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    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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:disappoin:scratchhe hmm, nicely put Wade. I was going to actually participate, but then thought about it a bit.

make it a box of cigars then I might reconsider! :sarcastic
 
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I can't stand the attitudes at some of the local B+Ms, so if there are any sales call, that won't bother me in the least! Any more I do about 90-95% of my buying online :eyebrow:
 

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I can see this from both sides.

Our site here is not for shameless self promotion, our sponsors pay to advertise here, and take care of our members.

In this case, we are being offered a free cigar and are being asked to do a review of that cigar. This is something we do on this site everyday and may even help some of us in making furture purchases. I certainly hope he knows that none of us wil give a good review if we don't like the smoke. If it's a dog rocket I'm gonna tell the world.

In return we give him the contact info for a local B&M. Most any retailer,in any industry, is completely used to getting sales calls from wholesalers looking to place thier products in stores. If this is truly a good cigar your B&M may even profit from the situation. Or they will tell him to fly a kite. Either way I get to try a new smoke for free.

And Joe is right, the guys at my B&M and the guys that smoke in the lounge are all snobs anyway. oooooo look at my God Of Fire, Look at my Opus. What do you have? Oliva? You gotta get one of these man.

I was going to say "my .02" but it's more of a .05. any how there it is.
 

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I gotta try a cigar before Id reccomend it to my locals. If I reccomend something that isnt any good then thats going to come back to me, and the next time I tell them they should try and carry something they will laugh at me. Just my 2 cents! No offense intended for ya there and Id love to try your cigar. Cheers!
 

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:rofl:

Quite true.
I used to buy all my smokes there and they were never friendly about it? I would even rattle off a few facts, just to let the guy know I was an avid cigar smoker and that I knew my stuff, but it didn't even phase him! He just sits there and watches TV???I can't get over it! :cursing:
 

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I'm not recomending the cigar to anyone, but rather recomending a good shop to a salesman. If he and the cigar are worth thier salt, then no harm no foul. I they aren't it will business as ussuall for any retailer.
 

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I can see this from both sides.

Our site here is not for shameless self promotion, our sponsors pay to advertise here, and take care of our members.

In this case, we are being offered a free cigar and are being asked to do a review of that cigar. This is something we do on this site everyday and may even help some of us in making furture purchases. I certainly hope he knows that none of us wil give a good review if we don't like the smoke. If it's a dog rocket I'm gonna tell the world.

In return we give him the contact info for a local B&M. Most any retailer,in any industry, is completely used to getting sales calls from wholesalers looking to place thier products in stores. If this is truly a good cigar your B&M may even profit from the situation. Or they will tell him to fly a kite. Either way I get to try a new smoke for free.

And Joe is right, the guys at my B&M and the guys that smoke in the lounge are all snobs anyway. oooooo look at my God Of Fire, Look at my Opus. What do you have? Oliva? You gotta get one of these man.

I was going to say "my .02" but it's more of a .05. any how there it is.

Well put Dave, I couldn't have said it better myself!
 

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Not to mention that once I saw Rob take part in it, I knew it had to be legit. Not that I'm jumping on the bandwagon, but between IndyRob and Chuck/CWS, our tastes in cigars are very much alike! At least IMHO...
 
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BestCigar,
Once the smokes start landing, a new thread should be started for the reviews for this smoke. That way we don't have 20 threads reviewing the same cigar.
 
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I can see this from both sides.

Our site here is not for shameless self promotion, our sponsors pay to advertise here, and take care of our members.

In this case, we are being offered a free cigar and are being asked to do a review of that cigar. This is something we do on this site everyday and may even help some of us in making furture purchases. I certainly hope he knows that none of us wil give a good review if we don't like the smoke. If it's a dog rocket I'm gonna tell the world.

In return we give him the contact info for a local B&M. Most any retailer,in any industry, is completely used to getting sales calls from wholesalers looking to place thier products in stores. If this is truly a good cigar your B&M may even profit from the situation. Or they will tell him to fly a kite. Either way I get to try a new smoke for free.

And Joe is right, the guys at my B&M and the guys that smoke in the lounge are all snobs anyway. oooooo look at my God Of Fire, Look at my Opus. What do you have? Oliva? You gotta get one of these man.

I was going to say "my .02" but it's more of a .05. any how there it is.

Can't wait for your review brah.. don't think he wants contact info for B&M's in Pakistan.
 

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As of early this morning the 24th cigar was claimed. I will notify you all on here as soon as the samples are shipped directly to you for your honest review.

Thanks to all the Brothers for the help.
 

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Honestly guys, the suggestions have already been more helpful than I expected and I truly appreciate this opportunity. I value the collective experience and opinions of BOTL and that is really why it was chosen for this promotion.

I spoke with Cesar this morning and he is extremely eager to mail the cigars and see all 24 informed reviews of his masterwork.

~Jeff
 

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Honestly guys, the suggestions have already been more helpful than I expected and I truly appreciate this opportunity. I value the collective experience and opinions of BOTL and that is really why it was chosen for this promotion.

I spoke with Cesar this morning and he is extremely eager to mail the cigars and see all 24 informed reviews of his masterwork.

~Jeff

Jeff,
Any idea when these smokes will ship. I’m curious to see how they are.
 
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