Another Tubos question

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Originally Posted by Snake Hips

According to Nee, Fonseca was the first to package a cigar in a tin tube in 1907, but they never spread beyond that until the 40's when aluminum tubes became more common. Their purpose is to provide a cool presentation that makes carrying a cigar more practical, to provide a superior aging environment and to find a way to put mismatching wrapper shades in the same box

Did you see the tinfoil cigar wrapping machines in the packaging section?
I liked the ad. If you wrap cigars in tinfoil they won't break in your pocket.
I get their point, but it's a bit "stretchy".