Tips for keeping cigars fresh when shipping overseas

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enzoenzo
enzoenzo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3
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hey guys, I have a friend overseas for the year and I wanted to send him some cigars. Any good tips for keeping them fresh during the shipping?


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  • dr_frankenstein56
    dr_frankenstein56 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,519
    Insert cigars into a zip lock with an 8 gram, 65%, Boveda packet. That will keep the humidity right, then place bag into a tupperware container. Box up and ship out! Should cover 5 to 6 cigars for 3 to 4 weeks. Use bigger boveda packet for more cigars or longer trips.

    Aj
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  • enzoenzo
    enzoenzo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3
    thank you dr frankenstein! what if I were to ship a bigger volume of cigars at once, say, 100 cigars?
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  • dr_frankenstein56
    dr_frankenstein56 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,519
    They suggest you use 1 full size boveda packet for every 25 cigars. So 4 would probably do the job for your 100. Im Aj by the way.
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  • enzoenzo
    enzoenzo Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3
    thanks AJ, I am for sure gonna give that a go! I check out the site for Boveda, it seems pretty pricy, are there any cheaper ways besides using Boveda?

    thanks
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  • 0patience
    0patience Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,767
    enzoenzo:
    thanks AJ, I am for sure gonna give that a go! I check out the site for Boveda, it seems pretty pricy, are there any cheaper ways besides using Boveda?

    thanks
    I send packages with Humi Care water pillows sometimes.
    But I wouldn't say they are as stable as Boveda, but will work.
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  • onestrangeone
    onestrangeone Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,423
    The Boveda is going to be the best bet (most stable anyway) make sure you use a container that is airtight and you wont need as many in fact one would probably be okay.
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  • Lee.mcglynn
    Lee.mcglynn Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,228
    Ummmm just my .20 sending 100 sticks+postage boveda is pretty cheap!! But I'd say your good with 1-2 big packs since they will be air tight and unopened for a while
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  • jgibv
    jgibv Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,996
    Does your friend have a good humidor he can store them in?

    If not, I'd suggest sending the cigars in a plastic storage container (either a few small ones or one larger one like this):
    It will add a little extra protection while they're "in transit" and he can use the plastic container as a humidor.
    image
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  • Cigary
    Cigary Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 623
    Use the RubberMaid type that seals better...this one I've used before and it doesn't seal 100%...the clasps still let air in. It's all about the seal. This is the one that works better IMO image
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  • jgibv
    jgibv Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,996
    Cigary:
    Use the RubberMaid type that seals better...this one I've used before and it doesn't seal 100%...the clasps still let air in. It's all about the seal. This is the one that works better IMO image
    Good point, yes check the seal if you go with one of these. Some (like cigary's) seal better than others.
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