I just completed trades with this 2 outstanding BOTL and here are my thoughts.

Lowman --- A very genuine generous person, I said this not because I made a profit in our trades (I believe our trades value were fair) but because of the way he acted. He offer me the Forbidden OpusX gift set and asked for something in equal value per sticks. I had couple that works and I offered but later found out that was my last one so I emailed him again and see if I can substitute something else instead. Then I thought about it more and realize that just not cool, a man got to keep his words so I emailed him again and said no changes need. But being as generous as he is, he asked me not to send that and told me just sent whatever I want. And before I even got my list together he mailed his out without knowing exactly what am I going to send. This act alone prove that he has so much faith in the fellow BOTL, his trust and respect for me is what really impress me the most. Even more, after I got my list together, he replied and said that was too much!! Just how generous a guy can be? I ended up using 6 sticks to trade for his gift set which was far from the 2 sticks in equal value that he originally asked for. Greg, I will trade with you anytime and thanks again for your kindness.

HDKing --- He might be one of the least appreciated trader on the CBID board. I have done a few TTT, PIF, PIB trades and sometimes you got lucky and sometimes you got the short end of the sticks. Some people tend to send others the junk that they wont even smoke themselves and hope they will get some decent cigars in return. I have mixed experience so I eventually became more cautious and don't send out super premium anymore. Don't get me wrong I still send out decent cigars, AF, Cohiba, etc but on the last TTT I have with HDKing he send me 17 all decent cigar for my 7! And at least 2 ISOMs and 2 super premium are in the batch. He wrote me a note that express the same feeling I have and it really make me sad. Even after dealing with some of us that wasn't so generous he still hold his end of the bargain and give so much on all these trades when his premium are running low. You are one amazing gentleman and you deserve to be recognized and a round of applause from all of us that you have traded with before.

I tell you this, I may not be the most generous trader but I believe in FAIRNESS and your good deed will not be forgotten. I am almost finish with couple higher end trades and as soon as I get all my stuff in. I will have to settle this one with you. Thanks again Phil.

Andy

Haven't had the pleasure of trading with HDKing, but I've done many trade with Low and he'll bury you if you're not careful. One of the elite traders on this site.

I have only traded once with Lowman, would never trade with him again... out of fear!

He is one fine gent, & I am proud to call him a friend.

PT 😉

I echo your feelings on the PIF/PIB.

hdking definitely got the better of me on our only trade. But I have his addy

Never traded with the Low legend dude.

thanks andy.
its called top this trade.
i was doing my job.
you sent me a package of cigars,
and i sent you a better package of cigars.
aint that how it works.

hdking

Andy,

Dont sell yourself short buddy. The box i recieved today as part of a PIB/DVD trade was more than I expected. Cohiba? Come on now! That box was stuffed with other great cigars that for the most part I have not had a chance to try yet. I think i counted about 4 pieces of package popcorn in the whole box. I dont have alot of premiums,but i wouldnt be afraid to send them in a trade with you my friend.

Phil,
Yeah, it's Top This Trade not Triple This Trade. I know I owe you and it ain't over till the fat lady sing 🙂

Thank you for the kind words, my friend.

Now, how could I take a person's one and only H Upmann torp(isom), aged for FOUR years ?!?!?!?!

Trust me, my friend, you still went above and beyond for your end. Dunhill Esplendido coffin, PAM original release(w/o 2nd band), Gurkha Cent Dbl X, Monte #2(isom), etc...

Thank you for the great trade and I would not hesitate to trade with you again...

Low