What to do with this "Padron Grande" cigar artwork?

[muhren]

I recently completed a large version of a Padron Anniversary Band. I posted it to facebook and Jeff & Jessica Padron wanted a print. Cool.

Jeff requested a black & white version of the print. I obliged and set a limit for black & whites at six prints.

He kept #2 for himself and let me know #4 would be framed and hung in their factory.

Jessica let me know she would be hanging her color version in her condo.

Again, cool.

They sent the remaining 4 prints back to me...ALL signed by the entire Padron Family!!

One was damaged in shipping (#5 with some slight tears around the edge...it's the one pictured here) and I can't really sell or trade it.

So, what should I do with it??

The poll are my thoughts, but I'm open to others.

M

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=400&pictureid=5036
It's a 2' x 3' Black & white Gliclee print (print #5 of 6)

[Emjaysmash]

bomb it. Heck, I'd love it!

[muhren]

bomb it. Heck, I'd love it!

I thought of sending it off to someone, but it's "damaged" (in a frame you most likely won't see it but you MAY) so I wanted whomever is getting it to know that it's not perfect....ya know.

M

[neoflex]

I voted to take donations for a raffle for the troops. This way its a win, win!

[Emjaysmash]

Yeah. to be honest I cant see where the damage is...

either sell it cheaper or do the troops thing! that'd be a great use of it!

[shilala]

I voted for "raffle it".
If you don't want the trouble, send it off to one of the brothers who holds regular raffles so they can add it to the next prize pool. :tu

[G G]

Raffle for the troops.:tu

[CigarNut]

It's a very cool print -- great job!

I voted for raffling it too :D

[muhren]

I voted for "raffle it".
If you don't want the trouble, send it off to one of the brothers who holds regular raffles so they can add it to the next prize pool. :tu

Sounds fine with me! Hook me up with a name. :tu

Best,

M

[Bill86]

I like the raffling it for the troops idea. I cannot see the damage either and I'm sure anyone would love to win it and hang it.

[jmsremax]

Sounds fine with me! Hook me up with a name. :tu

Best,

M

Vin does a lot of raffles for the troops :tu *massphatness*

[muhren]

Vin does a lot of raffles for the troops :tu *massphatness*

PM sent his way. Looks like this is gonna be a troop raffle. Get your fivers ready!!

M

[68TriShield]

I voted to take donations for a raffle for the troops. This way its a win, win!

Yeah. to be honest I cant see where the damage is...

either sell it cheaper or do the troops thing! that'd be a great use of it!

Vin does a lot of raffles for the troops :tu *massphatness*

PM sent his way. Looks like this is gonna be a troop raffle. Get your fivers ready!!

M

Thank you Mike,it's a noble thing to do in my opinion :tu

[shilala]

Sounds fine with me! Hook me up with a name. :tu

Best,

M
Vinnie (massphatness) does regular raffles, so does papajohn67.
Shawn (silverfox) used to, and I've done them in the past. Bazookajoe and Dave (67trishield) would be good guys to ask, too. Maybe even Fred, but I can't think of his username right now. I'm sure someone knows it.
Someone has to have something brewing. If not in the works, at least stewing in the back of their heads. We haven't had a monster raffle for a couple weeks at least. :)
Richard (rrplascencia) or Hugh (hotreds) are our troop supporter guys, they might be your first stop. They'd probably know if something is in the works.
If you can't find someone, let me know. I'll find someone for ya. :tu
Thanks, brother!!!

[kelmac07]

Troops raffle is a sure fire winner!! :tu :tu

[maninblack]

Thats a beautiful picture brother! Would look great in my man cave. Great call on the troop raffle!

[Ismith75]

Troop raffle all the way! This things beautiful :xxx

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXXJHClvsCA

[markem]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXXJHClvsCA

You would

[massphatness]

Been in touch with Mike, and I'm happy to help him out with a troop raffle. Told him I'd be back in touch over the weekend, but if someone else has a burning desire to get something going, be my guest. :tu

[Cattani]

Definitely a raffle on this thing. What a cool idea.

[flybum62]

Sweet print. Raffle it.

[ABNMP619]

Sweet Print. Raffle it off and donate the money to the Wounded Warrior Project.

[Don Fernando]

raffle

[icehog3]

Sweet Print. Raffle it off and donate the money to the Wounded Warrior Project.

The Wounded Warrior Project is an awesome organization that I support personally....but Cash Raffles require approval of the ToE. I suggest a raffle with "cigars for the Troops" entries, sent directly to one of our support guys.

[massphatness]

Mike & I have been in communication via PM, and he asked that I organize a troop support raffle. I'm happy to do so, but I'm going to wait until after Christmas to run it so the holiday madness dies downs a bit.

Plus all you guys are sure to get beaucoup cigars for Christmas, so you'll have plenty of raffle ticket ammo. :)

[Bill86]

The Wounded Warrior Project is an awesome organization that I support personally....but Cash Raffles require approval of the ToE. I suggest a raffle with "cigars for the Troops" entries, sent directly to one of our support guys.

I actually got to meet some of the guys and the director of the wounded warrior project at a hotel I used to work at. GREAT group of guys, wonderful people. They were the most easy going guys I've ever met. Good call Tom. :tu

[dwoodward]

OMG I WANT THAT!! :D

I chose a Raffle. Gives everyone a chance to get this fine piece of artwork. Torn or not, its a great piece.

[W.B.]

Don't have an opinion on that, just wanted to say Nice Job!

[Chingas]

By the way. Great work!:tu

Raffle is a great idea. Anything for the troops is a Win!:tu

[Jenady]

Any time there is a chance to raise support for our troops I am in. I would be very interested in a shot at this artwork.

[Lobo]

It's the least any of us can do, dropping a few nice smokes for our boys and girls overseas and a couple bucks to help offset personal expenses. 3 Cheers!