1) Is this a reverse ratio pass? If not, how many do we take out & put back in?
Take out as many as seem interesting (try to be reasonable, and leave
some for the others
) 3-5 seems typical, use your judgement.
Put back the same number as you take, of equal or greater value.
I own no ISOMs, but if someone drops one in, and you take it, please
replace it with another ISOM.
This is all "standard rules."
Some day, when I'm old and flush with cigars (like DaveWF), I'll do
a reverse-ratio -- for now, I don't have enough cigars to pull it off.
2) What shipping method is going to be used?
USPS Priority mail, or UPS 2day air or equivolent. Something that can
get the cigars to their destination quickly.
3) As long as I match up the cigars that I take in quality, am I doing well?
Most folks say "match for value", but I'm not strictly opposed to matching
with a cigar that you feel is of excellent quality and perhaps a bit less
expensive. Again, use reasonable judgement.
Be aware that, if others feel your puts don't meet your takes, they
may rail you no end, or even blackball you from other passes. I say
this not as a threat (I'm new here, what do I know?!), but as a caution.
I try to be very careful with my puts & takes and ask the passer in email,
if I'm not sure.
4) What are LGCs?
La Gloria Cubanas. Reportedly a very good cigar -- I certainly enjoyed
the one I smoked fresh off the truck. Also reported to have a sick period
from about 6 weeks until about 6months old where they release an
ammonia-like substance and taste just awful. The last one I had was
substantially worse than the previous, so I assume they've entered their
"sick period." I'm a little hesitant to include one in this pass -- but if
someone knows what they're doing and is willing to sit on it for several
months, I'm happy for them to have it. I will repeat the warning with it
in the box, though -- lest someone unfamiliary be "injured" by it.
5) Are cigar passes really just a great way to trade out old stock for different stock?
Sort-a. For me, it's a way to buy several boxes, then try several different
kinds of cigars without having to buy several more boxes, or pay singles
prices. Also, it's a rather fun social event, and a neat way to get to know
your fellow smokers, make friends, etc.
6) Can you provide me with some other examples of "high-quality premiums"?
Uh... mine is a "mid-grade" pass -- and Emo answered this question far
Better than I could hope to.
Hope that helps! Really mostly a duplicate of Emo's fine answers, but now you've heard it from ME :love:
I need an address, if you want in -- please send e-mail.
I'll be out of town for a couple of days, but the pass starts Monday!
