Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... - Page 2

03-30-2010, 09:09 PM

I'm doing the best I can with my backup camera, and it is NOT working, so please, bear with me.

The trunk that came out of the cigar left a hole so wide and long it turned the cigar into a McDonalds straw.

Does that help for a visual?

MarkinAZ · 03-30-2010, 09:18 PM

Ok, where's the smoking gun?

pnoon · 03-30-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

I'm doing the best I can with my backup camera, and it is NOT working, so please, bear with me.

The trunk that came out of the cigar left a hole so wide and long it turned the cigar into a McDonalds straw.

Does that help for a visual?

What happened to the pic JohnnyKay5 took?

mmblz · 03-31-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

why are you publicly posting your email to them if you're not going to publicly post the response you received?

since you made your side of the email exchange public in this thread, i think it is only fair to post the other side as well...

kelmac07 · 03-31-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

since you made your side of the email exchange public in this thread, i think it is only fair to post the other side as well...

In my best Beavis & Butthead voice...YEAH, YEAH, YEAH!!

LasciviousXXX · 03-31-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmblz

since you made your side of the email exchange public in this thread, i think it is only fair to post the other side as well...

Put me on the list that's interested in this as well.

03-31-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Put me on the list that's interested in this as well.

NCRadioMan · 03-31-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

Put me on the list that's interested in this as well.

I am too. Forgive me but I am still wondering, if it smoked and tasted fine, what was the problem. Yes, they cost alot and shouldn't have very large stems in them but they produce tens or maybe hundreds of thousands of them and are bound to have a small percentage that will have those in there. As we all know, handmade products are not going to be perfect every time.

03-31-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

so - was the stem problem purely cosmetic or not?

why are you publicly posting your email to them if you're not going to publicly post the response you received?

I would love to know the answer to both of these. You said once the stem was taking out out it was like a straw. I can surely understand that. But was there a reason you took it out? Was the draw bad, cigar plugged, keep going out etc... Or was you just looking for stems and decided to pull out the pliers from your pocket and pull it out? Just wondering?

Whatever was in the email I'm glad your happy with the outcome.

03-31-2010, 02:17 PM

This is what was pulled out.

a stem is one thing....a tree trunk that collapses the cigar diameter by 1/4" is another story....and to have it happen TWICE?

(the nail is for reference, it wasn't in the cigar)

neoflex · 03-31-2010, 02:35 PM

Did you use the beast to pull that stump out of the cigar?

Dear, Ashton My cigar had this nail inside of it.

I know you said it was for reference but I couldn't resist.

mmblz · 03-31-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmblz

why are you publicly posting your email to them if you're not going to publicly post the response you received?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmblz

since you made your side of the email exchange public in this thread, i think it is only fair to post the other side as well...

Savor the Stick · 03-31-2010, 03:37 PM

Well I subscribed to this thread--I am also curious as to how they responded.

Salvelinus · 03-29-2010, 09:01 PM

A giant stem was the problem. Can't see any problem with sending a well thought out letter. Hope you get a good response.

DonWeb · 03-29-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

did the cigar taste bad? what was the problem?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salvelinus

A giant stem was the problem. Can't see any problem with sending a well thought out letter. Hope you get a good response.

I would infer that the problem was poor draw - but it's not indicated herein.

your point is valid though mmblz; if it smokes well and tastes as expected, perhaps its a minimal issue. After several though feedback is warranted.

RichardW · 03-29-2010, 09:53 PM

Well... not worthless, but it would be interesting to see ...

CigarNut · 03-29-2010, 09:11 PM

It will be interesting to see what kind of response you get from the letter.

Don Fernando · 03-30-2010, 04:56 AM

Snob

Volt · 03-30-2010, 07:35 AM

Well, based on my expierance of 2 - 3 Ashtons, I'm not suprised. This brand has never even come close to a good smoke to me. I do think you did right by writing a letter though. They can't fix it if they don't know of the problem. Hopefully they will do better than Davidoff did for Ferd though.

Garbandz · 03-30-2010, 03:39 PM

You did the right thing,and your local B&M should be made aware of the problem,since that is the best way to get the info back to the maker. I am wondering if this is the result of the Schips tax where every maker was trying to hurry and get product into the U.S. to beat the tax increase.It would not be the first time that poor quality has shown up as a result of the rush to beat the tax increase...Good for you Tobii........

03-30-2010, 09:09 PM	#1
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... I'm doing the best I can with my backup camera, and it is NOT working, so please, bear with me. The trunk that came out of the cigar left a hole so wide and long it turned the cigar into a McDonalds straw. Does that help for a visual?

03-30-2010, 09:18 PM	#2
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... Ok, where's the smoking gun? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

03-31-2010, 02:17 PM	#10
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... This is what was pulled out. a stem is one thing....a tree trunk that collapses the cigar diameter by 1/4" is another story....and to have it happen TWICE? (the nail is for reference, it wasn't in the cigar) Last edited by tobii3; 03-31-2010 at 02:22 PM.

03-31-2010, 02:35 PM	#11
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... Did you use the beast to pull that stump out of the cigar? Dear, Ashton My cigar had this nail inside of it. I know you said it was for reference but I couldn't resist. __________________

03-31-2010, 03:37 PM	#13
Savor the Stick ~Loves the Lord~ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin, or just K Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,945 Trading: (67)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... Well I subscribed to this thread--I am also curious as to how they responded. __________________ Pastor K Please Support the Troops

03-29-2010, 09:01 PM	#14
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... A giant stem was the problem. Can't see any problem with sending a well thought out letter. Hope you get a good response.

03-29-2010, 09:53 PM	#16
RichardW Committed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 993 Trading: (10)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... Well... not worthless, but it would be interesting to see ... __________________ "Those are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well, I have others", Groucho Marx

03-29-2010, 09:11 PM	#17
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... It will be interesting to see what kind of response you get from the letter. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

03-30-2010, 04:56 AM	#18
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03-30-2010, 07:35 AM	#19
Volt I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,799 Trading: (19)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... Well, based on my expierance of 2 - 3 Ashtons, I'm not suprised. This brand has never even come close to a good smoke to me. I do think you did right by writing a letter though. They can't fix it if they don't know of the problem. Hopefully they will do better than Davidoff did for Ferd though. __________________ Curing the infection... One bullet at a time.

03-30-2010, 03:39 PM	#20
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: Okay, not trying to be "snobby", but... You did the right thing,and your local B&M should be made aware of the problem,since that is the best way to get the info back to the maker. I am wondering if this is the result of the Schips tax where every maker was trying to hurry and get product into the U.S. to beat the tax increase.It would not be the first time that poor quality has shown up as a result of the rush to beat the tax increase...Good for you Tobii........

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