Is it really such a problem to leave Alnico magnets stuck together?

[elipsey]

I get why I shouldn't let stronger magnets touch them. However, storing them separated from each other is a hassle. I have received many that were shipped stuck together and seemed no worse for it, and even if they were weakened I could re-magnetize them with neo's, right?

So is it really necessary to keep them separated?

Have any of you ever actually had any problems from this?

[Jammin'John]

Never had any problems.

JJ

[big_teee]

If they come stuck together, I leave them like that until I use them.
I recheck them when I use them, most of the time they are fine.
GL,
T

[Mark Hammer]

I haven't had any issues with that. Worst case scenario, as you suggested, just recharge them.

[Jazz P Bass]

The worst case is having the magnets in a 'repelling' condition.

[Steve A.]

The worst case is having the magnets in a 'repelling' condition.

Definitely! When a pickup maker orders 1000 'pre-charged' humbucker magnets I really doubt that they are wrapped individually...

[elipsey]

OK, I'm convinced. I stuck all my magnets together. eff it. :P