FREE, El Baton Cigar (Coupon)

[jkorp]

No problem waiting. But I'm thinking I'll feel a little ... strange slapping a coupon on the counter at the B&M.

[ade06]

Originally Posted by jkorp

No problem waiting. But I'm thinking I'll feel a little ... strange slapping a coupon on the counter at the B&M.

Not me. Back when the Partagas Black labels came out, Patagas put free cigar coupons in CA mags and sent the retailers specific cigars to hand out for their promo. I'm sure the Newman's marketing people have given the actual cigar distribution some thought.

Originally Posted by ade06

Not me. Back when the Partagas Black labels came out, Patagas put free cigar coupons in CA mags and sent the retailers specific cigars to hand out for their promo.

Oh man....anyone remember the Excalibur promotion? I think we cleaned out every place within 50 miles of here!!!



(I meant bookstore for the CA Coupon, NOT B&M!!!!)

[jkorp]

Got mine.

Originally Posted by jkorp

No problem waiting. But I'm thinking I'll feel a little ... strange slapping a coupon on the counter at the B&M.

I've gotten coupons before from Altadis and General. I hear ya as far as "feeling strange", I always purchase something else while I'm there to alleviate my unwarranted guilt. After all, the B&M, in the long run, usually benefits from this type of coupon, due to the fact that most people will purchase more cigars while they're there. Plus, the issuing company, either supplies the promo sticks or reimburse the B&M or retailer.

Just buy a stick or two while you're there, it's not like you were going to get out of there with just one cigar anyway.
Resistance is futile, my friend.

[jkorp]

Originally Posted by ade06

Not me. Back when the Partagas Black labels came out, Patagas put free cigar coupons in CA mags and sent the retailers specific cigars to hand out for their promo. I'm sure the Newman's marketing people have given the actual cigar distribution some thought.

It's not Newman's distribution strategy that I'm concerned with. I just said I would feel a little strange using a coupon at the B&M. I'm not saying I won't, because I am a cheap bastard and will take anything free. It just feels a little "low rent", that's all. Mostly my comment was in jest, so don't read too much into it.

Originally Posted by Waynegro1

I've gotten coupons before from Altadis and General. I hear ya as far as "feeling strange", I always purchase something else while I'm there to alleviate my unwarranted guilt. After all, the B&M, in the long run, usually benefits from this type of coupon, due to the fact that most people will purchase more cigars while they're there. Plus, the issuing company, either supplies the promo sticks or reimburse the B&M or retailer.

Just buy a stick or two while you're there, it's not like you were going to get out of there with just one cigar anyway.
Resistance is futile, my friend.

Indeed I will. Just walking in for my free stick definitely would be "low rent", lol.