Do cigars shrink?

[dememihel]

Hey guys, quick question, do cigars shrink in ring size and length over time?

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Yep, to some extent. How much shrinkage are we talking about?

[dememihel]

Thanks you, that's what I thought.

[earthson]

Absolutely!

They also get lighter in both color and weight.

[dememihel]

I'd say 1/4"

[Habana Mike]

I've had quite a few older cigars shrink to a point where the bands loosened up a fair bit.

[LLC]

I've had quite a few older cigars shrink to a point where the bands loosened up a fair bit.

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[LGC]

Yes. The bands on many of my 70's and 80's sticks will slide right off.... as well as some 90's sticks.

[DropTopDee]

doesnt lower RH shrink them a lil. i went from 70RH to 65RH and most of the bands slide off now.

[Bclass1]

doesnt lower RH shrink them a lil. i went from 70RH to 65RH and most of the bands slide off now.

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This is very true

[srbbones]

A picture is worth a thousand words - quite a few videos on you tube showing old cigars. Check them out