Caring for boxes when you don't have humidor space
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rudel.dietrich
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It was probably a dumb decision to order cigars that I do not have homes for. But I just couldn't pass up some good deals. I have three boxes on the way containing 60 cigars and my humidors and jars are maxed out.
How can I care for these without ruining them? Can I just leave the seal on them and keep them until I get space? Or can I open them and put 2-3 humi-care pillows in each box? All three boxes are from premium companies and are made of Spanish Cedar. They should retain moisture well. Will a couple of pillows keep them moist until I smoke them or humidor space frees up?
How can I care for these without ruining them? Can I just leave the seal on them and keep them until I get space? Or can I open them and put 2-3 humi-care pillows in each box? All three boxes are from premium companies and are made of Spanish Cedar. They should retain moisture well. Will a couple of pillows keep them moist until I smoke them or humidor space frees up?
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Unfortunately, most cigar boxes don't make a tight enough seal to store the cigars in alone. What I'd recommend from experience is to put the boxes in a large zipper type storage bag with a water pillow or two.
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You should probably spend a couple bucks and buy either a cooler or a tightly sealed tupperware that would fit the boxes. Then toss in a Boveda pack or some crystals. problem = solved.
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A coolidor is never going to happen. I like the idea, but my girlfriend who tolerates my habit has already said there is no possible way she will ever allow a giant cooler in the house
She has although, authorized the purchase of a humidor cabinet up to $1500 when finances are better. As long as the final look of the cabinet goes through her. I guess I will start to look for some air tight storage bins for my boxes and I will load up on the humi pillows and humi tubes. -
Take the cigars out of the boxes, place them in baggies with water pillows. Save the boxes, when u have room in your humidor (for the boxes) you could always put them back inside. Important thing is to keep the cigars from drying out, not the box.
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I have done this myself many times when in the same situation. Worked well for me for about a month and then had room in the Humi.j0z3r:Unfortunately, most cigar boxes don't make a tight enough seal to store the cigars in alone. What I'd recommend from experience is to put the boxes in a large zipper type storage bag with a water pillow or two. -
I have also used the big ziplock bags and put the whole box inside with the humi pillow. It will keep them for a wee while.KCW:
I have done this myself many times when in the same situation. Worked well for me for about a month and then had room in the Humi.j0z3r:Unfortunately, most cigar boxes don't make a tight enough seal to store the cigars in alone. What I'd recommend from experience is to put the boxes in a large zipper type storage bag with a water pillow or two. -
Dump her.rudel.dietrich:A coolidor is never going to happen. I like the idea, but my girlfriend who tolerates my habit has already said there is no possible way she will ever allow a giant cooler in the house -
well I vote keep her, she agreed to a cabinet after all!y2pascoe:
Dump her.rudel.dietrich:A coolidor is never going to happen. I like the idea, but my girlfriend who tolerates my habit has already said there is no possible way she will ever allow a giant cooler in the house -
What Joe suggested is exactly what you should do... but it is a short term solution only.
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For $75 - $175 you can find some very nice 100 to 300 count humidors. ccom has this one advertised for under $200, (it's a 300 count box) and I bet the beard can make you a deal on it.
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Not really, I've had boxes in ziplocs with a Boveda pack for months with zero issues. Just a matter of providing proper care, as always.docbp87:What Joe suggested is exactly what you should do... but it is a short term solution only. -
Sounds pretty unreasonable to me, at least as a temporary solution. Theres a reason why so many of us have em (coolers). To each their own good luck with that.rudel.dietrich:A coolidor is never going to happen. I like the idea, but my girlfriend who tolerates my habit has already said there is no possible way she will ever allow a giant cooler in the house
She has although, authorized the purchase of a humidor cabinet up to $1500 when finances are better. As long as the final look of the cabinet goes through her. I guess I will start to look for some air tight storage bins for my boxes and I will load up on the humi pillows and humi tubes. -
She probably has visions of comming home one day to find coolidors all over the house, under the stairs, in the bathroom, with a six-pac on top of every one.The Kid:
Sounds pretty unreasonable to me, at least as a temporary solution. Theres a reason why so many of us have em (coolers). To each their own good luck with that.rudel.dietrich:A coolidor is never going to happen. I like the idea, but my girlfriend who tolerates my habit has already said there is no possible way she will ever allow a giant cooler in the house
She has although, authorized the purchase of a humidor cabinet up to $1500 when finances are better. As long as the final look of the cabinet goes through her. I guess I will start to look for some air tight storage bins for my boxes and I will load up on the humi pillows and humi tubes.
