This is a thread generated automatically by the Cigar Pass system to discuss the Cigar Pass named 'Virtual Yankee Gift Exchange'.
Use this link to return back to the Cigar Pass.Here are the rules for this pass:
Each participant will send the moderator 5 cigars: 2x $5-10 value sticks, 2x $10-15 and 1 Hard to find stick. along with $5.95 to cover shipping (flat rate box)
I would then assign these cigars into lots of 2 (1x $5-10 + 1x $10-15) or 1 hard to find stick and each lot assigned a letter designation. The identity of the packages will be shared with the donator, so that they do not accidentally pull their own contributions.
The participants will be randomized, and starting with the first person, they would choose a package. The cigars in that package will then be revealed and a photo posted by me. The next person would then either choose a new package out of the pile or steal a revealed lot. If stolen, the person who was stolen from gets a turn again to pick or steal. This would go on until all lots are taken.
A lot can only be stolen 3 times before it is frozen and can no longer be taken.
You cannot directly steal back from the person who just stole from you. However, you could be stolen from and through a series of steals get your turn back. Then you are free to steal your package back. Just none directly without something taking place in between.
At the end, everyone will end up with 3 lots (3-6 cigars depending on whether they got the HTFs or not).
I have a Google Speadsheet that will be used to track each package, its contents and how many times it has been taken.
Unfortunately, because of shipping costs, the $5.95 would be limited to US residents. If Non-US geeks want to participate, we would need to work out shipping costs separately.
Also, because of the time that this pass will take, I am limiting it to 12 members. I will accept requests to join until after the 4th of July weekend, and will randomize the sing ups to see who gets in. Still, you must have at least veteran status and no negative pass feedback.
Have fun everyone.
