a long time, I would recommend putting them in either 5-finger bags or regular zip-locks with the closure sealed. This way you can see if the mold will reappear (unlikely, I would guess). If no new mold in a few weeks, I would guess that you are clear to move them into the regular storage without the zip locks. Btw, it is just fine to store sticks long term in the 5-finger bags.

08-02-2010, 12:28 PM

Looks like plume....

Brutus2600 · 08-02-2010, 12:54 PM

Looks like...who cares! You have a crazy awesome macro lens to take really sweet close up pics with!

(seriously, that's crazy awesome detail)

But really, while I'm not an expert, it looks like mold and I'd just wipe it off and smoke 'em. If you're planning on aging them...well, I don't know then. I defer to the other forum-ites

Kyle Hunter · 08-02-2010, 01:00 PM

Well, I'll will wipe them off and see how it goes. Some shall age and some will smoke. Thank-you all for the input.

kaisersozei · 08-02-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutus2600

Looks like...who cares! You have a crazy awesome macro lens to take really sweet close up pics with!

(seriously, that's crazy awesome detail)

That's disturbingly close. Electron microscope close. I don't think I see that level of detail when I'm holding a cigar in front of me.

And it's probably a good thing, too, cuz that sh*t looks kinds scary.

KenyanSandBoa · 08-02-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

That's disturbingly close. Electron microscope close. I don't think I see that level of detail when I'm holding a cigar in front of me.

And it's probably a good thing, too, cuz that sh*t looks kinds scary.

...it really does.

I had some sticks that came in like that. I did exactly what everyone has said and just wiped it off and smoked them...and so far I'm still alive.

E.J. · 08-02-2010, 02:56 PM

I am not qualified to give expert advice on mold, so will stay out of that..

But....agree wholeheartedly, AMAZING shot.... That first pic is awesome. (also not an expert on photography, but have an opinion on that)

St. Lou Stu · 08-02-2010, 03:01 PM

I don't believe my eyes.... You have captured the first image on record of the elusive Albino Tobacco Cricket (See Red Arrow):

Dunkel · 08-02-2010, 04:44 PM

What cigars are they? They look tasty, minus the yeast infection. LOL

dwoodward · 08-02-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

I don't believe my eyes.... You have captured the first image on record of the elusive Albino Tobacco Cricket (See Red Arrow):

Haha! If you use your imagination it does look kind of like a cricket lol!

stewshi · 08-02-2010, 06:26 PM

Those are crazy pics what camera did you use with what type of lenses?

Kyle Hunter · 08-02-2010, 08:06 PM

Nikon D700 and an old Vivitar 55mm Macro. The cricket is gone too, should have put it in a test tube . .

08-02-2010, 10:22 AM	#1
Kyle Hunter Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kyle Location: Carey, OH Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? This is the first box I have ever ordered, but I am on a quest to find a simple solution if there is one. Of the top 13 sticks, all but one appear to have mold and I am afraid to look at the bottom 12. What is the best course of action to take? (edit) And of course I accidentally post in Habanos Discussion as opposed to All Cigar Discussion. Last edited by Kyle Hunter; 08-02-2010 at 10:28 AM.

08-02-2010, 10:38 AM	#2
Negncic Killed By Death Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: West Islip NY Posts: 499 Trading: (74)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? Wipe it off and light them up.

08-02-2010, 10:43 AM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,646 Trading: (47)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? That particular white mold is the variety that exists in the air around us and is quite harmless. Since it hasn't penetrated the foot and isn't green/blue, just lightly wipe off the sticks (I use a dry washcloth) and then go ahead and smoke them. If you plan to store them for a long time, I would recommend putting them in either 5-finger bags or regular zip-locks with the closure sealed. This way you can see if the mold will reappear (unlikely, I would guess). If no new mold in a few weeks, I would guess that you are clear to move them into the regular storage without the zip locks. Btw, it is just fine to store sticks long term in the 5-finger bags. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

08-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#5
Trouble Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? Looks like plume....

08-02-2010, 12:54 PM	#6
Brutus2600 Your resident lancerHO Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Brian Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,063 Trading: (46)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? Looks like...who cares! You have a crazy awesome macro lens to take really sweet close up pics with! (seriously, that's crazy awesome detail) But really, while I'm not an expert, it looks like mold and I'd just wipe it off and smoke 'em. If you're planning on aging them...well, I don't know then. I defer to the other forum-ites

08-02-2010, 01:00 PM	#7
Kyle Hunter Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kyle Location: Carey, OH Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? Well, I'll will wipe them off and see how it goes. Some shall age and some will smoke. Thank-you all for the input.

08-02-2010, 02:56 PM	#10
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? I am not qualified to give expert advice on mold, so will stay out of that.. But....agree wholeheartedly, AMAZING shot.... That first pic is awesome. (also not an expert on photography, but have an opinion on that)

08-02-2010, 03:01 PM	#11
St. Lou Stu Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Belleville, IL (St. Louis) Posts: 2,304 Trading: (21)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? I don't believe my eyes.... You have captured the first image on record of the elusive Albino Tobacco Cricket (See Red Arrow): __________________ Pretending to play golf since 1989

08-02-2010, 04:44 PM	#12
Dunkel Maduro & Oscuro Whore-O Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Doug Location: West by God Virginia Posts: 2,232 Trading: (75)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? What cigars are they? They look tasty, minus the yeast infection. LOL __________________ Blue Label,Any Filipe Gregorio,Acid,Don Elias,El Mejor Espresso,Tierra del Sol

08-02-2010, 06:26 PM	#14
stewshi Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 407 Trading: (23)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? Those are crazy pics what camera did you use with what type of lenses?

08-02-2010, 08:06 PM	#15
Kyle Hunter Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kyle Location: Carey, OH Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Recieved a box today . . looks like mold to me. What do I do? Nikon D700 and an old Vivitar 55mm Macro. The cricket is gone too, should have put it in a test tube . .