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Old 09-08-2012, 09:08 AM   #601
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Old 09-11-2012, 08:32 AM   #602
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Should I store cigars I got from mail order in my humidor for some amount of time before I smoke them. If so suggestions on how long?
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Old 09-11-2012, 08:36 AM   #603
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Should I store cigars I got from mail order in my humidor for some amount of time before I smoke them. If so suggestions on how long?
There is no science here. Everybody does something different. I have smoked some ROTT with a good outcome, but most of the time I prefer to let them rest a few weeks.
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Old 09-11-2012, 10:09 AM   #604
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No right or wrong way here. To each his own some will tell you store them other will say smoke them. It will always be what works best for you...
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Old 09-11-2012, 10:17 AM   #605
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No right or wrong way here. To each his own some will tell you store them other will say smoke them. It will always be what works best for you...
I'd suggest do both, by buying multiples when possible. That way you can smoke that cigar you've been craving for and start the aging process at the same time
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Old 09-11-2012, 11:46 AM   #606
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I'd suggest do both, by buying multiples when possible. That way you can smoke that cigar you've been craving for and start the aging process at the same time
Great suggestion... trying is the only way to find out...
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:06 AM   #607
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How do I cool down the inside of my humidor when the ambient temperature in my home is 76 degrees?
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:10 AM   #608
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I recommend placing it in the coolest darkest place you can find. Basement, bottom of closet, etc..
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:14 AM   #609
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I recommend placing it in the coolest darkest place you can find. Basement, bottom of closet, etc..
Yup, short of active refrigeration (vino), the only way to lower the humidor temperature is to lower the ambient temperature around the humidor. Keep it out of direct sunlight as well as that will actually get in hotter than ambient temperature.

I've been a basement storer for years.
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:58 AM   #610
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I don't have a basement, but the bottom of my closet sounds like a good idea.
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:19 AM   #611
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The digital thermometer in my humidor still reads around 73 degrees. Is this a problem?

BTW, the RH is at 69-71%.
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:33 AM   #612
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The digital thermometer in my humidor still reads around 73 degrees. Is this a problem?

BTW, the RH is at 69-71%.
Most folks would be thrilled with 73 degrees.
If your RH is 69-71% and you are happy with the way your cigars smoke, that's fine, too. However, most people I know prefer their RH in the 60-65% range. But as long as you are happy with the way your sticks are smoking, that's all that matters.
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:43 AM   #613
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Most folks would be thrilled with 73 degrees.
If your RH is 69-71% and you are happy with the way your cigars smoke, that's fine, too. However, most people I know prefer their RH in the 60-65% range. But as long as you are happy with the way your sticks are smoking, that's all that matters.
Thanks for the reply. I don't feel that I know enough about it to know if I would prefer 70% or if I should try to get it down to 60-65%.

I was concerned that beetles may appear at 73 degrees and that would freak me out.
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Old 09-28-2012, 09:35 AM   #614
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Thanks for the reply. I don't feel that I know enough about it to know if I would prefer 70% or if I should try to get it down to 60-65%.

I was concerned that beetles may appear at 73 degrees and that would freak me out.
Some folks experience burn issues with RH at higher levels. If your cigars seem to you to be smoking fine, then don't sweat the RH. My concern would be that if your RH goes up even slightly, you will very likely experience burn problems. I prefer low to mid-60s RH not only for how they smoke but it provides a comfortable margin should the RH rise.

There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to beetles appearing. From what I have read (and I believe) is that sustained temps above 80 are where you really need to be concerned. Think of the climates in the DR, Cuba and Central America. A lot warmer than 73.

I live in San Diego, have no temp control in my humidor and only use the central AC sporadically when needed.
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Old 09-28-2012, 10:30 AM   #615
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Some folks experience burn issues with RH at higher levels. If your cigars seem to you to be smoking fine, then don't sweat the RH. My concern would be that if your RH goes up even slightly, you will very likely experience burn problems. I prefer low to mid-60s RH not only for how they smoke but it provides a comfortable margin should the RH rise.

There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to beetles appearing. From what I have read (and I believe) is that sustained temps above 80 are where you really need to be concerned. Think of the climates in the DR, Cuba and Central America. A lot warmer than 73.

I live in San Diego, have no temp control in my humidor and only use the central AC sporadically when needed.
Thanks. It sounds as if I can stop worrying about beetles because I have my central A/C set to come on at 76 degrees.
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Thanks. It sounds as if I can stop worrying about beetles because I have my central A/C set to come on at 76 degrees.
Glad to have helped.
As with anything in life, there are no guarantees. But if I were in your situation, I wouldn't be worrying.
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:31 PM   #617
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I have another couple of questions...

Is there a good place to buy cigars online?

Should I just buy them locally?
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Old 09-28-2012, 12:39 PM   #618
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I have another couple of questions...

Is there a good place to buy cigars online?

Should I just buy them locally?
Search is your friend

There are a lot of Sticky threads in CA that list online retailers, peoples experiences, etc.

Needless to say, it is kind of a "religious" issue. Some people buy only online, some only local. The one thing to remember is that if you like having a local B&M then you need to support them otherwise, they may disappear.

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Old 09-28-2012, 12:41 PM   #619
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I have another couple of questions...

Is there a good place to buy cigars online?

Should I just buy them locally?

There are quite a number of online vendors listed in the following thread:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1612
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Old 09-28-2012, 02:06 PM   #620
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You may pay a bit more at your local shop but a small business is always worth supporting. I try to buy singles at my local B&M but boxes from online vendors.

Where in California are you?
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