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awesome1 · 07-13-2023, 04:53 PM

Why does it take so long for the recovery time from shipments? Even when they ship with bovedas it doesn't make a difference.

I've traveled 1/2 way around the world with cigars in a travel humid and they smoke as good as when I left the states. But a package from PA to Ohio that lands in 2 days takes 4-6 weeks to recover. LOL.

gumby · 07-14-2023, 11:13 AM

Well maybe because the latter have been in Ohio and PA?

tonycsmoke · 07-15-2023, 07:27 AM

Shipping is hell on them. Temperature fluctuations alter humidity. As a general rule the larger the ring gauge the longer it takes to equalize the humidity. Larger may be 3 or 4 weeks. Taking the cello off makes it a bit quicker. I'll sometimes throw them in my cooler and take a couple of the cellos off. I'll smoke those first.

It's also a problem when buying out of a shop. They get shipped there and get thrown right on the shelf.

KatDad · 07-15-2023, 10:05 AM

Not sure if this is true or not, but I'd heard that manufacturers, wholesalers and large online retailers tend to store them slightly on the damp side assuming that counteracts the drying effects of shipping. Even a slight increase in ambient moisture in cigars actually increases the effects of the scenarios Tony described well.

Smok'em1313 · 07-16-2023, 04:17 AM

I smoke them ROTT. Never had an issue.

Bayouboy · 07-16-2023, 03:07 PM

I often smoke rott, on the theory that if it's good, it'll only get better. Old Lew from JR once said putting your new boxes to sleep for a month made major improvement in smokability

gumby · 07-16-2023, 05:11 PM

I sure miss Lew and his musings.

tonycsmoke · 07-17-2023, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumby

I sure miss Lew and his musings.

He still occasionally post over at cgrbb.

Bayouboy · 07-18-2023, 09:07 PM

Kinda proud about the time Lew spanked me personally about a post re: Connie's.

awesome1 · 08-11-2023, 06:26 AM

For me it takes about 6 weeks to adjust and become what they are supposed to be. I've tried some ROTT and some are ok but always better after 6 weeks.

07-13-2023, 04:53 PM	#1
awesome1 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,872	Recovery time for cigars that traveled Why does it take so long for the recovery time from shipments? Even when they ship with bovedas it doesn't make a difference. I've traveled 1/2 way around the world with cigars in a travel humid and they smoke as good as when I left the states. But a package from PA to Ohio that lands in 2 days takes 4-6 weeks to recover. LOL.

07-14-2023, 11:13 AM	#2
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,829	Well maybe because the latter have been in Ohio and PA? __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

07-15-2023, 07:27 AM	#3
tonycsmoke Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 3,295	Shipping is hell on them. Temperature fluctuations alter humidity. As a general rule the larger the ring gauge the longer it takes to equalize the humidity. Larger may be 3 or 4 weeks. Taking the cello off makes it a bit quicker. I'll sometimes throw them in my cooler and take a couple of the cellos off. I'll smoke those first. It's also a problem when buying out of a shop. They get shipped there and get thrown right on the shelf. __________________ "Homer, slow down you'll kill us" yelled Marge. "Or die trying" exclaimed Homer.

07-15-2023, 10:05 AM	#4
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,692	Not sure if this is true or not, but I'd heard that manufacturers, wholesalers and large online retailers tend to store them slightly on the damp side assuming that counteracts the drying effects of shipping. Even a slight increase in ambient moisture in cigars actually increases the effects of the scenarios Tony described well. __________________ The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it George Bernard Shaw The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule it H. L. Mencken The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants Albert Camus The Land of the Free Because of the Brave

07-16-2023, 04:17 AM	#5
Smok'em1313 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 791	I smoke them ROTT. Never had an issue. __________________ In heaven there ain't no beer, that's why I drink it here.

07-16-2023, 03:07 PM	#6
Bayouboy Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the wrong side of the bayou Posts: 1,450	I often smoke rott, on the theory that if it's good, it'll only get better. Old Lew from JR once said putting your new boxes to sleep for a month made major improvement in smokability __________________ "We have met the enemy, and they is us"..Pogo "feeling stupid !? I know I am"....the great Homer Simpson..

07-16-2023, 05:11 PM	#7
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 47,829	I sure miss Lew and his musings. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

07-18-2023, 09:07 PM	#9
Bayouboy Club Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the wrong side of the bayou Posts: 1,450	Kinda proud about the time Lew spanked me personally about a post re: Connie's. __________________ "We have met the enemy, and they is us"..Pogo "feeling stupid !? I know I am"....the great Homer Simpson..

08-11-2023, 06:26 AM	#10
awesome1 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,872	For me it takes about 6 weeks to adjust and become what they are supposed to be. I've tried some ROTT and some are ok but always better after 6 weeks.

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