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wbslngr Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 9:05 AM EST
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I bought one of those travel metal cigar cases. How long can you keep a cigar in one of these. Is there anything special I have to do?
E-Chick Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 9:16 AM EST
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I have two...one is a curved 5 cigar holder, and the other is flat and holds 3...

I must say that I'm very disappointed in them. Or maybe I should say in me...for not grasping the concept of sizes and their names...size IS important!

All of my 'gars are way to long for my cases : (

Bummer...

Can someone give me the lowdown on sizes and names...Yes, this is open to your own interpretations, lol! Or else it would just be a boring little cigar site. Right? But hopefully there will be one straight answer...
E-Chick Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 9:17 AM EST
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I too would like to know how long a cigar can be kept in one, although I tend to smoke mine rather than sit on them (Monica innuendo)...
SteveS Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 9:30 AM EST
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sizes, names and straight answers ... OK

Name: SteveS
Siz

oh, wait ... perhaps I misunderstood
E-Chick Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 9:49 AM EST
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That's my boy!
Danny Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 11:18 AM EST
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Name Danny
Size-One size fits all (or so I like to think)

The truth is though, if you mean a pocket type cigar case like a flask, very few of them accomodate the largest ring sizes. I have the travel humidor that holds 3 to 5 and the one that holds maybe 12 to 15. I mean the one that is auctioned here, is black, has a brass screw on lid, is cedar lined. I recommend it. It has a humidification disk in it, but you could drop a travel humi stick in it or drop in a humideze unit. Maximum time you could keep smokes in it is virtually unlimited
jreddoch Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 11:19 AM EST
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E, please send one you've sat on ASAP.
wbslngr Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 11:28 AM EST
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I thought all of you were against flavored cigars?
jd1 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 11:35 AM EST
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...if it tastes good, eat it..uhhh..I mean if it smells good...wait...if it smokes good drink it..YES!

Actually, I got the 3-finger leather case from CBID. Nice tight sleeves of leather that keeps my smokes perfect for that day (if I happen to find time) or for several days. When I'm not using it, I keep it in the Rubbermaidador. It easily holds the lengths and ring gauges I smoke.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 11:38 AM EST
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wbslngr

they look very nice on a shelf with other cigar memorabilia.

cbid has at auction every so often a case with 2 metal tubes and a note that you can keep a lighter or a cutter in the top flat. i don't know what they call this item but the description should get you there.

i have a half dozen and i usually keep 2 in the car. one has good cigars and one has great cigars. the metal tubes have a gasket seal on top and cigars can last a week or so. each tube will take up to a 50 guage x 7 1/2. i think these go at auction for about $10.00 or less and worth every bit of it.


e-chick re size counts. as boggy said in casablanca, you have been misinformed.
E-Chick Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 12:10 PM EST
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LOL@all of you!

Rick: I do love you...

Danny: I saw several of those humis here on auction today and nearly bid...I need more info, but as for the flask-like cases, yes, those are the ones.

I think I need 3 fingers...of a leather case that is. I saw the expandable one here. Now if nobody else will bid, I'll get a good deal : )

Jim: haven't forgot you...just been wacko as slim would say...and maybe you'll get a flavored one ;)~

And in the words of newbie Jimsomethingorother: Bad E-Chick, bad, bad, bad...but I prefer nasty!
jreddoch Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 12:29 PM EST
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I've been wanting to try an aromatic cigar! ;)
jreddoch Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 12:31 PM EST
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I picked up a couple of Bulldog Cigar Guard Travel Humidors here. They work great.
Danny Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 2:00 PM EST
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Marla, here is the link to the larger size traveldor. I have a few of the flask type as well as this one. The largest ring size you'll get in the flask type is probably 48. You could put a humi stick in one of the slots of the flask and it would keep your smokes fresh for the life of the humi stick or until you recharged the travel humidifier. I have a smaller version of this traveldor also and I swear by it. I do use a flask type when I go to an upscale affair when i would be wearing a jacket, but again, I can't take my largest smokes. Anyway, here's the url
http://www.cigarbid.com/...tion/lot.cfm?lotID=73294
E-Chick Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 3:58 PM EST
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Thanks Danny...you the manny!
E-Chick Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 4:00 PM EST
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Ah, forgot to ask what a good price for that would be...
Danny Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 4:52 PM EST
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I won the that one and the smaller one for $19 ea
wbslngr Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 8:58 PM EST
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This is the exact one that I won.
http://www.cigarbid.com/...ion/lot.cfm?lotID=73456

Do you know anything about this one?
Danny Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 10:35 PM EST
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yes, I have 3 of them. They are nice for what they are. I don't really use it though. I prefer the larger silver one that holds 5 smokes and slightly larger ring sizes. Plus in the summer, there's no way to keep the smokes fresh all day, and they tend to dry out if it's warm. I intend to give them as gifts at xmas. They would work well though if you just wanted to carry a couple of smokes for an evening out somewhere, but for me, a couple isn't enough.
wbslngr Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Oct 3 2002, 10:50 PM EST
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Thanks, that is what I was wondering if it is something that would work for a day or something that would last a couple days or ?
DrMaddVibe Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2002, 2:17 AM EST
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E, do yourself a big favor. Plop down the 25 bucks and get the OtterBox,Bowman lighter, 5 La Tradicion deal that CB has going. I've got an alligator case that holds 3 52 gauge cigars that cover 5"-8" cigars. I've seen some leather ones like mine here. Just not as nice. The good thing about the OtterBox is you can throw it around, and the humidifier does a good job. You can't go wrong.
adroomi Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2002, 3:00 AM EST
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I have a 3-finger leather case. For those long nights out I use sandwich baggies. For my week-long trips abroad I use a tupperware spaghetti holder.
rleaverton Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2002, 5:56 AM EST
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Dr., I concur.
I have one of those fiberglass Travel Warrior cases, which I think is the same as the Otter, but maybe a little larger. Holds 18 AF Canones, keeps them for weeks with no problem. The only thing to be carefull of is to not over-humidify, since the air lock is so tight, and they come with a good size device. These things are perfect for tailgate parties, vacations, weekend trips.
SteveS Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2002, 6:47 AM EST
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I did pretty much the same thing, 'droom ... my tupperware style box as a lid that sort of clamps on and has a little strap handle built into it ... the box is about 18" long, 10" deep and 8" high ... I took some cigar boxes apart and used the pieces to line the bottom and sides ... cost me less than $10 and it works like a champ ...
E-Chick Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2002, 9:04 AM EST
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Great advice! I will!
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