Am I asking for too much?

dwoodward · 12-09-2011, 05:05 PM

My father wants to order a couple boxes of Shrapnel cigars. They are those little crappy cigars that come in boxes of 50, cheap as hell. Anyway, they are even cheaper atm, at $25 a box and $39 if you buy two boxes.

http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...rapnelShrapnel

So, I talked to my dad, he wants a box of each. Ordering online wont allow me to buy a box of each for $39, it wants $50 for both. So I called up CI and told them my situation, and they said that they cannot simply sell me a box of both for $39 dollars and that I would either have to buy two boxes of both and pay a discounted $78 or buy one of each at full price.

Am I asking too much here? Is this seriously that big of a deal? I am almost positive that my B&M here in town, or even any other B&M anywhere, would make a swap like that without a problem. I can't believe it would be such an issue to simply grab a box of each, they are probably sitting right next to each other in the warehouse.

/end of rant...

Signed, a frustrated BOTL.

bobarian · 12-09-2011, 05:15 PM

They have the right to sell their cigars at whatever price they want. Although it might sound "reasonable" to you that they alter their offer, they are under not obligation to see things your way. Give your dad the options, one of each for $50 or two of each for $78.

Fordman4ever · 12-09-2011, 05:26 PM

I'd do 2 of each for $78 Thats $22 bucks off for 4 boxes. sounds like a great deal to me.

J0eybb · 12-09-2011, 05:35 PM

Dwood, I have a full 'box' of one flavor and an open box, mostly full. I'll get pics, maybe we can work something out.

EDIT: I think I have an open box of the shrapnels. I have the flavored cigars that come in the small burlap sacks.

PM me if interested.

md4958 · 12-09-2011, 05:43 PM

At the end of the day, you would only saving $11. This IS for your DAD after all... isnt he worth it? Damn, he could have asked for OpusX!!

pnoon · 12-09-2011, 06:05 PM

In a word, Yes.

dwoodward · 12-09-2011, 06:06 PM

He has super cheap tastes. And for my dad or not, money is tight for anyone in the holiday season. I wish it wouldn't be that way, but I don't get paid enough and I got bills to pay as well as buy gifts. $11 bucks goes a long way for me.

icehog3 · 12-09-2011, 06:18 PM

I don't think the company is being unreasonable at all. While it would be a nice gesture for them to allow the split, I would hardly be mad at them for saying "no".

hotreds · 12-09-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

In a word, Yes.

+1

12-09-2011, 08:24 PM

Well, that's a yes too!

dave · 12-10-2011, 07:13 AM

I agree that your rant is unwarranted. However, please check out CI's auctions. These are both up there routinely and rarely go for more than 20$/bx. Your shipping more than CI, which is free, but I'll bet you still save a couple bucks. I'd bet if you bid up to 20per, you'll win both for less w/shipping than CI prices. Beauty is that you can set your max bid to what your CI tolerance price is and not lose.

http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...eets-Minis-50/
http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...ural-Minis-50/

dwoodward · 12-10-2011, 05:41 PM

Maybe I overreacted, but either way, I still feel its stupid they can't make the deal. Am I wrong seriously in that matter?

pnoon · 12-10-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Maybe I overreacted, but either way, I still feel its stupid they can't make the deal. Am I wrong seriously in that matter?

You got your answer here (and in other posts)

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

I don't think the company is being unreasonable at all. While it would be a nice gesture for them to allow the split, I would hardly be mad at them for saying "no".

Responses and reactions aren't right or wrong. But many have already stated that you are asking or expecting too much.

Are you going to keep asking until you get an answer you want to hear?

maninblack · 12-10-2011, 06:46 PM

Gotta go with the majority here. Its their company and they can charge and do business as they please. They are a large company so it would be hard to satisfy everyone.

thechrisdotcom · 12-10-2011, 06:53 PM

Get off Dwoods back everybody, geeze. Some of your guys' post come off so rude sometimes. Lighten up.

There's nothing wrong that you were asking for a simple task. But they didn't, I find that kind of disappointing, but oh well. Just buy your dad one of each at 25 a piece or check out the auction thing like someone mentioned.

bobarian · 12-10-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechrisdotcom

Get off Dwoods back everybody, geeze. Some of your guys' post come off so rude sometimes. Lighten up.

There's nothing wrong that you were asking for a simple task. But they didn't, I find that kind of disappointing, but oh well. Just buy your dad one of each at 25 a piece or check out the auction thing like someone mentioned.

How is answering a question getting on someones back or rude?

He asked for opinions and opinions were given. This is not a big deal, its an $11 issue.

pnoon · 12-10-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechrisdotcom

Get off Dwoods back everybody, geeze. Some of your guys' post come off so rude sometimes. Lighten up.

There's nothing wrong that you were asking for a simple task. But they didn't, I find that kind of disappointing, but oh well. Just buy your dad one of each at 25 a piece or check out the auction thing like someone mentioned.

Why not follow your own advice?
Geeze.

maninblack · 12-10-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Why not follow your own advice?
Geeze.

Awww snap!

Sonic04GT · 12-10-2011, 08:47 PM

I could understand your disappointment but I assume they have a legitimate reason as to why they can't do it. CI is a great company and I'm sure they'd do everything they could to help out.

Maybe try calling and speaking with a different associate? Might have gotten a rookie on the job.

icehog3 · 12-11-2011, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwoodward

Maybe I overreacted, but either way, I still feel its stupid they can't make the deal. Am I wrong seriously in that matter?

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thechrisdotcom

Get off Dwoods back everybody, geeze. Some of your guys' post come off so rude sometimes. Lighten up.

Dad? Is that you?

12-09-2011, 05:05 PM	#1
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Am I asking for too much? My father wants to order a couple boxes of Shrapnel cigars. They are those little crappy cigars that come in boxes of 50, cheap as hell. Anyway, they are even cheaper atm, at $25 a box and $39 if you buy two boxes. http://www.cigarsinternational.com/p...rapnelShrapnel So, I talked to my dad, he wants a box of each. Ordering online wont allow me to buy a box of each for $39, it wants $50 for both. So I called up CI and told them my situation, and they said that they cannot simply sell me a box of both for $39 dollars and that I would either have to buy two boxes of both and pay a discounted $78 or buy one of each at full price. Am I asking too much here? Is this seriously that big of a deal? I am almost positive that my B&M here in town, or even any other B&M anywhere, would make a swap like that without a problem. I can't believe it would be such an issue to simply grab a box of each, they are probably sitting right next to each other in the warehouse. /end of rant... Signed, a frustrated BOTL.

12-09-2011, 05:15 PM	#2
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Am I asking for too much? They have the right to sell their cigars at whatever price they want. Although it might sound "reasonable" to you that they alter their offer, they are under not obligation to see things your way. Give your dad the options, one of each for $50 or two of each for $78.

12-09-2011, 05:26 PM	#3
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Am I asking for too much? I'd do 2 of each for $78 Thats $22 bucks off for 4 boxes. sounds like a great deal to me. __________________

12-09-2011, 05:35 PM	#4
J0eybb Feeling up at Home Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,084 Trading: (5)	Re: Am I asking for too much? Dwood, I have a full 'box' of one flavor and an open box, mostly full. I'll get pics, maybe we can work something out. EDIT: I think I have an open box of the shrapnels. I have the flavored cigars that come in the small burlap sacks. PM me if interested. __________________ Live Chat http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=60202

12-09-2011, 05:43 PM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Am I asking for too much? At the end of the day, you would only saving $11. This IS for your DAD after all... isnt he worth it? Damn, he could have asked for OpusX!! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

12-09-2011, 06:05 PM	#6
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Am I asking for too much? In a word, Yes. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-09-2011, 06:06 PM	#7
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Am I asking for too much? He has super cheap tastes. And for my dad or not, money is tight for anyone in the holiday season. I wish it wouldn't be that way, but I don't get paid enough and I got bills to pay as well as buy gifts. $11 bucks goes a long way for me.

12-09-2011, 06:18 PM	#8
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,295 Trading: (60)	Re: Am I asking for too much? I don't think the company is being unreasonable at all. While it would be a nice gesture for them to allow the split, I would hardly be mad at them for saying "no". __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-09-2011, 08:24 PM	#10
BnBTobacco Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Am I asking for too much? Well, that's a yes too!

12-10-2011, 07:13 AM	#11
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Am I asking for too much? I agree that your rant is unwarranted. However, please check out CI's auctions. These are both up there routinely and rarely go for more than 20$/bx. Your shipping more than CI, which is free, but I'll bet you still save a couple bucks. I'd bet if you bid up to 20per, you'll win both for less w/shipping than CI prices. Beauty is that you can set your max bid to what your CI tolerance price is and not lose. http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...eets-Minis-50/ http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/...ural-Minis-50/

12-10-2011, 05:41 PM	#12
dwoodward Gentlemen, you may smoke! Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Derrick Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,868 Trading: (26)	Re: Am I asking for too much? Maybe I overreacted, but either way, I still feel its stupid they can't make the deal. Am I wrong seriously in that matter?

12-10-2011, 06:46 PM	#14
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Am I asking for too much? Gotta go with the majority here. Its their company and they can charge and do business as they please. They are a large company so it would be hard to satisfy everyone. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-10-2011, 06:53 PM	#15
thechrisdotcom . Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 601 Trading: (2)	Re: Am I asking for too much? Get off Dwoods back everybody, geeze. Some of your guys' post come off so rude sometimes. Lighten up. There's nothing wrong that you were asking for a simple task. But they didn't, I find that kind of disappointing, but oh well. Just buy your dad one of each at 25 a piece or check out the auction thing like someone mentioned.

12-10-2011, 08:47 PM	#19
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: Am I asking for too much? I could understand your disappointment but I assume they have a legitimate reason as to why they can't do it. CI is a great company and I'm sure they'd do everything they could to help out. Maybe try calling and speaking with a different associate? Might have gotten a rookie on the job.