The Ball and Chain Pass Offical Thread

[Bkcloud114]

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

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

I PMed Sean with my info..

[alexgtp]

[hex1848]

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]

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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[hex1848]

The Padron 1926 #2 is actually on the sheet with the box but not in the first post. The pass had 23 cigars when I got it, not 22. This I think was the missing cigar.

The Opus X Super Belicoso is crossed out on the sheet and replaced with Power Ranger. (Its a shorter cigar then the Super Belicoso)

[godfather]

Is anyone going to comment on hex's puts so I can get these before Christmas please?

[hex1848]

The box is pretty much ready to go ;-)

I just have to fill out the pass sheet and print a label....

If no one says anything negative by tonight, its going out...

[cigarsarge]

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

[Kayakinboy]

how was the dentist?

I guess contacting the Post Master would be the first step

[BigMacFU]

Let's not rush things, I don't want to call everybody's cigars lost before we absolutely must. I don't know what procedures are necessary, but let's make sure we've run them all into the ground first. This stinks

But, you know what Sarge, I feel even worse for you, I may have lost a few sticks, but you have to go to the friggin' dentist, AGAIN!!!

[hex1848]

If it hasn’t been done already, I would call the USPS 800 number (1-800-ASK-USPS) and speak with a CS rep about it (have your DC number ready). They have more tracking info available to them then they make available through the website or the tracking IVR. Sometimes they can tell if something looks wrong from their end.

Ask them for advice to see if they can figure out who you need to speak with about it.

[cigarsarge]

If it hasn’t been done already, I would call the USPS 800 number (1-800-ASK-USPS) and speak with a CS rep about it (have your DC number ready). They have more tracking info available to them then they make available through the website or the tracking IVR. Sometimes they can tell if something looks wrong from their end.

Ask them for advice to see if they can figure out who you need to speak with about it.

I'll do that tomorrow.

[godfather]

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]

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]

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.

[ggiese]

Oh, sean.... I found something I know you're looking for...

Now - what was that you were saying about the Sox????

[basil]

Oh, sean.... I found something I know you're looking for...

Now - what was that you were saying about the Sox????

below the belt man . . .

[BigMacFU]

Mark my words George, either NL is better than the White Sox, they don't stand a chance. I see CC's Astros winning the world series before I see the White Sox doing it. And then next year it's back to falling off the radar and having Cleveland and Minnesota do better.

[BigMacFU]

Alright boys, the pass is started, coming your way BK! (we should have met up at Queensboro plaza and saved the 5 bucks Anyway, DC#:03912920820000010285
Post Office said it'd be there tomorrow.


My puts were the first 17 cigars My takes nothin!!!!

BTW, I don't know if I mentioned this or the rules do, but if the shipping box (not the cigar box, this won't fall apart) starts to fall apart after so many times through the post, please replace it with a new box.

Keep on Rockin' the Free World BOTL's