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MrOneEyedBoh
09-12-2009, 12:06 AM
I was wondering how someone would temporary store cigars until the humidor and beads get here and also time for the humidor to season. I tired to search but couldn't find what I was looking for.

I plan on using a cooler for bulk storage and have a desktop for easy access storage.

Slavac
09-12-2009, 12:14 AM
I was wondering how someone would temporary store cigars until the humidor and beads get here and also time for the humidor to season. I tired to search but couldn't find what I was looking for.

I plan on using a cooler for bulk storage and have a desktop for easy access storage.

In before 30 people telling you to use either a cooler or tupperware.

theonlybear4CORT
09-12-2009, 12:22 AM
Tupperware, it has a tight seal.

MrOneEyedBoh
09-12-2009, 01:12 AM
without any humidification beads it will still be ok? Cool.. Thanks guys haha

pmwz
09-12-2009, 01:47 AM
without any humidification beads it will still be ok? Cool.. Thanks guys haha
depends on the humidity where you live. you can put a shot glass with disstilled water in the tupperware.

zipa
09-12-2009, 03:26 AM
depends on the humidity where you live. you can put a shot glass with disstilled water in the tupperware.

Or rather make a water/salt solution which gives you a bit more control of the humidity.

DPD6030
09-12-2009, 03:39 AM
Tupperware, it has a tight seal.

:tpd: it will be ok for a few days as your cigars already have humidity in them. Just put a hygro in there and watch it so it doesn't go over 70%.

68TriShield
09-12-2009, 04:37 AM
A ziplock baggie will work too.

adampc22
09-12-2009, 04:59 AM
Or rather make a water/salt solution which gives you a bit more control of the humidity.

i dont think its a good idea to use a salt water mix with cigars but i may be wrong

kelmac07
09-12-2009, 06:21 AM
If using the tupaware...ensure that you open it at least once a day for a minute or so...let it breath.

dunng
09-12-2009, 06:26 AM
These work great and are cheap from WalMart - http://www.organize.com/lolofostco.html

For humidity, wet a new sponge with distilled water or grab a water pillow from a local B&M! :tu

Dunkel
09-12-2009, 06:38 AM
I use a ziplock bag with a water pillow in it for overflow storage.

cherrybomb
09-12-2009, 07:18 AM
I agree with the water salt solution. This would give you 75% humidity and therefore over-humidify your sticks. I am with the others, get a water pillow or inexpensive humidification tube from your B & M. Worst case Scenario, Smoke the hell out of those sticks!

T.G
09-12-2009, 07:49 AM
Eleven replies and no one has said "Send them to me for safekeeping" yet...

You guys are slipping.


I'll take one for the team, so send them to me for safekeeping, storage fees are two cigars per week for every 50 or fraction thereof stored plus a two cigar processing fee. Bulk rates available.

MrOneEyedBoh
09-12-2009, 09:02 AM
Haha now come on, But thanks. I'll check the local B&M and see if they have humid sticks until I get everything up and running.

One more thing that I noticed is that some sticks are in cello, do I leave them in there or remove them when storing?

Red
09-12-2009, 09:03 AM
Humipack bag or big ziplock bag and a water pillow..always works for me...and also tupper ware :)

Prospector
09-12-2009, 09:10 AM
One more thing that I noticed is that some sticks are in cello, do I leave them in there or remove them when storing?

Leave them in the celo - it provides protection from bruising.

yachties23
09-12-2009, 09:24 AM
A ziplock baggie will work too.

Dave always has the easiest solution to every problem lol

Emjaysmash
09-12-2009, 09:30 AM
Haha now come on, But thanks. I'll check the local B&M and see if they have humid sticks until I get everything up and running.

One more thing that I noticed is that some sticks are in cello, do I leave them in there or remove them when storing?

Ha! Oh boy. Well, I'd say leave em in the cello until your humidor get all nice and seasoned, then you may do with them what you wish.

MrOneEyedBoh
09-12-2009, 09:47 AM
Alright, I'm on the search for beads now. Pretty expensive..

chippewastud79
09-12-2009, 09:48 AM
Alright, I'm on the search for beads now. Pretty expensive..

Best investment you'll make in your cigars :tu

MrOneEyedBoh
09-12-2009, 09:52 AM
The humidor is 3289. Do you know how many loose beads are needed? I'll buy the mesh bag and fill it appropriately, but I'm not sure how many ounces of beads are needed.

chippewastud79
09-12-2009, 09:54 AM
The humidor is 3289. Do you know how many loose beads are needed? I'll buy the mesh bag and fill it appropriately, but I'm not sure how many ounces of beads are needed.

Use the calculator. Buy a few more then it says you need. :tu

theonlybear4CORT
09-12-2009, 12:23 PM
The humidor is 3289. Do you know how many loose beads are needed? I'll buy the mesh bag and fill it appropriately, but I'm not sure how many ounces of beads are needed.

calculator link (http://www.heartfeltindustries.com/calculator.asp)

MrOneEyedBoh
09-12-2009, 04:51 PM
I got it thanks!