Recon Cigars Anyone know about these?

[shilala]

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

[deaster25]

Originally Posted by shilala

I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

[T.G]

Originally Posted by deaster25

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

[smitty81]

Originally Posted by T.G

So, just how much exactly is "a portion"?

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

[T.G]

Originally Posted by smitty81

more than $0.00 which is more than a lot of cigar companies donate I'll bet.

So, you'd be ok with them making the claim if they are donating some trivial or near trivial amount solely for the purpose of being able to make the claim in the interest of bolstering sales?

Oh, and you might want to do some historical research before you make that bet.

[sevans105]

Originally Posted by deaster25

This is from the Recon Facebook Page

"Recon Cigars 'Official Charity of Record' is HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS. Every product sold that bares the Recon Cigar brand will contribute a portion of its proceeds to this amazing organization that helps our injured personnel and their families."

Oh....nevermind. They used "bares" instead of "bears". I refuse to do business with companies that don't proof read their material.

Naturally, I'm kidding. With the "tastes like a$$" warning I won't invest in a box-although it is very cool. Two to start. One for the collectible tray and one to smoke. If it lives up (down?) to its a$$y reputation then that will be it.

I agree with TG though, giving to charity is admirable. Using it as a marketing tool is less so. Is it still a good thing? Yes, of course. It just, much like diet soda, leaves a funny taste behind.

A company's willingness to donate procedes to a charity generally doesn't affect my purchase decision. Clever marketing and cool packaging, I might try it once. Quality product and reasonable pricing and I'm a loyal fan.

Just my sometimes humble opinion.

Originally Posted by shilala

The camo cigar looks cool, but smoking a whole jar of pectin has to have it's drawbacks.
I tried to navigate the website earlier and couldn't finds pics of the cigars after waiting a few minutes for the flash monster to load.
Great ideas, but I'd be a lot more impressed if they donated a cigar to the troops for every one they sold, just to pay back the fact that they're capitalizing on the whole military theme. THAT would be awesome. I'd buy some and send them to Mac.

I checked them out and they do work with the National Guard in addition to being corporate partner to Hope for the Warriors. For a for-profit business, there seems to be a lot charitable work being done... Bravo! Recon Cigars. I support them.