Your latest CC Purchase?

[Chitmo]

So, there’s a bit a story to these. I bought a collection for a guy a few weeks back and these were included. I’d never heard of them before but didn’t even give it a second thought when I was told a price. I’m assuming these originally came with an outer box, he mentioned that he never kept any because he never planned on selling so didn’t have the need for them. Anyways, based on the dates of everything else I purchased from him, his recollection of details and what I can find online I think these are most certainly from the 2010 release. I’ll never know the exact date or factory but I plan to convert them all to ash so none of that really matters I guess. Anyways, long way around to say I got some cool smokes and I’m gonna smoke em 😎 

[eltoroosborne]

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[Ford2112]

Some singles from a while back...

[MagicalBikeRide]

Nice surprise with the box code 

[Chitmo]

On 2/22/2024 at 5:59 AM, MagicalBikeRide said:

Nice surprise with the box code 

I never really got deep enough to care about box codes, I’m afraid to ask why everyone cares? My rabbit hole is already pretty deep without adding a layer! 😂 

[cgoodrich]

Latest 24:24

VR Famosos ESM JUL23

[JohnS]

1 hour ago, Chitmo said:

I never really got deep enough to care about box codes, I’m afraid to ask why everyone cares? My rabbit hole is already pretty deep without adding a layer! 😂 

There is a tradition within our hobby for pursuing a run of marcas or vitolas that are 'hot'. Often, this is expressed simply via the cigar itself (for example, recent run of Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 has been 'in-form', so-to-speak, as it was voted our forum's No.1 cigar last year), or via box codes.

Truthfully-speaking, this may not be as pertinent as it once was in the 2000s and 2010s (in regards to chasing box codes), as the recent Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent Habanos production crisis has somewhat changed things quite a bit, in my view.

[RoryWoodworth]

Couple nice finds in Varadero today! The EE's they said were their last box. I was very surprised to see the date! Also surprised to see the code on the E2's. I'm new - but both bought at an LCDH so assuming they're legit, unless someone thinks otherwise.

[Chitmo]

12 minutes ago, JohnS said:

There is a tradition within our hobby for pursuing a run of marcas or vitolas that are 'hot'. Often, this is expressed simply via the cigar itself (for example, recent run of Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 has been 'in-form', so-to-speak, as it was voted our forum's No.1 cigar last year), or via box codes.

Truthfully-speaking, this may not be as pertinent as it once was in the 2000s and 2010s (in regards to chasing box codes), as the recent Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent Habanos production crisis has somewhat changed things quite a bit, in my view.

Yeah, back in the 2000s I was struggling to keep a 25 count desktop stocked. In the 2010s it was a little better, I used to buy the occasional box on the ship when they offered cigars to us for duty free. I remember buying P2s for around $200/box Canadian and telling myself I was crazy for spending that much on cigars. Oh how things change! 😂 

[MagicalBikeRide]

I’d generally agree with @JohnS and in the round, I don’t pay as much heed to box codes today as I might have a couple years back. Save for El Laguito. I visited once and it was just so different to any of the other factories I’d been to. A really cool place. 
 

And whether I’ve been pure lucky or otherwise, all the E2’s I’ve had from there have been outstanding. I’d snap the GES box vs a provincial code. 
 

[eaglebear29]

On the topic of box codes, as I'm very curious... Which would be your favorite or most sought out for box codes out of the 2 here? 

Both Sancti Spiritis region.        RAP  (Zara)     or     BAO  (Jatibonico)

RASCC

[Chitmo]

19 hours ago, eaglebear29 said:

On the topic of box codes, as I'm very curious... Which would be your favorite or most sought out for box codes out of the 2 here? 

Both Sancti Spiritis region.        RAP  (Zara)     or     BAO  (Jatibonico)

Hey, I use the same containers for overflow when I buy to much. I can slowly put them into the tower without the wife noticing then. Haha where’d you get the trays to fit them?

[eaglebear29]

13 hours ago, Chitmo said:

Hey, I use the same containers for overflow when I buy to much. I can slowly put them into the tower without the wife noticing then. Haha where’d you get the trays to fit them?

Lol that's funny. Mine asks me what I'm doing in the garage or laundry room so long, "Just doing laundry of course, or chores, I love helping, that's me, definitely not looking or sorting through my cigars."😁

I use these here, the 236oz can fit 2 cedar trays or 1 tray and 1-3 boxes depending on box size.

These for cedar trays are the ones that fit perfectly in the tupperdor. 

I use these smaller 2 here that they had in a 4 pack that are now full. Seen lots of reviews on them for people with cigars. I wanna say it was some company in Florida and maybe half-wheel where I saw videos on them being used for mass storage for many of there stock. Sometimes if they have a little funk factory smell its recommended to clean them out with organic vinegar. Then do a second rinse and let it soak with lid on for a day, then empty and let air out, or I used my dehumidifier after rinsing with hot water and throw in a charcoal bag for a week once it was already dry. One seems to still have a little smell but I've seen no affect or absorption into boxes or cigars, and read on threads of similar experiences.

Now that 2/4 of the smaller ones are full, I'm about to upgrade to this bigger one that's waiting for me on the garage shelf. 

Just saw too they had these by the same company (Mantello) that is like buying the sistema and 2 cedar trays but they sell there own tupperdors now to hold them and the whole setup is 6 dollars cheaper. The reviews on the hydrometer are crap but $6 saved, especially great when ya buy a few.

I'll be getting one of these next to try. I say one and it'll turn into 10.

Sorry for the extra stuff besides your question, and this being extra, I just figured it might be good to add for anyone else who doesn't know about these simple and effective solutions. Saves time and research.

[ubiquito]

Looking at the most recent reviews on Amazon for the trays, it appears two stacked no longer fit in the sistema 236qt perhaps due to slightly modified internal dimensions of newer sistema containers.

[Chitmo]

Thanks for the info, I’m sure I’m not the only one that will find it helpful. Very thorough 😊 

[eaglebear29]

11 hours ago, ubiquito said:

Looking at the most recent reviews on Amazon for the trays, it appears two stacked no longer fit in the sistema 236qt. perhaps due to slightly modified internal dimensions of newer sistema containers.

Curious if they did that intentionally making the trays taller, pointing people who want 2 trays for singles to their new cheaper option to undercut the sistema. 

Good way to save money with the new version anyways, and if ya already have the sistema, I'm sure you could trim off the top with a skillsaw. 🤷‍♂️

[ubiquito]

One reviewer said he just sanded down the bottom of one of the trays until it fit.

[eaglebear29]

9 hours ago, ubiquito said:

One reviewer said he just sanded down the bottom of one of the trays until it fit.

Interesting, maybe in mass production people get the rare wonky ones. Weird cause the last ones I got in Sep/Oct '23 fit perfectly. Who knows though, maybe they changed them. Curious to see if anyone else has ordered more recently and can say if there's any size change.

[cigaraholic]

On 2/20/2024 at 10:52 AM, Chitmo said:

So, there’s a bit a story to these. I bought a collection for a guy a few weeks back and these were included. I’d never heard of them before but didn’t even give it a second thought when I was told a price. I’m assuming these originally came with an outer box, he mentioned that he never kept any because he never planned on selling so didn’t have the need for them. Anyways, based on the dates of everything else I purchased from him, his recollection of details and what I can find online I think these are most certainly from the 2010 release. I’ll never know the exact date or factory but I plan to convert them all to ash so none of that really matters I guess. Anyways, long way around to say I got some cool smokes and I’m gonna smoke em 😎 

I guess they must have come in a cardboard box. OGA JUN11 is the code I have listed for my boxes.

[Chitmo]

9 hours ago, cigaraholic said:

I guess they must have come in a cardboard box. OGA JUN11 is the code I have listed for my boxes.

Thanks. It’s more of a curiosity for me than anything, I’ll smoke 'em regardless! 😛 

[cigaraholic]

9 hours ago, Chitmo said:

Thanks. It’s more of a curiosity for me than anything, I’ll smoke 'em regardless! 😛 

I hope they’re smoking great. I should probably break into my last box and find out.

[Chitmo]

8 hours ago, cigaraholic said:

I hope they’re smoking great. I should probably break into my last box and find out.

Have no idea, I’ll get to them at some point. Just haven’t had the right moment to reach for one yet. 

[RoryWoodworth]

Tried the same shop in Varadero again today and these were the finds this time.

[Ford2112]

7 hours ago, RoryWoodworth said:

Tried the same shop in Varadero again today and these were the finds this time.

Cool!

[MagicalBikeRide]

On 2/23/2024 at 6:23 PM, eaglebear29 said:

On the topic of box codes, as I'm very curious... Which would be your favorite or most sought out for box codes out of the 2 here? 

Both Sancti Spiritis region.        RAP  (Zara)     or     BAO  (Jatibonico)

I have a summer ‘22 box of Monte 2’s with BAO and they are top of the pops. Would happily go back in and take my chances.