Is this mold?

Imgembo
Imgembo Posts: 661 ✭✭
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i just ordered a box and I was getting ready to put these sticks in my humidor when I noticed some off white/ yellow bumps on some of the cigars. It seems to come off if I rub it with my fingers. These are from another site. imageimageimage

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  • Wylaff
    Wylaff Posts: 5,483 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes
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  • jlmarta
    jlmarta Posts: 7,880 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd send 'em back. Hope they're not from the dreaded "T" site....  :#
  • Imgembo
    Imgembo Posts: 661 ✭✭
    edited May 2016
    I contacted them. Sending me a 10 pack, refunding the box purchase. Going to toss the 10 that seem to be affected the rest are going to go in a big tupperdor so I can see if any more mold appears.  From what I believe y'all refer to as the "sister site". May I ask what the "t site" is ? You can pm it to me. 
  • 0patience
    0patience Posts: 10,665 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Its the same name as a famous machine gun
    In Fumo Pax
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    Wylaff said:
    Atmospheric pressure and crap.
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Posts: 9,137 ✭✭✭✭✭
    miller65rod said:
    I know many who do not do it but this is a prime example of why you need to open any box purchase and inspect it. Never assume they are perfect. Some may not agree and say keep the cellophane on or the seal in tact for resale purposes if needed. I am not sure how that matters if the cigars are moldy, plus the slight possibility of it spreading if unattended too for a period of time. 

    Since he inspected them he can quickly resolve this issue with the vendor. If he waited a few more weeks or months to open the box you may not get the same results. Whether it's a $30 box or a $700 box does not matter. If improperly stored they are suspect to many things. 
    Totally agree. 
  • Imgembo
    Imgembo Posts: 661 ✭✭
    miller65rod said:
    I know many who do not do it but this is a prime example of why you need to open any box purchase and inspect it. Never assume they are perfect. Some may not agree and say keep the cellophane on or the seal in tact for resale purposes if needed. I am not sure how that matters if the cigars are moldy, plus the slight possibility of it spreading if unattended too for a period of time. 

    Since he inspected them he can quickly resolve this issue with the vendor. If he waited a few more weeks or months to open the box you may not get the same results. Whether it's a $30 box or a $700 box does not matter. If improperly stored they are suspect to many things. 
    I read to many horror stories of Beatles and mold back on this form when I first started smoking years ago so it's a habit now. I wish I could put the ones that look alright in my humidor but I don't want to risk it. Figure they can spend a few months in tupper ware and I can inspect them again for mold. 

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