Mold on expensive B&M sticks.

LostAbbott · 09-16-2011, 10:57 PM

I was recently in a B&M and most of their Padron anni's were all moldy, it was really a lot of mold. I did not say anything as I figured they probably thought it was "plume" and they would disagree. Do you ever see mold in B&M's? This was a pretty large one and well known in the area, so I was kind of surprised to see mold in there. Also the whole store is the humidor which I thought was strange and possibly part of the problem...

Blak Smyth · 09-16-2011, 11:01 PM

I would say something or buy somewhere else. Even if they disagree at least you did your part. Maybe take some pics for us?

Zeuceone · 09-16-2011, 11:05 PM

Common with higher priced sticks as they don't sell as often. Due to constant traffic the humidity is kept higher to keep sticks from drying out. The padrons at one of the B&M's around here have the same issue. The filler is so moist its bursting our of the wrapper.

Its always the ones that don't come in cello that get moldy.

Mattso3000 · 09-16-2011, 11:08 PM

Yeah, a couple of the VSG's were starting to burst a little at my local B&M.

Matt-N-Ga · 09-16-2011, 11:10 PM

I've seen this several times with exactly the same sticks. Each time I mentioned something about it, I was informed that it was "Plume", a sign of a great cigar. I kept my mouth shut and bought nothing and have never been back.

Bill86 · 09-16-2011, 11:25 PM

They will tell you it's plume every time.

There are always some moldy sticks in B&Ms they just push them off on unknowing people. Tell them it's plume and they are the best sticks in the walk in.

shilala · 09-17-2011, 12:28 AM

I'd zip my lip, leave, and never return. I've found there's a never-ending stream of sources that sell cigars without mold, don't play the always-tiring plume game, and are willing to bend over backwards properly taking care of their cigars and customers.
I mean seriously, if they don't have the mental capacity to take care of a cigar, how in God's glorious name ae they gonna handle a customer with a problem? Real poorly, that's how.

T.G · 09-17-2011, 12:39 AM

B&M mold is better than internet mold!

T.G · 09-17-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

They will tell you it's plume every time.

There are always some moldy sticks in B&Ms they just push them off on unknowing people. Tell them it's plume and they are the best sticks in the walk in.

That's painting with a very broad brush Bill.

I won't deny that there are a number who will behave that way, whether it is out of greed or lack of knowledge, I don't know, nor do I know what percentage of B&Ms operate this way, but I do know for a fact that not all B&M owners/operators/staff are like that.

irratebass · 09-17-2011, 08:48 AM

That's sad, you put your trust in local B&M's and try to support them and they do that...it's just disappointing.

cmitch · 09-17-2011, 08:52 AM

Every mold instance I found in a B&M was responded with, "that's plume!"
I quit saying anything to any ofthem.

LostAbbott · 09-17-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I would say something or buy somewhere else. Even if they disagree at least you did your part. Maybe take some pics for us?

I thought of taking Pix but figured it would be a little too conspicuous. I do not live in the area so cannot go back anyway. I thought it was really strange that the whole place was a humidor.
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CigarNut · 09-17-2011, 09:18 AM

I think it depends upon how well you know the B&M employees. There is one B&M where I know the people pretty well and when I once saw some mold I pointed it out to them. They checked the cigars, gently wiped them down and gave me a couple of free sticks (not the moldy ones)

There are other local B&M's that I would not say anything if I saw mold because the employees are just there to take up space...

jsnake · 09-17-2011, 09:24 AM

I have a local where the entire inside of the building is humidified. And the humidity is crazy high. They have a pretty good selection and their prices are okay. I found some HTF Tats and they were all covered in mold. As I looked around I found more and more moldy cigars. It is so obvious that they have to know it is there and what it is.

What can you really say or do? It is their business and if they don't want to have pride in their store I have other options. I shouldn't have to point out the obvious to them. Had it been one or two sticks I might have said hey look at this in case they hadn't noticed. But when it is an epidemic they just don't care apparently.

LostAbbott · 09-17-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jsnake

I have a local where the entire inside of the building is humidified. And the humidity is crazy high. They have a pretty good selection and their prices are okay. I found some HTF Tats and they were all covered in mold. As I looked around I found more and more moldy cigars. It is so obvious that they have tow know it is there and what it is.

What can you really say or do? It is their business and if they don't want to have pride in their store I have other options. I shouldn't have to point out the obvious to them. Had it been one or two sticks I might have said hey look at this in case they hadn't noticed. But when it is an epidemic they just don't care apparently.

That was the case here, there was a lot of mold in multiple boxes and I noticed it after a cursory look, so I figure the people who work there should have seen it. I think that if I knew people who worked there then it would have been a different story. This was my dads favorite store and we went while I was visiting, so I most Likly will not be going back and next time will go to ka nicer downtown store.
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Tbagley · 09-17-2011, 01:00 PM

You would think that they would know better and is no better way than putting down their business.

kelmac07 · 09-17-2011, 01:07 PM

Plenty of other places to spend your money.

jovenhut · 09-17-2011, 01:10 PM

I love moldy sticks! I wipe them off and smoke em. There is so much crap in our air a little mold won't hurt you.

. I also live in Oregon. There is mold everywhere!

Col. Kurtz · 09-17-2011, 01:21 PM

I've seen it locally on Padron annys as well. Just didn't buy any. They were in the top of separate cabinets (that they can keep an eye on). I did however, score some pretty nice brickhouses from the walk-in.

I didn't feel like it was my place to point it out to them. I just made an alternative selection and moved on. Sucks because they have great prices on Padron....

I'm glad I am a member of this great community and knew the difference.

Tbagley · 09-17-2011, 02:19 PM

Or a better course of action is comment on their nice plume and leave on that note.

09-16-2011, 10:57 PM	#1
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I was recently in a B&M and most of their Padron anni's were all moldy, it was really a lot of mold. I did not say anything as I figured they probably thought it was "plume" and they would disagree. Do you ever see mold in B&M's? This was a pretty large one and well known in the area, so I was kind of surprised to see mold in there. Also the whole store is the humidor which I thought was strange and possibly part of the problem... __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

09-16-2011, 11:01 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I would say something or buy somewhere else. Even if they disagree at least you did your part. Maybe take some pics for us? __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

09-16-2011, 11:05 PM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. Common with higher priced sticks as they don't sell as often. Due to constant traffic the humidity is kept higher to keep sticks from drying out. The padrons at one of the B&M's around here have the same issue. The filler is so moist its bursting our of the wrapper. Its always the ones that don't come in cello that get moldy.

09-16-2011, 11:08 PM	#4
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. Yeah, a couple of the VSG's were starting to burst a little at my local B&M. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

09-16-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
Matt-N-Ga MattGah Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Matt Location: Acworth, Ga Posts: 316 Trading: (4)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I've seen this several times with exactly the same sticks. Each time I mentioned something about it, I was informed that it was "Plume", a sign of a great cigar. I kept my mouth shut and bought nothing and have never been back. __________________ EPIC IV "I just got bit by a donkey"

09-16-2011, 11:25 PM	#6
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. They will tell you it's plume every time. There are always some moldy sticks in B&Ms they just push them off on unknowing people. Tell them it's plume and they are the best sticks in the walk in. __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

09-17-2011, 12:28 AM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I'd zip my lip, leave, and never return. I've found there's a never-ending stream of sources that sell cigars without mold, don't play the always-tiring plume game, and are willing to bend over backwards properly taking care of their cigars and customers. I mean seriously, if they don't have the mental capacity to take care of a cigar, how in God's glorious name ae they gonna handle a customer with a problem? Real poorly, that's how. __________________

09-17-2011, 12:39 AM	#8
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,578 Trading: (37)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. B&M mold is better than internet mold!

09-17-2011, 08:48 AM	#10
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. That's sad, you put your trust in local B&M's and try to support them and they do that...it's just disappointing. __________________

09-17-2011, 08:52 AM	#11
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. Every mold instance I found in a B&M was responded with, "that's plume!" I quit saying anything to any ofthem. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

09-17-2011, 09:18 AM	#13
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I think it depends upon how well you know the B&M employees. There is one B&M where I know the people pretty well and when I once saw some mold I pointed it out to them. They checked the cigars, gently wiped them down and gave me a couple of free sticks (not the moldy ones) There are other local B&M's that I would not say anything if I saw mold because the employees are just there to take up space... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

09-17-2011, 09:24 AM	#14
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I have a local where the entire inside of the building is humidified. And the humidity is crazy high. They have a pretty good selection and their prices are okay. I found some HTF Tats and they were all covered in mold. As I looked around I found more and more moldy cigars. It is so obvious that they have to know it is there and what it is. What can you really say or do? It is their business and if they don't want to have pride in their store I have other options. I shouldn't have to point out the obvious to them. Had it been one or two sticks I might have said hey look at this in case they hadn't noticed. But when it is an epidemic they just don't care apparently.

09-17-2011, 01:00 PM	#16
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. You would think that they would know better and is no better way than putting down their business.

09-17-2011, 01:07 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. Plenty of other places to spend your money. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-17-2011, 01:10 PM	#18
jovenhut Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bruce Location: Eugene - Oregon Posts: 580 Trading: (64)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I love moldy sticks! I wipe them off and smoke em. There is so much crap in our air a little mold won't hurt you. . I also live in Oregon. There is mold everywhere! __________________ "Sweet Sugary Goodness"

09-17-2011, 01:21 PM	#19
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. I've seen it locally on Padron annys as well. Just didn't buy any. They were in the top of separate cabinets (that they can keep an eye on). I did however, score some pretty nice brickhouses from the walk-in. I didn't feel like it was my place to point it out to them. I just made an alternative selection and moved on. Sucks because they have great prices on Padron.... I'm glad I am a member of this great community and knew the difference. __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

09-17-2011, 02:19 PM	#20
Tbagley Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Tom Location: South FL Posts: 116 Trading: (0)	Re: Mold on expensive B&M sticks. Or a better course of action is comment on their nice plume and leave on that note.