I'm wondering if anyone removes a cigar from the cellophane to inspect it at a B&M. It seems like a bit too much handling to be appropriate. I ask because I just bought a few sicks and I did look at them before purchasing but they were in cellophane. This makes it hard to see everything. One of the sticks had a split at the head that I didn't notice so I had to cut off more than I would have liked. There were also some green spots on a stick that I didn't see. These were just wrapper leaf chlorophyll spots and not mold so it wasn't a big deal but I would have chosen a different stick if I had noticed in the store.
Cellophane etiquette in a B&M
- Thread starter Bruce T.
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A Huge Nerd
Lee-Hair-Oh
My opinion... Leave the cigar in the cello. It can cause damage to a cigar sometimes just trying to get it back in the cello. A good B&M owner should help you out if you bought what turned out to be a damaged stick.
Thats my thought as well.
StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
You need to make sure you have permission first. Don't just pull it off unless it's consensual. No means no, always get the yes, and you may want to check for understanding and ongoing consent part way through removal.
A Huge Nerd
Lee-Hair-Oh
Ryan, we were talking about cigars.Inusally take it out and lick in it a little just to make sure it taste right
A Huge Nerd
Lee-Hair-Oh
If you need it out of the cello, just ask the clerk. They will have no issue doing it. But you should not.
No, dont do that. Cello is clear for a reason.
If you cant see the cigar at all, lets take the Uncle Lee for example, or the old Camacho Liberty that were in taped coffins and wrapped in paper, youre taking a chance there might be some cracks. If the cigar is damaged beyond being smokable take it up with the shop owner. But do not go unraveling pristine packaging.
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