Zip Lock Baggies

[brian]

Fella's

I have run out of room in my aristocrat and coolers and currently have about 20 boxes stored in Hefty zip lock bages in a cool spot in my basement. I check from time to time and cigars feel fine and dont seem to be drying out. How long can you get away storing like this? Thanks

[cubano67]

Not too long. Ziplocks and cellophanes are actually gas permeable. I'd say a week or so, max. That's what I tell guys at the shop when they want to keep things in baggies. Beyond that, barring a real humidor, you might want to think about vacuum sealing or Tupperware.

[brian]

A week??? They have been there now 2 months at least..and there fine. But yes I need to set up another collerdor...my 3rd

Originally Posted by cubano67

Not too long. Ziplocks and cellophanes are actually gas permeable. I'd say a week or so, max. That's what I tell guys at the shop when they want to keep things in baggies. Beyond that, barring a real humidor, you might want to think about vacuum sealing or Tupperware.

[brian]

There in my cool basement steady 60-65F temp and I check once in a while with the old squeeze between fingers test and they are fine...so as long as they dont dry out its ok right??

Originally Posted by cubano67

Not too long. Ziplocks and cellophanes are actually gas permeable. I'd say a week or so, max. That's what I tell guys at the shop when they want to keep things in baggies. Beyond that, barring a real humidor, you might want to think about vacuum sealing or Tupperware.

[casual]

Your humidity is probably high in the basement. The cigars will eventually stabilize to the temperature and humidity in your basement.

Double bag em or just put them in a large tupperware container, or a cooler if you have one that seals good and isnt smelly.

[Headbanger]

Originally Posted by brian

But yes I need to set up another collerdor...my 3rd

I am in a VERY similar situation. What to do, what to do......

[Wang Lung]

The most expensive cigars in the world were found in a basement in U.K. after 120 years and they are fine.

[Deriffe]

You can get an igloo cooler at wally world for under $40.00 that will be a much more stable environment. Why risk it?

[famousbaddave]

Originally Posted by Deriffe

You can get an igloo cooler at wally world for under $40.00 that will be a much more stable environment. Why risk it?

Or store them in that 120 yr old UK basement... :P

[Zig2k143]

Originally Posted by Headbanger

I am in a VERY similar situation. What to do, what to do......

Smoke more.....