How long can i keep cigars out of Humi?

[chinaboy]

hi all. i am about to get some cigars soon (ive only had 1 cheap cuban in my life). i dont have a humi yet, but i plan on getting. the hard part is the decision on size, i might fall in love soon and need a bigger home for my loved ones*.

so how long can i have them stored, in dark place, cool place (closet) before they start whining for a humi? how should i contain the cigars temporarily.

thanks


*by loved ones, i mean cigars.