I am stealing most of the guidelines from the previous and ongoing passes. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Playing Rules:
a) Refugees must be replaced with refugees.
b) Quantity does not equal quality; no trading up.
c) Sheath all naked smokes.
d) Provide box code, date, or approx date for refugees (if possible).
e) Values based on retail box price as determined by using the following references in the following order;
* Cigars International,
* Unmentionable here, (email me if you would like to know)
* Ask host or post inquiry.
f) Trade Rare for Rare – a CAO Italia does not trade for an 8-5-8 SG even though retail value may suggest it does. Examples
of rare smokes;
* Casa Fuente, Fuente BTL/IBTL, 8-5-8 SG, Hemingway Sun Grown, Oddball OpusX Vitolas, Promotional/Commemorative Smokes
g) Trade Limited Release or Rare for Limited Release. If the cigar is a limited production, low quantity, hard to find, one or twice a year stick, I consider it limited release. MSRP pricing applies, but please trade a comparably limited or rare cigar. Examples considered limited release; * Fuente Anejo, Fuente Fuente OpusX, Fuente Hemingway Maduro, Padron Anniversary
h) If you are unsure, please post your proposal/question………..that said, I request that all BOTLs be respectful and helpful when it comes to reviewing proposed plays (we have all been unsure at one time or another).
i) Host will approve/disapprove all plays; and will do so discreetly if I am in disagreement. I try to give more than I receive, so rest assured I will be as fair as possible. IMHO, we will not have any issues if common sense and courtesy are utilized. Remember I have the final say so, but if anyone doesnt agree with a take or put well.... too bad. 🙂
j) The box pass will start out with about 40 cigars. Each person can take a maximum of 5 sticks replacing them with the same number taken. You can however take less than 5 cigars. ** You can put more than you take if you so choose, just be sure to post them so they can be added to the list.
k) I will mail out the box USP, with Tracking so others can follow the progress. Each recipient will take what they wish and replace. Then Mail the box again *with Tracking Numbers* to the next recipient. When the last person on the list has received the box, has taken and put back in, the box is then sent back to the original sender. Hopefully the pass will be a success for all of us.
l) When the recipient of the box receives the box of cigars, PLEASE before mailing it on to the next person, check the humidity and the condition of the cigars to make sure the Box gets to the next person in good condition. If you include non celloed cigars please place them in a plastic zip lock to protect them or wrap them in plastic wrap. No Naked Smokes Please.
Please do not sit on the pass. If you have to hold it for more than a day or two, please let everyone know. The listing of smokes will be kept updated, so you can have your plays worked out before you receive the box. Additionally, I’ve done my best to route the box to accomodate known vacation schedules.
Last but not least, you should all know by now that I am usually more than fair, and will do everything in my power to make sure this pass is fair to all involved. Questions, comments, suggestions are always welcome via email.
nir6van6a at hot mail.com
