Trade Your Dog Rockets For LP9s and Anejos!
Okay, not really, but I have an idea, and I would like your frank and tactless feedback (which I will no doubt get), as well as your participation if it sounds good.
I know I'm not the only one with cigars in my humidor that I just don't ever seem to reach for. So....
--- update 16 January ---
The Concept
Trade those cigars you won't get around to smoking, have overstocked, should never have bought (DevilSite), or just don't care for anymore - without the hassle of finding a trading partner and setting up a trade. Just send in your sticks to the exchange and get back sticks up the value of those you've sent in. Pay only actual postage by cash or check - not Paypal
The Humidor (http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=Exchange) The Directions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_9SkH5kg2_KQ8AQrGuw3HArr2Y2cBQkige6EX1m_V0/edit)
Interesting concept, I usualy just post what I have that I dont want and usualy there is someone to trade but your concept is intriging non the less.
What if we just set up a cigar exchange list on the web site and if someone is interested they can PM that person with the sticks they want and work out a deal. I would think that would work out better then shipping them all over the place. Besides that, what BigTA said is true, most people just post what they have and the price and they usually go pretty quick
sounds interesting....
It almost sounds like a perpetual virtual pass and a lot of trouble for the one running it.
The concept is a really good one, but..... After running the Cigars for Troops effort, it takes a LOT of time and a LOT of space. For instance, say someone sends you 20 cigars, but they are all different brands, vitolas, prices, etc. Entering all that information in a virtual humidor, which you would almost have to do, takes more time than you think. Then you have to find a good way to store them. That doesn't even include the time it takes to package "buys" from members, get to the PO, etc.
However, I do like the idea of having a "virtual" exchange of sorts. Maybe it could be incorporated into the humidor function, sort of like the previous smokes. You can enter the cigar, your price, and any other information, click a button, and it gets moved to the exchange, which everyone can see. :confused:
I like the idea if you're up to the task.
Very interesting idea! Sounds like a lot of work for someone way more dedicated to that sort of thing than I am.
Yeah, it sounds great in theory...I'm having a helluva time with trading, i.e. not one successful trade in three years...so if the logistics of an exchange system can be overcome, I'm certainly all for it...
Okay, two things:
the advantage I see versus just "Post and Trade" is that you don't have to find a trader that wants what you have and has what you want. Just send in your sticks, "buy" what you want from inventory
Yes, it would be work. Part of the work (entering the sticks into inventory) would have to done by the depositor. There would need to be an online inventory or virtual humidor. Picking and sending orders would be some trouble, but I would do it, at least for a trial phase of 6-12 months. Also willing to set up a separate coolidor.
- loren
I like the idea! :cool:
It sounds like a nice idea, I like the idea of going to a central location to look at what is up on offer. How would you handle the shipping and handling costs? On a per order basis, or would it just be a flat fee you think?
Quotenwb - 1/8/2013 3:07 PM
The concept is a really good one, but..... After running the Cigars for Troops effort, it takes a LOT of time and a LOT of space. For instance, say someone sends you 20 cigars, but they are all different brands, vitolas, prices, etc. Entering all that information in a virtual humidor, which you would almost have to do, takes more time than you think. Then you have to find a good way to store them. That doesn't even include the time it takes to package "buys" from members, get to the PO, etc.
However, I do like the idea of having a "virtual" exchange of sorts. Maybe it could be incorporated into the humidor function, sort of like the previous smokes. You can enter the cigar, your price, and any other information, click a button, and it gets moved to the exchange, which everyone can see. :confused:
I think a virtual bulletin board of available sticks might be more feasible.
re: virtual bulletin board - Essentially that's what this would be, but the big plus I would hope for is that you don't need to spend any additional $$ out of pocket except for postage
actual postage cost would have to be promptly reimbursed to the operator (me) but I don't anticipate any handling or other costs. it would be one first class usps fee even if there were ten cigars contributed by six different members - in a non central bulliten board scenario, postage for that becomes prohibitive.
- loren
While I believe your idea comes from the right place I can forsee way too many complications in something of this magnitude. What if someone sends in cigars
and then can't find anything he wants in the inventory, but the cigars he sent in were already taken? What if you have to work extra hours or you or a family member gets sick
and you have to take a break from the site for awhile?
I would suggest starting a thread where a member that wants to participate posts up a link for their (to trade) humidor and then you go through once a day and coppy all the links to a single post so they are always locked together on the front page.
I do agree with waffleyes that there are some potential issues, however I think they can be addressed
The main things I was trying for, that you don't get with a virtual bulletin board or collection of posts or whatever you want to call it, are:
1. ability to choose from all available inventory w/o the owner wanting your inventory in trade (kind of like money is easier than barter). Your stix are good for "eXchangeBucks" that are in turn good for any other stix
2. cut postage costs to reasonable levels
3. very small additional $$ out of pocket (just postage)
I was mostly envisioning this as a way for us all to have fun trading those sticks that aren't so valuable to us in an inexpensive and simple (for everyone but me) manner. I certainly didn't see it taking the place of trades for high end sticks (no one will be sending me 10 paul stulac skulls, probably) or a place to obtain exactly that specific stick you've always wanted to try.
yes, there may not be anything you are crazy about in the inventory, but hey, you sent in stuff you weren't crazy about either. yes, I may be on vacation for two weeks, but it's not a business and you won't run out of smokes before I get back. It's just a way to clear out some stuff you probably won't smoke and try something different.
QuoteDogMan - 1/8/2013 4:23 PM
yes, I may be on vacation for two weeks, but it's not a business and you won't run out of smokes
Yea, now I see what you're doing! Getting Nate to send you his Pineapple White Owls so you can enjoy some Tropical-flavored smokes while poolside on vacation because you KNOW nobody will ever ask you to send those back out in trade! :bright:
Almost all the trades I have been in have just been someone seiing something in my virtual humi and or the other way around and working out a trade, I think a virtual trade humidor would be nice, My last trade was with Wescat and it was from me just posting that I was looking for a paticular stick and he posted that he had some and he was able to find sticks he wanted in my humi and presto,
QuoteBrlesq - 1/8/2013 4:37 PM QuoteDogMan - 1/8/2013 4:23 PM yes, I may be on vacation for two weeks, but it's not a business and you won't run out of smokes
Yea, now I see what you're doing! Getting Nate to send you his Pineapple White Owls so you can enjoy some Tropical-flavored smokes while poolside on vacation because you KNOW nobody will ever ask you to send those back out in trade! :bright:
:lmao: :lmao:
Quotenwb - 1/8/2013 3:07 PM
The concept is a really good one, but..... After running the Cigars for Troops effort, it takes a LOT of time and a LOT of space. For instance, say someone sends you 20 cigars, but they are all different brands, vitolas, prices, etc. Entering all that information in a virtual humidor, which you would almost have to do, takes more time than you think. Then you have to find a good way to store them. That doesn't even include the time it takes to package "buys" from members, get to the PO, etc.
However, I do like the idea of having a "virtual" exchange of sorts. Maybe it could be incorporated into the humidor function, sort of like the previous smokes. You can enter the cigar, your price, and any other information, click a button, and it gets moved to the exchange, which everyone can see. :confused:
I like Nathan's idea. Pablo's the humidor/database guru, but I think that you could add a field for each cigar listed in your humidor (just a checkbox needed, really) called "available for exchange?" or something like that, and perhaps another field for the offering price. If it's possible to run a query across all of the humidors (not sure if the database is designed that way), you could generate a report of all the cigars that have that tag.
Interesting idea...if it was a virtual concept housed here on the site I would play. God knows I'd like to get rid of a bunch of 898 Robustos.
QuoteBlackIrish - 1/8/2013 5:18 PM
Quotenwb - 1/8/2013 3:07 PM
The concept is a really good one, but..... After running the Cigars for Troops effort, it takes a LOT of time and a LOT of space. For instance, say someone sends you 20 cigars, but they are all different brands, vitolas, prices, etc. Entering all that information in a virtual humidor, which you would almost have to do, takes more time than you think. Then you have to find a good way to store them. That doesn't even include the time it takes to package "buys" from members, get to the PO, etc.
However, I do like the idea of having a "virtual" exchange of sorts. Maybe it could be incorporated into the humidor function, sort of like the previous smokes. You can enter the cigar, your price, and any other information, click a button, and it gets moved to the exchange, which everyone can see. :confused:
I like Nathan's idea. Pablo's the humidor/database guru, but I think that you could add a field for each cigar listed in your humidor (just a checkbox needed, really) called "available for exchange?" or something like that, and perhaps another field for the offering price. If it's possible to run a query across all of the humidors (not sure if the database is designed that way), you could generate a report of all the cigars that have that tag.
I like this idea. A "open to trade" checkbox would be a cool addition.
Quotejunglepete - 1/8/2013 3:39 PM
Interesting idea...if it was a virtual concept housed here on the site I would play. God knows I'd like to get rid of a bunch of 898 Robustos.
I sense lots of hesitation, of course, as well as perceived issues (likely true), but not necessarily a clear appreciation of what could be the benefits.
Any virtual checkbox setup leaves the buyer/trader either paying cash or trying to orchestrate a traditional trade that is attractive to both parties. If sticks from more than one member are desired, it quickly becomes a clusterf#$k and a shipping headache. It could be a nice addition to the site to note which stick each member wants to trade, but logistically it is nearly identical to the current setup, where I can post some sticks for trade in the forum, wait for replies, see if I'm interested in what's offered. It's like the difference between selling your house and buying a new one vs. trying to trade your house with another homeowner's
so I guess what I'm looking for is this:
Is it worth it to send your cigars away (maybe to start just the ones you don't value so much) to trade for other sticks in an undetermined and changing inventory, in order to get
1. no cash upfront trades
2. larger selection to trade for
3. ability to trade most of the sticks you want to be rid of
4. ability to wait and see what comes in later if you don't use all your exchange credit immediately
if it's not, I won't run with it, but if it sounds like something folks would do, I can keep going
- loren
Hey, if you want to run with it, go for it! It would be interesting to see how much participation you get, the logistics, etc. Maybe run a trial?
Yeah, stop talking about it, just do it. Maybe I'll send you some crappy cigars to start your inventory.
It's your idea and time so I support the effort.
I still like the idea of this. How to assign a $ value really needs to be worked out before this thing gets off the ground, though. You said "more on that later", but its probably one of the most important parts of how this will work, and knowing this will help people determine if they want to participate.
Pricing certainly can't be based on subjective values that a seller wants for his cigars. That would be prone to abuse and over-valuations. It would have to be tied to a static, objective price list that everyone could see. For example, if you and I each bought the exact same cigar, but I paid $12 for in NY (with taxes) and you paid $4 on the internet, the value on the exchange would still have to be just one value for both of us, regardless of what either of us actually paid. Do you have any ideas on this?
Assuming the kinks get worked out, count me in to helping seed some cigars to the initial run of this exchange.
Dammit Bruce.... I was just about to get all of my $12 a piece Gran Habano Vintage 2002's boxed up to trade 1 for 1 with some T52's and you just had to go and throw a monkey wrench in it.
Quotemike.casey - 1/9/2013 8:55 AM
Dammit Bruce.... I was just about to get all of my $12 a piece Gran Habano Vintage 2002's boxed up to trade 1 for 1 with some T52's and you just had to go and throw a monkey wrench in it.
Yeah, shot myself in the foot as well. I could have bought a bunch of CBid cigars and claimed NY prices! But it is a pesky little detail that needs to be addressed.
That's an excellent point, Bruce. I see more abuse on cigars that have MSRP that are much higher than sale prices, and I'm not talking about Gurkhas. For instance, if you have buy a fiver of a cigar on Joe's Jam at 60% of regular price, then how do you value said cigar?
QuoteDogMan - 1/8/2013 4:56 PM
I sense lots of hesitation, of course, as well as perceived issues (likely true), but not necessarily a clear appreciation of what could be the benefits.
Any virtual checkbox setup leaves the buyer/trader either paying cash or trying to orchestrate a traditional trade that is attractive to both parties. If sticks from more than one member are desired, it quickly becomes a clusterf#$k and a shipping headache. It could be a nice addition to the site to note which stick each member wants to trade, but logistically it is nearly identical to the current setup, where I can post some sticks for trade in the forum, wait for replies, see if I'm interested in what's offered. It's like the difference between selling your house and buying a new one vs. trying to trade your house with another homeowner's
so I guess what I'm looking for is this:
Is it worth it to send your cigars away (maybe to start just the ones you don't value so much) to trade for other sticks in an undetermined and changing inventory, in order to get
1. no cash upfront trades
2. larger selection to trade for
3. ability to trade most of the sticks you want to be rid of
4. ability to wait and see what comes in later if you don't use all your exchange credit immediately
if it's not, I won't run with it, but if it sounds like something folks would do, I can keep going
- loren
I'm willing to send some cigars your way to seed this start-up...
I think you keep things simple by grouping the cigars into categories. In theory they are all orphans or misfits anyway. Put them into 2 tiers, one exchange buck or two exchange bucks. I doubt you will be getting a lot of high end stuff to worry about. An example of a one may be factory throwouts, an example of a two might be Man of War Seconds or CAO Brazilians.
QuoteBrlesq - 1/9/2013 5:47 AM
I still like the idea of this. How to assign a $ value really needs to be worked out before this thing gets off the ground, though. You said "more on that later", but its probably one of the most important parts of how this will work, and knowing this will help people determine if they want to participate.
Pricing certainly can't be based on subjective values that a seller wants for his cigars. That would be prone to abuse and over-valuations. It would have to be tied to a static, objective price list that everyone could see. For example, if you and I each bought the exact same cigar, but I paid $12 for in NY (with taxes) and you paid $4 on the internet, the value on the exchange would still have to be just one value for both of us, regardless of what either of us actually paid. Do you have any ideas on this?
Assuming the kinks get worked out, count me in to helping seed some cigars to the initial run of this exchange.
To me, this is actually the biggest hurdle. I was thinking of starting with
"assign each stick the lower of what you paid for it or the lowest it is commonly available for"
There has to be some level of trust that I am not trying to dispose of stuff I overpaid for AT THE PRICE I OVERPAID FOR IT.
I'm open to any ideas, but community flagging might be the best option. As a group, it seems there is a good sense of what almost any sticks current value is.
I started to set up an "Exchange Humidor". Trying to figure out how to make it accessible to exchangers so they can enter their own puts. anyone know?
QuoteDogMan - 1/9/2013 12:59 PM
I started to set up an "Exchange Humidor". Trying to figure out how to make it accessible to exchangers so they can enter their own puts. anyone know?
That is going to require some code, so I'd send SenorPablo a PM.
Quotelowpro75 - 1/9/2013 12:40 PM
I think you keep things simple by grouping the cigars into categories. In theory they are all orphans or misfits anyway. Put them into 2 tiers, one exchange buck or two exchange bucks. I doubt you will be getting a lot of high end stuff to worry about. An example of a one may be factory throwouts, an example of a two might be Man of War Seconds or CAO Brazilians.
Richa Rich has a pretty good solution, although maybe with 3 or 4 tiers so that highest tier doesn't value both a MoW Second and a Padron the same. Maybe tie the tiers to value frames such as:
$1-3 = 1 credit
$4-6 = 2 credits
$7-9 = 3 credits
$10 and above = 4 credits
Then use posted prices at CI or Famous as a general guide.
QuoteBrlesq - 1/9/2013 1:21 PM
Quotelowpro75 - 1/9/2013 12:40 PM
I think you keep things simple by grouping the cigars into categories. In theory they are all orphans or misfits anyway. Put them into 2 tiers, one exchange buck or two exchange bucks. I doubt you will be getting a lot of high end stuff to worry about. An example of a one may be factory throwouts, an example of a two might be Man of War Seconds or CAO Brazilians.
Richa has a pretty good solution, although maybe with 3 or 4 tiers so that highest tier doesn't value both a MoW Second and a Padron the same. Maybe tie the tiers to value frames such as:
$1-3 = 1 credit
$4-6 = 2 credits
$7-9 = 3 credits
$10 and above = 4 credits
Then use posted prices at CI or Famous as a general guide.
Don't call me Richa. And who's getting rid of Padrons? PM me before you send them to the exchange.
Quotelowpro75 - 1/9/2013 1:25 PM
Don't call me Richa. And who's getting rid of Padrons? PM me before you send them to the exchange.
Sorry, fixed that. Must have been subliminal typing as I started to spell out what we all call you in PMs. :biggrin:
And maybe a member would be willing to trade in a single 4 credit cigar to get four 1-credit cigars. That's the idea of the exchange. If I see some Flor de Baloney's posted, thats what I would do.
Quotelowpro75 - 1/9/2013 1:25 PM
And who's getting rid of Padrons? PM me before you send them to the exchange.
:word:
Good idea about the tiers. That's why we pay you two the big $.
Quotenwb - 1/9/2013 1:34 PM
Quotelowpro75 - 1/9/2013 1:25 PM
And who's getting rid of Padrons? PM me before you send them to the exchange.
:word:
Good idea about the tiers. That's why we pay you two the big $.
They're getting paid?
Quote87North - 1/9/2013 2:47 PM
They're getting paid?
Yes, all Gurus get paid. We just haven't started paying you yet.
:biggrin:
Quotenwb - 1/9/2013 1:55 PM
Quote87North - 1/9/2013 2:47 PM
They're getting paid?
Yes, all Gurus get paid. We just haven't started paying you yet.
:biggrin:
:-(
Quotenwb - 1/9/2013 2:55 PM
Quote87North - 1/9/2013 2:47 PM
They're getting paid?
Yes, all Gurus get paid. We just haven't started paying you yet.
:biggrin:
Good job, Nate! Paul told us not to say anything to Wes about that. If Paul starts including him in the profit sharing plan, its coming out of YOUR share, bigmouth! :mad:
Here's what's done so far. A new Virtual Humidor is open under the username "exchange" I've seeded it with some sticks I would like to trade. The link is below. There are also some instuctions/rules below.
What I would really like to know from y'all is
1. Would you consider participating?
2. Are the instructions/rules clear and simple to understand?
3. Are those valuations now in the VH reasonable according to the guidelines?
thanks for your input - loren
The Concept
Trade those cigars you won't get around to smoking, have overstocked, should never have bought (DevilSite), or just don't care for anymore - without the hassle of finding a trading partner and setting up a trade. Just send in your sticks to the exchange and get back sticks up the value of those you've sent in. Pay only actual postage.
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=Exchange (http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=Exchange)
The Logistics
1. Enter and Send your puts
Log in as CG user "Exchange". I'll give you the password when you're ready to ship. Enter your cigars in the "Exchange Inventory" virtual humidor
- For the "Date", use the date you are sending them to me[/li]
- For the "Price", use the Trade Credit Value (see "Rules" below)[/li]
- For "Notes", use your CG username[/li]
Package them up and send USPS with a delivery confirmation # to:
Loren Davis
12500 NW Jackson Quarry Rd
Hillsboro OR 97124
In the package, include a separate slip of paper with the following info:
CG username DogMan
Real Name Loren Davis
Email Address Like this: lorenbdavis@gmail.com
Shipping Address 12500 NW Jackson Quarry Rd
$ amount of credit for puts Hillsboro OR 97124
$54
2. Select your takes (Anytime after your puts have arrived)
Take cigars valued up to your total Trade Credit balance, i.e. what you've put in (any leftover can be used later)
Log in as CG user "Exchange"
- Go to the "Exchange Inventory" humidor[/li]
- For a cigar(s) you want, click "edit"[/li]
- In the dialogue box drop down menu "Move to Humidor", select "Takes"[/li]
- In the "Quantity to Move" field, enter the number you are taking (it auto-populates with the max)[/li]
- In the" Notes" field, add your username and the date after the put name, like "DogMan - BigTA 3/3/13"[/li]
- Send me an email with a list of what you took and the total . I'll send them to you USPS w/DC#.[/li]
- You will promptly reimburse me for actual postage, preferably via PayPal, but any old way is fine.[/li]
The Rules
1. Valuation
The Trade Credit Value for each cigar is the amount you enter in the price field of your puts. You then are entitled to takes up to the aggregate value of your puts. Obviously, one could abuse this exchange by overvaluing his puts. So, the rules are:
- Value your puts at the LOWER of:[/li]
- What you paid for it, or[/li]
- The
lowest price it is commonly currently available for[/li] [/list] [/list]
- Valuation needs to pass the smell test. If another player isn't likely to look and say "Well, I wasn't sure if I wanted to try that, but at that price, I'll go ahead", then it's too high.[/li]
- Use increments of $.50, and if in doubt, round down.[/li]
- Gurkhas and Thompson Exclusives have a max value $1[/li]
2. Reimbursement
You will promptly reimburse me for actual postage costs, or, in lieu of that, send a strip-o-gram to Rich at his place of work
The Suggestions
- Fair, even generous, valuation is essential to this working. If you just can't bear to part with that Gurkha Super Special Underwater Anti-Terrorism Ordinance Disposal Special Limited Edition for less than $6, then don't, but don't send it in.[/li]
- Share the good stuff - if there are 10 of popular smoke in inventory, just take 5[/li]
- No need to use all your credit at one time, or send all your puts at once either[/li]
The Accounting
I will keep a simple spreadsheet of users, deposits, withdrawal, and balance. I'll try to get it posted so anyone can access it at anytime.
So ... I'll agree with you that it's not a business, but if it gets any significant amount of attention from the geek squad, it will very quickly feel like one, and you may very quickly wish it was one. My concerns are not about the implementation details, it's more about DogMan spending every free moment managing how much each person sent in, how much credit they have burned. And don't forget packing, labeling, shipping ... it all takes time and effort. A lot of it.
And there is one implementation detail that no one has mentioned yet. What do you do about lost or damaged shipments? And the credits that got lost or damaged along with it?
I think it is a great idea, but to do it as a volunteer effort could very quickly become overwhelming.
Good luck! I will be keeping an eye on this....
QuoteDogMan - 1/9/2013 8:01 PM
You will promptly reimburse me for actual postage costs, or, in lieu of that, send a strip-o-gram to Rich at his place of work...
:lmao:
That would be great.
Let's keep this thread current - I will probably send you some stuff.
It will be interesting to see how this goes.
It will be interesting to see how this goes.
Quotekola - 1/9/2013 8:23 PM
So ... I'll agree with you that it's not a business, but if it gets any significant amount of attention from the geek squad, it will very quickly feel like one, and you may very quickly wish it was one. My concerns are not about the implementation details, it's more about DogMan spending every free moment managing how much each person sent in, how much credit they have burned. And don't forget packing, labeling, shipping ... it all takes time and effort. A lot of it.
And there is one implementation detail that no one has mentioned yet. What do you do about lost or damaged shipments? And the credits that got lost or damaged along with it?
I think it is a great idea, but to do it as a volunteer effort could very quickly become overwhelming.
The way I see it there are 2 kinds of problems in this world. Mine and other peoples. This one most definitely falls into the latter category. Unless I start getting an more then the usual number of strip-o-grams at work, then people might start to ask questions. :biggrin:
Also, with regard to valuation, I have no desire to assign value cigars that I am essentially willing to give away, much less try to police the value of cigars that others don't want. That is why I suggested a simpler system.
So what's the status? Are you waiting on people to help seed this?
I couldn't get past all the instructions and,,,,,I only own Thompson Exclusives :cry:
Quotenwb - 1/15/2013 7:58 PM
So what's the status? Are you waiting on people to help seed this?
Still would like to go forward, but I got the feeling I was solving a problem no one had. I guess the status is this:
Can we get 8 - 10 geeks to commit to sending 10 - 20 sticks by, say, Feb 10, then I'd love to run with it.
So, any commitments?
Also, if the whole valuation thing is a sticking point, Rich had a good idea of just assinging 1,2,or 3 credits to each cigar. I'd go with that too - it is simpler
if only 2 or 3 want to play, it kind of misses the point.
QuoteVroomp - 1/15/2013 8:03 PM
I couldn't get past all the instructions and,,,,,I only own Thompson Exclusives :cry:
I know - sorry
simpler version:
1. send sticks in
2. pick some to get back, of approx equal or lesser value than those you sent in
I'll help get it started. Shoot me PM with your address and the details to add them to the virtual humidor.
Quotenwb - 1/16/2013 9:31 AM
I'll help get it started. Shoot me PM with your address and the details to add them to the virtual humidor.
Same here,I have to do a clean out soon.
OKAY! - three in so far (DogMan, NWB, Lubrix). Any More?
QuoteDogMan - 1/16/2013 11:51 AM
OKAY! - three in so far (DogMan, NWB, Lubrix). Any More?
Yeah, PM me...
QuoteFoe - 1/16/2013 11:55 AM
QuoteDogMan - 1/16/2013 11:51 AM
OKAY! - three in so far (DogMan, NWB, Lubrix). Any More?
Yeah, PM me...
Up to Four - any more takers? simplified instructions are here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_9SkH5kg2_KQ8AQrGuw3HArr2Y2cBQkige6EX1m_V0/edit). The humidor is here (http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=Exchange) (just my puts as of now)
and The Concept is here:
Trade those cigars you won't get around to smoking, have overstocked, should never have bought (DevilSite), or just don't care for anymore - without the hassle of finding a trading partner and setting up a trade. Just send in your sticks to the exchange and get back sticks up the value of those you've sent in. Pay only actual postage.
Loren - Big box coming your way!. 0312 2120 0000 4182 5890. - Lubrix
Some pretty decent smokes in there! If it weren't logistically challenging to ship sticks back and forth across the border, I would be in. I have a bunch that I could send... I might be able to talk myself into this one...
I'll be boxing something up this week to get to you.
QuoteCrazyK - 1/22/2013 8:56 AM
Some pretty decent smokes in there! If it weren't logistically challenging to ship sticks back and forth across the border, I would be in. I have a bunch that I could send... I might be able to talk myself into this one...
are we talking the us/canadian border?
last time I shipped something (an ebay sale) to canada it was simple and just a $7 for a small box.
is there something I should know that will be trouble?
Quotelubrix - 1/22/2013 8:43 AM
Loren - Big box coming your way!. 0312 2120 0000 4182 5890. - Lubrix
I'll keep an eye out and PM when it arrives
QuoteDogMan - 1/22/2013 12:29 PM
QuoteCrazyK - 1/22/2013 8:56 AM
Some pretty decent smokes in there! If it weren't logistically challenging to ship sticks back and forth across the border, I would be in. I have a bunch that I could send... I might be able to talk myself into this one...
are we talking the us/canadian border?
last time I shipped something (an ebay sale) to canada it was simple and just a $7 for a small box.
is there something I should know that will be trouble?
It can be hit or miss. I haven't lost any yet, but I do know of customs at time opening packages and charging ridiculous duties and taxes.
OK Loren I will give it a shot.
I didn't realize that you launched this. I thought you were still working out the details on valuation. I'm gonna have to take a closer look again.
QuoteBrlesq - 1/22/2013 11:25 AM
I didn't realize that you launched this. I thought you were still working out the details on valuation. I'm gonna have to take a closer look again.
Trying to get enough smokes in the humidor for exchange that I can consider it launched. hope you give it a try.
simplified instructions are here
The Directions (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M_9SkH5kg2_KQ8AQrGuw3HArr2Y2cBQkige6EX1m_V0/edit). The humidor is here
The Humidor (http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=humidors;area=public;member=Exchange)and The Concept is here:
Trade those cigars you won't get around to smoking, have overstocked, should never have bought (DevilSite), or just don't care for anymore - without the hassle of finding a trading partner and setting up a trade. Just send in your sticks to the exchange and get back sticks up the value of those you've sent in. Pay only actual postage.
Do you intend folks to do takes immediately or can we build up credit?
QuoteVroomp - 1/22/2013 1:32 PM
Do you intend folks to do takes immediately or can we build up credit?
Either one is fine with me - I figured if you see something you like, take it, if not, wait till you do. I will keep a credit balance for all participants posted.
Do you have the capacity to store the thousands of cigars while we wait for something good?
QuoteVroomp - 1/22/2013 1:52 PM
Do you have the capacity to store the thousands of cigars while we wait for something good?
No, not thousands: I figure, so far, on a lower level of both enthusiasm for the puts and patience for the takes :-) However I can always get another cooler or two
I will send my stuff after my curio-dor is finished next week even though I do not appreciate my highly sought after Thompson exclusives being valued at only $1. :biggrin:
QuoteVroomp - 1/22/2013 5:13 PM
I will send my stuff after my curio-dor is finished next week even though I do not appreciate my highly sought after Thompson exclusives being valued at only $1. :biggrin:
Loren has a special address where you send those Thompson's. c/o Sesame Street :biggrin:
QuoteBrlesq - 1/22/2013 5:17 PM
QuoteVroomp - 1/22/2013 5:13 PM
I will send my stuff after my curio-dor is finished next week even though I do not appreciate my highly sought after Thompson exclusives being valued at only $1. :biggrin:
Loren has a special address where you send those Thompson's. c/o Sesame Street :biggrin:
:lmao:
QuoteVroomp - 1/22/2013 2:13 PM
I will send my stuff after my curio-dor is finished next week even though I do not appreciate my highly sought after Thompson exclusives being valued at only $1. :biggrin:
Uh, the directions state "max value $1" and "whole dollar amounts only", so you have some latitude to also value them at nothing