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I don't know, you guy's go on and drag this out to whatever extent you want. It just seems to be a petty argument to me. What was received and what was given are pretty much equal, IMHO. And, I agree with The Master. He got junk and sent junk. But, that "junk" did meet the requirements, IMO. $3-$8 range varies widely depending on where you buy you cigars and brand names don't justify "class", IMO. To "rape" a box pass is a lot different than a PiF event, IMO. But, if we were to put these exchanges in a box pass situation, I think we'd be having a different discussion, or a lack of discussion. You guy's just needed someone to pick on and found a target. This is my opinion and I don't know RPB from Adam, so don't accuse me of sticking up for anyone. There are bigger issues to drag out and this one seems awfully petty to me.

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To be honest, Matt - this issue had been closed quite a while ago. RPB sent out a "class" package afterwards (no doubt - above and beyond). Aashton had a question - and he was given an answer. But - if the community needs discussion about what is termed "class", what is expected in PIF's, what is expected in G/B or box splits - shouldn't we talk about it? You certainly have your opinion on the subject - and you obviously are troubled enough to post about it. Your opinion is valid and evokes the feelings of members in this community (pro and con) - hence discussion. If the discussion is complete - okay. But I doubt it...

And no one was looking for a target to pick on, Matt. That's ludicrous. What's been said on the issue has been said - Obviously there are two fairly polar opinions on the subject. Maybe it will be resolved - maybe not.

I agree with Steve when he said he sent out the best he had in his humidor. I have been the recipient of some very nice package of smokes in the PIF's. I disagree with Steve in that I was intimidated by the PIF's I've received. I was humbled - but I was also taught about the generosity of the members of this board. I still occasionally like to participate in the PIF because I am in a much better position to reciprocate than when I started on this board. That was, in fact, wholely due to the generosity of many members of the board. So I do like to "Pay if Forward" at this point. And I know you do too, Matt. You may not participate in the PIF's, but you do PIF.