Newbie Sampler Thread III

**ashauler** · 05-30-2008, 10:47 AM

THIS IS THE NEWEST CHAPTER IN THE ON-GOING NEWBIE SAMPLER SAGA. THE SPONSOR LIST AND TRADE HISTORY IN THIS POST WAS BROUGHT FORWARD FROM THIS THREAD, AND THE RULES HAVE REMAINED UNCHANGED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RULE 8 WHICH WAS ADDED ON 06-03-08:

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/t9159-ne...thread-ii.html

This is a fantastic way for any Newbs, or not so Newbs, out there to get a great selection of cigars, as well as gain some trading rep around here.

I am putting myself up as a sponsor and anyone else wishing to help out the newbs can PM me and I'll put you on the list.

HERE ARE THE RULES

Newbie Sampler Thread FAQ

1. What is the Newbie Sampler Thread?

A: A place where a Newbie (or anybody actually) can trade for a variety of Cigars. This thread was started with the idea of getting a newbie to trade with an "experienced" guy who wanted to get some cigars. The Newbie would buy the old guy what he wanted (or send cash) and the "experienced" guy would send the newbie a nice package of assorted singles to get the newbie started on some new favorites. Minimum trade value is $50 but most FOGS can handle trades of $100 or more.

2. Why would I want to trade with these people?

A: You are looking to sample a large variety of smokes. You can either go and overpay for a bunch of singles or you could get involved with a trade, receiving top quality sticks from a personally cared for selection of cigars that are ready for you to smoke. It's your choice.

3. How do I know I will actually get my cigars?

A: The people trading here have been doing so for quite some time, and are not going to screw around with a good thing for all parties (and not going to let anyone else screw it up for them), in order to screw you out of a few dollars.

4. How do I know I am not getting ripped off with a bunch of dog rockets?

A: Again, read the BB and you will get a feeling for those who trade here. May one or two of the cigars you receive be a dog rocket to you? Yes it is possible since taste is subjective, but how long do you think someone is going to be able to continue to trade if they are not giving fair (and to be perfectly honest you usually get MORE than fair value) in their trades. Why would anyone want to trade with them?

5. I haven't been around here long, but I have been smoking for _____ and I don't think I really should be qualified as a newbie.

A: You are. Get over it.

6. So how do I go about doing this? Who do I trade with?

The current trader (usually has "(Now Up!)" by their name), is the person that you would contact. You initiate a trade by sending a PM or E-Mail to that trader simply stating that you are interested in a Newbie Sampler Trade and any additional pertinent information including budget constraints. (i.e. "looking to do a Newbie trade in the ballpark of $60 - $80 dollars").

If for some reason that trader is unable to accomodate you (i.e. budget amounts don't work out or trader can not accomodate type of sampler desired), you move on to the next person on the list until someone can meet your needs.

7. Where can I get more information?

A: Yup, you’re a newbie. If you have a question, feel free to ask away. Most people will give you very good information.

8. How should I post regarding the receipt of my sampler?

A. A simple post to the newbie sampler thread that you have received your end and all is well is all that you NEED to do. This post lets everyone on the board know that the trade went smoothly. A statement along the lines of "Wow, what a selection, <member name> knocked my socks off" or something is cool too. Please don't post photo's of your sampler.

US Sponsors:

FunkyCold5 -- Completed with dustinpollock
spiffykyle -- Completed with Mizicke5273
WOXOF -- Completed with sammis
FunkyCold5 -- Completed with bhands
ashauler -- Completed with captbirde
spiffykyle -- Completed with Presideo
FunkyCold5 -- Completed with wild
heftysmokes -- Completed with mitch
Cabaiguan Juan -- Completed with Fat Freddy
FunkyCold5 -- Completed with Mrtr33
WOXOF -- Complete with JhnRls
ashauler -- Complete with rball5
Cabaiguan Juan -- Complete with debo08080
FunkyCold5 -- Completed with wesd88
heftysmokes -- Completed with logan37
WOXOF -- Completed with Jminnich500
Cabaiguan Juan -- Completed with cajunblaze
WOXOF -- Completed with Eville
Ashauler-- Completed with NorCalAaron
WOXOF --Completed with Alciabates
Cabaiguan Juan -- Completed with gaiden9
Ashauler -- Completed Silencei2
bigwhiteash--Completed with CWVA27
bigwhiteash--Completed with Silencei2
dustinpollock--Completed with ElSavior
WOXOF-- Completed with T-Roy
Sammis-- Completed with badwhale
Sammis-- Completed with Fro-nig
Ashauler-- Completed with EGQ
bigwhiteash-- Completed with Factoredreality
Funky Cold 5 --Completed with big_bill
dustinpollock---- Completed with kidcrash
WOXOF---Completed with daredog24
slcraiders---Completed with BurnDownKing
sammis---Completed with MasterCylinder
Jfellows---Completed with Nathanl
Funky Cold 5---Completed with Artyman1200
WOXOF----Completed with Fuma787
heftysmokes---Completed with LawDog2006
slcraiders-------Completed with Irish79
Sammis----completed with rich424
WOXOF----Completed with The Rich Life
Funkycold5-------Completed with ibarney5
mrtr33----Completed with pknitty
slcraiders-----Completed with gifters
heftysmokes---- Completted with Irish79
Sammis------ completed with aliaphagist
Ashauler--------- completed with biltritewave
mrtr33------completed with Carlos
Funkycold5---- completed with TravPSU
slcraiders----- in progress with arodgers
heftysmokes---- completed with silat
Sammis ----- completed with dmac
mrtr33----- completed with denver24
Funkycold5 ---- FELL THROUGH WITH SMEG
slcraiders---- completed with bluesmudge
Ashauler ------ pending with TheWarHound
sammis ----- completed with YoungForbes
sammis----- in progress with mtschust
slcraiders----- Now Up
Funkycold5--- on deck

Canadian Sponsors
Newfie (Canada) -- Complete with b_kim777;
Newfie (Canada) -- Complete with davearob
Newfie (Canada) -- Complete with smokntaz
drew_goring (Canada) -- Complete with craig
craig --- Completed with eproven
drew_goring----Now Up
craig --- On deck
Newfie---on the steps

Other Sponsors

stjohnroe (UK) -- completed with Rummstein
stjohnroe (UK) -- completed with Cyberfear

Douchenozzles denied a trade:
Bama

Please keep this thread updated with trades in progress and PM me when you are making a trade so I can keep the list current.

**eneyman** · 05-31-2008, 04:08 PM

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums and will hopefully have a humidor 100 count on the way maybe next week but had some question about how this newbie trade works. If I don't have any cigars or accessories to trade, is cash the only way? Also, I guess I am in need of a decent cutter/lighter/ and cigar sampler if anyone has these up for a trade.

thx

**heftysmokes** · 05-31-2008, 04:52 PM

Welcome to the boards eneyman.
Yep, if you don't have cigars or accesories, you'll have to go with cash (be it paypal, check, or MO)
Another option may be to ask one of the sponsors if they would like something ordered for them. For instance, our very own Kevin7 will sometimes put up a "buy me these" post in which he wants cigars ordered and sent to his home in exchange for a sampling from his own humidor.
One of the sponsors may be interested in a deal like that; just ask.

**ashauler** · 06-01-2008, 11:35 AM

I think I have everything updated correctly and all the trades recorded since 4-13-08 (the last time the old thread was updated) but its possible I missed something.

If the sponsors would look over their trades and the current line-up and let me know of any errors or omissions, or if you would like to sit out a bit I would appreciate it. Any other established members that want to sponsor some newbs.....step right up and I'll get you on the list.

eneyman.....next up in the US is Cabaiguan Juan.....shoot him a PM and try to work something out.

**debo08080** · 06-01-2008, 01:41 PM

hey i'm a newb looking for a nice sampler, if anyone who is up wants to talk I'm willing to send you cash or buy you cigars and have them shipped to your house, the choice is yours. I'm not sure how much I'm willing to spend on them, but anywhere between 50-100 sounds good to me.

**debo08080** · 06-03-2008, 08:14 PM

Hey newbie here.

looking to get into the smoking community. I'm looking for some type of sampler that can help me out now with more mild cigars, but something that can help me in the future with some medium or fuller cigars too.

I don't have any cigars(or very few anyway) so I'm willing to send cash either via paypal or M.O. or buy you something you see on a site somewhere. Either way I'm looking to spend up to say...$100, but I'll definitely entertain packages of between $50-$100.

thanks guys.

EDIT: I'm not sure if i should be contacting the people that have NOW UP next to their names or they contact me, either way I'm willing to do a deal.

-Adam

**BDurrani** · 06-03-2008, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by debo08080

Hey newbie here.

looking to get into the smoking community. I'm looking for some type of sampler that can help me out now with more mild cigars, but something that can help me in the future with some medium or fuller cigars too.

I don't have any cigars(or very few anyway) so I'm willing to send cash either via paypal or M.O. or buy you something you see on a site somewhere. Either way I'm looking to spend up to say...$100, but I'll definitely entertain packages of between $50-$100.

thanks guys.

EDIT: I'm not sure if i should be contacting the people that have NOW UP next to their names or they contact me, either way I'm willing to do a deal.

-Adam

6. So how do I go about doing this? Who do I trade with?

The current trader (usually has "(Now Up!)" by their name), is the person that you would contact. You initiate a trade by sending a PM or E-Mail to that trader simply stating that you are interested in a Newbie Sampler Trade and any additional pertinent information including budget constraints. (i.e. "looking to do a Newbie trade in the ballpark of $60 - $80 dollars").

If for some reason that trader is unable to accomodate you (i.e. budget amounts don't work out or trader can not accomodate type of sampler desired), you move on to the next person on the list until someone can meet your needs.

**Newfie** · 06-10-2008, 10:31 AM

hey guys, just getting back on since vacation.

Got an old request (3 weeks) from SmoknTaz for a sampler.

PM is replied and if he isn't hooked up yet, I'll take care of him.

Drew is ahead of me I think, but he's somewhere between here and there now (where ever THERE is, I dunno know

).

**SmoknTaz** · 06-10-2008, 06:24 PM

EMS, thanks Newfie !

**ashauler** · 06-10-2008, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

snip...Drew is ahead of me I think, but he's somewhere between here and there now (where ever THERE is, I dunno know

).

You guys just can't help but rub that in can ya?

**Newfie** · 06-11-2008, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by ashauler

You guys just can't help but rub that in can ya?

I ain't rubbing nuttin' in Dude, he's already back from the "THERE" you'tre referring to!!!

However, I WILL be rubbing something in as soon as I can get my camera to make peace with my 'puter at home and start talking to each other again. I'll post my PORN from THERE then.

**ashauler** · 06-11-2008, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

I ain't rubbing nuttin' in Dude, he's already back from the "THERE" you'tre referring to!!!

However, I WILL be rubbing something in as soon as I can get my camera to make peace with my 'puter at home and start talking to each other again. I'll post my PORN from THERE then.

Can't wait to see 'em. Yep, I saw that on another forum............I was j/k.

**Newfie** · 06-13-2008, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by SmoknTaz

EMS, thanks Newfie !

Cash has been received, package will be winging it's way to the left coast Monday.

Enjoy.

I'll post Tracking after it's gone.

**Cabaiguan Juan** · 06-14-2008, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by debo08080

Hey newbie here.

looking to get into the smoking community. I'm looking for some type of sampler that can help me out now with more mild cigars, but something that can help me in the future with some medium or fuller cigars too.

I don't have any cigars(or very few anyway) so I'm willing to send cash either via paypal or M.O. or buy you something you see on a site somewhere. Either way I'm looking to spend up to say...$100, but I'll definitely entertain packages of between $50-$100.

thanks guys.

EDIT: I'm not sure if i should be contacting the people that have NOW UP next to their names or they contact me, either way I'm willing to do a deal.

-Adam

Got your check yesterday. I'll go shopping Monday or Tuesday.

**Newfie** · 06-16-2008, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

Cash has been received, package will be winging it's way to the left coast Monday.

Enjoy.

I'll post Tracking after it's gone.

This bird has flown.

Tracking # 0102 3980 0001 2299 courtesy of Her Majesty's Lame Donkey ..................ahem, I mean........... Canada Post

**FunkyCold5** · 06-16-2008, 07:10 PM

Whaddup, all! I've been on and off here with all this relo, resigning, getting a new job. Life is hectic.

Anyways, wesd88 PMed me for a sampler. We'll see how that goes.

Andrew

**debo08080** · 06-22-2008, 10:12 PM

I got my package from Cabaiguan Juan the other day. The package is awesome! thanks a lot man.

**SmoknTaz** · 06-23-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by Newfie

This bird has flown.

Tracking # 0102 3980 0001 2299 courtesy of Her Majesty's Lame Donkey ..................ahem, I mean........... Canada Post

The bird landed this morning, it was so big I had to make room in the front yard for the landing. Awesome sampler, big thanks to Newfie

my new best friend.

Any of you Newbies that have been lurking around, what are you waiting for!

**wasd88** · 06-28-2008, 01:52 PM

I just opened the box and i am pleased to say that funkycold5 really outdid himself. I can't wait to smoke some of this splendid sampling of stogies. thank you so much. the trade was a complete success. thanks again to funkycold5 and to cigarsmokers.com. i will let you all know as i smoke them which ones i enjoy the most.

**FunkyCold5** · 06-28-2008, 09:57 PM

Glad you liked it Ben! Tell me what you think of the sticks. Once your pallate changes and goes more on the fuller side (and I think it will in no time), hit me up and we can work up another sampler.

Put me back on rotation coach! Thanks.

Andrew