Spring/Summer 2014 Newbie Pass

[nwb]

We have 10 players.  We need a few more to get this kicked off.

[gpd4]

I've only been on the boards 11 months...do I still qualify as a newbie?  I'll take a spot if you need me.

[Mojo66]

Come on newer members, Passes are a lot of fun, if you never participated here is your chance, you won't regret it.

I would but I am not a newbie here anymore, did participate in a Newbie pass (newb to Newbie pass Fall 2013) and it was just spectacular.

[gpd4]

Thanks for the invite, Nathan - I'm in!

[nwb]

gpd4 - 5/19/2014  12:47 PM

Thanks for the invite, Nathan - I'm in!

No problem!  I've got a couple of more spots open, but I'm going to close this out by the end of the week and get it started next week.

[nwb]

The seed cigars have been added:

http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=cigpass;area=history;boxpass_id=190

I tried to include cigars that aren't readily available to everyone and a number of different flavor profiles and price ranges.  Please let me know if there is anything you'd change, feel the price points are too high, etc.

[goathead]

Nice puts

[gpd4]

Nice seeds!

[benchjockey]

Good start!

[nwb]

Glad the initial puts are good.  Looking forward to kicking this off - we still have space!

[JamesTanner]

I am in this pass.  Can someone point me in the right direction of how exactly it works or the official rules for this specific contest?  A link?

[benchjockey]

Go to the first page of this thread. Nathan posted all the links.

[sauraspop]

JamesTanner - 5/19/2014  10:17 PM  I am in this pass.  Can someone point me in the right direction of how exactly it works or the official rules for this specific contest?  A link?

KnowledgeBase --> Cigar Geeks Help --> The Cigar Geeks Automated Cigar Pass System

[nwb]

For those that have never participated in a pass, please read all of the following:

Pass Info
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=15

Pass System
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=16

CG Pass Etiquette
http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=37

[nwb]

to the top.

I'm locking this up this weekend, and the pass will go out next Tuesday.  There is still room, and I'd like to see a few more participants.

[sauraspop]

Some really nice sticks there Nathan. Still room for a more, come on Geeks!

 it up!

[nwb]

Thanks Sammy.  I went ahead and sent out a few invites for some newer members that haven't participated in passes.  Hopefully, we'll get a couple more people, but if not, we have enough folks to give this a go.

[Kid Montana]

Thanks for the invite!  I'm excited to get this thing going.

[sauraspop]

Kid Montana - 5/21/2014  11:06 AM  Thanks for the invite!  I'm excited to get this thing going.

Way to go Daniel. Make sure you put your address in your profile.  

 

[GBRADSHAW]

I'm in!  Thanks for the invite!

[nwb]

Great to have you both!  2 more invites out there, so we'll see if they join.

[timpellis]

Thanks for the invite, thought I might have been too new to join.  I'm all signed up.

[Kid Montana]

sauraspop - 5/21/2014  12:07 PM

Kid Montana - 5/21/2014  11:06 AM  Thanks for the invite!  I'm excited to get this thing going.

Way to go Daniel. Make sure you put your address in your profile.  

 

I thought I had but apparently there is a setting to make it visible.

A separate question: what should we use to evaluate the price of our puts and takes?  If somebody scores a box of something for half MSRP, I don't think that should be compared to a single purchased at a B&M in Montreal (200% $$$$ales tax) so what reference levels the playing field to determine value?

[aflicted]

I think the standard price guide is cigar international.  That is what I am going by unless there is a better way.  Just look up your takes and price out the puts.  I don't think it counts as additive though.  IE 20 white owls does not equal a $10 stick.

[nwb]

Ok, it looks like all invites have been accepted, so I'm closing this off to new participants.  The pass order has been set, and the seed cigars are done.  Since I'll be busy the next few days and this weekend, I'll plan on kicking this off early to mid next week.  Thanks to everyone who joined, and please be sure to read the articles in the original post prior to your turn in the pass.