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shaun341 Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 6:34 AM EST
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I haven't heard anything about starting one of these again so I thought I would get a jump on it to get it filled. I am open to suggestions for payouts but this is what I was thinking.

1st quarter= 15 cigars
2nd quarter= 20 cigars
3rd quarter = 25 cigars
final score= 40 cigars

It is final score so that there is not confusion, if it goes to OT the final score is the winning score.

Buy in is 1 cigar per block. The cigar should be $8 and over to qualify for this block pool.

You can buy as many blocks as you like and any leftover blocks will go to OpFTH. Please list how many blocks you want and cigars you are using as ante in here then I will send you the link and password to pick your blocks.


Shaun341 5 blocks
Jespear 10 blocks
BGZ 10 blocks
Stinger 5 blocks
abjd 5 blocks
bassman45 5 blocks
dharbolt 6 blocks
Nicar 10 blocks
delta1 10 blocks
Clickbangdead 10 blocks
Buddha Daddy 10 blocks
Whizzy 4 blocks
Drafter 10 blocks

winners - payouts

1st Jespear - Keep ante, Stinger
2nd Nicar - keep ante, Shaun, abjd
3rd Delta - keep ante, bassman, Dharbolt, Whizzy
final Buddha Daddy - keep ante, BGZ, Clickbangdead, Drafter
DrafterX Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 9:10 AM EST
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8 bucks ehh..?? Think

I look around when I get home..... Think


Go ahead and count on me for 10 tho... Beer
jespear Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 10:01 AM EST
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Only ONE cigar per block ?
I'll take TEN blocks.
Not sure as to what I would send just yet, but you know I'm good for it.
The point is moot, though . . . as I am going to win ALL FOUR quarters ! Sipping tea
bgz Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 10:07 AM EST
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^lies....

I'm going to win.

I'll do 10 squares.
bgz Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 10:09 AM EST
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We send our submissions to you?
bgz Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 11:01 AM EST
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Ohhhhh, nice new avatar jespear. I think you need to start posting more.
jespear Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 11:17 AM EST
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bgz wrote:
Ohhhhh, nice new avatar jespear. I think you need to start posting more.


Wet T-shirts are da schitt !
shaun341 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 11:23 AM EST
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bgz wrote:
We send our submissions to you?


Nah, hold onto cigars will send at end my storage is pretty full at the moment.
faon18 Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 12:24 PM EST
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When are we picking numbers?
mikey1597 Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 12:31 PM EST
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jespear wrote:
Wet T-shirts are da schitt !



Couldnt she put on a clean one? That one has 2 stains on it!!!
abjd14 Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 12:37 PM EST
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I'll take 5 blocks
faon18 Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 12:51 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
Nah, hold onto cigars will send at end my storage is pretty full at the moment.


Your inbox is full.
mikey1597 Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 1:32 PM EST
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faon18 wrote:
Your inbox is full.



Your's isnt?
bgz Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 1:45 PM EST
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faon18 wrote:
I'll take 5 blocks. Will list cigars when I get home.
Pinar del Rio Seleccion 2010
5 Vegas Limitada 2006
Amazon basin(could replace the with a monte or fuente)
5 Vegas Triple-A
Perdomo reserve la tradician cabinet series


No dog rockets...
shaun341 Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 1:52 PM EST
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I think BGZ is correct, was looking for stuff more along the lines of say My Father, Tatuaje, Fuente, LP just to name a couple of the more popular labels. Could probably get away with the Amazon Basin and maybe the Perdomo but the rest I think fall into a lower category then I was looking for here.

Cleared some room in my pm if you want to hit me up.
bgz Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 1:53 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
I think BGZ is correct, was looking for stuff more along the lines of say My Father, Tatuaje, Fuente, LP just to name a couple of the more popular labels. Could probably get away with the Amazon Basin and maybe the Perdomo but the rest I think fall into a lower category then I was looking for here.

Cleared some room in my pm if you want to hit me up.


I would consider all the ones he listed dog rockets :/
jespear Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:05 PM EST
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faon18 wrote:
I'll take 5 blocks. Will list cigars when I get home.
Pinar del Rio Seleccion 2010
5 Vegas Limitada 2006
Amazon basin(could replace the with a monte or fuente)
5 Vegas Triple-A
Perdomo reserve la tradician cabinet series


Not quite "dog rockets", as bgz insinuated, but I agree with shaun about stepping it up a bit.
Do a search on "elitist", "super premium", "superbowl block pool payout" (or something akin to that), and see what people are sending.

shaun gave you some good suggestions to start with.

jes
faon18 Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:15 PM EST
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jespear wrote:
Not quite "dog rockets", as bgz insinuated, but I agree with shaun about stepping it up a bit.
Do a search on "elitist", "super premium", "superbowl block pool payout" (or something akin to that), and see what people are sending.

shaun gave you some good suggestions to start with.

jes



I'll have to set this one out then.most of what I have is drew estate LP, opus etc so I'm either way over on the value or under.
DrafterX Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:18 PM EST
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always ante up what you'd like to win... your 'way-over' list are pretty common everyday smokes around here... Herfing
bgz Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:27 PM EST
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faon18 wrote:
I'll have to set this one out then.most of what I have is drew estate LP, opus etc so I'm either way over on the value or under.


Ya, the bar was set pretty high in this pool at $8 minimum.
dstieger Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:37 PM EST
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God forbid you might send a cigar that cost OVER EIGHT DOLLARS......5 Vegas???? Prayers sent
dstieger Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:38 PM EST
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sorry...bit harsh....actually, I'm glad you posted a list for approval prior to committing....that's a great idea and probably should become some sort of standard for relative unknowns, noobs, neos, etc. ty
dstieger Offline
#23 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:39 PM EST
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But 5Vegas...reallly?
abjd14 Offline
#24 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 2:54 PM EST
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So put me down for 5. I'll prolly throw in a le bijou, umdercrown, norteno, tat Havana vi, and something else
DrafterX Offline
#25 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 3:02 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
But 5Vegas...reallly?



pretty sure I've got some of those from '05 & '06.. those gotta be worth at least 20 bucks each by now... Mellow
bassman45 Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 3:29 PM EST
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jespear wrote:
Wet T-shirts are da schitt !

Man I miss those days,do they even have wet t-shirt contests anymore?.......Skin to win!!!Drool

Oh,I'll take 5 if any left!
bgz Offline
#27 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 3:36 PM EST
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abjd14 wrote:
So put me down for 5. I'll prolly throw in a le bijou, umdercrown, norteno, tat Havana vi, and something else


Looks a little light.

le bijou I would say qualifies (as long as it's not the tiny one), but the other 3 are a little on the light side.

Maybe if you threw in a Padron Anniversary, opus, or something similar as your last it would even it out a little... even then it would pretty much be a bare minimum thing.

Remember the name of the thread... "Elitist".

Dig deep in that humi noob!


In any case... it's not my call, just throwing it out there because I'm going to be winning some smokes this year (haven't won a squares game yet... but this year is the year!)
DrafterX Offline
#28 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 3:41 PM EST
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Mellow
bgz Offline
#29 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 3:42 PM EST
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DrafterX wrote:
Mellow


BigGrin
abjd14 Offline
#30 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 4:10 PM EST
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Got it! I think the $8 and up is throwing me off. Lets just get rid of that and just say elitist. I know a lot of people get stuff on cbid for way under b n m's. Living near NYC everything is more. I saw the other day some one on here got opus anniversary for $20. They cost 42 at my b n m. Anyway I'll throw in what you looking for. Padron, fuente, Davidoff,rass I don't want to just throw those in if people are just throwing in $8 b n m''s. I'll definitely throw in some elitist bc I want to get a nice bomb on my porch filled with them after hitting the final box
stinger88 Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 4:30 PM EST
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Pm sent.
Just Relax Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 4:33 PM EST
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Yeah as a NOOB I've read some of the bombs on here and I don't think the old timers on the forum are scraping around for $8-10 cigars. It will be a nice hit for the winners for sure. The guys that are going to be in on this are at a different level than I'm at. Got some work to do but hope to be in these in a year or two. You guys have been at this a long time.

It's funny because I thought I've got some $8-12 smokes I might be able to swing a few squares. Then I really got to looking at what I had and got that swift kick in the nuts feeling. Spanking The forum definitely teaches you how to appreciate this hobby.
bgz Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 4:34 PM EST
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abjd14 wrote:
Got it! I think the $8 and up is throwing me off. Lets just get rid of that and just say elitist. I know a lot of people get stuff on cbid for way under b n m's. Living near NYC everything is more. I saw the other day some one on here got opus anniversary for $20. They cost 42 at my b n m. Anyway I'll throw in what you looking for. Padron, fuente, Davidoff,rass I don't want to just throw those in if people are just throwing in $8 b n m''s. I'll definitely throw in some elitist bc I want to get a nice bomb on my porch filled with them after hitting the final box


Well, I was just looking at the mothership prices ;)

Respectable brands MSRP is probably sufficient.

Davidoffs probably overkill.

Padron 50 yerar... overkill.

Opus torpedo... probably overkill.

RASS... perfect!

Respectable brands MSRP 8 to 12 bucks is what I would think.

Think about it this way, we're all fairly thrifty shoppers I'm sure, you can easily pick up MSRP $12 smokes for $8. You can easily pick up $8 MSRP smokes for $3 to $4. So as long as you're in range, you're total out of pocket is probably less than $8 per cigar to play a game like this (if you're patient on your purchases).

I was a noob here once (some people still consider me a noob)... had to ask several BOTL of their opinion of what premium meant for gambling purposes (hell, I still have no real clue). Anyway, it's pretty well defined for this contest.

Basically, it's better to error on the heavy side than the lighter side.

I mean it's all subjective, but ultimately people want to win cigars that they will smoke.
stinger88 Offline
#34 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 4:35 PM EST
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Shaun might want to edit the $8 minimum off. If it is a noob, have them list up what they are going to send. I think most of the fogs know what they are doing. When in doubt send your list of intended cigars.

My two cents.

David
abjd14 Offline
#35 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 4:41 PM EST
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Or even the fogs can post what there ante is for noobs. So there is some sort of standard presented to the thread. Its a little overkill for everyone to post just my two cents.

I'm hoping a second pool opens up too. Maybe a CC pool?
bgz Offline
#36 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 5:01 PM EST
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Well, I could fill the bet with my order that just landed today... here's some of the qualifying smokes that I got (It showed up quick, wasn't expecting it till Monday, YAY!):

Padron F75
Tat Cojonu 2012
Tat 7th Reserva
LG Americano
Melanio Figurado
Le Bijouj Torpedo
La Imperosa
LFD Formerly known as M
shaun341 Offline
#37 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 6:24 PM EST
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Just Relax wrote:
Yeah as a NOOB I've read some of the bombs on here and I don't think the old timers on the forum are scraping around for $8-10 cigars. It will be a nice hit for the winners for sure. The guys that are going to be in on this are at a different level than I'm at. Got some work to do but hope to be in these in a year or two. You guys have been at this a long time.

It's funny because I thought I've got some $8-12 smokes I might be able to swing a few squares. Then I really got to looking at what I had and got that swift kick in the nuts feeling. Spanking The forum definitely teaches you how to appreciate this hobby.



When I first started on here I was in same boat as you. Didn't take long before I learned quite a bit and the collection grew to a size I didn't ever think it would. I am sure you will be there in no time.
dharbolt Offline
#38 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 6:44 PM EST
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I'm in for 5 Shaun

I'll throw in a
tat cojuno 03
Juan Lopez #1
Af btl
My father cedros eminent
Opus x robusto.

There you go noobs.

That's the kind of thing you can expect from most guys in this pool
dharbolt Offline
#39 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 6:49 PM EST
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P.s. they are bagged up and ready to go cause Ben already said he was winning
bgz Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 6:54 PM EST
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dharbolt wrote:
P.s. they are bagged up and ready to go cause Ben already said he was winning


You're a good man, got my winnings all bagged up and ready to go!!!
stinger88 Offline
#41 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 8:24 PM EST
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For me....probably an Opus X or two
An LP
Maybe a Tat TAA
Maybe an LG SB 6
And a CC

That will be my range sent. So yes, mine will exceed he $8 minimum.

David
Nicar Offline
#42 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 9:16 PM EST
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looks like there should still be room.... i'm in for 10, i'll get my pack of dogs to produce some nice rockets for this...
dharbolt Offline
#43 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 9:34 PM EST
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Ha, oops. Picked 6. I'm good for it
bgz Offline
#44 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 9:43 PM EST
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dharbolt wrote:
I'm in for 5 Shaun

I'll throw in a
tat cojuno 03
Juan Lopez #1
Af btl
My father cedros eminent
Opus x robusto.

There you go noobs.

That's the kind of thing you can expect from most guys in this pool



stinger88 wrote:
For me....probably an Opus X or two
An LP
Maybe a Tat TAA
Maybe an LG SB 6
And a CC

That will be my range sent. So yes, mine will exceed he $8 minimum.

David



Well, that's one way to raise the bar. Just for the record... my final bag may or may not contain the cigars I listed from today's package... but I will commit to throwing in an F75 in the batch (they look and smell amazing!), a monte #2 and a Tatuaje Le Vignoble... This is assuming that I lose ;)

I have to re-organize after I pull my latest cigars out of the freezer (I over-estimated how much room I had).
delta1 Online
#45 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 9:47 PM EST
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I'll do ten squares. PM sent
ypetryna Offline
#46 Posted: Thu, Jan 19 2017, 10:22 PM EST
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Just Relax wrote:
Yeah as a NOOB I've read some of the bombs on here and I don't think the old timers on the forum are scraping around for $8-10 cigars. It will be a nice hit for the winners for sure. The guys that are going to be in on this are at a different level than I'm at. Got some work to do but hope to be in these in a year or two. You guys have been at this a long time.

It's funny because I thought I've got some $8-12 smokes I might be able to swing a few squares. Then I really got to looking at what I had and got that swift kick in the nuts feeling. Spanking The forum definitely teaches you how to appreciate this hobby.


Truth. I thought about this as well and the more I didn't know what the abbreviations were, the more I figured it's time to head back to the noob pib
clickbangdead Offline
#47 Posted: Fri, Jan 20 2017, 1:10 AM EST
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Ah hell, I'll do 10 squares, think I can dig up some Pirates Gold or Rani's Untimely Demise from somewhere.... :P

PM outbound
Buddha Daddy Offline
#48 Posted: Fri, Jan 20 2017, 3:56 AM EST
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In for ten
shaun341 Offline
#49 Posted: Fri, Jan 20 2017, 6:45 AM EST
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Looks like 14 spots left
dharbolt Offline
#50 Posted: Fri, Jan 20 2017, 8:09 AM EST
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bgz wrote:
Well, that's one way to raise the bar. Just for the record... my final bag may or may not contain the cigars I listed from today's package... but I will commit to throwing in an F75 in the batch (they look and smell amazing!), a monte #2 and a Tatuaje Le Vignoble... This is assuming that I lose ;)

I have to re-organize after I pull my latest cigars out of the freezer (I over-estimated how much room I had).



All I read here is that I need to win so I get that vignoble :)


Oh and that Ben is LLLLOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW






























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