Usually, it takes one to two weeks for a non-humidified cigar to start to get dry. On a UPS truck in a non-climate controlled environment, it can be much quicker, but fear not. Most of our UPS ground shipments to California only take 7 days total (5 business days) and rarely arrive too dry. If you receive a dry box of cigars from us give us a call and we can initiate a return. Also, UPS 3Day Select expedited shipping is an inexpensive option and will ensure that your cigars arrive in excellent condition.