Anyway, I got the box yesterday and when I opened the box to take a peek not only were they wrapped in cello (fine) but the whole bundle was wrapped in a strip of burlap and it definitely smells like burlap.

I'm wondering if I should remove the burlap? My OCD is curious but since I put them back in the box to rest in the humi, my gut told me it was ok and to leave the burlap strip on until I could get on here and ask. What say ye?

I'm pretty decisive so I'd just toss it... or keep it. That's my final answer. No whammies, no whammies.... STOP!

After the responses here, I dug the box up from the bottom of the humi and opened it up and discarded the burlap strip. It wasn't a 'mild' burlap sack smell, it was a very prominent and strong 'burlap sack' smell and I tossed it.

Thanks everyone. I wish we could share pics of our collections. I'm pretty proud of mine. (No Padrons, No Opus X, etc) but nevertheless a very decent collection of well aged full bodied cigars ~ all for around $3 or less a stick, including shipping.

Really feel like I got some under the radar gems in there. They just needed a 2 year rest.

I see you pressed your luck...she's from Pittsfield, I do believe.