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Dobbs · 05-11-2003, 11:24 AM

I'd like to start saving and collecting cigar bands. Is there an album made that's designed specifically for this? If not - what do people use?

Thanks

,
Dave

prflani · 05-11-2003, 11:46 AM

I'm thinking about making a collage...I've got about a hundred different bands (and still counting). The album would also be a good idea, if such a thing exists. I haven't decided for sure what to do so I'll be interested to see what develops here...

Skyler1534 · 05-11-2003, 02:16 PM

I strongly doubt that there is an album specifically for that purpose, but I would imagine that an album for stamp collectors might work pretty well.

-Skyler

fitzonelove · 05-11-2003, 02:33 PM

I have one of these, and really like it

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http://www.geerwade.com/gw/browse/ac...CatID%5E%5ECLR

co-hiba · 05-11-2003, 02:43 PM

Hey Joe, I have the same cigar dossier. You peaked my interest, how do you attach the labels in your dossier?

Chris

fitzonelove · 05-11-2003, 03:47 PM

Glue Stic, works great!

It is a great way to record exceptional smokes.

qajariaq · 05-11-2003, 03:58 PM

What I've done with old bands is to use small bits of double-sided tape or folded-over masking take to stick bands to sheets of transparency film, which I then put into those clear protectors (8.5 x 11 size) that go in three ring binders. You can put a sheet of paper behind the transparency so that the bands are easier to see.

Works great, its available everywhere, and its infinately expandable.

Hmm... just thought of something - if you are planning on keeping the bands for a long time (decades) check out the mounting system for stamp collectors or archival photography storage. Most pressure sensative tapes degrade over time and can become a real mess, and certain types of plastic (PVC IIRC.. some protector sleeves are made from it) give off an acid that will destroy the bands too.

dodom · 05-11-2003, 07:12 PM

If you ever meet our buddy Poohdvm at a herf ask if he has his. Greg is the most dedicated to keeping a dossier. And the autographs in the book willl amaze you.

Pipe in here Pooh...

jefslat · 05-11-2003, 07:47 PM

iluvcigars has an impressive Dossier himself. He carries it to herfs as well.

Mine has about 5 bands in it, but I've had it for less than a month...

stockscalper · 05-12-2003, 04:55 AM

Years ago I picked up a regular photo albumn with the sticky backing and clear sheet covers. It works great making a collage. I have pages and pages of labels from different cigars, many no longer made.

05-11-2003, 11:24 AM	#1
Dobbs Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 361	Cigar Band Albums I'd like to start saving and collecting cigar bands. Is there an album made that's designed specifically for this? If not - what do people use? Thanks , Dave __________________

05-11-2003, 11:46 AM	#2
prflani Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Granite City IL Posts: 7,267	I'm thinking about making a collage...I've got about a hundred different bands (and still counting). The album would also be a good idea, if such a thing exists. I haven't decided for sure what to do so I'll be interested to see what develops here... __________________ http://www.space.com There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the tail and face the situation... I am the Prince of Insufficient Light.

05-11-2003, 02:16 PM	#3
Skyler1534 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Outside Philadelphia Posts: 107	I strongly doubt that there is an album specifically for that purpose, but I would imagine that an album for stamp collectors might work pretty well. -Skyler __________________ Skyler's Cigar Reviews

05-11-2003, 02:43 PM	#5
co-hiba Herf Meister Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: clearing out one of Fvfanmc's 22 coolerdors Posts: 6,194	Hey Joe, I have the same cigar dossier. You peaked my interest, how do you attach the labels in your dossier? Chris __________________ Some things carry a price that's not measured in dollars! http://galleries.cigarweekly.com/co-hiba/

05-11-2003, 07:47 PM	#9
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 38,917	iluvcigars has an impressive Dossier himself. He carries it to herfs as well. Mine has about 5 bands in it, but I've had it for less than a month... __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

05-11-2003, 02:33 PM	#4
fitzonelove Club Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kingston, JA Posts: 4,145	I have one of these, and really like it : http://www.geerwade.com/gw/browse/ac...CatID%5E%5ECLR

05-11-2003, 03:47 PM	#6
fitzonelove Club Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kingston, JA Posts: 4,145	Glue Stic, works great! It is a great way to record exceptional smokes.

05-11-2003, 03:58 PM	#7
qajariaq Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,678	What I've done with old bands is to use small bits of double-sided tape or folded-over masking take to stick bands to sheets of transparency film, which I then put into those clear protectors (8.5 x 11 size) that go in three ring binders. You can put a sheet of paper behind the transparency so that the bands are easier to see. Works great, its available everywhere, and its infinately expandable. Hmm... just thought of something - if you are planning on keeping the bands for a long time (decades) check out the mounting system for stamp collectors or archival photography storage. Most pressure sensative tapes degrade over time and can become a real mess, and certain types of plastic (PVC IIRC.. some protector sleeves are made from it) give off an acid that will destroy the bands too.

05-11-2003, 07:12 PM	#8
dodom Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Maumelle, AR USA Posts: 3,055	If you ever meet our buddy Poohdvm at a herf ask if he has his. Greg is the most dedicated to keeping a dossier. And the autographs in the book willl amaze you. Pipe in here Pooh...

05-12-2003, 04:55 AM	#10
stockscalper Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Area 51 Posts: 599	Years ago I picked up a regular photo albumn with the sticky backing and clear sheet covers. It works great making a collage. I have pages and pages of labels from different cigars, many no longer made. __________________ Don't worry about the horse being blind, just load the wagon