Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) - Page 89

kenstogie · 01-24-2012, 12:26 PM

Guitar strings vary in diameter. I typically use "11's" on my acoustic. The lowest sounding string is called the "E" string and has ridges which I think would help with some airflow for a plugged cigar.

smitty81 · 02-07-2012, 10:14 AM

Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while?

Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it.

Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

Remo · 02-07-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while?

Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it.

Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

Cut it off and purge it (blow out through it) won't be great when relit but it will work.

02-07-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while?

Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it.

Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

Purge before you leave.. Then purge again when you return to your cigar. Should be fine if you aren't away for too long.

smitty81 · 02-07-2012, 10:39 AM

when you purge, do you purge while its lit or when its out or does it matter?

Islayphile · 02-07-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty81

when you purge, do you purge while its lit or when its out or does it matter?

I'd do both

Purge right before you snip then purge again after

It can't hurt and certainly may help

trendo · 02-09-2012, 12:33 AM

As long as your cutter is sharp, just purge then clip. Just dont try to put it back into your humidor

fencefixer · 02-09-2012, 07:37 PM

I just ran into this (I've never shipped cigars before) so I figured I'd share, when printing shipping labels on USPS.com it'll say:

* I agree that I will present any items that are liquid, perishable or potentially hazardous to a postal employee for acceptance and that all fragile items are properly packaged. Any item containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco must be presented to a Postal Service employee at a Retail Post Office location for proper acceptance. See DMM601.11.6.1a

I usually account for people's ignorance (thinking cigarettes count as cigars, etc.) however this does NOT apply towards cigars so it should be taken literally. Just print it and you're good to go!

chippewastud79 · 02-09-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

I just ran into this (I've never shipped cigars before) so I figured I'd share, when printing shipping labels on USPS.com it'll say:

* I agree that I will present any items that are liquid, perishable or potentially hazardous to a postal employee for acceptance and that all fragile items are properly packaged. Any item containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco must be presented to a Postal Service employee at a Retail Post Office location for proper acceptance. See DMM601.11.6.1a

I usually account for people's ignorance (thinking cigarettes count as cigars, etc.) however this does NOT apply towards cigars so it should be taken literally. Just print it and you're good to go!

Or just answer 'No' to all their questions, never had an issue.

CigarNut · 02-10-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Or just answer 'No' to all their questions, never had an issue.

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 07:40 AM

Is it considered rude to cigar bomb a senior member without warning if you're a beginner?
What's the best way to ship a bottle of beer and cigars in a flatrate box - lots of bubble wrap?
When shipping cigars, is it OK for cigars to be "on route" in a shipping box for several days? (Won't they dry out?)
Can cigar boxes be used as a humidor to some extent?

T.G · 02-12-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

Is it considered rude to cigar bomb a senior member without warning if you're a beginner?
What's the best way to ship a bottle of beer and cigars in a flatrate box - lots of bubble wrap?
When shipping cigars, is it OK for cigars to be "on route" in a shipping box for several days? (Won't they dry out?)
Can cigar boxes be used as a humidor to some extent?

1. No. Just bear in mind the rules here regarding the sharing of addresses.
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...ring+addresses

2. Yup. The key is making sure nothing inside the box can move around at all. When they start moving around, the potential for damage goes up. Wrap each bottle individually, then place them in alternating directions across the bottom of the box, in other words, one bottle the cap points away from you, next it points towards you, then next one is away. Put the cigars in a small flat rate box and stick it inside the larger one (keeps the cigars from getting crushed). Use styrofoam blocks or better yet, more beer bottles, to wedge the Sm FLRB in place.

3. Sure. Just seal them in a ziploc bag and they will be fine for a week or two. Maybe longer depending on the time of year and what the box is exposed to.

4. Sometimes, but they often need minor modifications to make them seal well. Even the "humidor grade" cigar boxes can be hit and miss.

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 06:54 PM

Thanks Adam!

Another question.. My Treasure Dome uses lid mounted humidifiers. The magnets keep coming off, I used some spray glue to glue it back on but now it's falling off again. Any recommendations? I don't wanna try random stuff and have the odor linger in my humidor.

icehog3 · 02-12-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

Thanks Adam!

Another question.. My Treasure Dome uses lid mounted humidifiers. The magnets keep coming off, I used some spray glue to glue it back on but now it's falling off again. Any recommendations? I don't wanna try random stuff and have the odor linger in my humidor.

Beads.

fencefixer · 02-12-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Beads.

I will.. later. :P

icehog3 · 02-12-2012, 08:03 PM

Later. :P

fencefixer · 02-14-2012, 01:13 PM

When you get cigar bombed, is a 'counter attack' towards the bomber common practice?

CigarNut · 02-14-2012, 01:22 PM

Retaliation bombings occur, but I don't think that they exemplify the best of "bombing". But it does happen. A lot.

In the best cases a bomb is a surprise with no expection of anything other than a "Thanks" and the hope that you might bomb someone else in the future.

pnoon · 02-14-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fencefixer

When you get cigar bombed, is a 'counter attack' towards the bomber common practice?

For some, it is common. Many feel it is better to pay it forward. I prefer the latter approach. Otherwise, it just amounts to an unplanned trade.

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icehog3 · 02-14-2012, 02:14 PM

I like anonymous bombs. Truly shows that it was a gift, with no return expected or desired.

01-24-2012, 12:26 PM	#1761
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Guitar strings vary in diameter. I typically use "11's" on my acoustic. The lowest sounding string is called the "E" string and has ridges which I think would help with some airflow for a plugged cigar. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

02-07-2012, 10:14 AM	#1762
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Any tips to keep a cigar tasting fresh if you have to put it out for a while? Like if you have to go and do something and your not done with it. Usually after you leave them sit for a few minutes, they taste nasty when you relight.

02-07-2012, 10:39 AM	#1765
smitty81 Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,640 Trading: (10)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) when you purge, do you purge while its lit or when its out or does it matter?

02-09-2012, 12:33 AM	#1767
trendo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Troy Location: Maui Posts: 223 Trading: (16)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) As long as your cutter is sharp, just purge then clip. Just dont try to put it back into your humidor

02-09-2012, 07:37 PM	#1768
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I just ran into this (I've never shipped cigars before) so I figured I'd share, when printing shipping labels on USPS.com it'll say: * I agree that I will present any items that are liquid, perishable or potentially hazardous to a postal employee for acceptance and that all fragile items are properly packaged. Any item containing cigarettes or smokeless tobacco must be presented to a Postal Service employee at a Retail Post Office location for proper acceptance. See DMM601.11.6.1a I usually account for people's ignorance (thinking cigarettes count as cigars, etc.) however this does NOT apply towards cigars so it should be taken literally. Just print it and you're good to go!

02-12-2012, 07:40 AM	#1771
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Is it considered rude to cigar bomb a senior member without warning if you're a beginner? What's the best way to ship a bottle of beer and cigars in a flatrate box - lots of bubble wrap? When shipping cigars, is it OK for cigars to be "on route" in a shipping box for several days? (Won't they dry out?) Can cigar boxes be used as a humidor to some extent?

02-12-2012, 06:54 PM	#1773
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Thanks Adam! Another question.. My Treasure Dome uses lid mounted humidifiers. The magnets keep coming off, I used some spray glue to glue it back on but now it's falling off again. Any recommendations? I don't wanna try random stuff and have the odor linger in my humidor.

02-12-2012, 08:03 PM	#1776
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Later. :P __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-14-2012, 01:13 PM	#1777
fencefixer Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 544 Trading: (7)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) When you get cigar bombed, is a 'counter attack' towards the bomber common practice?

02-14-2012, 01:22 PM	#1778
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) Retaliation bombings occur, but I don't think that they exemplify the best of "bombing". But it does happen. A lot. In the best cases a bomb is a surprise with no expection of anything other than a "Thanks" and the hope that you might bomb someone else in the future. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-14-2012, 02:14 PM	#1780
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: Beginner Questions (Ask Them Here!) I like anonymous bombs. Truly shows that it was a gift, with no return expected or desired. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!