Estuches

[PeeJay]

In November 2015 I was passing through Gatwick and browsing the Duty Free which was generally crap when I spotted this little Hoyo de Monterrey lacquered case containing three cigars. A quick Google search revealed just one seller in the UK and it was ?20 dearer than the airport so I snapped it up. Only later I discovered that this is called an 'estuche' literally case in Spanish.

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It was only later when browsing on eBay that I realised there are more of these. I didn't win that one but I tracked down the H Upmann

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As you can see they are very well made little cases with a lacquered finish and substantial hinges. I think they may be a little too good at keeping moisture out though. When I saw the damage to the foot of that Hoyo today I got them out to check and they are a little dry despite being kept in the Ikeador so the sticks have been removed to a desktop humidor. I only wanted the cases really so I shall smoke the contents except for the Partagas which I'm selling.
Here for gangstarrr is the Partagas case, you'll notice just how good the lacquer is from the reflection

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I have also found a Montecristo Edmundo one which I will buy next.

[gangstarrrrr]

Thanks Peejay. Lovely looking cases.

[cigarmo]

I do like collecting the little cases and tubos, will post some pics on monday

[ValeTudoGuy]

Very nice. I always wanted the hoyo travel humi from a few years ago.

[Johnny Thunder]

They look very well made. Definitely good collection pieces.

[cj121]

Nice PeeJay
And coincidentally, I took some pictures this morning of the only one I have, which is almost empty now. I'm going to search for three aged sticks to restock.

[cigarmo]

Nice PeeJay
And coincidentally, I took some pictures this morning of the only one I have, which is almost empty now. I'm going to search for three aged sticks to restock.

Will be hard to find sticks to refill smoke the last one then send me the box, always here to help out

[nubchugger]

Lovely cases Peejay, i can see why you collect them 😎

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[PeeJay]

Like that CJ

[cj121]

Will be hard to find sticks to refill smoke the last one then send me the box, always here to help out

That's very kind Mo, but I've seen your 'special drawer' for little things

[cj121]

Like that CJ

Cheers PJ. Nice thread

[Stevieboy]

I love these wee cases. I've been collecting them for a few years.
Here's my collection so far :


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[Johnny Thunder]

Aw bollocks.


More money.


I have the bug now too. They look great.

[Ranks]

That's a nice collection Stevie for me the best looking one is the Trinidad on the third shelf down
whats yours?

[PeeJay]

Excellent Steve, I'd have to get those stickers off though