The Ball and Chain Pass Offical Thread

**CoventryCat86** · 10-17-2005, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by BigMacFU

BTW, haven't heard a word from Drake, is he alright? Anyone have his address? Drake, if you're out there and able, e-mail it to me tonight!!!

I have an address for Drake but I think he has since moved.

**BigMacFU** · 10-18-2005, 09:50 AM

Well, again, I hope he is alright, but if he doesn't get his info out to me today, then he's gonna have to sit out of this pass. The box goes out tomorrow afternoon and heading your way CC.

**BigMacFU** · 10-18-2005, 10:30 AM

The Drake has been located in Humble Pie Tejas

**Bkcloud114** · 10-18-2005, 11:29 AM

OK guys.... I'm in !!!!

Swisher sweets and Phillie Blunts are ready to go......

I PMed Sean with my info..

**alexgtp** · 10-18-2005, 03:52 PM

**hex1848** · 11-01-2005, 07:16 PM

Ok, because the prices of the Opus X and Partagas 1926 vary so much from place to place, I want to post my puts/takes for review:

Takes:

A. Fuente Hemingway Signature Natural
Opus X Power Ranger (going to be my first Opus X)
Padron 1926 #2 (going to be my first Padron 1926)

Puts:

Carlos Torano Signature Collection Torpedo
Carlos Torano Reserva Selecta Torpedo Maduro
Carlos Torano Tribute 2004 Torpedo
Carlos Torano Exodus 1959 Torpedo
Reo (By Rocky Patel) Torpedo

(I know, I know, I'm always the Torano guy.. but they are damned good smokes)

**godfather** · 11-01-2005, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by hex1848

Ok, because the prices of the Opus X and Partagas 1926 (typo hex?) vary so much from place to place, I want to post my puts/takes for review:

Takes:

A. Fuente Hemingway Signature Natural
Opus X Power Ranger (going to be my first Opus X)
Padron 1926 #2 (going to be my first Padron 1926)

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For the Opus X...did you mean the Super Belicoso?
Did you mean Padron 1926 #6?

Either I must be tired, but I see neither of those in BigMacFU's original post (see first post).

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If you want MSRP listings for the Opus and Padron...good resources:

Padron - CLICK ME

Opus - CLICK ME

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**cigarsarge** · 12-05-2005, 03:54 PM

No sign of the pass. I'm open to suggestions. I'll do what ever needs doing.

**Kayakinboy** · 12-05-2005, 04:14 PM

how was the dentist?

I guess contacting the Post Master would be the first step

**godfather** · 12-05-2005, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

No sign of the pass. I'm open to suggestions. I'll do what ever needs doing.

Skiming USPS' website (I don't have a lot of time right now, sorry):

1) Try calling USPS: 1-800-275-8777

2) File a complaint with Consumer Affairs: http://tinyurl.com/eydn2

I'd clearly outline the issue and find out what can be done to get this resolved. It sounds to be like:

1) Irresponsibility on the postman's part.
2) Someone stole your package.

Either way, this should be brought to the postal service's attention so people in your area don't have this happen to them as well. From reading their website, it definitely sounds like they want to hear about incidents like this.

**ggiese** · 10-18-2005, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Bkcloud114

OK guys.... I'm in !!!!

Swisher sweets and Phillie Blunts are ready to go......

I PMed Sean with my info..

That's why I love having Tommy in my passes... He always has the best smokes!!!

**BigMacFU** · 10-18-2005, 07:30 PM

Alright, everything is set, the stash goes out tomorrow!!!

Check back with the 1st post for the order and for updated cigar list. And for those who have never done this before, just remember, when you're about to receive the package, reread the rules one more time for posterity.

Don't forget to post puts/takes and DC#'s in this thread.