Bandless Plain Shipping

[UFGators]

almost all of my cigars have come banded; however, some of the rarest and oldest smokes I have been able to find have come unbanded. I located some punch RS no. 11 from early '01 that wouldnt have had bands anyways, I couldnt be happier with them.

 

[rpb67]

Bands on.

Everyone I deal with ships them with the bands on.

 

[jwintosh]

banded,,, though i don't know any better,,,,

 

[Bass man]

One of my favorite vendors, with lots of good aged stuff, will not ship intact. Those cigars taste mighty good. The boxes, original or not, make good kindling for my fireplace.

 

[MichiganM]

I care not to venture into bandless land. Risk of damage to the wrapper and the issue of trust being the foremost reasons.

 

[sli38]

I care not to venture into band less land. Risk of damage to the wrapper and the issue of trust being the foremost reasons.

Unfortunately a couple of the very best and most respected vendors that deal in properly stored vintage Habanos will only ship band less but will ship the original boxes and bands separately. The Vendor I use most vacuum packs the cigars in freezer bags and ships overnight delivery. The cigars are always delivered in perfect condition. It always amazes me how the remove the bands without destroying them or the wrapper. I've ordered over thirty boxes from them this year and have not had one damaged cigar yet. Since I'm never going to sell any of my cigars I don't bother with putting the bands back on but it's nice to put them back in the original box......

 

[smokem94]

Both although it's not a poll option. I prefer intact, but that limits options on great deals. NEVER had an issue with quality on unbanded.

 

[Bass man]

I care not to venture into bandless land. Risk of damage to the wrapper and the issue of trust being the foremost reasons.

A very good point. I trust the bandless vendor greatly. I would not buy bandless from an unknown company.

 

[CWS]

Never had a problem with quality vendors. Like Mike its too hard to pass up some of the great specials

 

[cvm4]

I haven't fully mastered the art of taking off a band without cracking the wrapper of the cigar. Ah well...

 

[CWS]

I haven't fully mastered the art of taking off a band without cracking the wrapper of the cigar. Ah well...

Steammmmmmmmm

 

[caudio51]

I like it nice and clean...oh you mean cigars.

It doesn't matter to me

 

[MithShrike]

Depends on how much I trust my source. Bands dont really add flavor.:nodlaugh:

Ayup.

 

[ConMan]

Prefer banded... but can deal with unbanded if I have to do so.

 

[smokey the bear]

I would rather have banded cigars. I like to collect them. I don't really do anything with them but I just keep shoving them in an old cigar box. Maybe someday they will be worth mad cash. JK

 

[lefttoright]

I have to have the original boxes with stickers and stamps, bands, ribbons and all to make me more comfortable that i received what i ordered. I don't see any reason to do otherwise.

 

[Headbanger]

One of my favorite vendors, with lots of good aged stuff, will not ship intact. Those cigars taste mighty good. The boxes, original or not, make good kindling for my fireplace.

I laugh everytime I read this or think of a fireplace thanks to Steve.

 

[Quint]

I've bought both ways but prefer bands and original box...

 

[lefttoright]

i thought bands did add flavor--but only if you smoke em down that far

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

i thought bands did add flavor--but only if you smoke em down that far

Only if you eat them.