One Of The Really GOOD Vendors...

shilala · 04-20-2012, 09:52 AM

This morning I called Todd (RevSmoke) for some help. We have 4 Coasties on the Cutter Monomoy that are pipe smokers. I sent pipe tobacco quite awhile back that you guys had donated and figure they have to be running very low if not completely out.
I know exactly zero about pipe tobacco, and needed some good people who I could throw myself at their mercy.
Todd suggested I call Cornell and Diehl and fill them in on what I was doing and ask them what would be best to send. He also mentioned they may have discounts for the troop support sort of thing.
So I called and spoke to Chris at C&D. I explained that I wanted to fill a 12" x 9" x 5" travel humi, and that it'd probably handle about 3 pounds of pipe tobacco (at my best guess). I suggested that he send their "Hoover Blend" which is a mixed value blend, and he immediately said "no, I won't send that."
He's going to send a number of different tins and some pipe cleaners. More than we can possibly use, I'm sure. He took my address and wouldn't even discuss money.
I explained that we are more than capable of paying, that we'll need him in the future, and we don't want to take advantage of him. He said, "We have Vets over there, too. We understand." I immediately stopped arguing, we all understand that.

I closed the call and got to thinking...
Chris had mentioned they had some of their boys over there. Maybe some are cigar smokers? So I called him back and extended our help to him, offering to take care of their boys just as they offered to take care of ours. I think Chris was very happy, I could tell by his voice, and I left my name and number with him. I don't know if they have anyone, but it sure will be nice to take care of those that take care of us, and take care of our boys.

Needless to say, this absolutely made my day. I was very much set back at Cornell and Diehl's incredible generosity. The best part is that it was 100% genuine. No strings, no hope of accolades, no expectations, no need for advertisement, nothing. Just plain old love.
Todd told me they were wonderful people, a great company, and exceptional vendors. When he told me that, I didn't for a second imagine just how wonderful.

I really had no idea how the BOTL ideal spread across the pipe smoking world up until today. I have to admit that I'm more than pleasantly surprised, and feel just that much more blessed to be a part of all of this.

Whee · 04-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Blak Smyth · 04-20-2012, 09:56 AM

Gave me chills. I love to hear about these kinds of good people! If I ever want to order some pipe tobacco they will be my first stop!

Subvet642 · 04-20-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Gave me chills. I love to hear about these kinds of good people! If I ever want to order some pipe tobacco they will be my first stop!

maninblack · 04-20-2012, 10:03 AM

Stand up people!! Proud to live in this great country!

icehog3 · 04-20-2012, 10:22 AM

Always great to hear a story like this, Scott.

chaase321 · 04-20-2012, 10:25 AM

Great people there at C&D! Glad to see they are helping out too.

And Scott, good for you in representing the cigar nation and CA in calling back and expressing our willingness to send smokes over to their group. We love all the troops and appreciate their service and would love to add more to the list of mailings.

Another great read on the Asylum and how stand up BOTL's and SOTL's can be!

Ogre · 04-20-2012, 11:33 AM

Still shows there is some pride in this country.

ArgusP2 · 04-20-2012, 11:41 AM

Everything above X100

Thinking of trying out pipes and tobacco, they will definitely be my first stop!

kelmac07 · 04-20-2012, 02:16 PM

hammondc · 04-20-2012, 04:13 PM

I have been smoking C&D exclusively for years because of their CS. Super fantastic bunch there. If you ever in the area (mooresville, NC?) give em a call. They'll let you tour the shop and make your own blend. I did this about 7 years ago.

BHalbrooks · 04-20-2012, 07:50 PM

My Wife is a Coastie, and Coastie's are known for getting the worst treatment. People saying, "The USCG isn't military" and crap like that.

Really glad to hear about such a kick ass company that supports the Troops, both foreign and domestic. Also really awesome job Scott giving some love to a branch that rarely gets any.

04-20-2012, 08:27 PM

Great to hear!!!

CRIMPS · 04-21-2012, 09:31 AM

Very cool to hear. Props to you as well, Scott.

14holestogie · 04-21-2012, 10:32 AM

Amazing story and generosity on all fronts.

Pseudosacred · 04-21-2012, 10:50 AM

That's amazing service! It's so amazing when a company shows how much it cares and wants to help our troops.

I'll definitely be buying my next few tins from them!

DMK · 04-21-2012, 03:11 PM

Good to hear, I haven't tried any of their pipe tobacco yet.
Time to place an order.

Cigar Mike · 04-22-2012, 01:10 AM

Wow! What a great thing for them to do. I'm definitely going to pass the word about their company and give them some business when I get home.

physiognomy · 04-22-2012, 01:46 AM

Thanks for sharing this story with us, Scott. I like several C&D blends & there are many more I want to try. I can see an order going their way in the near future.

never_enough · 04-22-2012, 08:47 AM

Thanks for telling us this great story. Its nice to read things like this and realize there are still great caring people out there. Thanks to all parties involved for being so selfless and willing to help others.

And when I buy pipes/tobacco for other people, I now know the first place I will go.

04-20-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... This morning I called Todd (RevSmoke) for some help. We have 4 Coasties on the Cutter Monomoy that are pipe smokers. I sent pipe tobacco quite awhile back that you guys had donated and figure they have to be running very low if not completely out. I know exactly zero about pipe tobacco, and needed some good people who I could throw myself at their mercy. Todd suggested I call Cornell and Diehl and fill them in on what I was doing and ask them what would be best to send. He also mentioned they may have discounts for the troop support sort of thing. So I called and spoke to Chris at C&D. I explained that I wanted to fill a 12" x 9" x 5" travel humi, and that it'd probably handle about 3 pounds of pipe tobacco (at my best guess). I suggested that he send their "Hoover Blend" which is a mixed value blend, and he immediately said "no, I won't send that." He's going to send a number of different tins and some pipe cleaners. More than we can possibly use, I'm sure. He took my address and wouldn't even discuss money. I explained that we are more than capable of paying, that we'll need him in the future, and we don't want to take advantage of him. He said, "We have Vets over there, too. We understand." I immediately stopped arguing, we all understand that. I closed the call and got to thinking... Chris had mentioned they had some of their boys over there. Maybe some are cigar smokers? So I called him back and extended our help to him, offering to take care of their boys just as they offered to take care of ours. I think Chris was very happy, I could tell by his voice, and I left my name and number with him. I don't know if they have anyone, but it sure will be nice to take care of those that take care of us, and take care of our boys. Needless to say, this absolutely made my day. I was very much set back at Cornell and Diehl's incredible generosity. The best part is that it was 100% genuine. No strings, no hope of accolades, no expectations, no need for advertisement, nothing. Just plain old love. Todd told me they were wonderful people, a great company, and exceptional vendors. When he told me that, I didn't for a second imagine just how wonderful. I really had no idea how the BOTL ideal spread across the pipe smoking world up until today. I have to admit that I'm more than pleasantly surprised, and feel just that much more blessed to be a part of all of this. __________________

04-20-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

04-20-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Gave me chills. I love to hear about these kinds of good people! If I ever want to order some pipe tobacco they will be my first stop! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

04-20-2012, 10:03 AM	#5
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Stand up people!! Proud to live in this great country! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-20-2012, 10:22 AM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Always great to hear a story like this, Scott. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-20-2012, 10:25 AM	#7
chaase321 ZOTL's mmmmm brainssss Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Cole Location: Woodbridge VA Posts: 2,114 Trading: (81)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Great people there at C&D! Glad to see they are helping out too. And Scott, good for you in representing the cigar nation and CA in calling back and expressing our willingness to send smokes over to their group. We love all the troops and appreciate their service and would love to add more to the list of mailings. Another great read on the Asylum and how stand up BOTL's and SOTL's can be! __________________ ZOTL our appetites will ALWAYS be bigger than your braaaiiiins... Support the Troop Support Contest 2014!!!

04-20-2012, 11:33 AM	#8
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Still shows there is some pride in this country. __________________

04-20-2012, 11:41 AM	#9
ArgusP2 It's Smokin' Time! Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Angel Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 1,709 Trading: (13)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Everything above X100 Thinking of trying out pipes and tobacco, they will definitely be my first stop! __________________ "There are no bad cigars, only better ones!" -Bdawg

04-20-2012, 02:16 PM	#10
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-20-2012, 04:13 PM	#11
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,626 Trading: (17)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... I have been smoking C&D exclusively for years because of their CS. Super fantastic bunch there. If you ever in the area (mooresville, NC?) give em a call. They'll let you tour the shop and make your own blend. I did this about 7 years ago.

04-20-2012, 07:50 PM	#12
BHalbrooks Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: B Location: Texas Posts: 1,122 Trading: (5)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... My Wife is a Coastie, and Coastie's are known for getting the worst treatment. People saying, "The USCG isn't military" and crap like that. Really glad to hear about such a kick ass company that supports the Troops, both foreign and domestic. Also really awesome job Scott giving some love to a branch that rarely gets any.

04-20-2012, 08:27 PM	#13
dubnick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Great to hear!!!

04-21-2012, 09:31 AM	#14
CRIMPS Benn/Seguin best friends Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Zach Location: North Texas Posts: 1,520 Trading: (50)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Very cool to hear. Props to you as well, Scott. __________________ I'm a Dallas Stars fan. So, yes, this is a confusing time for me.

04-21-2012, 10:32 AM	#15
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Amazing story and generosity on all fronts. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

04-21-2012, 10:50 AM	#16
Pseudosacred What will your verse be? Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Nick Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 423 Trading: (1)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... That's amazing service! It's so amazing when a company shows how much it cares and wants to help our troops. I'll definitely be buying my next few tins from them!

04-21-2012, 03:11 PM	#17
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Good to hear, I haven't tried any of their pipe tobacco yet. Time to place an order. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

04-22-2012, 01:10 AM	#18
Cigar Mike Thankful. Join Date: Jan 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Kingdom of Bahrain Posts: 153 Trading: (2)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Wow! What a great thing for them to do. I'm definitely going to pass the word about their company and give them some business when I get home.

04-22-2012, 01:46 AM	#19
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Thanks for sharing this story with us, Scott. I like several C&D blends & there are many more I want to try. I can see an order going their way in the near future.

04-22-2012, 08:47 AM	#20
never_enough Never Satisfied Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Robert Location: MA Posts: 650 Trading: (6)	Re: One Of The Really GOOD Vendors... Thanks for telling us this great story. Its nice to read things like this and realize there are still great caring people out there. Thanks to all parties involved for being so selfless and willing to help others. And when I buy pipes/tobacco for other people, I now know the first place I will go.