Looking for aprox 12 participants for a Premium Box Pass on this Board. Box would start with 20 cigars - 10 ISOMs and 10 Top Shelf "Domestics".

Like has to be replaced with like, example - ISOM for comparable ISOM, Domestics - One $10 stick for One $10 stick (not 5 @ $2)... Box can't sit more then 2 days at a location - all mailing must be Insured with Tracking Number.

Just testing the waters for now --- anybody interested?

Oh, I'd be interested. Maybe split the ISOM and Domestic into two passes. Never had an ISOM and don't have connections for one, so part of the choices would be limited for someone like me. BUT, it would be loads of fun.

What sets the value on a box pass cigar? CI prices? Retail prices? CBid prices vary quite a bit but have an average.

Dan

I'm interested.

I would be interested. As Dan stated I also have a veeeery limited supply of ISOM but would be happy to try this concept.

DED

The Normal Retail price would be the guide. We would all have to rely a bit on the honor system here - but as the average price of the Domestic "Premiums" being considered here is a minimum of aprox $9-$10 each and up - we all know the type of cigars that fall into this category.

Taking a 1926 PAM Torpedo and replacing it with an AF Double Chateau (Green Label) would not be a fair trade - this in no way knocks the AF stick which is a fine smoke - but it does violate the spirit of the Pass.

Nor would taking the Padron Anniversario and replacing it with 5 Pirate's Gold sticks be allowed. - This is also a "No-Go".

The pass is like for like. PAM for a Diamond Crown - ok....Opus X for a Greycliff...ok, Cohiba Esplendido ISOM for an Upmann Sir Winston ISOM, ok.. and so on.

All Takes and Puts would be published on the forum at each stop of the box pass. I would set out the initial make-up of the Pass and then the person who gets it next would list each cigar he takes and what he puts in its place. He/she would then send it to the next person on the list Insured and with the Tracking Number published.

The rest of the group involved I'm sure will chime in if there is an "Inadvertent Violation" and we would rely on the honesty of the fellow Pass member to make up the shortfall.

Again, we are merely testing the waters here - this may not work --- but if it does - it could be a really good adventure as long as everyone is pretty close on their definition of "Premiums" --- and doesn't confuse the term with their "favorite" smokes ---they may or may not be the same thing. We are all looking to be fair here and not score the bargain of the century..

Hey Guys,
This sounds Like Fun.
Let me know whats up, I just found a box of some coveted cigars, between what lines???? I would like to participate, the rest I am greedy with, but a box pass, chance to try super priemium sticks I have never tried before, yep I want in.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
homebrew at arkansas dot net

Judging from the initial reaction and emails received - I think the suggestion to split this into ISOM and Non-ISOM may be the best way to give this an initial try. The below is for the Non-ISOM Pass - but the sticks in the other PASS would follow the same principles.

I will try and assemble the Opening sticks and scout out the locals here to get an accurate Average Price per stick and will publish it. That way, people will know what types of smokes are in store for those who participate and what the target replacement stick price would be.

I know for certain the Pass will initially include Opus X (several types), Diamond Crown Naturals and Maduro, Gurkha Master Selects, CAO Cammie (Aluminum Tubes), Padron Anniversario 1964 Maddies (several types), Don Carlos No. 2, Ashton Natural and Maduro and so on....

After that is published - we'll see the interest out there, and if we can get a dozen or so people in this - off we go !!

What is an ISOM?

ISOM = Island South of Miami = Cuban Cigar

Doc,
Two questions:
1. Any limit on quantity that can be exchanged at each pass? IE. Anywhere from one up to the entire qty each pass?
2. I assume we are trying to maintain a diversity so taking an Opus, Graycliff and CAO and replacing with three of the same PAM is discouraged?
DED

DED -
In reverse order - YES - we are trying to maintain diversity...

There will be a limit on 1 cigar of a type -for example, if the Pass starts with 3 PAM Torpedo Serie 1964, you are allowed only 1 of those sticks. If there are 2 Opus X Dbl Corona, You may only have 1.

The Non -ISOM PASS will likely start with 2 dozen total cigars -

On the ISOM Box Pass - there will be 2 dozen unique cigars -

But 1st - we need about a dozen members to make this work - we're not there yet....

I'll play doc 🙂

Count me in on the domestic pass. This sounds like another GREAT idea!

Cigar List being formulated - Hopefully, when it gets published, the list of those who want to try this adventure will grow !!

Happy Father's Day to All who read this !!!!

If there is room I'll play.

As long as you have the premium sticks needed to participate - there is certainly room to play.

doc - I'm in!

Chris and Danny -

Very Glad to see the interest from such distinguished Brethren of the Leaf -

A Hearty Welcome --- This thing may just happen after all.

can't miss wth Chris

Just Dan, Big Jeff, DeadEye, Homebrew - I recognize all of you from several excellent postings -- Welcome on Board ---- a few more players of your status and this thing will be up and running.

Hoping to hear from the likes of Lowman, Harley Dave, E-Chick, Ropeman, Smithbw and other Charter and Proven Brethren and Sisters of the Leaf.

With the RIGHT People - a Box Pass can be a GREAT EXPERIENCE.