Quote Originally Posted by 597 View Post
My statements above are from what I have heard and they do have some logic to it. Most of the statements above are what authors in cigar books have said one of which being Tad Gage. I am assuming by what he ment by ageing is the same thing about the transfer of air from inside/outside the cellophane wrapper which seems to be the main point in this thread. It is logical that transfer of air is easier with no barrier. If there is a barrier then air and all of the elements, molecules within the air may not travel as rapidly through the barrier. It comes down to basic science. Yes eventually they will reach equalibrium with humidity assuming the humidor doesn't flucuate sporadically. However a barrier (ie cellophane) may prevent some transfer of air particles(ie smell...). We are both saying the same thing as far as I see. I am just trying to point out "arguments" on both sides to allow the thread creator to make an informed decision on their part. The diffrence between having a cellophane wrapper and not is probably minimal in most situations.
Yup. I just didn't want people to get the wrong idea about cello. It really is just a matter of personal opinion.