Originally Posted by ucla695:
Looks like damage, but you can do the tap test to be sure. Hold the cigar over a white piece of paper with the hole side down and tap. If nothing falls out, then your good. If small dark pellets fall out then it's most likely beetle dung/residue.
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Originally Posted by taltos:
Another thing to consider is that many times wrapper damage will not penetrate the binder leaf but a beetle will.
good point Paul... youre getting wise in your old age... happy birthday you old bastage!
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