A buyer can only be as precise as the information you give them. A little preparation gets you a clearer answer, and a fairer one.
1. Leave the cigars where they are
Keep the cigars in the humidor or wherever they’ve been stored. Don’t open sealed boxes, remove cellophane or move cigars between boxes. Original packaging matters to authenticity and value.
2. Make a rough list
For each box, note the brand, the vitola (the size or name on the box), how many cigars it holds, and whether it’s sealed or opened. If a box is opened, count what’s left. A spreadsheet is ideal, but a handwritten list is fine.
3. Photograph the boxes
Take a picture of the collection as a whole, the front of each box, and the bottom of each box, where the factory and date codes are stamped. Our photography guide shows which shots help most.
4. Write down the storage history
Where have the cigars been kept, for how long, and at what humidity and temperature, if you know? Has the humidor ever dried out? Note any problems you’ve seen, such as mould or small holes in the wrappers.
5. Gather what proves where they came from
Receipts, invoices and notes from the original owner all help. They’re not essential, but they make a buyer’s job easier.
6. Know who can sell
If the cigars belong to an estate or a business, confirm who has the authority to sell them. A buyer will ask.
What not to do
- Don’t clean, re-band or re-box cigars.
- Don’t smoke one “to check”.
- Don’t move the cigars somewhere drier or warmer while you decide.
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