Quote Originally Posted by ggiese View Post
"Harshness" kinda leads me to think that perhaps the cigars are drier than they should be. Not unusual, depending on where you bought them (some cigar retailers don't humidify well). I would charge up the beads (Boveda packs) - and just let them do their magic. If the cigars are too dry - you'll really need to keep an eye on the Boveda's because they will be sucked dry. It may take a few months for the humidity to stabilize - have patience. Once it is stabilized - it's easy to keep the humidity. 65-70% is ideal...

And if the "plexiglas" ("plexiglas - rather than glass?!?) panels are not sealed - damn you have a cheap humidor. I don't know that a trip to Lowe's is gonna fix that. You should consider spending a few more $$$ to get a humidor that's a bit more "solid".
I totally agree with George. Charge them and let them be for awhile. I would put a digital hygrometer where I could read it through the glass if after charged beads are in there you see no change get a good tupperdore that seals tight and try that. Your humidor may be leaking more humidity than you think. Winter around my house it very dry. Hope you get this taken care of very soon. The longer the sticks stay under humidified the less flavors they will have. Keep us informed.

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