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>>Am I correct in assuming that there is no real way to know, ahead of time, if you're going to have to let them sit in your humidor for a while? What does everyone else do? Just try one and see or is there a way to predict?<<

I agree; there is no way to know until you try one or two (if you have a box). If there is some flavor or aspect of the stick you don't like (ie: burn, taste) you can always let em sit (rest) for a while. Chances are they will get better if you age them under the appropriate conditions.