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****OB Cigar Pass V (I think)****

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TMoney2007
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A blue parachute and the "****" means its official. Its time for the fifth installment of the Outdoors Board Cigar pass... at least I think it is the fifth, I lost count, but anyways 5 is a good number. We'll go with that.

I think it went surprisingly smoothly last time, so we'll do it the same way again. Once we get everyone's addresses, I'll send your victim's, er, recipient's address to you and you are free to send as soon as you are ready.

The signup period will be a week from today. Send an email to AggieCigarPass@gmail.com with your username in the subject and your name and address in the body. Go ahead and put a post up in this thread too so others can see who is participating.

I won't be traveling for work while this is going on, so no shenanigans like last time with 2 versions of the list.

The rules are as follows:

1. You don't talk about the cigar pass

2. Disregard rule 1, talk about it all you want. Let us know when you ship your package and when you receive it, post what you received.

3. Send ~5 cigars, I think most people spend between $40 and $50 on the packs, but some of us tend to lose count and send more. Don't feel obligated to go above the amount listed above but the lower limit is the bare minimum value you should send(think of it like pieces of flair, you don't want to just do the minimum, do you?). The prices are a loose guideline and we all know that we all have different financial situations.

4. Please send quality cigars that are in good shape. No dog rockets as they call it. A fair portion of us don't like ghurkas, rocky patel or most of the Dominican made cigars that have cuban names. If you haven't been keeping the cigars in a good environment, go get some new ones.

5. Package the sticks well. A five pack in a ziplock will fit in a small USPS priority box, a bit of bubble wrap goes a long way, or newspaper works as well. Its cool this time of year and priority mail is pretty quick so extra humidification shouldn't be needed.

6. Please be timely about sending out your package. Once you get the address, it shouldn't take more than 2-3 weeks to get it sent off. Please don't fall off the face of the earth and disappear. Although I am jobless at the moment, I don't really care to chase people down because they forgot that they signed up. This won't take very long if we all stay on top of it.

The List aka Who's In
**Updated to the official order**

* Address Recieved
- Package Sent
+ Package Received


  • Seanmag1500*-+
  • Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic
    Cain, straight ligero
    La Flor Dominicana, double ligero
    San Christobal supremo
    Oliva master blend 3
    601 blue label
  • MasterAggie*+-
  • Cohiba esplendido (which from inside the bag sure looks to be the genuine article)
    Alec Bradley family blend
    Esteban Carreras Habano robusto
    Oliva V belicoso if i remember right.
    And I believe a twofer of ram rods
  • AgDad77*-
  • Old Sarge*
  • Don Peppin La Bijou 1922 Churchill Maduro 7x50
    Padron 1964 Anniversary Diplomatico Maduro 7x50
    Drew Estate Liga Privada T52 Belicoso Oscuro 5x54
    Perdermo Reserve 10 Year Epicure Maduro 6x54
    Tatuaje El Triunfador #2 Maduro 5.5"x52

  • ManchuAg03*-
  • Ragoo*-+
  • La Gloria Cubana de Miami Torpedo
    Olivia Serie G Torpedo
    Actadis Warlock
    Joya de Nicaragua Cabonetta
    Macanudo Cru Royale

  • Norseman912*
  • IsleAg11*-
  • AgFencer98*
  • UnderoosAg*-
  • texas.aggie.2010*-
  • TMoney2007*+
  • Triumfador Lancero (new kind)
    Padilla Miami Lancero
    Padilla 1932 Belicoso
    Cubao Toro
    Camacho Corojo Diploma
    Oliva Master Blends 3 Belicoso

  • ShockEmAgs*
  • ConstructionAg01*



[This message has been edited by TMoney2007 (edited 2/23/2011 12:52a).]
DonaldFDraper
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In.
FightinTexag
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IN!!
Campfire Soul
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UnderoosAg
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
UnderoosAg
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I mean, I'll play
ConstructionAg01
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I'm in.

Too bad US customs stole the 3 Montecristos and 3 Partagas my dad tried to bring me from his trip to Cuba. Someone was going to get a treat.
ManchuAg03
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I'm relatively new to the outdoors board, can someone explain what "Cigar Pass" is. Thanks in advance.
MasterAggie
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In!

ManchuAg03 We get a list of people that want to send out 5 or so smokes (not garbage like white owl and phillies) to another poster. Names are drawn at random and everyone mails out a package to someone else. Hopefully you get some of your favorites and also find some new gems you have yet to smoke. Basically thats the deal.
UnderoosAg
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Manchu just hope MasterAggie doesnt get your name. All he sends is crap. Goes for Norseman too. Nothing but Rocky Patels and toilet paper tubes full of old Skoal.
MasterAggie
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Come on man you know im a macanudo purist!
ManchuAg03
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Sounds like fun (assuming you dont get crap from the sac-and-pac).

Sorry for all the questions, but I have one more.

Is this a one time swap of a half dozen cigars, or does it continue throughout the year?
TMoney2007
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We usually do pretty well quality wise. We just do one round every 6 months our so.
ManchuAg03
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Sounds great! I'm in.
Ragoo
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In
texas.aggie.2010
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FightinTexag
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anyone know of rules for mailing cubans? as long at there not sold its kosher right?
DonaldFDraper
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Shotgun after Seanmag
Old Sarge
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Maybe "in".

Somewhat dissapointed in the receiving end, vs. what I sent out last time.

We need a good definition of what is acceptable.

Count me as a maybe.

Ask ConstrutionAg. I sent out some decent stuff.

However, did not get but one or two in condition to smoke in my bunch.

[This message has been edited by Old Sarge (edited 1/29/2011 12:56a).]

[This message has been edited by Old Sarge (edited 1/29/2011 12:57a).]
Norseman912
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Well no ****, I'm mfin' innnnnnn! Hellz yeah, time to send some Cohiba Blacks, Monte Whites and grape flavored dog biscuits to some lucky dude!

But in all seriousness, I agree with the post above about quality guidelines. I have been extremely fortunate (especially the last two times with undy boy getting me) but I've seen some major quality disparities on here, so let's get rather specific on cigar guidelines. Getting junk, but spending good money for someone else sucks! ... I still have a discount, so whoever I get is going to be rather fortunate.
TMoney2007
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That sucks about the last pass. I never saw what you got. I'll post a link to the last pass so that those that are going to participate can see what people can see the kinds of packs that are sent out.

There weren't really rules set up before, but I guess it is necessary.
AgDad77
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YES!!!
BreNayPop
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Not in on this one guys... maybe next one though.
Old Sarge
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TMoney,

I don't think the guy that sent mine had bad intentions. His humidor was having issues.

To avoid this, I called Serious Cigars and had my pass sticks shipped directly. I had tried those smokes before and liked them. They were professionally packed, with a humi pillow. ConstructionAg, if this was not the case, let me know. Saved me from having to do it myself, and the shipping was actually cheaper as it was picked up by FedEx at a business.

Not as personal as they did not come directly from my humidor, but they had kin it.

As far as quality, we need to set a minimum dollar amount, and use a specified website to determine the value base line. They can purchase anywhere or send from their stash, but use the website as a guide.
ManchuAg03
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So a pack of swisher sweets won’t work?

Seriously though, I have a cigar factory in town here that has been making cigars for over 100 years. The guy in the back rolling them is Cuban and I have enjoyed their stuff in the past.

I was going to mix in a few of these with the name brand stuff. Is this sufficient, or do we need all of them to be name brands? I just want to make sure I do right by the expectations in the group.
BreNayPop
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quote:


Somewhat dissapointed in the receiving end, vs. what I sent out last time.



That sucks bad- did you let that person know?

Was it a shipping thing or poor prior care?

FightinTexag
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But seriously, should I cut tags or what? Two separate letters?
ORAggieFan
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There is no problem shipping Cubans that are in the states. I do it regulalry.
FightinTexag
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Sweet thanks! I didn't figure anyone would look in them but you never know
ConstructionAg01
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Yes, Sarge your smokes were good condition and quality and I enjoyed them. There will always be a little imbalance on the quality of the smokes because not everyone has the same funds available or the desire to light up $12 at time. I think that actually adds to the suspense of what you get.
FightinTexag
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What's the best way to ship if your sending from your own stash?
ORAggieFan
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USPS is easiest. I like the small flat rate boxes for sending 5 or so sticks. You can order boxes online and they deliver, all free.
TMoney2007
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Bump...

W doeshy everyone think about the rules?
MasterAggie
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I doeshy think the rules sound great.
TMoney2007
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Stupid phone keyboard... Use context clues and you can interpret it.
 
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