This smokeless ashtray sucks all right

TanithT · 07-11-2009, 09:55 PM

The smokeless "cigar" ashtray from Cheaphumidors.com doesn't actually accommodate cigars. On the picture it looks like the item is of sufficient size to do so, but they lie. In the past I've been happy with what I've bought there, but this is just plain deceptive advertising. This product sucks all right, and I don't mean just smoke.

An attempt to place a toro on the ashtray results in disaster. The holes visible on the top of the unit don't go anywhere. They are nowhere near deep enough to accommodate more than an inch of cigar, making the balance annoyingly difficult. Only one of the four rests can even begin to accommodate anything larger than a cigarette, and none of them can handle anything longer than that.

It does suck in the smoke while the cigar is precariously jammed inside, but there is also nowhere for the cigar ash to go, creating a huge mess.

Not happy. Not happy at all. They should be bloody well ashamed of themselves for claiming that this product is for cigars. It's clearly not. Waste of time and money, and I doubt they'll refund a product that already has cigar ash all over it.

ucla695 · 07-11-2009, 10:22 PM

Sorry to hear about your experience, but thanks for the heads up!

alley00p · 07-11-2009, 10:54 PM

From the ad:

Features
----------------------------
Holds Cigars & Cigarettes
Made of Fireproof Melamine
On/Off Switch
Quickly Reduces Smoke
Large Easy to Clean Bowl
Lifetime Warranty
30 Day Money Back Guarantee

That last line says it all to me, Tanith!

TanithT · 07-12-2009, 12:27 AM

Yeah, I made sure they knew about my opinion and the more detailed review I posted on my blog at http://herfergrrl.wordpress.com/2009...phumidors-com/ and they said they'd take it back immediately.

They thought my review was harsh. Well, I'm sorry, but that product was a pretty harsh experience. I don't like "cigar" ashtrays that don't actually fit a cigar and do leave a damaged cigar flaking ashes all over the place.

07-11-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
TanithT Herfer Grrrrl Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Tanith Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 692 Trading: (26)	This smokeless ashtray sucks all right The smokeless "cigar" ashtray from Cheaphumidors.com doesn't actually accommodate cigars. On the picture it looks like the item is of sufficient size to do so, but they lie. In the past I've been happy with what I've bought there, but this is just plain deceptive advertising. This product sucks all right, and I don't mean just smoke. An attempt to place a toro on the ashtray results in disaster. The holes visible on the top of the unit don't go anywhere. They are nowhere near deep enough to accommodate more than an inch of cigar, making the balance annoyingly difficult. Only one of the four rests can even begin to accommodate anything larger than a cigarette, and none of them can handle anything longer than that. It does suck in the smoke while the cigar is precariously jammed inside, but there is also nowhere for the cigar ash to go, creating a huge mess. Not happy. Not happy at all. They should be bloody well ashamed of themselves for claiming that this product is for cigars. It's clearly not. Waste of time and money, and I doubt they'll refund a product that already has cigar ash all over it. __________________ Herfergrrl's blog - The Art of the Good Cigar: A Matter of Taste. Herfing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

07-11-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: This smokeless ashtray sucks all right Sorry to hear about your experience, but thanks for the heads up!

07-11-2009, 10:54 PM	#3
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: This smokeless ashtray sucks all right From the ad: Features ---------------------------- Holds Cigars & Cigarettes Made of Fireproof Melamine On/Off Switch Quickly Reduces Smoke Large Easy to Clean Bowl Lifetime Warranty 30 Day Money Back Guarantee That last line says it all to me, Tanith! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

07-12-2009, 12:27 AM	#4
TanithT Herfer Grrrrl Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Tanith Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 692 Trading: (26)	Re: This smokeless ashtray sucks all right Yeah, I made sure they knew about my opinion and the more detailed review I posted on my blog at http://herfergrrl.wordpress.com/2009...phumidors-com/ and they said they'd take it back immediately. They thought my review was harsh. Well, I'm sorry, but that product was a pretty harsh experience. I don't like "cigar" ashtrays that don't actually fit a cigar and do leave a damaged cigar flaking ashes all over the place. __________________ Herfergrrl's blog - The Art of the Good Cigar: A Matter of Taste. Herfing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.