Rolling your own - Page 21

Shawn hines · 12-20-2011, 02:35 AM

Alright, Finally got the order in for the leaves. SO it will be a couple of weeks but let it begin. I will posting what I do and how it goes.

BlkDrew · 12-20-2011, 12:22 PM

Looks like I won't be getting a second mold. FedEx said I should contact the supplier and ask for a new item, or refund.

I am waiting on a call back from the company, she said she would call FedEx to see what she needed to do.

Honestly, if I owned the company, I would have sent out a new mold and just expected the lost one be returned if it shows up.

So I guess we are sticking with 5x50 for now.

ApexAZ · 12-20-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Looks like I won't be getting a second mold. FedEx said I should contact the supplier and ask for a new item, or refund.

I am waiting on a call back from the company, she said she would call FedEx to see what she needed to do.

Honestly, if I owned the company, I would have sent out a new mold and just expected the lost one be returned if it shows up.

So I guess we are sticking with 5x50 for now.

Sorry to hear that =(

Is it something they can easily replace? It sounds like it. Not sure why they wouldn't just send a replacement either.

irratebass · 12-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Bummer Andrew, hopefully someone gets off their butt and gets this corrected.

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.

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.

BlkDrew · 12-20-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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...

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?

wayner123 · 12-21-2011, 08:17 AM

I have and still am going through a ton of videos on youtube. I ran across this one today and I found it most interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2U5TKY2kh8

Anyone want to take a stab at what looks off in this video?

mkarnold1 · 12-21-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayner123

I have and still am going through a ton of videos on youtube. I ran across this one today and I found it most interesting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2U5TKY2kh8

Anyone want to take a stab at what looks off in this video?

He was using an accordion method to roll rather than the entubado method most often associated with Cuban cigars? Just a guess, awesome video.

wayner123 · 12-21-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkarnold1

He was using an accordion method to roll rather than the entubado method most often associated with Cuban cigars? Just a guess, awesome video.

Bingo!! I have watched tons of video's and every one of the Cuban Torcedor's use the entubado method. This guy is supposedly over the Partagas factory and their rollers, but uses the accordion bunching? Weird.

BlkDrew · 12-21-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

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.

irratebass · 12-21-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

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!!!!

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

Quote:

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

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

12-20-2011, 02:35 AM	#401
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 Alright, Finally got the order in for the leaves. SO it will be a couple of weeks but let it begin. I will posting what I do and how it goes.

12-20-2011, 12:22 PM	#402
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Rolling your own Looks like I won't be getting a second mold. FedEx said I should contact the supplier and ask for a new item, or refund. I am waiting on a call back from the company, she said she would call FedEx to see what she needed to do. Honestly, if I owned the company, I would have sent out a new mold and just expected the lost one be returned if it shows up. So I guess we are sticking with 5x50 for now.

12-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#404
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Rolling your own Bummer Andrew, hopefully someone gets off their butt and gets this corrected. __________________

12-20-2011, 12:50 PM	#405
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	#407
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	#408
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	#411
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?

12-21-2011, 08:17 AM	#412
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Rolling your own I have and still am going through a ton of videos on youtube. I ran across this one today and I found it most interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2U5TKY2kh8 Anyone want to take a stab at what looks off in this video? __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

12-22-2011, 05:39 AM	#417
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	#419
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	#420
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