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 or country of origin 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.

I think it's 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's last year's if you want to understand how it works a little better.
https://www.cigarbid.com/Forum/c/posts/669201/2024-Springtime-Blind-Reviews-With-a-Twist 

random.org list randomizer results:

danmdevries sends to jgraz (sent, received, reviewed)

jgraz sends to drglnc (sent, received, reviewed)

drglnc sends to tiver (sent, received, reviewed)

tiver sends to sunoverbeach (sent, received)

sunoverbeach sends to jeebling (sent, received)

Jeebling sends to dedeyedick (sent, received, reviewed)

Deadeyedick sends to Huzza (sent, received, reviewed)

Huzza sends to danmdevries (sent, received, reviewed)

sign me up please

Thanks for taking the time to do this Dan

Count me in
And thank you for running this one again.

Im in! had a tone of fun with the last one we did like this!

certainly not trying to high jack anything but for one of the extra 2 included may be fun to add one that is a local only cigar shop brand or something just for some extra fun. obviously cant be a requirement because not everyone has a shop near by with personal blends but for those that do may be a fun added bonus. i will be doing this for mine as the shop nearest me has a whole line that is unique to them (small regional chain)

Count me in!

I'll play. Thanks danm!

I’d like to play again. Last time around was fun, challenging for sure.

Bump. Anyone else interested?

I'll randomize the players Saturday April 5.

I feel I peaked with last year's round, but I'm in

How, exactly, does one "peak" when doing blind cigar reviews? 🤔

Did your super palate up and leave you after the holidays? [gonzo]

Can your blind cigar review powers come back with proper exercise and diet? 😰

Asking all of these questions for a friend, of course. [jester]

i'm game.

Got someone to vouch for you?

Sorry. I'm new here. I'm happy to send out first and get delivery confirmation before anything comes my way. I understand that one needs to earn respect. Too many shady people in the world to blindly trust everyone.

I got all three tiers correct and specifically identified a Liga 9 accurately. Can't imagine doing better than that, so peaked.

jrau, fair to offer to send first, but IMO this is a bit different event than the usual trade and some history is helpful. I'm not the final word by any means. Just my $0.02

I'd recommend joining in with the Noob PIB thread. It's a great way to get to know some folks around here and build trade cred. I guarantee future shenanigans are just around the corner in some form or other. Jeebling is currently up in that one, and word is that he's running very low.

Well, that’s good and dandy but what if you have the potential to go 3 for 3 in the tiers portion as well as correctly identify all 3 cigars? I mean, you could, couldn’t you? 🤔

Sure thing, but Maguc 8-Ball says outlook not so good

I was going off rule #11 above. If I'm not welcome then fine. I'll find somewhere else to hang out. I've always found the cigar community inviting.

Dude, like I said, not actually my call. Just an opinion. Don't go running off on my account

Why you gotta be so mean Pops.🌫




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