Quote Originally Posted by cigar no baka View Post
This is a tomato tomahto issue - whatever works best for you, go ahead and do it. I'm a freak about keeping my cigars from getting any dings or tears, so that's why I don't remove the cellophane.
A good reason too for not removing the band until it's burned down. I've pulled many bands off just to have them tear the wrapper where they were stuck.