Thanks everyone for your input and participation!
But let's backup a bit here. I don't think anyone has made any comments about puts or takes so far other than to say they've looked great. I continue to welcome and expect everyone to make comments on puts and takes, because some of ya'll may have experience with a cigar that I don't, etc. and that knowledge should be shared with everyone so that we all can learn. Puts and takes comments = good!
I think Da Chief has a wicked funny sense of humor that I'm quickly coming to appreciate. He has more history with passes than I do, and I think he was just making a preemptive remark so that things don't spiral out of control with everyone arguing over prices, etc. In short, he doesn't want too many chiefs and not enough indians in the pass (now that's funny)! Maybe he thinks everyone's interest in price sheets is a bad harbringer of nit-picking price fights to come, but I don't see it that way. Maybe my threshold level's a little higher, but I thought everything was going pretty smoothly! Bassdude was only trying to share some knowledge and info with me and everyone else on the pass. It's all good. And welcome.
Here's my philosphy on this: if you feel like you're putting equal or better into the pass than you're taking out, there shouldn't be any problems.
If you need price sheets or web sites, etc. to help you make your decision, by all means, go for it. With so many retailers out there, it's hard to agree on what price is correct. I'm not going to be a stickler on this. Just do what's right and make fair trades. Period.
Bottom line: if you have a question about a trade, ask me or ask the group. I'll have the final word on what's fair or not, if a trade is good or not. So no worries.
#1 Rule: Treat each other with respect and like BOTL's, give better than you get, help out the next guy, share your knowledge and experience, and have fun!
That, and I'm the only one on this thread who's allowed to tell anyone to SFU from now on!!! 😉
So let's everyone shake hands, discuss and enjoy great cigars, and above all have some fun.
icyo