Event Rant

czerbe · 11-14-2013, 09:35 AM

So before I jump off here let me say I'm not going to "out" the Cigar company name.

But last night I went to my local B&M for a Cigar event from Said company. I have been to plenty of events there and they have all been great. This Said Cigar Company has had at least 2 events there in the past that I know of (only able to attend one of them) So I was really excited to go last night. I get there and the place is 70% full they had a full bar, the Rep was there and it was a happening place. So I go into the Humi and pick out some sticks from the Company. I'm walking by the Rep. say hi and he more or less is sitting there watching T.V. on the sofa. I figure ok no big deal maybe he didn't hear me. I pick up my sticks go to pay and the owner of the Shop comes out and asks if the Rep. came and said hi, talked to me, or told me about his company? I said no he didn't but thats ok. I could tell from there the owner of the shop wasn't happy. He told me that this Rep. sat there all night so far didn't go out and say hi to customers, or talk to people about his brand, didn't help pick out sticks, and didn't bring any promotional stuff that he was supposed to bring to give out to the customers. I let it go and just lit up my smoke and started talking to a guy I knew. About an hour goes by and this Rep. Moved from the Sofa to a chair and started talking to customers (so I figured things were looking up) Turns out he was telling people how he is leaving the company in a few weeks.

but that doesn't seem like a good look for this Cigar Company. The owner of the B&M said he was going to call the company today and let them know whats going on.

Don't get me wrong I don't go to events for Free Swag or to hold hands with the Rep. but it seems to me that this guy should have been working his company talking about products, helping customers with cigar choices, and Moving about the room.

Maybe I'm wrong but I just had to vent. This will not keep me from going to any more Events and I love the B&M so its not a black eye on him but just got me a little fired up last night and I had to unload some place!! Sorry again Thanks for reading!

11-14-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Event Rant So before I jump off here let me say I'm not going to "out" the Cigar company name. But last night I went to my local B&M for a Cigar event from Said company. I have been to plenty of events there and they have all been great. This Said Cigar Company has had at least 2 events there in the past that I know of (only able to attend one of them) So I was really excited to go last night. I get there and the place is 70% full they had a full bar, the Rep was there and it was a happening place. So I go into the Humi and pick out some sticks from the Company. I'm walking by the Rep. say hi and he more or less is sitting there watching T.V. on the sofa. I figure ok no big deal maybe he didn't hear me. I pick up my sticks go to pay and the owner of the Shop comes out and asks if the Rep. came and said hi, talked to me, or told me about his company? I said no he didn't but thats ok. I could tell from there the owner of the shop wasn't happy. He told me that this Rep. sat there all night so far didn't go out and say hi to customers, or talk to people about his brand, didn't help pick out sticks, and didn't bring any promotional stuff that he was supposed to bring to give out to the customers. I let it go and just lit up my smoke and started talking to a guy I knew. About an hour goes by and this Rep. Moved from the Sofa to a chair and started talking to customers (so I figured things were looking up) Turns out he was telling people how he is leaving the company in a few weeks. but that doesn't seem like a good look for this Cigar Company. The owner of the B&M said he was going to call the company today and let them know whats going on. Don't get me wrong I don't go to events for Free Swag or to hold hands with the Rep. but it seems to me that this guy should have been working his company talking about products, helping customers with cigar choices, and Moving about the room. Maybe I'm wrong but I just had to vent. This will not keep me from going to any more Events and I love the B&M so its not a black eye on him but just got me a little fired up last night and I had to unload some place!! Sorry again Thanks for reading! __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.