Do any you know much about bloom variations? The reason I ask is

that I got an order from ****** and the Hoyo de

Monterrey Seleccion Royale Prensada Oscuro Princesa

Maduros have a yellow/white powder splotched all over

them. I opened the sealed box that was in perfect condition. The retailer that I dealt with is extremely well known and reliable. Probably many of you have bought from them, as well. I'm pretty sure that it's not mold, I've seen

that before and it tends to be fuzzy and spread

contiguously. But the bloom I've seen has been white

and this is more of cream or beige color. Also, the cello is more yellow than any I've ever seen.

I called ****** and they said they would send me

another box and inspect them before shipping. They

also said it could very well be bloom. If it's bloom I

certainly don't want to send the 1st box back, hell

I'll keep them both. Don't want to get stuck with

damaged goods either. What do you bloomin' authorities think?

The HdM Oscuros do ploom up nicely. Yellow cello means they aged in the box well. I Hardly ever get yellow cello! I wouldn't send 'em back. Just keep the cell on in the humi and keep an eye on 'em. Try one!

Try one,that'll LYK what it is. X

Post a picture!

Well I took the advice of 2Xs. Outstanding smoke and it didn't kill me. Used my V-cutter and it cut like fudge. Singed my moustache. I'm keeping both boxes. Maybe I'll order more.