Leaf discoloration?

[herfdog]

I got this one at the local B&M, and one side of it is rather pale, but not under the band. What can cause this? Would light exposure do that? Those are in the humidor close to the door...

Does the discoloration indicate something bad? Taste altération? Should I worry about this store?

See the darker color under the band; Te Amo Révolution has rather large bands. The underside is all darker.

 

[Craig Mac]

It is from either the lights in the store or any sunlight that hits the cigars.

This also means the oils in the cigars are drying up which will take away from the cigars. If it were me I would mention it to the shop, but they most likely already know.