I am wondering how many Geeks would be interested in participating in a "Unbanded Mystery Pass"?
The idea would be that seed cigars and all puts would go in with the bands removed and only a number to identify them
A very short review would be completed on each take and after completed then you would find out what you smoked. I am interested to see what members would think of a cigar without having any idea what they were smoking pre light.
If I see enough interest I will try to get my hands on some blank cigar labels that I would send out with the pass for everyone to use throughout the pass. The pass would be limited to just a couple takes to keep it a bit simpler and easier to review your takes.
It would be interesting to see if a $10-$15 cigar would get all the rave reviews or if a $5 smoke might taste better not knowing price-points or manufacturers.
Who's in??? :biggrin:
This thread is only to gauge interest prior to actually setting something up.
If I wasn't so backlogged on what I've bought/traded versus what I've actually tried I would be game for this, but it would take forever for me to get to those smokes. I love the idea though!
I'd be in Kent, always a fun idea!
sounds like a fun idea, I would join in if Im able to (not sure if you guys have a post count minimum or feedback minimum)
Kent, sounds like a great idea. Would love to participate
Kent, where would the reviews be posted prior to revealing the cigar we smoked? We should then post the review under the actual cigar in the DB also.
I'd love to play! This is kinda like the Round Robin pass, but different! :biggrin: :shy: :angel:
QuoteCfickter - 6/3/2015 3:44 PM
Kent, where would the reviews be posted prior to revealing the cigar we smoked? We should then post the review under the actual cigar in the DB also.
I would say once you have smoked and the cigar and jotted the notes down on paper you would reach out to whomever put the cigar in the pass to find out what it was then post reviews on CG.
Would just go on the honor system that nobody would change a review one way or another once they find out what it was.
Sounds like a fun idea. I'm not much for doing reviews, just not my cup of tea, otherwise I would be in. Curious to watch this one though
Neat idea but would ittake a long time to go through the pass? I would like to try it.
Kent, I have a pack of these http://www.kencostore.com/Stock-Labels/Cigar-Banding-Products/Blank-Cigar-Bands/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=325609 they work pretty well. I could probably hook you up with some....
Actually, there is a deal on r/cigars because the guy that makes them is a member there. Buy 2 get one free + free shipping. That would be 1500 blank bands maybe some guys would be interested in a split. I probably have 400 left and could just give you a bunch too.
and count me in for the pass...please
Looks like there is a bit of interest so far :bigthumbs:
it sounds interesting. I'll be on the look out for it.
As long as it doesn't get too high ended I'd play.
Maybe an ides would be to limit takes and puts to something like three or so and require a review in two weeks or so. Preliminary reviews could be reviewed in the pass forum and then reposted in the database if desired.
I'd be up for this, great idea I think..
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Quotedddddmorgan - 6/4/2015 7:08 AM
As long as it doesn't get too high ended I'd play.
Maybe an ides would be to limit takes and puts to something like three or so and require a review in two weeks or so.
Perhaps reread last sentence in OP
I am wondering how many Geeks would be interested in participating in a "Unbanded Mystery Pass"?
The idea would be that seed cigars and all puts would go in with the bands removed and only a number to identify them A very short review would be completed on each take and after completed then you would find out what you smoked. I am interested to see what members would think of a cigar without having any idea what they were smoking pre light. If I see enough interest I will try to get my hands on some blank cigar labels that I would send out with the pass for everyone to use throughout the pass. The pass would be limited to just a couple takes to keep it a bit simpler and easier to review your takes.
Sounds awesome to me. The Round Robin is always one of my favorites... This would be too.
Kent, on the review part of this. We would do a written review/notes, and then contact the person who supplied the cigar to find out what it was that we smoked? We could then post the review in the CG database...is this it?
Quotenirab - 6/4/2015 12:29 PM
Kent, on the review part of this. We would do a written review/notes, and then contact the person who supplied the cigar to find out what it was that we smoked? We could then post the review in the CG database...is this it?
exactly brother
:thumbsup:
Quote05Venturer - 6/4/2015 12:51 PM
Quotenirab - 6/4/2015 12:29 PM
Kent, on the review part of this. We would do a written review/notes, and then contact the person who supplied the cigar to find out what it was that we smoked? We could then post the review in the CG database...is this it?
exactly brother
:thumbsup:
Let's do this!! 2 stick max seems smart. :biggrin: :bigthumbs:
Kent, see my post above about cigar bands...I should have plenty for the pass.
Sounds like a fun one, I'd be in for that.
i'd be interested BUT when would you have to review both sticks by?
Quoteninfiction - 6/4/2015 1:34 PM
Kent, see my post above about cigar bands...I should have plenty for the pass.
That would be great, I have another geek also that is willing to donate some blanks bands for the pass.
I think this is definitely gonna be a go by the sounds of the feedback on this thread. :rocker:
I like the sound of this as I've always believed that the best reviews are the ones that are completely blind. I would love to see the short review posted in the thread first, then identified by the one who put it in, then transferred into the database. Would love to follow a thread like that. Great idea whichever way it comes about. :cool:
Quotejunglepete - 6/4/2015 3:35 PM
I like the sound of this as I've always believed that the best reviews are the ones that are completely blind. I would love to see the short review posted in the thread first, then identified by the one who put it in, then transferred into the database. Would love to follow a thread like that. Great idea whichever way it comes about. :cool:
Posting a short review of each one in the thread is a great idea! I believe a formal review would still have to be submitted once the identity of the stick was revealed.
Quotejunglepete - 6/4/2015 3:35 PM
I like the sound of this as I've always believed that the best reviews are the ones that are completely blind. I would love to see the short review posted in the thread first, then identified by the one who put it in, then transferred into the database. Would love to follow a thread like that. Great idea whichever way it comes about. :cool:
My thought is as soon as the cigar is smoked that person would contact the member who added it to the pass and as soon as they get the reply the cigar review could get posted on the site both in the thread and database. I think if the reviews are put in the thread far in advance of the database some may get lost deep in the thread and may take awhile to be recovered or possibly be forgotten about.
I absolutely appreciate all the great feedback I am getting for this. :cool:
Just a thought Kent, you may want each member to email you their puts so you have a record. People go AWOL from time to time, so it would suck if someone went missing and we couldn't figure out the cigar somebody was reviewing. Just a thought.
Just a thought, but instead of doing it pass style, what about going more secret santa style and pair people up. They can send each other 2-3 sticks to smoke and review, with just a letter or number on each one to identify. People could be paired by price point if that increases the number of people or by geographic region or something like that. Since in a pass we would all be paying to mail the box, there wouldn't really be any extra cost and might be less because the box usually gets big towards the end. Another plus is that you wouldn't be picking by looks, smell, feel etc... super blind so to speak. Just a thought. Great idea for a pass.
Let's Do This
Quotetimpellis - 6/4/2015 6:51 PM
Just a thought, but instead of doing it pass style, what about going more secret santa style and pair people up. They can send each other 2-3 sticks to smoke and review, with just a letter or number on each one to identify. People could be paired by price point if that increases the number of people or by geographic region or something like that. Since in a pass we would all be paying to mail the box, there wouldn't really be any extra cost and might be less because the box usually gets big towards the end. Another plus is that you wouldn't be picking by looks, smell, feel etc... super blind so to speak. Just a thought. Great idea for a pass.
This one is going pass style not round robin
QuoteCfickter - 6/4/2015 10:02 PM
Let's Do This
This ^^^
Quote05Venturer - 6/4/2015 10:38 PM
This one is going pass style not round robin
I agree. I like the Round Robin, but this is cool because you can actually pick something by look/smell/feel and see if it lives up to it. Ready, set, go!
I'm in!
QuoteStogieDad - 6/5/2015 7:43 AM
Quote05Venturer - 6/4/2015 10:38 PM
This one is going pass style not round robin
I agree. I like the Round Robin, but this is cool because you can actually pick something by look/smell/feel and see if it lives up to it. Ready, set, go!
My thoughts exactly :thumbsup:
Looks like this is gonna be a go. Give me some time to set up rules. I may be a bit picky on who is in this as I want to try to make sure all rules are followed and reviews are completed in a swift timeline. NOT gonna drag this out. Stay tuned
I'm going to have some time on my hands, looks like this one would be fun :biggrin:
QuoteStogieDad - 6/4/2015 4:24 PM
Just a thought Kent, you may want each member to email you their puts so you have a record. People go AWOL from time to time, so it would suck if someone went missing and we couldn't figure out the cigar somebody was reviewing. Just a thought.
The more I think about it this is a good idea. :thumbsup: All puts will be pm'ed to me.
I have got everything just about ready to post up, should be able to get it posted up yet thus weekend.
I have one last question, should we get this going ASAP or wait until right after Independence Day Weekend in case some have long vacations and such planned?