Any Interest In a Box Pass?
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The Box that works the BEST is a UPS flat rate. That way it removes weight from the concern.
I would participate.
I'm sure this would be in the "rules", but if it is simply for taking a sample of something (rather than the whole container), and they are all in Mylar for less weight, and plastic bags aren't desired... then only those who can re-seal Mylar should be participating? I'm probably missing something other than a couple marbles... But I don't have that Mylar capacity at the moment and it ran through my noggin.
I'm sure this would be in the "rules", but if it is simply for taking a sample of something (rather than the whole container), and they are all in Mylar for less weight, and plastic bags aren't desired... then only those who can re-seal Mylar should be participating? I'm probably missing something other than a couple marbles... But I don't have that Mylar capacity at the moment and it ran through my noggin.
Yeah, and you be sure to keep both hands on the wheel when you’re flying down the road with that pipe in your mouth, going to the next big bonfire young man! LOL
Safety 3rdYeah, and you be sure to keep both hands on the wheel when you’re flying down the road with that pipe in your mouth, going to the next big bonfire young man! LOL
It will be tins and bulk, we will not be using anything that requires machinery to participate.
I'm game, IF some acceptable threshold requirement can be agreed upon, so much time on the forum and so many posts. People who have a good level of involvement tend to be better bet to play well in the sand box. Let it be a perk of being a contributor.
Otherwise, good luck!
OK. I will contribute tobacco to the box so PM me your address but I will not participate! Kevin if you are reading this your are a damned saint!
Guys I will be posting the rules and talking to those who said they would contribute tomorrow.
When I started out years ago I participated in box passes. It was a great way to learn about blends and what I liked to smoke.
It would be nice for the new guys to participate, if it could be monitored. Maybe showing their drivers license by pm with the address the box would go to?
It would be nice for the new guys to participate, if it could be monitored. Maybe showing their drivers license by pm with the address the box would go to?
Just wanted to point out - if you go with flat rate USPS, Hawaii and AK can be included at no extra shipping cost.
I’ll keep an eye out on the entry requirements, but will contribute regardless.
I’ll keep an eye out on the entry requirements, but will contribute regardless.
Yeah, minimum threshold and all, it's a good idea and I'll be in but let me put it to you a different way:
I've vouched for others in things like Secret Santa and never ran out on my own obligations. I've even put my name in to send to ones who got stiffed. However, I would probably not let me into a box pass if I were in the place of the organizer. Why? I disappear for extended periods of time due to work obligations. I have a horrible track record of responding to PMs (ask @Ahi Ka for my ****ty turnaround time
). I sometimes post really dumb things when I get riled up about a trivial post and could get a long vacation at any time for it...(box pass paused for weeks or months). You get the picture.
On the other hand, I've been posting a bit in the last few months, have a lot of posts and history here, will fulfill my obligations and will contribute some great tobaccos, pipes and other fun stuff to the box. Which of the two captainsousie's do you believe will show up to the box pass? The sad part is that any one of use could have a similar background going into this.
Is it time to roll the dice? I'm up for it if y'all are but sometimes you get what you pay for.
I've vouched for others in things like Secret Santa and never ran out on my own obligations. I've even put my name in to send to ones who got stiffed. However, I would probably not let me into a box pass if I were in the place of the organizer. Why? I disappear for extended periods of time due to work obligations. I have a horrible track record of responding to PMs (ask @Ahi Ka for my ****ty turnaround time
). I sometimes post really dumb things when I get riled up about a trivial post and could get a long vacation at any time for it...(box pass paused for weeks or months). You get the picture.On the other hand, I've been posting a bit in the last few months, have a lot of posts and history here, will fulfill my obligations and will contribute some great tobaccos, pipes and other fun stuff to the box. Which of the two captainsousie's do you believe will show up to the box pass? The sad part is that any one of use could have a similar background going into this.
Is it time to roll the dice? I'm up for it if y'all are but sometimes you get what you pay for.
And yes, let the AK and HI ones in. It is long past time we recognized them as part of the USA.
I cannot participate, but will be following what happens and wish you the best.
I'd say up the post count and time as a member significantly. 5 years and 500 posts or so. But that's just me, I'm not participating so idc. If it goes to hell or someone runs off with the box, a ban is only 3 clicks away. 
The Mylar bags that were used last time were Mylar with zip top. Very robust. No machines needed.
I personally would advocate against tins.
But I’m not and never will be in charge.