601 lovers take heed

duckmanco · 12-26-2008, 08:25 PM

Hey guys, not sure if this has been posted yet, but if you dig the 601 lines, then you need to check out Thompson's deal with 5 packs.

http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...6&page=product

The more 5 packs you purchase, the cheaper they get, AND they allow you to buy multiple 5'ers of the same kind and still get the discount. So, long story long it amounts to 20 601 cigars for $60.00..... they only have the robusto size, but they have all 4 lines. Needless to say you won't get the box, BUT you get the cigars for 3.00 a piece! I also found this badboy here to get 2.95 shipping

http://www.dealtaker.com/ThompsonCig...e-a1960-c.html

I copied and pasted that link into the promo code box at checkout and it worked fine for me. So, I paid 122.00 or so shipped for a box each of the Blue robusto, and the Green label tronco. The only downside I see to this not getting the cedar box, but oh well.

Ratters · 12-26-2008, 09:10 PM

But is it worth it dealing with Thompson's "customer service"?

Sweet deal though.

borndead1 · 12-26-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

But is it worth it dealing with Thompson's "customer service"?

I just can't bring myself to give those bastids one penny of my money. Quite a tempting deal though!

duckmanco · 12-26-2008, 09:37 PM

I know I have entered myself into a probable world of hell dealing with the company, but the deal was way too good to pass up, especially on probably my favorite Pepin made smokes.

brigey57 · 12-28-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

But is it worth it dealing with Thompson's "customer service"?

Sweet deal though.

Oh, so true. Plus what else will be charged to your CC account??

groogs · 12-28-2008, 11:34 PM

Nice deal, but I don't think it is worth the trouble.

shilala · 12-26-2008, 09:49 PM

I can't do it. I'd rather take a beating.

12-26-2008, 10:37 PM

Great deal, but I can't give them any business.

12-26-2008, 10:42 PM

As much as I hate to admit it I pulled the trigger on the deal twice.

20 601's and 20 of the RP Old World Reserves.

I do hate dealing with them but the cigars were fine and at that price I held my nose and bought them.

As for the sales calls, I gave them an ear full about 6 months ago and they stopped calling.

Chas

Don Fernando · 12-27-2008, 02:37 AM

Ordered twice, first time it took them ages but eventually I got my two Soprano LE sets with the champagne bottle, bullet and bat shaped sticks and the two free CAO Cubist ashtrays. Second time they phucked up my order and their customer service sucked so hard that I decided never to do business with them again.

12-27-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Ordered twice, first time it took them ages but eventually I got my two Soprano LE sets with the champagne bottle, bullet and bat shaped sticks and the two free CAO Cubist ashtrays. Second time they phucked up my order and their customer service sucked so hard that I decided never to do business with them again.

Their customer service (or lack there of) is why I won't give them anymore of my business.

68TriShield · 12-27-2008, 06:16 AM

I hope it goes smooth Dennis,those are some great cigars

SmokinApe · 12-27-2008, 08:27 AM

$3 a pop for the greens is an incredible price...

duckmanco · 12-27-2008, 01:02 PM

man, after reading this message I went and changed my phone number in hopes of avoiding the sales calls, but yikes you guys have me nervous.

shilala · 12-27-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by duckmanco

man, after reading this message I went and changed my phone number in hopes of avoiding the sales calls, but yikes you guys have me nervous.

They count on us being polite nice guys.
I just gave them the "will you please put me on your do not call list" and it solved the problem immediately.
The only time I've ordered from them was to try the Padilla Capa Clara's which were a Thompson's exclusive. I think I may have bought a lighter from them because they were the only ones who carried the RP five torch tabletop. No problems with the second order because I was already on the do not call list.
I made sure I got insurance on my shipping as I know how they are about customer service. Fortunately there were no problems with my order, although it took a week till they shipped. I wasn't in any hurry, so that didn't matter either.

bilkay · 12-27-2008, 07:37 PM

Call me a sucker but I had to buy 20 Greens. I thought about buying 20 Reds but I probably still have 15 left in the cooler. If I didn't have bids in on the devil site for the DPG 20 cigar sampler and the new 5 Vegas Cask Strength II (OK, call me a sucker again if you want to, I had to try them), I probably would have bought more 601s from Thompsons.

My bad.

12-28-2008, 12:08 AM

I know I will probably regret this but I just couldn’t resist. I got the $2.95 shipping which put me at $3.15 per stick for the 601 Black. From everything I have heard this will most likely be a nightmare but what the hell I am a whore for good sticks.

Drazzil · 12-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Heads up folks. I SERIOUSLY wouldn't order from Thompson. Their sticks arrive dried out and they are also under a court order to disclose credit card info addresses and purchase amounts for state tax purposes, and even before this they willingly handed out such info. Add to this the horrible customer support and the fact that they sell and rent your customer info to the highest bidder, and you have a perfect shitstorm of charlie foxtrot proportions.

There are multiple threads on multiple forums about this issue(s) and I would exercise a serious amount of Caveat Emptor about ordering from this site.

duckmanco · 12-29-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Drazzil

Heads up folks. I SERIOUSLY wouldn't order from Thompson. Their sticks arrive dried out and they are also under a court order to disclose credit card info addresses and purchase amounts for state tax purposes, and even before this they willingly handed out such info. Add to this the horrible customer support and the fact that they sell and rent your customer info to the highest bidder, and you have a perfect shitstorm of charlie foxtrot proportions.

There are multiple threads on multiple forums about this issue(s) and I would exercise a serious amount of Caveat Emptor about ordering from this site.

Wow, I knew they were bad going in, but not quite that bad. I thought I may get a few extra catalogs and some sales calls, but f*ck me that doesn't sound like anything I want to do deal with. Wait and see I guess.

12-30-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by duckmanco

Wow, I knew they were bad going in, but not quite that bad. I thought I may get a few extra catalogs and some sales calls, but f*ck me that doesn't sound like anything I want to do deal with. Wait and see I guess.

Yessirree Bob,,,,when dealing w/Thompsons the only thing you want them to get right is the address they are sending smokes to and let them know that it is a temporary address that you will cancel after you get your order. It would have to be an extraordinary sale for me to order from these pin heads. I moved from San Diego to Atlanta and these guys found me as I didn't leave a forwarding address. They should license themselves and go after Bin Laden,,,I'm sure they could ferret out this a$$hole in a couple of weeks.

12-26-2008, 08:25 PM	#1
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	601 lovers take heed Hey guys, not sure if this has been posted yet, but if you dig the 601 lines, then you need to check out Thompson's deal with 5 packs. http://www.thompsoncigar.com/default...6&page=product The more 5 packs you purchase, the cheaper they get, AND they allow you to buy multiple 5'ers of the same kind and still get the discount. So, long story long it amounts to 20 601 cigars for $60.00..... they only have the robusto size, but they have all 4 lines. Needless to say you won't get the box, BUT you get the cigars for 3.00 a piece! I also found this badboy here to get 2.95 shipping http://www.dealtaker.com/ThompsonCig...e-a1960-c.html I copied and pasted that link into the promo code box at checkout and it worked fine for me. So, I paid 122.00 or so shipped for a box each of the Blue robusto, and the Green label tronco. The only downside I see to this not getting the cedar box, but oh well. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

12-26-2008, 09:10 PM	#2
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: 601 lovers take heed But is it worth it dealing with Thompson's "customer service"? Sweet deal though.

12-26-2008, 09:37 PM	#4
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: 601 lovers take heed I know I have entered myself into a probable world of hell dealing with the company, but the deal was way too good to pass up, especially on probably my favorite Pepin made smokes. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

12-28-2008, 11:34 PM	#6
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: 601 lovers take heed Nice deal, but I don't think it is worth the trouble.

12-26-2008, 09:49 PM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: 601 lovers take heed I can't do it. I'd rather take a beating. __________________

12-26-2008, 10:37 PM	#8
silentjon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601 lovers take heed Great deal, but I can't give them any business.

12-26-2008, 10:42 PM	#9
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601 lovers take heed As much as I hate to admit it I pulled the trigger on the deal twice. 20 601's and 20 of the RP Old World Reserves. I do hate dealing with them but the cigars were fine and at that price I held my nose and bought them. As for the sales calls, I gave them an ear full about 6 months ago and they stopped calling. Chas

12-27-2008, 02:37 AM	#10
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: 601 lovers take heed Ordered twice, first time it took them ages but eventually I got my two Soprano LE sets with the champagne bottle, bullet and bat shaped sticks and the two free CAO Cubist ashtrays. Second time they phucked up my order and their customer service sucked so hard that I decided never to do business with them again. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-27-2008, 06:16 AM	#12
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: 601 lovers take heed I hope it goes smooth Dennis,those are some great cigars

12-27-2008, 08:27 AM	#13
SmokinApe Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeremy Posts: 1,267 Trading: (35)	Re: 601 lovers take heed $3 a pop for the greens is an incredible price...

12-27-2008, 01:02 PM	#14
duckmanco Can't stop whats coming Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: that forsaken stretch of wood they call Whiskey Grove Posts: 404 Trading: (10)	Re: 601 lovers take heed man, after reading this message I went and changed my phone number in hopes of avoiding the sales calls, but yikes you guys have me nervous. __________________ "...Ain't no dark till somethin' shines..."

12-27-2008, 07:37 PM	#16
bilkay Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 64 Trading: (3)	Re: 601 lovers take heed Call me a sucker but I had to buy 20 Greens. I thought about buying 20 Reds but I probably still have 15 left in the cooler. If I didn't have bids in on the devil site for the DPG 20 cigar sampler and the new 5 Vegas Cask Strength II (OK, call me a sucker again if you want to, I had to try them), I probably would have bought more 601s from Thompsons. My bad.

12-28-2008, 12:08 AM	#17
Fullauto Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 601 lovers take heed I know I will probably regret this but I just couldn’t resist. I got the $2.95 shipping which put me at $3.15 per stick for the 601 Black. From everything I have heard this will most likely be a nightmare but what the hell I am a whore for good sticks.

12-29-2008, 01:59 PM	#18
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	Re: 601 lovers take heed Heads up folks. I SERIOUSLY wouldn't order from Thompson. Their sticks arrive dried out and they are also under a court order to disclose credit card info addresses and purchase amounts for state tax purposes, and even before this they willingly handed out such info. Add to this the horrible customer support and the fact that they sell and rent your customer info to the highest bidder, and you have a perfect shitstorm of charlie foxtrot proportions. There are multiple threads on multiple forums about this issue(s) and I would exercise a serious amount of Caveat Emptor about ordering from this site. Last edited by Drazzil; 12-29-2008 at 02:05 PM.