I am tag teamming on the upkeep of this with Bbunge so here goes

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.

Todd dot Engle at NGC dot 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:

hunter1127 - on break

Bbunge - completed

moonman – on break

N1cksdad - on break

Drksdbubba - Oddboggle oddboggle at AOL dot com

engletl - CROS

wtjvj - nina726 morgann at augsburg dot edu

4merfib - malibusbc malibusbc at mail dot com

If we get a bunch of noobs I would welcome more vets. Actually I welcome you now.

If I missed anyone sorry, e-mail me. vets please LMK if you need out or in.

noobs on deck

bluwater bluwater59 at cox dot net

bresanderson bresanderson at yahoo dot com

Was it something I said??????

Nope just trying to clean up and start fresh. Didn't even think of emailing you. Just got in the mode of copyu paste and delete/update to the best of my knowledge.

You want a noob?

LMK

I sure hope Tina survived, I think the WT.MISSILE landed today... YEEHAAW.

WT.

I am sure she is just fine...the historic Post Office is probably gone though...LOL

All right you two! The historic building is just fine. But the inside of the post office was a different story. It was kind of like walking into a horror movie...no blood and guts though. The lights were hanging and the counters leaning. The box was isolated in a vault for "misbehaved senders". But, I was nice to the mail ladies...I think they will still like me and be nice to my other mail!

But it did go BOMB! There were three bags...not of equal size...but there are at least 30 different cigars in the entire box. I was told not to list them all...must be a bit of a secret! 🙂

WT did a fine job of mailing! I will have to figure out a return fire...opps package! I meant to say return package!

Nina, enjoy the smokes. I hope you find some you really like in the package.

Not sure what a good job of mailing means, I hope it`s a compliment. 🙂

WT.

wt, are you keeping the ingredients of your missles a secret?

trade secrets maybe?

malibusbc- your end shipped today-

0300 1290 0003 5569 9411

I hope you like!

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Oh, and such good trade secrets they are!

Tried a couple last night...ended up lighting and passing around the bar (only the other fellas I know). They were impressed!

Some of those in the "big" bag (Ok to smoke ones) are just outright HUGE!

I am going to have a challenge getting WT something good...I was told to try to leave the mailbox standing!

Plinytheeldr, no secret to my missiles. just saving my friend some typing time. Any vet will tell ya I take no prisoners.Two more missiles on launch pad, they get better all the time.By the way that was a very nice bomb you sent out.Welcome to the boards.

WT.

bluwater you will be hearing from wtjvj soon

Todd

EMS to bluewater.

WT.

EMS to WT

Woot I dont have to run anything 🙂

Actually Todd "The General" I appreciate the help. I am very busy at work this month, and should be ready to rock in the new year. But since you are doing this hit me with another newbie 🙂 I still need to make more room unless Pliny needs another package, I can do that as well 🙂

ok Bbunge here you go

bresanderson bresanderson at yahoo dot com

Todd

Bbunge, I aint ascared.

I'm more than satisfied with what you sent me though. Nice selection all the way around.

Just remember, I got your snailer, so mysterious bombs from WI WILL be revenged.

Pat

bresanderson, whoever you are, be VERY afraid. Bbunge doesn't play fair. You might want to start making trips to HomeDepot for supplies, because your front porch will never be the same.

Todd, did you ever find the Tatuaje's you were looking for? I have some Havana VI's coming, so if you email me, I would be willing to send you some. Pat

pliny, I have a Series P resting in the humi at home. Going to try it this weekend. And then depending on how I like it, just might be looking to trade for some more.

Todd