mr.harten
Wednesday, June 22, 2005 5:52:00 PM
TTT = Top This Trade. Whoever is up will ask the question "Who wants to top this trade". The first to answer "I will" enters into a trade agreement with him. The asker, sends a package first to the topper. Once received it is now his turn to "top that trade" by sending better than he received, either in like quality but more quantity. Or by sending better quality, usually in at least same quantity. The next day after answering the challenge, it is now your turn to ask "Who wants to top this trade"...and so on. And of course there is flyboy's great "sadistic Saturday" rule, where the question can be asked over and over again until the day is done.

One thing I have found while participating in the TTT thread,

DO YOUR BEST TO TOP THE TRADE WITH BETTER QUALITY STICKS AS OPPOSED TO QUANTITY -- YOUR PEERS WILL RESPECT YOU MUCH MORE, top with quantity as a last resort.

Now with the rules being posted and a new thread started:

Who would like to try and top my trade?

clark at cadaocao dot com

Pancho
Wednesday, June 22, 2005 7:37:00 PM
Me.

mr.harten
Thursday, June 23, 2005 3:54:00 AM
Cool! I will get this out by the end of the week.

Clark

Pancho
Thursday, June 23, 2005 6:01:00 AM
Who wants to top my trade?

Pancho
Friday, June 24, 2005 7:20:00 AM
^^^
mr.harten
Saturday, June 25, 2005 5:37:00 AM
Keith,

Bombs Away!

DC# 0103 8555 7495 0148 0186

mr.harten
Saturday, June 25, 2005 5:38:00 AM
BTW BOTL,

Pancho is good folk. If you are capable of topping I highly recommend trading with him. Now... someone top his trade.

Clark

moonman
Saturday, June 25, 2005 6:00:00 AM
Alright twist my arm. Ooooouch it hurts. I will step up & top the Pancho's trade. E-mail is [email protected] Have a fine weekend to you Pancho & to you Mr. Harten.
Pancho
Saturday, June 25, 2005 9:42:00 AM
moonman -- email on the way.

Clark -- thanks.

wennerman
Monday, June 27, 2005 8:52:00 AM
Clark(mr.harten)

nice topping..thanks you sooo much for the pickup and the top....wonderin' what the unbanded is..really nice smoke,had such a nice aroma just had to torch it...thanks again

Tom

Pancho
Monday, June 27, 2005 11:39:00 AM
Moonman -- my end is on its way and it's now your turn to pop the question.
Da Chief
Monday, June 27, 2005 12:13:00 PM
Come on MOONMAN! Bring it! LOL!
mr.harten
Monday, June 27, 2005 2:20:00 PM
Tom,

The unbanded was an RP Edge Maduro. My new absolute favorite! Damn, I think I'm drooling just thinking about it. Glad it reached you and you approve. Take care,

Clark

moonman
Monday, June 27, 2005 3:09:00 PM
Bring it I shall my brother. Who I say who wants to top my trade?
Da Chief
Monday, June 27, 2005 3:19:00 PM
OH! OH! Pick me.....

edge_80917 at yahoo dot com

moonman
Monday, June 27, 2005 3:24:00 PM
Why I oughta pound you! You are askin for it mister. Alright then you're gonna get it! E-mail coming. BA BAM!
Da Chief
Monday, June 27, 2005 4:16:00 PM
OH the Insurgent Chief is shaking in his boots. LOL!

Pancho
Monday, June 27, 2005 7:06:00 PM
Clark,

I got your end today, and I don't know what to say. Awesome selection of sticks (all in perfect condition) and a truly thoughtful and greatly appreciated gift of smokes and scotch samplers. You are a first class guy.

I've attempted to top your trade stick for stick. The first bag you will see when you open the box is the topper for your sticks #1-5. Second bag is for sticks #6-10. Third bag has a few more sticks to make sure that you were topped.

It's not just every day that someone sends you a scotch sampler, an Opus X (as big as my arm), and a Best Seller as a bonus.

As always, it is a privilege to trade with you.

Thanks,

Keith

Pancho
Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:00:00 AM
BTW Clark,

Tell me about the Armando Magnus stick -- I'm not familiar with that brand. Appears to be very well made with a nearly jet black wrapper.

mr.harten
Tuesday, June 28, 2005 7:05:00 AM
Pancho,

You are a fine BOTL and I wanted to help offset some of the bad trades that had recently plagued you. It was my pleasure. As for the Magus, I have not had one yet but I bought a couple several weeks ago on a recommendation from the owner of a local shop. It is a full-bodied Ecudorian puro, with a Habana 2000 wrapper.