None of that is necesary guys. It's my pass and it was my risk to take. I hadn't read that about needing to get a tobacconist to certify the worth - what difference does that make? Insurance is insurance in my book.... wow, guess I better start checking out all the hoops to jump through. But all hope isn't lost just yet.... close.... but not yet....

Hey al'Thor,
I believe, as the sender, it is my responsability, to take care of that. I think it's postal regs. that the sender, must make the claim, after 30 days.
Hey chipslave, any sign of the trace, info, yet. The USPS trace I put, on the box, should send the form to you, as well.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

Well, yes, unfortunately, you have to be the one to fill out the claim, Dave. Sorry. And I just got off the phone with one of the USPS's finest and she assured me that it is perfectly ok to mail cigars and that would not affect delivery at all.

Ethan, whatever you decide to do LMK what you need.

Homebrew...

Nope haven't seen anything yet. Will keep my eyes open for it...

Hey al'Thor,
No problem, it just helps me to make this work. We need to compile a master list, so I can get with the local tobacconist, to show the value of the pass, at least to the $250 mark, and yes, I should have uped the insurace, on the box, but was confident, maybe overconfident, in the USPS.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

Don't worry about that. I'll send you the last list that I had (I think it was as it came to rasdas..)

Cool, I can formulate the rest, as to what I put into the box, with the exception of any ISOM's.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

Ok...this was at the bottom half of the board...

RasDas

Joe

(we're trying to forget...)

*sigh*....

We cannot give up all hope...just top it 'till either the insurance is claimed or EMOTR box pass shows up...

RasDas

Homebrew...

do you know if I was supposed to receive that tracer for our package? I haven't seen that come through yet.

Ethan, will you send me your snailer to my e-mail addy: demersja hotmail com

Guys,
I just had a similar situtation where a USPS sent box never made it to the gent I was trading with. I was real pissed and from now on I only send Certified/ insured or UPS(never thought I had to, in two years of trading never had a problem)!!!

So anyway, this thread is breaking my heart, so if the box is lost and you guys start up another pass, I will donate 5 premium sticks to the box. Just to show support. LMK.

Best of Luck.

PT 😉

(aka...chuckler)

Wow! Thanks PT! I'm pretty determined not to let the USPS kill my pass, so keep a look out...

Even with this little mishap - the amazing BOTL love and generosity that I've received has already made this a rewarding experience - the EMOTR pass still lives on in our hearts!

That was beautiful man...

*sniff...sniff*...

Viva la EMOTR Box Pass...

RasDas

Joe

Hey Chipslave,
That was the impression, that I got, at the post office. Hey Peter, you rock. I too will donate to the cause, if of course, the box doesn't show up. Of course now we would really be testing box pass packaging. I hope that this doesn't happen very often, it could get expensive.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)

maybe I should do a tracer on my end to you?

let me know...

Ethan....I'm in to contribute 5 premium sticks to a replacement box pass...I'll even put in more pics of myself....that should get everyone excited...

I'm with PT on this one. Even though I'm not part of this pass, I'd be happy to contribute 5 top end sticks to this pass to get it up and running again. Just LMK when and where to send them. I really feel for you guys.

Harley Dave,
You are the man. I really am enjoying seeing the BOTL, who are standing up, and helping out,Ethan, with the lost box. Hey Ethan, let me get my order in, from cbid this week, and I will put 5 premiums in, as well, and we'll get this thing on a roll. I think all people wanting to contribute, should send sticks to you, and you can start it off again. I think this pass deserves, 1 of my FFOX Perfexcion #2. So that will be sent to you as well.
Later
Dave (A.K.A. Homebrew)
P.S. I think we really need to increase the insurance on this one, or seek alternative shipping options. Another thing, wait until we collect the insurance, to see what other kinds of surprises the USPS drops on us trying to collect.