Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club

muhren · 04-13-2011, 12:36 PM

Just got an e-mail from Tatuaje's Saints & Sinners Club this afternoon.

Concept (simplified and described by me): Join for a certain amount of $ and get access to discounts on LE cigars & swag that others cannot.

Who is going to be joining/passing?

Thoughts on Pete's concept for the club?

M

04-13-2011, 12:40 PM

I got the email too, I've been excited for this. I'll be joining and think it's a good idea for those who really love Pete's stuff.

Eleven · 04-13-2011, 12:41 PM

Sorry, I'll take Tats whenever I can get them, but creating a new 'class' of cigar smoker goes against everything a BOTL should stand for.

neoflex · 04-13-2011, 12:55 PM

I got the e-mail but your really not getting much for the $150 fee to play. So you pay $150 to get discounts/access to some LEs, you get to watch videos of Pete and have access to his message board. I like Pete's cigars but that is kind of pricey for what you get in return. It's nice that a percentage goes to charity but for that price I would want more in return. Hell throw me a T-shirt or two and maybe some other BS swag but you don't even get that. Hey if you pay me $150 I will give you access to buy more of my stuff just isn't working for me in this case.

KidRock · 04-13-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Eleven

Sorry, I'll take Tats whenever I can get them, but creating a new 'class' of cigar smoker goes against everything a BOTL should stand for.

100 Percent Agreed!

enlightenedcigar · 04-21-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KidRock

100 Percent Agreed!

+1

OLS · 04-13-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eleven

Sorry, I'll take Tats whenever I can get them, but creating a new 'class' of cigar goes against everything a BOTL should stand for.

Fixed that.........and that's exactly why I don't shop in Australia.

muhren · 04-13-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

So, those of us who join a fan club of sorts, makes us better than all other cigar smokers?

Interesting...

Maybe the 'members only' mentality is what they're talking about?

Kind of country club-ish?

I have no opinion on the matter one way or another at this point, I'm just seeing which way the wind is blowing on this new concept.

M

NCRadioMan · 04-13-2011, 12:56 PM

$150 for a few discounts?

05-15-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

$150 for a few discounts?

Amen

elderboy02 · 04-13-2011, 12:59 PM

I will be joining. On another forum, he said you get a nice sampler when you join the club.

muhren · 04-13-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I will be joining. On another forum, he said you get a nice sampler when you join the club.

Could be! I don't know. It wasn't mentioned in the e-mail.

M

stearns · 04-13-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I will be joining. On another forum, he said you get a nice sampler when you join the club.

im contemplating joining as well, but some bs swag thrown around would help me make a decision

stearns

wayner123 · 04-13-2011, 01:16 PM

I wonder if retailers can buy in and then pass those savings onto buyers? That would be a way to work around the no discounting Tatuaje products for merchants.

04-13-2011, 01:19 PM

Pass.

T.G · 04-13-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Pass.

You? Pass? OMFG! What is the world coming to?

Pete was saving the membership card with ID #000001 just for you D.

OHRD · 04-19-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Pass.

awsmith4 · 04-19-2011, 03:01 PM

I would join if I had the coin, I see it as a chance for true Tat fans to get some goodies. If Habanos SA created a club I'd join in a heartbeat. Like Stick and Landhoney pointed out craft brewers have been doing it for a while. If he sets it up the same way, it gives loyal customers access to product that is too expensive or scarce to constantly produce for the general market. It will reward folks for buying his product which will hopefully help him sustain a healthy business and loyal following. The object of business is to make money and if this helps then by all means...

muhren · 04-13-2011, 01:24 PM

Someone questioned if the discount was on actual cigars on another board. Thoughts? Lines read this:
"Exclusive, one-off products available only to members (select products may not be available for purchase through the S&S webstore)"
&
"First looks at new cigar blends, swag, as well as insider info on Tatuaje and other Pete Johnson brands"

No mention of actual discount on cigars. Just 'first looks'?

Mind you, I'm not any more familiar with it than anyone else...I just posted to see what the interest in something like this club is.

M

nofeardiver · 04-13-2011, 01:35 PM

I never got the email :-( but does sound steep, for a early inside look at whats coming out, and maybe get a few LEs, but i do like how you guys said part goes to charity, but what charity and if you really wanted to why not just donate the $150 yourself straight to the charity...

04-13-2011, 12:36 PM	#1
muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club Just got an e-mail from Tatuaje's Saints & Sinners Club this afternoon. Concept (simplified and described by me): Join for a certain amount of $ and get access to discounts on LE cigars & swag that others cannot. Who is going to be joining/passing? Thoughts on Pete's concept for the club? M __________________ Cigar Art available for sale: www.mikeuhren.com Last edited by muhren; 04-13-2011 at 12:47 PM. Reason: added conept for those that didn't get the e-mail

04-13-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
Mutombo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club I got the email too, I've been excited for this. I'll be joining and think it's a good idea for those who really love Pete's stuff.

04-13-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club Sorry, I'll take Tats whenever I can get them, but creating a new 'class' of cigar smoker goes against everything a BOTL should stand for. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

04-13-2011, 12:55 PM	#4
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club I got the e-mail but your really not getting much for the $150 fee to play. So you pay $150 to get discounts/access to some LEs, you get to watch videos of Pete and have access to his message board. I like Pete's cigars but that is kind of pricey for what you get in return. It's nice that a percentage goes to charity but for that price I would want more in return. Hell throw me a T-shirt or two and maybe some other BS swag but you don't even get that. Hey if you pay me $150 I will give you access to buy more of my stuff just isn't working for me in this case. __________________

04-13-2011, 12:56 PM	#9
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club $150 for a few discounts? __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

04-13-2011, 12:59 PM	#11
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club I will be joining. On another forum, he said you get a nice sampler when you join the club.

04-13-2011, 01:16 PM	#14
wayner123 Country Gentleman Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Deltona, FL Posts: 2,351 Trading: (159)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club I wonder if retailers can buy in and then pass those savings onto buyers? That would be a way to work around the no discounting Tatuaje products for merchants. __________________ 'It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife; But every fool will be quarrelling.'

04-13-2011, 01:19 PM	#15
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club Pass.

04-19-2011, 03:01 PM	#18
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club I would join if I had the coin, I see it as a chance for true Tat fans to get some goodies. If Habanos SA created a club I'd join in a heartbeat. Like Stick and Landhoney pointed out craft brewers have been doing it for a while. If he sets it up the same way, it gives loyal customers access to product that is too expensive or scarce to constantly produce for the general market. It will reward folks for buying his product which will hopefully help him sustain a healthy business and loyal following. The object of business is to make money and if this helps then by all means... __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

04-13-2011, 01:24 PM	#19
muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club Someone questioned if the discount was on actual cigars on another board. Thoughts? Lines read this: "Exclusive, one-off products available only to members (select products may not be available for purchase through the S&S webstore)" & "First looks at new cigar blends, swag, as well as insider info on Tatuaje and other Pete Johnson brands" No mention of actual discount on cigars. Just 'first looks'? Mind you, I'm not any more familiar with it than anyone else...I just posted to see what the interest in something like this club is. M __________________ Cigar Art available for sale: www.mikeuhren.com

04-13-2011, 01:35 PM	#20
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: Tatuaje Saints & Sinners club I never got the email :-( but does sound steep, for a early inside look at whats coming out, and maybe get a few LEs, but i do like how you guys said part goes to charity, but what charity and if you really wanted to why not just donate the $150 yourself straight to the charity...