bassdude
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:28:00 AM
Background: This thread is designed to allow new members to get a good sampler of cigars from an experienced smoker. It also has the underlying intent of fostering the brotherhood whereas an experienced smoker provides mentorship and advice about which cigars are in (their) opinion the best out there. Listed below are “Some” specifics that will help us to get started. I am interested in feedback, especially if there is something that I did not clearly articulate.

Explanation: What is the Newbie Sampler?

A specific thread where a Newbie (or anybody) can trade for a variety of Cigars. The experienced guy would help the Newbie decide which cigars best fits his tastes based upon the feedback from the Newbie and would tell the Newbie what he would want in return for the sampler. The Newbie would get the “experienced” guy what he wanted and the "experienced" guy would send the Newbie a nice package of assorted cigars. This includes having the Newbie purchase cigars for or from you.

Benefits: Why would I want to trade with these people?

1. First and foremost, time and money will be saved by the new person.

2. The new person will receive a large variety of smokes. All of which have been well maintained and are not dog rockets. This will save the Newbie time and money in the long run.

3. Mentoring from an experienced cigar smoker.

Note: There are many more reasons but I wanted to keep this kind of brief.

Mechanics: How is the trade going to work?

There will be a list of experienced smokers that I will maintain on the Newbie sampler thread. A new person would post that they are interested in getting a sampler along with their email address. The experienced trader would post on the thread email sent and reply to the Newbie. The deal would then be handled between the two people and the experienced trader would update the thread by posting Newbie trade completed with (insert tag here). This will allow everyone to see the progress of the Newbie thread.

If for some reason that trader is unable to accommodate the Newbie then the trader will post that he cannot meet the requirements and the next experienced trader in line would try to help the Newbie until the needs of the Newbie are met. Let's keep the status posted as well.

Summary: If the trade does not work out where both people are totally satisfied then either or both parties can contact me and I will do my best to make it right.

fishindude hometel.com – all vets please e-mail me so I have yours. If you know I have it don’t bother. Please stay in for a rotation of 3 noobs then you can decide if you still want to be in.

List of veteran traders:

Homebrew

Sli38

Thom

MikeCook

Tuckersdad

HarleyDave

Gandolf

BuddhaDaddy

Kdotline

Goody

Icyo

DeadEyeDick

JJMD

Lowman

Drnos

Emgjet

Spadesman

Andytv

Bassdude

Holy **** that is one helluva list. If you are not on the list but posted you will be getting an e-mail from me.

OK noobs post away you will be matched with a vet in the order you post leave your e-mail. Keep the thread updated.

Homie leads the pack.

fact4
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:39:00 AM
I'll give it a try....

fact4

bassdude
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:41:00 AM
If you don't include an e-mail how do we contact you?
fact4
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:42:00 AM
davidfacterman at yahoo dot com
burgess_b
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 9:43:00 AM
is it wrong of me to aim to be the 18th? nothin against the others...just aiming for andytv.

but i like your random idea--it IS more fair.

brockbilt
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:10:00 AM
Sounds like fun, count me in

brockbilt at hotmail dot com

afphreak
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:19:00 AM
funny, i really cant see burg as a newb, everytime i read his posts, he sounds well versed into the hobby... but what do i know, i'm a newb myself...
luckydogguy
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 10:45:00 AM
Thank for all your work and service to us Noobs. I wouuld thoroughly enjoy being paired with someone who has a great knowledge and insight to cigars.

Thank you

[email protected]

Lucky

bassdude
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:14:00 PM
OK we have 3 going. Vets please contcat them.

Homebrew - fact4

Sli38 - brockbilt

Thom - luckydogguy

Go get em

rasdas
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:33:00 PM
I'll jump in the next round...
Thom
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:41:00 PM
luckydogguy -- e-mail sent.
Thom
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 12:41:00 PM
Woohoo I jumped to first in line 😛
luckydogguy
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 4:23:00 PM
Thanks Thom, got the email and I replied.

Lucky

burgess_b
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 4:29:00 PM
WHEW-HEW! freak--see what you can become in only 2 short months? we should do a before and after ad for cbid forums!
afphreak
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:07:00 PM
***threadjack on**

newb1: so..... do i leave the cello on?

*2 months later*

newb2: so..... do i leave the cello on?

not-so-newb1: DO A SEARCH BEFORE ASKING REDUNDANT QUESTIONS!

:P

***threadjack off***

i'm still debating if i wanna do this or not

Skitobe
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:14:00 PM
Newb checking in

skitobe at yahoo dot com

bassdude
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 5:19:00 PM
Mikecook - Skitobe

Good to see ya jump up there Thom.

pabloescabar
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 6:14:00 PM
how about me???
Drathaar
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 6:22:00 PM
I'd like to, but I have to wait till after Christmas. I promised my wife I wouldn't buy anymore cigars until then. I'd love to after that though.
brockbilt
Tuesday, November 22, 2005 6:35:00 PM
sli38

Received your E-mail and relpied.

Thanks