Setting up a coolidor

[chefchris]

I picked up a cooler today and a sponge/puck. Also a cheap hygrometer ($1.99, just curious to see how good it is). Is it OK to put any cigar boxes in there? or should they be cedar? I have 1 box in there, its wood, not sure what kind its really light in weight. It came with a CAO sampler.

if it came with the cigars it should be fine. there are certain kinds of wood that will have a scent, which is not good for your cigars. i would think CAO wouldn't pack something that wasn't safe for cigars.