How can you tell....

[Cohibanut]

...if a cigar is dry when you buy it? Are there any clues I should look out for that will tell me whether a cigar may be dry or not?

Thanks!

[Kenyth]

It will be light for it's size. The wrapper will feel dry and papery. It may have cracks or splits. When gently squeezed, it will have a "crackly" sound and feel.

[SuperChuck]

Best bet is to only buy from a reputable place. I usually peek at the hygrometers in shops to see what they're reading...