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dwoodward
12-09-2011, 04:05 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/proddisp.asp?item=CS-VRA&stext=ShrapnelShrapnel

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, 04:15 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. :2
Fordman4ever
12-09-2011, 04:26 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, 04:35 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, 04:43 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, 05:05 PM
In a word, Yes.
dwoodward
12-09-2011, 05:06 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, 05:18 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, 06:55 PM
In a word, Yes.

+1
BnBTobacco
12-09-2011, 07:24 PM
Well, that's a yes too!
dave
12-10-2011, 06:13 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/1174144/Shrapnel-Sweets-Minis-50/
http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/1174009/Shrapnel-Natural-Minis-50/
dwoodward
12-10-2011, 04:41 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, 05:31 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?

You got your answer here (and in other posts)
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, 05:46 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, 05:53 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, 05:58 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.

How is answering a question getting on someones back or rude? :sh He asked for opinions and opinions were given. This is not a big deal, its an $11 issue. :td
pnoon
12-10-2011, 06:11 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.

Why not follow your own advice?
Geeze. :rolleyes:
maninblack
12-10-2011, 06:49 PM
Why not follow your own advice?
Geeze. :rolleyes:

Awww snap!:r
Sonic04GT
12-10-2011, 07:47 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
12-10-2011, 11:52 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?

Yes.

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



Dad? Is that you? :confused:
VirtualSmitty
12-11-2011, 09:17 AM
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. It's eleven dollars. Carpool with someone to work one day ;)
Blak Smyth
12-11-2011, 10:19 AM
I ran into the same situation online on another site with some different cigars.
dave
12-12-2011, 01:09 PM
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/1174144/Shrapnel-Sweets-Minis-50/
http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/1174009/Shrapnel-Natural-Minis-50/

I don't see same initials in both, so, I'm guessing you didn't win these two. Looks like you could have had both for under your $39 limit (shipped.) Shoot, the quick-buy (no-bid) price on the natties was only 13.50. Keep checking - they pop up there quite a bit.