Short Term Box Storage - Fridge?

[Toast & Taste]

So my inability to use rational thought and abstain from 24:24 has caused me to have more inbound deliciousness than I currently have capacity for storing. I will not be available to handle the goodies upon their arrival, so am faced with sorting out storage for them until I return to my hideout.

I am thinking (doesn't happen too often, and for good reason) that having them put into the fridge, in the paper and plastic packaging (not the outer envelope), will work for a few weeks until I can set up yet another coolidor (Mr. Staebell, Big Al is on line 1. Something about needing a big humidor...).

Yay, or Nay?

Big Al

 

[Colt45]

If I wanted to keep them cool, maybe. If I wanted to keep them humidified, probably not.

[Toast & Taste]

Vacuum seal and then freezer?

Big Al

[JoeyGunz]

Just tupperware?

[canadianbeaver]

I vote for zipper seal plastic bags and a cooler box or cool place in your house, indefinitely until you work it out.

CB

[Bagman]

Do not store cigars in the fridge.  Cigar 101.  Google it!

[Islandboy]

I believe most refrigerators are designed to remove humidity from the air inside....which is generally the opposite of what you want for cigars. On the plus side though, I doubt you’d have to worry about mold.

[havanaclub]

Tupperware or extra large ziplock with a boveda pack.


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[BarryVT]

A definite no, go to Wal-Mart and get a cheap ass cooler, order some beads, and order some more boxes of cigars cuz you will have plenty of room for them. Thats what i would do. 

[Cayman17]

2 hours ago, BarryVT said:

A definite no, go to Wal-Mart and get a cheap ass cooler, order some beads, and order some more boxes of cigars cuz you will have plenty of room for them. Thats what i would do. 

This is it. Get a cooler (at least 70 quart) at Kmart/Walmart and throw the excess boxes/singles whatever in there. Wipe the cooler out with soapy water first and then wipe dry and briefly air dry upon first bringing it home. Then, put some cedar sheets in the bottom.  Order a pound of 65 heartfelt beads and put them in when they arrive. This is how to deal with overflow. 

[BarryVT]

That's exactly what I'm talking about toast and taste. Nice set up and explanation Cayman 17. Also if cooler still smells after washing you can put some baking soda in for couple days and that will help. You have all my favorites in there cayman!

[Cayman17]

11 minutes ago, BarryVT said:

That's exactly what I'm talking about toast and taste. Nice set up and explanation Cayman 17. Also if cooler still smells after washing you can put some baking soda in for couple days and that will help. You have all my favorites in there cayman!

Thank you, sir. ?? By the way Toast and Taste, the cooler pictured above is 120 quart and that’s the best bang for your buck. It’s about $65 for this cooler and as you can see, you can put a lot of boxes on there, because we all know about 24:24 madness.  

[Toast & Taste]

Gents, I already have 4 large coolidors. They are stuffed. As are my desktop humi's. Also, I am not home to receive the brown beauties that are soon to be winging their way toward the hideout, and was looking for something simple for the person who will be handling them. I think I have a big enough plastic bin (with airtight lid), so will go that route along with a couple of 65% Boveda packs.

Many thanks.

 

Big Al

[Ericbrobes]

No go on refrigerator!

[BrightonCorgi]

 A big Nay for me.  Keep room temperature.  Put in a ziplock bag or better yet vacuum seal.  Can wrap well in cello film as well.

[Boozebag]

Use the smallest tupperware you have to hold them with a boveda.  Then use your judgement based on the temp.  Do you want fridge temps, or outside temps?  Depends on your climate.  Do you live in the desert?  Do you have AC?  Fridge condenser won't be as much as an issue if they are sealed in their own container.  I don't like anything over 70F, but my fridge is also at 30F.  That's a huge swing.  

[DeskSmkr]

For future purchases - thoughts on using  FOH online humidor system as your medium term storage?  Avoids the issue you are now facing, and keeps them in a controlled environment until convenient to receive.