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Welcome to the Cuban Cigar Make a Wish.
This works well on other forums and some of you know how this works but for those who don't here you go. Its very simple:
1. This thread is for all cuban cigars. A separate non-cuban MAW may be created. That means only wish for and only send Cuban cigars. No NCs should be involved in this MAW.
2. Know that you've got bona fide provenance for all cigars. If you don't *know* you've got legit sticks, then you shouldn't be participating in this. It's as simple as that.
3. Watch before you play. This is a suggestion more than a rule. It's important for you to get a feel for this exchange before you jump in. If you're just starting in the world of Habanos, hold out for a few months--the thread will still be here. If you're new, just watch and learn for a little bit to get a sense for the norms/customs at play.
4. It's a chain of wishes which happen one at a time based upon granting a wish first. You get in by granting the "current wish", of which there is only one (member) here at a time that has a wish to be granted up (may be for any one of a list of cigars). If you are able to grant that wish, then you are the next one entitled to make your wish.
5. You'll notice that most people post a list of cigars that they're wishing for. When you grant that person's wish, you're agreeing to send one or more of the cigars listed. You may also note, from reading the various MAW/PIF threads, that pretty much everyone sends some tag-alongs (Cuban) to go with the granted cigar(s). While this isn't necessarily a "rule", it does tend to be the way of the ocean. And hey, since you already have to fill up that small usps priority box, you might as well use cigars rather than those annoying little packing peanuts that just wind up all over the floor anyway.
6. When granting a wish, try to have a wish in mind to post at the same time, and when someone has said that they can grant your wish it will automatically be confirmed (i.e., don't ask "is that OK" and wait for a response if you're able to send what was wished). So keep your wishes detailed so that you get what you want. This will save time so no one is chiming in for people to post wishes or bumping the thread all the time. When that happens, it can be difficult to keep track of whose wish it is.
7. If no one grants your wish after 24-48 hours, expand your wish cigar list (especially if you were looking for harder to obtain cigars).
8. Generally speaking, it's in poor taste to ask for something ultra rare and expensive when you granted a wish for something pedestrian. Sometimes you might get lucky, but you don't want to hold up the thread for unrealistic wishes; although there is no limit to your wishes, this is one of those customs/norms things. For Example: Dave grants Paul some Jose Piedra Brevas and then wishes for Dunhill Estupendos. Very extreme, but you get the picture.
9. How many cigars should I fulfill in a wish? Common question. There is no requirement, but it's good practice to try and fill at least two or three on the members wish list and add a couple to tag along. The unspoken rule has generally been five cigars, but if you wish to send more than five, I am sure the wisher will be ever grateful.
10. If you have a question or a problem, feel free to post in the thread and I will try and answer or someone who is familiar with the MAW can help as well.
11. If you do not wish to post a list after granting a wish, you may pass your wish onto another member.
12. You must have enough post to PM the person whose wish you are granting.
13. Most important rule: Have fun!
Example of a MAW:
Pandyboy posts a wish of cigars he would like to try or his wish list.
RASS
H. Upmann 46 or 50
Cohiba Gran Reserva
Bolivar Gold
Behike (Any size)
Cohiba Siglo VI
Montecristo #2
Partagas Series #4
So as you can see I've posted a list of cigars I would like to try and ones that are on my wish list. Now a member comes along and notices they have three or four of the cigars listed above sitting in their humidor. The member then responds to the thread stating they can fill the wish. Let's say Shuckins is the one who can grant my wish. Shuckins throws the four of the sticks on my list in the mail as well as an extra I may like for a total of five. He now then posts a USPS delivery confirmation number so I can track the package. Now that Shuckins has granted my wish, he will now post in the thread his wish list or cigars he would like to try.
Again if there are any questions, please feel free to ask.
**To get us started, Deano will have the honors of posting the first wish list of cigars he would like to try**
If I have overstepped the mark introducing this here then I am sorry but I thought it was good fun and a chance for members to try sticks they may not wish to purchase.
This works well on other forums and some of you know how this works but for those who don't here you go. Its very simple:
1. This thread is for all cuban cigars. A separate non-cuban MAW may be created. That means only wish for and only send Cuban cigars. No NCs should be involved in this MAW.
2. Know that you've got bona fide provenance for all cigars. If you don't *know* you've got legit sticks, then you shouldn't be participating in this. It's as simple as that.
3. Watch before you play. This is a suggestion more than a rule. It's important for you to get a feel for this exchange before you jump in. If you're just starting in the world of Habanos, hold out for a few months--the thread will still be here. If you're new, just watch and learn for a little bit to get a sense for the norms/customs at play.
4. It's a chain of wishes which happen one at a time based upon granting a wish first. You get in by granting the "current wish", of which there is only one (member) here at a time that has a wish to be granted up (may be for any one of a list of cigars). If you are able to grant that wish, then you are the next one entitled to make your wish.
5. You'll notice that most people post a list of cigars that they're wishing for. When you grant that person's wish, you're agreeing to send one or more of the cigars listed. You may also note, from reading the various MAW/PIF threads, that pretty much everyone sends some tag-alongs (Cuban) to go with the granted cigar(s). While this isn't necessarily a "rule", it does tend to be the way of the ocean. And hey, since you already have to fill up that small usps priority box, you might as well use cigars rather than those annoying little packing peanuts that just wind up all over the floor anyway.
6. When granting a wish, try to have a wish in mind to post at the same time, and when someone has said that they can grant your wish it will automatically be confirmed (i.e., don't ask "is that OK" and wait for a response if you're able to send what was wished). So keep your wishes detailed so that you get what you want. This will save time so no one is chiming in for people to post wishes or bumping the thread all the time. When that happens, it can be difficult to keep track of whose wish it is.
7. If no one grants your wish after 24-48 hours, expand your wish cigar list (especially if you were looking for harder to obtain cigars).
8. Generally speaking, it's in poor taste to ask for something ultra rare and expensive when you granted a wish for something pedestrian. Sometimes you might get lucky, but you don't want to hold up the thread for unrealistic wishes; although there is no limit to your wishes, this is one of those customs/norms things. For Example: Dave grants Paul some Jose Piedra Brevas and then wishes for Dunhill Estupendos. Very extreme, but you get the picture.
9. How many cigars should I fulfill in a wish? Common question. There is no requirement, but it's good practice to try and fill at least two or three on the members wish list and add a couple to tag along. The unspoken rule has generally been five cigars, but if you wish to send more than five, I am sure the wisher will be ever grateful.
10. If you have a question or a problem, feel free to post in the thread and I will try and answer or someone who is familiar with the MAW can help as well.
11. If you do not wish to post a list after granting a wish, you may pass your wish onto another member.
12. You must have enough post to PM the person whose wish you are granting.
13. Most important rule: Have fun!
Example of a MAW:
Pandyboy posts a wish of cigars he would like to try or his wish list.
RASS
H. Upmann 46 or 50
Cohiba Gran Reserva
Bolivar Gold
Behike (Any size)
Cohiba Siglo VI
Montecristo #2
Partagas Series #4
So as you can see I've posted a list of cigars I would like to try and ones that are on my wish list. Now a member comes along and notices they have three or four of the cigars listed above sitting in their humidor. The member then responds to the thread stating they can fill the wish. Let's say Shuckins is the one who can grant my wish. Shuckins throws the four of the sticks on my list in the mail as well as an extra I may like for a total of five. He now then posts a USPS delivery confirmation number so I can track the package. Now that Shuckins has granted my wish, he will now post in the thread his wish list or cigars he would like to try.
Again if there are any questions, please feel free to ask.
**To get us started, Deano will have the honors of posting the first wish list of cigars he would like to try**
If I have overstepped the mark introducing this here then I am sorry but I thought it was good fun and a chance for members to try sticks they may not wish to purchase.
(apollo nuts peanuts of course
)
I just have to run away for an hour, and then I'll post my wish list up
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