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tomhooper · 01-07-2011, 09:18 AM

Sorry to be so inexperienced but I need to ask. I have purchased several sample packs. In a couple of the recent packs I received some cigars that were not in celophane sleeves. How do I store these in the humidor. Should I order some empty tubes or just lay them out? That brings up another question. If they can be stored "naked", should I remove the celophane from all of my cigars? Would also like some input on tubed cigars. In the tube, out, cap on, or cap off. Appreciate the patience.

Mad Dawg · 01-07-2011, 09:50 AM

Naked is just fine, so is cello: it's a personal preference thing. My approach is simple: if it comes with cello, leave the cello on. If it comes naked, leave it naked.

I leave the caps on my tubed cigars because I'm in the "oxygen is not your cigars' friend" camp.

Opinions vary. Those are mine.

SmoKerch · 01-07-2011, 10:00 AM

My opinions mirror Mad Dawg's.

Why create extra work by removing/adding cello?

Relax, keep cigars in stable environment, all will be well.

Kilobyte · 01-07-2011, 11:35 AM

Less is more with cigars (and most other things) so relax and just enjoy. Trial and error will be your best teacher.

KatDad · 01-07-2011, 12:32 PM

What all three of those guys said.

tomhooper · 01-07-2011, 12:50 PM

Thank you much. Gotta get ready for the Cotton Bowl now.

Baby back ribs been cooking all day (175-200 degrees)
Dos Equis beer
Probably a Montecristo Platinum Vintage 1999

Gig'em

Rob G · 01-07-2011, 05:32 PM

I take a slightly different approach. If it comes with cello, I take it off. I save the cello and put it on the cigars that come naked.

In all seriousness, however it comes is how it is stored in my cabinet.

Mad Dawg · 01-07-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob G

I take a slightly different approach. If it comes with cello, I take it off. I save the cello and put it on the cigars that come naked.

SmoKerch · 01-08-2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob G

I take a slightly different approach. If it comes with cello, I take it off. I save the cello and put it on the cigars that come naked.

In all seriousness, however it comes is how it is stored in my cabinet.

KatDad · 01-08-2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob G

In all seriousness, however it comes is how it is stored in my cabinet.

Mine usually comes in a big brown truck, and that won't fit in any of my humidors.

01-07-2011, 09:18 AM	#1
tomhooper Starting Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gary, Texas Posts: 15	And yet another newbie storage question. Sorry to be so inexperienced but I need to ask. I have purchased several sample packs. In a couple of the recent packs I received some cigars that were not in celophane sleeves. How do I store these in the humidor. Should I order some empty tubes or just lay them out? That brings up another question. If they can be stored "naked", should I remove the celophane from all of my cigars? Would also like some input on tubed cigars. In the tube, out, cap on, or cap off. Appreciate the patience. __________________ The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Tom Hooper Gary, Texas

01-07-2011, 09:50 AM	#2
Mad Dawg Administrator Herf Dog Herf God Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 34,199	Naked is just fine, so is cello: it's a personal preference thing. My approach is simple: if it comes with cello, leave the cello on. If it comes naked, leave it naked. I leave the caps on my tubed cigars because I'm in the "oxygen is not your cigars' friend" camp. Opinions vary. Those are mine. __________________ Gone, But Never Forgotten. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ That which does not kill me....has made a grave tactical error.

01-07-2011, 10:00 AM	#3
SmoKerch Herf God Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,607	My opinions mirror Mad Dawg's. Why create extra work by removing/adding cello? Relax, keep cigars in stable environment, all will be well. __________________ Kercheval Bros. LLP Professional Procrastination Consultants 1 - (900) - GO# - SAND The Great State of Confusion Just because I may be paranoid, it doesn't mean there aren't people out there trying to get me. Visit us on The Facebook: Kercheval Bros. Procrastination Consultants ! Galatians 5:24 - NLT

01-07-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
Kilobyte Herf Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,248	Less is more with cigars (and most other things) so relax and just enjoy. Trial and error will be your best teacher. __________________

01-07-2011, 12:32 PM	#5
KatDad Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 30,274	What all three of those guys said. __________________ 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

01-07-2011, 12:50 PM	#6
tomhooper Starting Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gary, Texas Posts: 15	Thank you much. Gotta get ready for the Cotton Bowl now. Baby back ribs been cooking all day (175-200 degrees) Dos Equis beer Probably a Montecristo Platinum Vintage 1999 Gig'em __________________ The early bird may get the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Tom Hooper Gary, Texas

01-07-2011, 05:32 PM	#7
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,121	I take a slightly different approach. If it comes with cello, I take it off. I save the cello and put it on the cigars that come naked. In all seriousness, however it comes is how it is stored in my cabinet. __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

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