Just my opinion. Sounds Like a humidity problem. I've had the same issue. It was a humidity problem, even though the hydrometer read 69% and I tested with several hydrometers, electronic and analog. I think the cigars came from the website stored at a lower humidity level, and like a sponge the cigars were absorbing humidity too fast starting at the foot. I reduced the Humidity and the problem went away in a couple of weeks. I "think" CBID keeps the humidor at about 65% humidity (give or take two), let alone the shipping time. So be carefull how fast you give those gars a drink. 70% humidity might be good for long term aging, but IMO for smoking I think the cigars should be kept at 65% IMO, especially if it's a Nic. Try pulling the humidifier out of the humidor. You will be amazed at how long the box stays at thesame humidity reading, that if you have enough cigars in the box. Also, don't over wet the humidifier.
