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Ong Offline
#1 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:13 PM EST
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Being new to this heavenly section of the internet, I just have a simple question regarding trades, specifically, the receipt of a trade.

I want to ensure that the trades I send out are of quality status, is there an unwritten rule regarding what is sent out?

For example, let's say I am trading with someone for the first time, should I send out cigars that are on the higher end? And what constitutes the higher end?

I suppose I am just overthinking this; however, I don't want to be the guy that is known for sending out **** cigars. Just looking for a direction (I know tastes and likes vary).

And for the vets - do you wait to see what is sent, prior to deciding what you are sending in return? Or is it assumed that a noob may not send the best cigars?

Side note: it goes without saying, at least on my end, that sending machine made cigars would be a sin. I figure.
mikey1597 Offline
#2 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:15 PM EST
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yes
sd72 Offline
#3 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:17 PM EST
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Don't trade anything that you could buy on this site, would be a pretty good guideline. With few exceptions.
sd72 Offline
#4 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:18 PM EST
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Well, maybe in the noob PIB pass trade thing.
mikey1597 Offline
#5 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:18 PM EST
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now for a real answer....... if you two agree for a "blind trade" you send what you want, period..... if it's an arraigned trade you send what you agreed to. It's that simple.



party on
Ong Offline
#6 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:18 PM EST
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sd72 wrote:
Don't trade anything that you could buy on this site, would be a pretty good guideline. With few exceptions.



Sound advice. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks.
sd72 Offline
#7 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:19 PM EST
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You're welcome.
Ong Offline
#8 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:19 PM EST
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mikey1597 wrote:
now for a real answer....... if you two agree for a "blind trade" you send what you want, period..... if it's an arraigned trade you send what you agreed to. It's that simple.



party on



That makes sense. I imagine there are horror stories with blind trades.

Have you guys gotten horrible cigars in the past from blind trades?
dharbolt Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:28 PM EST
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Yes
dharbolt Offline
#10 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:30 PM EST
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Send what you like to smoke. Play in the noob pib, theres no expectations there.
Palama Offline
#11 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:33 PM EST
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While it is better to err on the side of caution, there is a bit of overthinking here. Like Mikey said, send what has been agreed upon and, if some "hitchhikers" or "bodyguards" just happen to ride along, hey, nothing wrong with that! ThumpUp Keep it simple, keep it within your budget. On the other hand, if you feel that someone is going out of their way to help you out, well, like at a restaurant with excellent service, tip accordingly.

Eventually you'll come up with your own comfortable levels and laugh when you look back at this post.
Ong Offline
#12 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:37 PM EST
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Much like the hair styles of the 80's I fully imagine to look back at this post in a year or two and shake my head.
dharbolt Offline
#13 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:47 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
While it is better to err on the side of caution, there is a bit of overthinking here. Like Mikey said, send what has been agreed upon and, if some "hitchhikers" or "bodyguards" just happen to ride along, hey, nothing wrong with that! ThumpUp Keep it simple, keep it within your budget. On the other hand, if you feel that someone is going out of their way to help you out, well, like at a restaurant with excellent service, tip accordingly.

Eventually you'll come up with your own comfortable levels and laugh when you look back at this post.



Mmmhmmm
corey sellers Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 6:55 PM EST
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Noob pib send what you like machine made white owl pineapple in the tubo and sign it that way it can get passed around there is one I got that my vet and me signed that is still out there floating around
bgz Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 7:05 PM EST
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I'll tell you what was told to me.

If you think it's crap, other people probably do too.

Don't send crap.

Oh, and bundle smokes... most bundle smokes are crap (with a few exceptions).

We like cigars that are packaged in a fancy box, if it didn't come from a fancy box, it's probably crap.

Did I mention that you should not send crap?
Ong Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 7:09 PM EST
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Until just about a year ago, I assumed the quality of the cigar (prior to having experience in smoking it) was determined by the band. I assumed that the better looking the band, the better the cigar. I was thoroughly disappointed with that thought when I bought a box of **** that had a nice band on it.
dharbolt Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 7:12 PM EST
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bgz wrote:
I'll tell you what was told to me.

If you think it's crap, other people probably do too.

Don't send crap.

Oh, and bundle smokes... most bundle smokes are crap (with a few exceptions).

We like cigars that are packaged in a fancy box, if it didn't come from a fancy box, it's probably crap.

Did I mention that you should not send crap?


👊 no 💩
bgz Offline
#18 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 7:33 PM EST
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dharbolt wrote:
👊 no 💩


lol!
ZRX1200 Offline
#19 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 8:15 PM EST
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Trade what was agreed to, add hitchikers if you wish.

If it's blind, don't be "that" guy.

Also, don't feel pressured into going overboard. It honestly feels better when someone sends something you really love, because they know than getting some unicorn.

Unless you're Sdeve72. He only accepts HTF Tatuajes.
Ong Offline
#20 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 8:37 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Trade what was agreed to, add hitchikers if you wish.

If it's blind, don't be "that" guy.

Also, don't feel pressured into going overboard. It honestly feels better when someone sends something you really love, because they know than getting some unicorn.

Unless you're Sdeve72. He only accepts HTF Tatuajes.



Great advice - the bit about sending what I like. It would also help future trades with the same person, as they know what I would enjoy.

Hmhaines Offline
#21 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 8:53 PM EST
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You definitely learn as you go along. The best way to really figure things out is to keep trading. Good luck! Let me know if you want to trade sometime!
Hmhaines Offline
#22 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 8:54 PM EST
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bgz wrote:
I'll tell you what was told to me.

If you think it's crap, other people probably do too.

Don't send crap.

Oh, and bundle smokes... most bundle smokes are crap (with a few exceptions).

We like cigars that are packaged in a fancy box, if it didn't come from a fancy box, it's probably crap.

Did I mention that you should not send crap?



And definitely don't send any crap.
frankj1 Offline
#23 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 10:08 PM EST
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crap is bad, mmmkay?
Ong Offline
#24 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 10:31 PM EST
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Hmhaines wrote:
You definitely learn as you go along. The best way to really figure things out is to keep trading. Good luck! Let me know if you want to trade sometime!



I am always up for a trade and possibly trying out new smokes. Send me your addy and I will gladly lump something together!
Ong Offline
#25 Posted: Tue, Aug 16 2016, 10:32 PM EST
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Hmhaines wrote:
And definitely don't send any crap.



Haha. I only get from the bottom shelf. I figure those have a bit of age on them.
Buddha Daddy Offline
#26 Posted: Wed, Aug 17 2016, 11:42 AM EST
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Ong wrote:
I am always up for a trade and possibly trying out new smokes. Send me your addy and I will gladly lump something together!


PM me your address, I'll trade with you.
LetsRock Offline
#27 Posted: Wed, Aug 17 2016, 11:55 AM EST
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I always like to establish the guidelines ahead of time...CBID 5er or premium 5er..etc.
bgz Offline
#28 Posted: Wed, Aug 17 2016, 11:56 AM EST
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ruh roh
Buckwheat Offline
#29 Posted: Wed, Aug 17 2016, 6:52 PM EST
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Two good rules of thumb for trading are;
1) If you think the cigars you are sending won't be acceptable, then you are most likely correct
2) Quantity doesn't make up for quality
3) Always go high on the quality side

Yeah I know... That was three. fog
Ong Offline
#30 Posted: Wed, Aug 17 2016, 6:54 PM EST
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Buckwheat wrote:
Two good rules of thumb for trading are;
1) If you think the cigars you are sending won't be acceptable, then you are most likely correct
2) Quantity doesn't make up for quality
3) Always go high on the quality side

Yeah I know... That was three. fog



Yeah, I heard people here cannot count worth a ****....Herfing
BlueDude Offline
#31 Posted: Thu, Aug 18 2016, 8:50 AM EST
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Ong wrote:
Much like the hair styles of the 80's I fully imagine to look back at this post in a year or two and shake my head.

. . . same goes for hipster beards and man buns
MACS Offline
#32 Posted: Thu, Aug 18 2016, 9:15 AM EST
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Buddha Daddy wrote:
PM me your address, I'll trade with you.


BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!fog fog
Mandoman Offline
#33 Posted: Thu, Aug 18 2016, 10:46 AM EST
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The best advice I can give is communicate. Agree on what smokes are involved and how many. Send your pkg in a timely manner. If for some reason you will be late in mailing, let your trade partner know. Again, it's all about communication.
Buddha Daddy Offline
#34 Posted: Wed, Aug 24 2016, 3:23 PM EST
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Man, an amazing package arrived on my porch! I got beer, a vehicle for consuming a bunch of vodka, hot sauce and a fist full of tasty smokes! Thank you ONG! Trying to post a picture, we'll see how that goes.
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