Tat Drac: Shipping Date - Page 4

poriggity · 10-28-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Brooks W

Oh, cmon, really? Based on one person?

Based on what **I** know, the Cojonu series is NOT better then the Drac, not by a long shot...

(but I do love a good Cojonu 2003

~ brooks

Yes, really. Its a guy I trust, and know his tastes. If he says the Cojonu is better than the drac, than I am pretty positive that's how I'll feel, as we have the same tastes in cigars. As far as "having fun" with the hunt for drac's and boris, thats great. If you guys can have fun with it, go for it. I just can't really agree with the price gouging going on from SOME retailers, and the games going on from SOME retailers. IMHO, the most FAIR way to deal with the Drac/Boris situation is to put them on the shelves or website, and put them up for sale, AT MSRP plus taxes, and sell them till they are gone. First come first serve. Thats just my opinion, and I am pretty sure it's not the popular one.
Scott

duckmanco · 10-27-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cort

I thought cigars were supposed to be a relaxing hobby

All this Tat drama is crazy. Sorry to everyone who got jerked around by these clowns. How good can the damn cigars be?

This sounds wrong I know.... but at some point, its rolled up fermented leaves.... and this is coming from someone who f*cking loves cigars, but, as with ANYTHING, there comes a time where diminishing returns takes effect. While I haven't had these cigars, I'm thinking this is one of those times.

chenvt · 10-28-2009, 05:26 AM

What's with all these 1-posters hopping in here?

chenvt · 10-28-2009, 08:26 AM

Like with all places, it varies.. I got on the wait list from one of the 13 retailers.. gave up with the search with all the stupid games, facebook signups, etc.. Then the wait list one called and said it was $188 plus shipping.. above retail.. Then just yesterday a BOTL told me about a tinderbox that was selling them at MSRP..

It's similar to Opus experiences.. the B&M down the street gets opus every year.. but rather than sell them at MSRP, they sell them 40% markup.. I saw that, never been back since

poriggity · 10-28-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

Like with all places, it varies.. I got on the wait list from one of the 13 retailers.. gave up with the search with all the stupid games, facebook signups, etc.. Then the wait list one called and said it was $188 plus shipping.. above retail.. Then just yesterday a BOTL told me about a tinderbox that was selling them at MSRP..

It's similar to Opus experiences.. the B&M down the street gets opus every year.. but rather than sell them at MSRP, they sell them 40% markup.. I saw that, never been back since

Exactly. I refuse to shop at any retailer the plays games with these limited release smokes, or price gouges. There's a reason I shop at places like www.leafandale.com . Mike is a good guy and won't price gouge.

RightAJ · 10-28-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

Like with all places, it varies.. I got on the wait list from one of the 13 retailers.. gave up with the search with all the stupid games, facebook signups, etc.. Then the wait list one called and said it was $188 plus shipping.. above retail.. Then just yesterday a BOTL told me about a tinderbox that was selling them at MSRP..

chenvt · 10-28-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RightAJ

btw, does anyone have Adam's address? If so, PM it to me

10-28-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

Then just yesterday a BOTL told me about a tinderbox that was selling them at MSRP.

No kidding??

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Drac's at a TinderBox last night.... I guess it's pretty serious.

(my apologies for ruining the Ferris Bueller quote)

chenvt · 10-28-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

No kidding??

My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Drac's at a TinderBox last night.... I guess it's pretty serious.

(my apologies for ruining the Ferris Bueller quote)

I don't know if you know this tobes, but I'm kind of a big deal

(no apologies for ruining the Anchorman quote)

poriggity · 10-28-2009, 08:42 AM

Yeah and thats sad. Its also my main reason for not buying any Tatuaje products. Pete is keeping tabs on his retailers and knows what they are selling these cigars for. The people who are gouging are still being allowed to do so, with no repercussions.
Scott

10-28-2009, 09:38 AM

Whatever dude, get all butt hurt because of a cigar that was supposed to create a rare *exciting* situation in the industry.

Choose to have fun with the situation and you will...

Choose to get pissed off and that will happen too.

chenvt · 10-28-2009, 06:21 PM

botched execution seems to be a theme..

And was the "scavenger hunt" based on random luck whether or not one would appear? Why not do a lottery and save people the time? Oh yeah, so there can be some additional sales from folks looking around.. Smart from a business standpoint

Starz26 · 10-28-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chenvt

botched execution seems to be a theme..

Caused by the customers, not the original plan of the retailer like so many others...

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And was the "scavenger hunt" based on random luck whether or not one would appear?

Yes, it was supposed to be

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Why not do a lottery and save people the time?

I think because he wanted to make it a little more fun than putting a name in the hat and waiting. Also, the honesty of it all was a little more transparent. I am not even sure that the lotteries / list are no just ploy's to gather contact info....

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Oh yeah, so there can be some additional sales from folks looking around.. Smart from a business standpoint

Yes. But the big difference here was that no one had to buy anything else. You never had to be nor will need to continue to be a customer. Everyone was supposed to have the same shot. The added exposure was no harm no foul to the visitor / customer.

10-29-2009, 01:24 PM

I had the Drac in my cart 9 times only to have it removed. It's all good though since I got my box of Drac and Boris in the end.

10-29-2009, 04:16 PM

With the way that online inventory and checkout systems usually work, something isn't yours until you pay for it...

Basically it doesn't pull something from inventory until it is actually sold. It works great 99% of the time unless it is a high demand low supply item.

The stores would have to get a different checkout system to make it work like Dell's outlet, where you can put something in your cart and hold it for 15 minutes before it gets dumped again.

10-28-2009, 05:26 AM	#3
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date What's with all these 1-posters hopping in here?

10-28-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date Like with all places, it varies.. I got on the wait list from one of the 13 retailers.. gave up with the search with all the stupid games, facebook signups, etc.. Then the wait list one called and said it was $188 plus shipping.. above retail.. Then just yesterday a BOTL told me about a tinderbox that was selling them at MSRP.. It's similar to Opus experiences.. the B&M down the street gets opus every year.. but rather than sell them at MSRP, they sell them 40% markup.. I saw that, never been back since

10-28-2009, 08:42 AM	#10
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date Yeah and thats sad. Its also my main reason for not buying any Tatuaje products. Pete is keeping tabs on his retailers and knows what they are selling these cigars for. The people who are gouging are still being allowed to do so, with no repercussions. Scott __________________ Bearded Dad Blog

10-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#11
tmoney2007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date Whatever dude, get all butt hurt because of a cigar that was supposed to create a rare exciting situation in the industry. Choose to have fun with the situation and you will... Choose to get pissed off and that will happen too.

10-28-2009, 06:21 PM	#12
chenvt Duck the Futch!!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 497 Trading: (23)	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date botched execution seems to be a theme.. And was the "scavenger hunt" based on random luck whether or not one would appear? Why not do a lottery and save people the time? Oh yeah, so there can be some additional sales from folks looking around.. Smart from a business standpoint

10-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#14
Nuckz23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date I had the Drac in my cart 9 times only to have it removed. It's all good though since I got my box of Drac and Boris in the end.

10-29-2009, 04:16 PM	#15
tmoney2007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tat Drac: Shipping Date With the way that online inventory and checkout systems usually work, something isn't yours until you pay for it... Basically it doesn't pull something from inventory until it is actually sold. It works great 99% of the time unless it is a high demand low supply item. The stores would have to get a different checkout system to make it work like Dell's outlet, where you can put something in your cart and hold it for 15 minutes before it gets dumped again.