The Spring Break Road Trip Pass

[bpj87]

I just got the pass in the mail and went through the sticks, and there is some significant wrapper damage that #75 Camacho 10th Anniversary 6x60 must have incurred during shipping. I'll hopefully get this back on the road before the PO closes.

 

[bpj87]

Here are my final numbered puts and takes. The beads look fine, and I added some padding to replace some popped fill air packets. It's packed back up well and on the road!

DC# 0307 1790 0000 4846 3167

T: 31. Ashton VSG Corona Gordo / P: 79. Padron 1964 Principe Maduro
T: 35. Arturo Fuente 858 (01) / P: 80. Gurkha X-Fuerte XO 6x60
T: 72. LFD Double Ligero Lancero / P: 81. Montecristo Serie V Mini Belicoso
T: 73. CAO Italia Gondola / P: 82. DPG Blue Label Generoso
T: 74. Opus X Petit Lancero / P: 83. Anejo No. 49

Thanks for inviting me to participate!

 

[PGK]

really? how bad was the damage? Pics? It was in fine shape when it left here and I thought id packaged it pretty tightly.

if there really is significant damage id be happy to replace it.

-Pat

 

[bpj87]

really? how bad was the damage? Pics? It was in fine shape when it left here and I thought id packaged it pretty tightly.

if there really is significant damage id be happy to replace it.

-Pat

I'm not doubting that it was fine when it left you. I didn't get a chance to take any pictures, and the pass is already on its way, but there are a few large cracks in the bottom half of the wrapper. They may have been started by a too tightly wrapped foot band biting into the stick, and each bump during shipping may have made them worse.

 

[fivebyfifty]

Here are my final numbered puts and takes. The beads look fine, and I added some padding to replace some popped fill air packets. It's packed back up well and on the road!

DC# 0307 1790 0000 4846 3167

T: 31. Ashton VSG Corona Gordo / P: 79. Padron 1964 Principe Maduro
T: 35. Arturo Fuente 858 (01) / P: 80. Gurkha X-Fuerte XO 6x60
T: 72. LFD Double Ligero Lancero / P: 81. Montecristo Serie V Mini Belicoso
T: 73. CAO Italia Gondola / P: 82. DPG Blue Label Generoso
T: 74. Opus X Petit Lancero / P: 83. Anejo No. 49

Thanks for inviting me to participate!

I was eyeing that Opus dam you

 

[fivebyfifty]

Is this alright being that the culebras is techanaly 3 cigars I paid 180 for a bundel of 8

Partagas 160 Robusto Major for 1 Johnny-O!Gold Medal Culebras


Just asking for a opinion

 

[Sportsdls]

I asked Five to post this because I wasn't sure if this is considered ok. I would lean towards yes, however I wanted to see what everyone else thought, so please share your opinions.

 

[bpj87]

T: 74. Opus X Petit Lancero / P: 83. Anejo No. 49

I was eyeing that Opus dam you

Haha, I was excited to see that Pat didn't snap it up, so how could I pass it up as well? :whistling:

Is this alright being that the culebras is techanaly 3 cigars I paid 180 for a bundel of 8

Partagas 160 Robusto Major for 1 Johnny-O!Gold Medal Culebras

Just asking for a opinion

I have seen culebras as puts and takes and they always seem to count as one cigar. I believe that you'd be good on one for one and value for value, but I thought we decided against the inclusion of CCs in this pass. Then again, I'm not sure that Johnny-Os are counterfeited all that much.

 

[Capt Redbeard]

I'd be willing to take that Culebra!

 

[br174]

Is this alright being that the culebras is techanaly 3 cigars I paid 180 for a bundel of 8

Partagas 160 Robusto Major for 1 Johnny-O!Gold Medal Culebras


Just asking for a opinion

So you want to pass an ISOM for a NC ???

Brian

 

[fivebyfifty]

Is this alright being that the culebras is techanaly 3 cigars I paid 180 for a bundel of 8

Partagas 160 Robusto Major for 1 Johnny-O!Gold Medal Culebras


Just asking for a opinion

So you want to pass an ISOM for a NC ???

Brian

I want to cross off a cigar on my to try list. I realy did not know That johnny-O were cuban or not (they are good )

Edit: the pass came in today I got a good idea for puts takes will take a look

 

[fivebyfifty]

proposed puts and takes


Take #2 Padron 1964 Anneiversary Principe Put #84 Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Maduro Sublime

Take # 26 Olivia Serie G Special G Put #85 Mayorga torp. M

Take #78 la aura barrel aged church Put#86 Illusione 88

Take #79 Padron 1964 Anneiversary Principe Put#87 Graycliff double espresso

 

[bpj87]

proposed puts and takes
Take #2 Padron 1964 Anneiversary Principe Put #84 Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Maduro Sublime

Take # 26 Olivia Serie G Special G Put #85 Mayorga torp. M

Take #78 la aura barrel aged church Put#86 Illusione 88
Take #79 Padron 1964 Anneiversary Principe Put#87 Graycliff double espresso

According to the comparison shopper database box prices, the Oliva is a $4+ stick, while the Mayorga is less than $3. However, the same database shows that one can get 5 packs of the Oliva for $2.50/stick, which is significantly less per cigar than the box price. This indicates to me that the P/T is a good one. The others look dead on.

What does everybody else think?

 

[jnknzz]

I think they look good. That Special G is one of my go-to's BTW...

Derek

 

[Sportsdls]

proposed puts and takes


Take #2 Padron 1964 Anneiversary Principe Put #84 Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ Maduro Sublime

Take # 26 Olivia Serie G Special G Put #85 Mayorga torp. M

Take #78 la aura barrel aged church Put#86 Illusione 88

Take #79 Padron 1964 Anneiversary Principe Put#87 Graycliff double espresso

These look good to me as well. I too was unaware Johnny-O's are Cubans. I have been for the past week and will continue to be until saturday in New Orleans working with Habitat for Humanity but I am trying to get on here and stay up with the pass as much as possible. So far everything looks to be going great.

 

[jnknzz]

Whatever happened with the contest? I forgot all about a second entry...not that I'm looking for more studying to do this summer.

Derek

 

[Sportsdls]

I'll have the contest winner and everything updated when I get back Saturday :thumbs:

 

[Sportsdls]

Has the pass arrived yet?

 

[Capt Redbeard]

I guess i missed the mailman today, i swear sometimes they are just too lazy to come and knock on my door. So im going to pick it up on monday.

 

[Capt Redbeard]

Proposed p/t's
Take #32 Ashton Vsg Beli / Put #88 Anejo #77 Shark
Take #42 Arturo Fuente Untold Story/ Put #89 Opus X Robusto
Take #86 Illusione 88/ Put #90 San Cristobal Fabuloso

Let me know how these look for everyone. And I should be able to get this back on the road wednesday.

PS. Found out some great news today, I get to go on a second fishing trip of a lifetime- I'm going back to the Amazon to fish for peacock bass.