Newbie Sampler Thread

**CgarDan** · 10-10-2006, 07:35 AM

Eric was very generous to start this up a while back. Since the original thread has been inactive for quite some time I am starting a new one. This is a great way for Newbs to get into some nice cigars and get a chance to sample a variety of good smokes.

Since Eric was doing a great job and was an originator of thisidea I will honor him by keeping his rules exactly as they were.

For now I am putting myself as the sponsor and any newbs are welcome to PM me with their requests / interests. I am also hoping that some FOGs will join me in being a part of a rotation either on a regular - or just every once in a while - basis ( Kevin7 I think this will perfectly for your buy me these deals

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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.

Sponsors:

Cigar No Baka -- JustinF DONE
CgarDan -- Loudpipes78 DONE
SlcRaiders -- Quint DONE
CigarSarge -- Dickson DONE
SmokinDVM -- ChefChris DONE
CgarDan -- FunkyCold5 DONE
CigarSarge --- Cale DONE
CgarDan -- Boomshay DONE
CigarSarge -- Dru Lee Parsec DONE
Drew_Goring -- Razor DONE
SlcRaiders -- Sidewinder DONE
CgarDan -- Derivation DONE
TheNakedGun --- Monk DONE
Guado -- 597 DONE
FunkyCold5 -- SkinnyDan and Jiaguy DONE
SlcRaiders -- Mills DONE
CgarDan -- Stephen DONE
FunkyCold5 -- John51277 DONE
Guado -- Chadth DONE
TheNakedGun -- John51277 DONE
DRewGoring -- Voctory 01 DONE
SlcRaiders -- Feldspar DONE
Guado -- Pwnstar590 DONE
FunkyCold5 -- Forgop DONE
Newfie -- Kass DONE
ChefChris -- DONE
Newfie -- Labman DONE
FunkyCold5 --Bigwhiteash DONE
Guado -- The Korean DONE
SpiffyKyle -- MaduroMan DONE
CgarDan -- gaines1016 DONE
FunkyCold5 -- now up
SpiffyKyle -- now up
CigarSarge -- now up

Please keep me updated on your trades and rotation prefferences.

**SmokinDVM** · 10-14-2006, 03:56 PM

Dan,
I'll participate as a sponsor, if this thing takes off.

**CgarDan** · 10-14-2006, 04:37 PM

Thanks Barry let's see where this goes

**Dru Lee Parsec** · 10-15-2006, 04:20 PM

Tell you what. I'll volunteer to be "The Newbie". But I'll have to wait until the first part of November. I'm a music teacher and all my students pay at the first lesson of the month so as the month goes on I have to become more careful with my cash.

Also, I'm such a newbie that I don't even have a humidor right now. But I'll be receiving one that I ordered in the mail in the next week or so. Give me another week to get it stabilized and that also puts us at the start of next month.

So I'll post again here around the first week of November and we'll see how this goes.

**CgarDan** · 10-15-2006, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Dru Lee Parsec

Tell you what. I'll volunteer to be "The Newbie". But I'll have to wait until the first part of November. I'm a music teacher and all my students pay at the first lesson of the month so as the month goes on I have to become more careful with my cash.

Also, I'm such a newbie that I don't even have a humidor right now. But I'll be receiving one that I ordered in the mail in the next week or so. Give me another week to get it stabilized and that also puts us at the start of next month.

So I'll post again here around the first week of November and we'll see how this goes.

Sounds good

**Loudpipes78** · 10-15-2006, 07:10 PM

I am definitely interested in doing this but right now I'm on budget restraint since I just dropped a buck on some CI deals. I also need to get my new humi from Guado (best groomsman present ever!!!!!!) so that I'll actually have room to store them.

I'll definitely be back to this thread because buying individuals to try is destroying my budget.

Edit: Screw it! I'm in. PM sent.

**JustinF** · 10-16-2006, 07:13 PM

I'm interested as well if this takes off.

**CgarDan** · 10-16-2006, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by JustinF

I'm interested as well if this takes off.

PM if you want a sampler and we will work something out

**JustinF** · 10-16-2006, 08:29 PM

PM sent

**CgarDan** · 10-17-2006, 08:54 AM

Looks like this thing is gathering steam and with inflow of Newbies everyday this one should be really popular.

ANY FOGs WANT TO HELP OUT PLEASE PM ME OR JUST POST HERE

**cigar no baka** · 10-17-2006, 02:43 PM

Ok count me in, I'll participate.

**drew_goring** · 10-17-2006, 02:57 PM

I can do this a few times for any Canadian newbs. My non-cuban stock is low, and we all know cubans are illegal in the US

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**slcraiders** · 10-17-2006, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by CgarDan

Looks like this thing is gathering steam and with inflow of Newbies everyday this one should be really popular.

ANY FOGs WANT TO HELP OUT PLEASE PM ME OR JUST POST HERE

Dan,

I am not a FOG, but I would be willing to help out with a rotation or two. I remember my first sampler as a newbie from eshaw's original thread. It really helped to blast this hobby off to a new level for me.

**slcraiders** · 10-21-2006, 07:41 PM

Dan, where are we with this? Who are the donors? Who is on deck etc?

**drew_goring** · 10-21-2006, 07:47 PM

yeah, get a list going or something. I think there are enough people now that we could get this going.

**CgarDan** · 10-23-2006, 07:31 PM

Mike,

The package is on its way

DC # 0103 8555 7498 2723 3138

Let me know when you get it.

Dan

**cigarsarge** · 10-23-2006, 07:37 PM

OK newbies...Get off your ass and sign up.

**Loudpipes78** · 10-24-2006, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by CgarDan

Mike,

The package is on its way

DC # 0103 8555 7498 2723 3138

Let me know when you get it.

Dan

ROCK ON!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

OK newbies...Get off your ass and sign up.

Hopefully once I get my sampler and some pics up we'll get some more interest.

**Cale** · 10-24-2006, 01:16 PM

I'm definitely interested in this, but i'll have to wait until I get my humidor. I plan on ordering it from cubancrafters today, anyone know how long their shipping usually takes?

**Loudpipes78** · 10-26-2006, 12:09 PM

THEY'RE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I snapped some photos quick and got them in my humis already. I'll have pics up in a few hours or so, gotta upload from the digi, blah blah blah.

DAN IS THE MAN!!!

I'll post up more info later.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!