Damage or Beetle? - Page 2

mosesbotbol · 12-17-2008, 08:31 AM

You'll "know" when it is a beetle unfortnately.

karmaz00 · 01-03-2009, 03:02 AM

damn beetles anyway

SmoknTaz · 01-03-2009, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla695

Looks like damage, but you can do the tap test to be sure. Hold the cigar over a white piece of paper with the hole side down and tap. If nothing falls out, then your good. If small dark pellets fall out then it's most likely beetle dung/residue.

taltos · 01-03-2009, 05:25 AM

Another thing to consider is that many times wrapper damage will not penetrate the binder leaf but a beetle will.

md4958 · 01-03-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Another thing to consider is that many times wrapper damage will not penetrate the binder leaf but a beetle will.

good point Paul... youre getting wise in your old age... happy birthday you old bastage!

taltos · 01-03-2009, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

good point Paul... youre getting wise in your old age... happy birthday you old bastage!

Bite me!

12-17-2008, 08:31 AM	#21
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Damage or Beetle? You'll "know" when it is a beetle unfortnately. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-03-2009, 03:02 AM	#22
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Damage or Beetle? damn beetles anyway

01-03-2009, 05:25 AM	#24
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Damage or Beetle? Another thing to consider is that many times wrapper damage will not penetrate the binder leaf but a beetle will.