danmdevries
2 years ago
Here are the guidelines to play; please read all before posting.

Looking for 10+ players with a ship date on or around 4/20.

1. Each player will send five cigars to another player which I will post pairings using a random number generator.

2. Of the 5 cigars: one high end, one medium, and one yard gar. The other cigars in the box will be just good cigars you'd be proud to share with a friend.

3. High end above $10, medium $9-$5, yard gar under $5 (no Gurkhas, infused, 2nds or junk) those prices are the prices we'd typically pay, not msrp and are loose guidelines but be fair.

4. The first 3 listed above will be unbanded and numbered in no particular order. Sender may choose to hold onto the original bands (don't forget to write the number on the bands) or include the numbered bands in a sealed envelope again with corresponding numbers written on original bands. Reband the cigars using blank bands, strip of paper taped, written on cello, postit cigar banded, finger bags are great for this if you have em.

5. Twist is send some local or homemade treat, gizmo, craft, whatever. Some gift unique to you. Can just do a bonus gift cutter, extra cigars, whatever if this part is too much due to time constraints or lack of creativity.

6. Once you receive your box post on this thread what you received.

7. Smoke the unbanded cigars in any order and write a review of the cigar.

8. Guess if it was the high end, medium or yard gar. Turn up the difficulty and guess the exact cigar or brand if you would like.

9. Senders should not post what the reviewer actually smoked until all three reviews are complete. If the bands went to recipient in an envelope, don't open it until all three are smoked and reviewed.

10. Please try to smoke and review all three unbanded cigars in a timely manner.

11. Typical trade rules apply. If you've never traded here before, you're sending first and receipt is to be confirmed before the other sends theirs.

In fact I think it's more fun for noobs to force you to think about what you're smoking and how it's tasting/progressing and compare that to memories of other cigars you've had etc. Plenty fun for the old dudes too. I've pegged the premium as a yard gar and the yard gar a premium. It's a great reminder of how branding and cost association ties into our perceived experience. I want everyone to have fun. Blind reviews are one of my favorite things and I hope it can be one of yours as well.

If you have questions feel free to PM me.
Here are two previous ones if you want to understand how it works a little better.
https://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/659014/2019-Spring-Mystery-Cigars-With-A-Twist 
https://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/664420/Spring-Blind-Tasting-2021 

1 danmdevries sends to ZRX1200 sent received 1 2 3 DONE
2 PapaWhiskey sends to JGRAZ sent received 1 2 3 DONE
3 Cheno sends to DrgInc sent received 1 2 3 DONE
4 Jakethesnake86 sends to Tiver sent received 1 2 3 DONE
5 jeebling sends to Telecaster52 sent received 1 2 3 DONE
6 ZRX1200 sends to Jakethesnake sent received 1 2 3 DONE
7 JGRAZ sends to sunoverbeach sent received 1 2 3 DONE
8 Huzza3045 sends to leebot sent received 1 2 3 DONE
9 deadeyedick sends to PapaWhiskey sent received 1 2 3 DONE
10 Tiver sends to Huzza3045 sent received 1 2 3 DONE
11 sunoverbeach sends to Cheno Sent received. 1 2 3 DONE
12 DrgInc sends to danmdevries sent received 1 2 3 DONE
13 leebot sends to jeebling sent received 1 2 3 DONE
14 Telecaster52 sends to deadeyedick sent received 1 2 3 DONE
PapaWhiskey
2 years ago
Sounds like fun. I'm in.
Cheno
2 years ago
Jakethesnake86
2 years ago
I’m game
I’m the snake
jeebling
2 years ago
Put me in, coach!
How will we know which cigar someone is reviewing if there is no band on it? I mean, I can’t say it’s the brown one. How do we differentiate?
Jakethesnake86
2 years ago
We make bands numbered 1-2 and 3. We memorize which is which
I’m the snake
ZRX1200
2 years ago
Hmmmm…do I need to find someone to vouch for me?
jeebling
2 years ago
Ok that’s easy. I’m glad we’re not using Leebo’s condom idea.
ZRX1200
2 years ago
Condoms are for quitters and hookers.
JGRAZ
2 years ago
Count me in please
Huzza3045
2 years ago
deadeyedick
2 years ago
I'mmma do this. Always interesting to smoke without seeing the band.
Tiver
2 years ago
Sign me up please
Sunoverbeach
2 years ago
Notoriously bad at guessing correctly, but I'm in
drglnc
2 years ago
i might be 2 late but if a spot opens i would love to join!
drglnc
2 years ago

Put me in, coach!
How will we know which cigar someone is reviewing if there is no band on it? I mean, I can’t say it’s the brown one. How do we differentiate?

jeebling wrote:




they should be numbered, match the number to the band.

jeebling
2 years ago

Condoms are for quitters and hookers.

ZRX1200 wrote:



ZRX, you are a marketing genius! Just look at all of these smokers to sign up!

🇨🇮
jeebling
2 years ago

they should be numbered, match the number to the band.

drglnc wrote:



Roger. Will comply. I’m devising my banding system as we speak.


[ram27bat]
danmdevries
2 years ago

Roger. Will comply. I’m devising my banding system as we speak.


[ram27bat]

jeebling wrote:



Suggested methods updated in OP.
danmdevries
2 years ago
Filled up fast. I'll leave it open for more players for a lil bit probably wrap it up and make pairs this weekend if I have time.
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