I dry box when I can prior to smoking, then try kneading the area that I think the plug is in, then try cutting more off the cap, then shishkabob through the plug. If all else fails I then toss it. I figure if I put my time and effort in obtaining it, I would try to get what I could from the smoke. Especially if I spent like $15+ on the cigar. If it was a cheaper one like less than $10, I'd toss it after kneading and dry boxing.