Glass tubes?

[Greenhouse]

I know this has been asked in various forms before, but I searched the archives and didn't seem to find exactly what I was looking for.

I bought a 10-pack sampler of Romeo y Julieta at Costco today. Each of the cigars is in a glass tube. When I got home, I put the whole thing in the coolerdor (didn't open any of the tubes). But I started to wonder if I need to take the cigars out of the glass tubes. My initial thought was that if the tubes aren't airtight, then having them in a humidified environment would prevent them from drying out - any air that seeped into the tubes would have 65% - 70% humidity. If the tubes are airtight, them I'm counting on the humidity inside to be correct, which may or may not be the case.

So, should I take them out of the tubes and store them naked in the cooler, or should I leave them in the tubes and store them in the cooler?

By the way, I have plenty of room in my cooler to store them either way.

Thanks,
Greenhouse.

 

[Treinenwj]

I don't know about glass, but generally with the regular tubos you either take them out of the tube, or take the lid off the tube.

 

[Thegreekone]

Im still trying to process Costco selling cigars.

 

[nvnvnv]

Im still trying to process Costco selling cigars.

I know man! I've always thought the same thing! So strange. I have been a member for about two years now and have only noticed them around this time of year. I haven't bought any yet as the prices don't seem to be all that appealing to me. It's also a bit strange to me that they always appear on an endcap in the pharmacy/medicinal/toiletry section.

Anyway, to address the topic, The only experience I have had with a tubo has been an easy one. I was a complete and total noob when I was given my first cigar and it was a tubo. That started me on this whole ride. Since it was a CC, I decided I would save it but buy some other cigars to learn with and gain some experience. Very shortly thereafter I started my first humidor. Long story just a little longer..... that tubo sat in my humi for 6 years unopened until last week. It was in great shape, same humidity as my others, and was the absolute most enjoyable cigar I've had so far.

I'm sure this topic has been debated before, and I'm not sure exactly what I'll do in the future, but that one happened to work out well for me. I'll probably leave them in the tubes though.

 

[smelvis]

I put them in as they are and have many at least 10 years old and they are doing fine.

 

[SuprHasan]

Hey man, don't forget to say hi to everyone in the Introductions Froum :cbig:

 

[Greenhouse]

Thanks, guys. I guess I'll leave them in the tubes for now and try one in a couple of months to see how they're doing.

As for Costco selling cigars, I agree it's a bit weird. I had just left my local cigar shop after smoking a cigar, and I had to swing by Costco to pick up a few things on the way home. I was in a hurry because I wanted to watch the SEC championship game. So I walked in and there was this girl standing by a table selling the cigars. I had noticed the cigars at Costco before but always ignored them. Much harder to ignore the girl. Anyway, my defenses crumbled and I bought the sample pack.

For what it's worth, I don't think it's a bad price -- I just didn't need any more cigars at the moment. Oh well...

Greenhouse.

 

[r3db4r0n]

There is allot of debate over whether or not to leave cigars in or out of the tube, cap on off etc. But keep in mind that when people buy a cabinet or wineador, an important point of concern always airflow/fans, also, I find that some cigars - lets use the Tat Black and Red tubos as an example - tend to open up quite a bit when they are left to sit out of their tubes for a while. With the aforementioned points having been made, it just seems like you are better off leaving your cigars out of their tubes, it won't hurt them and you don't have to question how you cigars will fare.

 

[smelvis]

There is allot of debate over whether or not to leave cigars in or out of the tube, cap on off etc. But keep in mind that when people buy a cabinet or wineador, an important point of concern always airflow/fans, also, I find that some cigars - lets use the Tat Black and Red tubos as an example - tend to open up quite a bit when they are left to sit out of their tubes for a while. With the aforementioned points having been made, it just seems like you are better off leaving your cigars out of their tubes, it won't hurt them and you don't have to question how you cigars will fare.

What if you have a whole bunch? You might be right but I am after slowed aging, long term storage for me at least is best when left in the tubes.

Tubes tend to age slower by a bit when left alone. IMHO