That's a good use for them !
Modemhead is probably right - I've got other probes that have been stored tightly wrapped, and the barrel is no longer round. It recovers eventually but might be awkward to plug in when first received in the mail.
Not sure about the dust and dirt. I don't keep my leads in dusty, dirty places
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