A little reminder "What are some suggested guidelines? Start with a good 10 or more cigars that make it interesting for members to select from. Don't provide cigars that are in bad shape. Try to have a good mix. A good number of members in a pass is at least 5, but normally 10 or more. It gets a bit too much to manage as it gets over 20 members - not too mention it takes too long to wait if you are a member. Set a dollar value range you would like to keep the cigars in. If you want to get a high end pass started then you should state that up front. Package the cigars so that they will keep fresh. Perform any necessary maintenance. Repackage existing cigars if they are starting to get ragged. Re-hydrate the humidifier if necessary. Send via a shipping company that provides a tracking number so that you can keep track of where it is. The USPS Priority Mail is the typical choice. Online they give a tacking number for free. In the store they charge 50 cents. If you are not going to be in town when the box is scheduled to arrive, let the organizer know so that the order can be changed. The organizer should print the list of members and their addresses to be kept with the cigar pass so that there is no question of who is next and where it is going. Value for Value. Members should put back at least the same value as they are taking. If you take 3, then put back 3. Don't take a high end Opus and replace it with a Blunt. Keep the box moving. Take your picks and place your puts and send the box along. Inform the group when you have shipped the box to the next member. Pick a theme if you want to make it more interesting.
