Rolling your own - Page 20

Blak Smyth · 12-20-2011, 12:50 PM

They might need to hear something directly from Fedex to prevent people from receiving an item and then calling and saying it was never delivered?
Hope it all works out Andrew! Really hoping!

chaase321 · 12-20-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

They might need to hear something directly from Fedex to prevent people from receiving an item and then calling and saying it was never delivered?
Hope it all works out Andrew! Really hoping!

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This...but also, I thought you had said Fedex shows receipt of the electronic info but nothing else?

Anyway, hopefully they get it all figured out and you get what you need...in the mean time, I'm sure the 5x50's are great, this gives you more time to 'build up' stock!

Mattso3000 · 12-20-2011, 01:56 PM

Andrew, just because your new mold received a pickup scan doesn't necessarily mean FedEX actually picked it up. Typically, they would just scan one barcode with all of the parcels from the shipper linked to it and take the packages. If the driver was being careful, he would match the barcode manifest with the packages but I'm guessing at this time of the year he was probably pretty busy and missed it. That being said, if the driver scans it, FedEX owns it and is responsible for the parcel. If it did not have any more scans, they are responsible for the cost of shipping and the value of the item up to a certain amount unless it insured for a higher amount. It is the shippers responsibility to file the claim and be reimbursed for the lost product. I would think if they had any customer service whatsoever, a new mold would be on the way to you asap as it clearly wasn't delivered to you. If they can't do this, I'd contact the credit card and report it.

BlkDrew · 12-20-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattso3000

Andrew, just because your new mold received a pickup scan doesn't necessarily mean FedEX actually picked it up. Typically, they would just scan one barcode with all of the parcels from the shipper linked to it and take the packages. If the driver was being careful, he would match the barcode manifest with the packages but I'm guessing at this time of the year he was probably pretty busy and missed it. That being said, if the driver scans it, FedEX owns it and is responsible for the parcel. If it did not have any more scans, they are responsible for the cost of shipping and the value of the item up to a certain amount unless it insured for a higher amount. It is the shippers responsibility to file the claim and be reimbursed for the lost product. I would think if they had any customer service whatsoever, a new mold would be on the way to you asap as it clearly wasn't delivered to you. If they can't do this, I'd contact the credit card and report it.

I'm all set now, the company is going to replace the mold. I should see it by January 1st or do due to the holidays. At least the company upheld their part.

Mattso3000 · 12-20-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

I'm all set now, the company is going to replace the mold. I should see it by January 1st or do due to the holidays. At least the company upheld their part.

Now back to the cigars...

irratebass · 12-21-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

I'm all set now, the company is going to replace the mold. I should see it by January 1st or do due to the holidays. At least the company upheld their part.

Gald to hear it Andrew!!!!

Flounder · 12-20-2011, 03:38 PM

Just got together with Andrew and had some smokes. I had a one of his Connecticuts, it was delicious. I can't write a full review, as I was focused on conversation as well as the cigar. It fit my tastes almost perfectly. It was real light, and mild, but not lacking in flavor at all. I am a Perdomo Lot 23 man, and the Roxy CT gave it run for it's money.

Shawn hines · 12-21-2011, 07:33 AM

Andrew I wanted to thank you for hooking me up with John from www.leafonly.com He helped me with what I wanted and threw in some extra leafs and some glue on the house. He is shipping to my FPO so I should see them in a couple of weeks (Hopefully)
I will post some pictures when I get this thing started.
How are you storing your leaf?

BlkDrew · 12-21-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn hines

Andrew I wanted to thank you for hooking me up with John from www.leafonly.com He helped me with what I wanted and threw in some extra leafs and some glue on the house. He is shipping to my FPO so I should see them in a couple of weeks (Hopefully)
I will post some pictures when I get this thing started.
How are you storing your leaf?

The filler I keep on the dry side. I prep and pre moisten the wrapper 2 days before I use it. But if I'm not using it at all it is best kept dry.

Homebrewer · 12-22-2011, 05:39 AM

http://smokinghotcigarchick.com/ciga...a-visit-part-i

This is a good video to watch. All my stuff is ordered. I'll be reporting back on my progress.

BlkDrew · 12-22-2011, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Homebrewer

http://smokinghotcigarchick.com/ciga...a-visit-part-i

This is a good video to watch. All my stuff is ordered. I'll be reporting back on my progress.

Where did you order from? Mold? Just curious

Homebrewer · 12-22-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Where did you order from? Mold? Just curious

I got the bench cutter and mold on ebay. It remains to be seen if the mold is still usable. I figure if I buy a few of them, I'll get one that still works. I've read that they warp etc.. I'm going to clamp it with a couple of big old clamps that my dad has in his garage.

wayner123 · 12-22-2011, 08:02 AM

Have any of you experimented with different bunching to see if that had any influence on flavor?

ApexAZ · 12-22-2011, 08:17 AM

Here is a really interesting topic on bunching:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51516

wayner123 · 12-22-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Here is a really interesting topic on bunching:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51516

Here is a video of it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO8wSHPusmY

CoreyD · 12-23-2011, 02:03 AM

Argggggghhhhhh. So I need to vent. I had some moistened leaves put aside for madurro and havana wraps. the leaves were put together with some 13 yr Ligero 12 year sumatra binder and stored someplace where there's mold. when finding out my leaves were down there I grabbed them on my way out to work. So I opened up the bin and whoa an icky smell of ammonia came.
I opened up the bag with madurros and mold ugly mold. The binders just got a smell that air kinda took care of.
Sad part is we are talking over $100 worth of leaves of all different kinds. And this is why I did not want the leaves in the basement. man o man. I tossed the moldy stuff leaving no madurro wraps, Tossed the nic seco cause I just got some new in and will hope the sumatra binder stays untainted. this way I can still get some batches in rest for my upcoming sobriety anniversary in Feb and trout fishing trips in may and June.
Worse comes worse in Jan I will order my next leaves for my next series and make this last 2 blends very limited.....

BlkDrew · 12-23-2011, 04:44 AM

I only moisten the leaves if I am going to use them in a day or two. Otherwise they stay dry.

CoreyD · 12-23-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

I only moisten the leaves if I am going to use them in a day or two. Otherwise they stay dry.

Yeah that was my intentions but I did 4 days and someone at the house figured she would make room by sticking them in basement 3 days ago and I didn't notice they were down there till I went to grab them from the spot in the apartment I had them.

ApexAZ · 12-23-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CoreyD

Argggggghhhhhh. So I need to vent. I had some moistened leaves put aside for madurro and havana wraps. the leaves were put together with some 13 yr Ligero 12 year sumatra binder and stored someplace where there's mold. when finding out my leaves were down there I grabbed them on my way out to work. So I opened up the bin and whoa an icky smell of ammonia came.
I opened up the bag with madurros and mold ugly mold. The binders just got a smell that air kinda took care of.
Sad part is we are talking over $100 worth of leaves of all different kinds. And this is why I did not want the leaves in the basement. man o man. I tossed the moldy stuff leaving no madurro wraps, Tossed the nic seco cause I just got some new in and will hope the sumatra binder stays untainted. this way I can still get some batches in rest for my upcoming sobriety anniversary in Feb and trout fishing trips in may and June.
Worse comes worse in Jan I will order my next leaves for my next series and make this last 2 blends very limited.....

Sorry man, that sucks. Congrats on your sobriety

CoreyD · 12-23-2011, 03:20 PM

So I gifted a gal that works at the local B & M a Dominican blend with a Connecticut premium wrapper off my Recovery series and shes a medium smoker and after I called her a couple hours later she said that I am on to something with that blend. My pure nic filler was to much with the sumatra binder but she says she likes the Dominican blend and I'm really onto something if I tighten my draw up a little. She says its an effortless draw at this point. But burns great no fixing great smell great taste.

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Sorry man, that sucks. Congrats on your sobriety

Ty it will be my 10th year in Feb.

12-20-2011, 12:50 PM	#1
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Rolling your own They might need to hear something directly from Fedex to prevent people from receiving an item and then calling and saying it was never delivered? Hope it all works out Andrew! Really hoping! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

12-20-2011, 01:56 PM	#3
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Rolling your own Andrew, just because your new mold received a pickup scan doesn't necessarily mean FedEX actually picked it up. Typically, they would just scan one barcode with all of the parcels from the shipper linked to it and take the packages. If the driver was being careful, he would match the barcode manifest with the packages but I'm guessing at this time of the year he was probably pretty busy and missed it. That being said, if the driver scans it, FedEX owns it and is responsible for the parcel. If it did not have any more scans, they are responsible for the cost of shipping and the value of the item up to a certain amount unless it insured for a higher amount. It is the shippers responsibility to file the claim and be reimbursed for the lost product. I would think if they had any customer service whatsoever, a new mold would be on the way to you asap as it clearly wasn't delivered to you. If they can't do this, I'd contact the credit card and report it. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

12-20-2011, 03:38 PM	#7
Flounder Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Ethan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 422 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolling your own Just got together with Andrew and had some smokes. I had a one of his Connecticuts, it was delicious. I can't write a full review, as I was focused on conversation as well as the cigar. It fit my tastes almost perfectly. It was real light, and mild, but not lacking in flavor at all. I am a Perdomo Lot 23 man, and the Roxy CT gave it run for it's money. __________________ "Any cigar smoker is friend, because I know how he feels." - Alfred de Musset

12-21-2011, 07:33 AM	#8
Shawn hines Ready for something new Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Shawn Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 363 Trading: (3)	Re: Rolling your own Andrew I wanted to thank you for hooking me up with John from www.leafonly.com He helped me with what I wanted and threw in some extra leafs and some glue on the house. He is shipping to my FPO so I should see them in a couple of weeks (Hopefully) I will post some pictures when I get this thing started. How are you storing your leaf?

12-22-2011, 05:39 AM	#10
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Rolling your own http://smokinghotcigarchick.com/ciga...a-visit-part-i This is a good video to watch. All my stuff is ordered. I'll be reporting back on my progress.

12-22-2011, 08:02 AM	#13
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Rolling your own Have any of you experimented with different bunching to see if that had any influence on flavor? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

12-22-2011, 08:17 AM	#14
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Rolling your own Here is a really interesting topic on bunching: http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=51516

12-23-2011, 02:03 AM	#16
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: Rolling your own Argggggghhhhhh. So I need to vent. I had some moistened leaves put aside for madurro and havana wraps. the leaves were put together with some 13 yr Ligero 12 year sumatra binder and stored someplace where there's mold. when finding out my leaves were down there I grabbed them on my way out to work. So I opened up the bin and whoa an icky smell of ammonia came. I opened up the bag with madurros and mold ugly mold. The binders just got a smell that air kinda took care of. Sad part is we are talking over $100 worth of leaves of all different kinds. And this is why I did not want the leaves in the basement. man o man. I tossed the moldy stuff leaving no madurro wraps, Tossed the nic seco cause I just got some new in and will hope the sumatra binder stays untainted. this way I can still get some batches in rest for my upcoming sobriety anniversary in Feb and trout fishing trips in may and June. Worse comes worse in Jan I will order my next leaves for my next series and make this last 2 blends very limited..... __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

12-23-2011, 04:44 AM	#17
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own I only moisten the leaves if I am going to use them in a day or two. Otherwise they stay dry.