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xrundog · 11-05-2017, 12:09 PM

(sigh) I want to use the sponsors too. It's gotta be worthwhile though.

BigJohn · 11-05-2017, 01:42 PM

The last 4 may just be a validation that they can use to validate AGE.

I'm on this guys - going to talk to Joe tomorrow.

ak2000 · 11-05-2017, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn

The last 4 may just be a validation that they can use to validate AGE.

Whatever it's for, I am not comfortable with it at all.

H311oLHD · 11-06-2017, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak2000

Whatever it's for, I am not comfortable with it at all.

I did hear that this is an age verification requirement due to new regulations. I agree, it did make my stomach turn a bit when I first put it in.

I will say that the 20% off discount was fantastic and I really wish Joe would bring it back. That being said, they’re pretty clear with their emails on what their promo codes apply to and don’t...I always try though lol. I love the extras they throw into every purchase; however, like you guys, I’m extremely price sensitive.

ak2000 · 11-06-2017, 01:50 PM

I had some email exchanges with their CSR Chris on Saturday, very fast response and he explained what was going on with the discounts and their CC processor. Their CC processor uses the SS last four for age verification somehow. Since I'm not comfortable with this, I just called up Chris and placed my order over the phone and he didn't ask for it. I remember doing this last time and to me not a big deal. Chris was very nice and professional and I certainly appreciate that kind of service. As a member here for almost 18 years I think it's important to use our sponsors, and want to do so when I can.

BigJohn · 11-06-2017, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ak2000

I had some email exchanges with their CSR Chris on Saturday, very fast response and he explained what was going on with the discounts and their CC processor. Their CC processor uses the SS last four for age verification somehow. Since I'm not comfortable with this, I just called up Chris and placed my order over the phone and he didn't ask for it. I remember doing this last time and to me not a big deal. Chris was very nice and professional and I certainly appreciate that kind of service. As a member here for almost 18 years I think it's important to use our sponsors, and want to do so when I can.

Thank you for understanding.
CC processors are really hard on 'tobacco' retailers, even now that they've ended the 'chokepoint' program (had me out of pocket for 450$ for over a year, that, ordered cigarettes - legally, prior to the shut down date - but they seized the accounts of all the indian reservations in NY state...)
Using the phone is certainly acceptable. The last 4 of social is pretty innocuous, but I get it. Don't give what you don't need to.

Discussions in progress. Stay tuned.

Rob G · 11-09-2017, 03:51 PM

Any updates on this John?

BigJohn · 11-09-2017, 04:32 PM

Sorry been slammed with work and getting ready for going to Florida for my dads service.

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Rob G · 11-09-2017, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJohn

Sorry been slammed with work and getting ready for going to Florida for my dads service.

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No problem. Just curious.

Rob G · 12-08-2017, 06:14 AM

Any updates on this? I've placed several orders with JR and Holt's since this thread opened.

11-05-2017, 01:42 PM	#22
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,174	The last 4 may just be a validation that they can use to validate AGE. I'm on this guys - going to talk to Joe tomorrow. __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

11-06-2017, 01:50 PM	#25
ak2000 Charter Member Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,601	I had some email exchanges with their CSR Chris on Saturday, very fast response and he explained what was going on with the discounts and their CC processor. Their CC processor uses the SS last four for age verification somehow. Since I'm not comfortable with this, I just called up Chris and placed my order over the phone and he didn't ask for it. I remember doing this last time and to me not a big deal. Chris was very nice and professional and I certainly appreciate that kind of service. As a member here for almost 18 years I think it's important to use our sponsors, and want to do so when I can. __________________ Cigars are brain food...... JLOH #19

11-09-2017, 03:51 PM	#27
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,119	Any updates on this John? __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

11-09-2017, 04:32 PM	#28
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,174	Sorry been slammed with work and getting ready for going to Florida for my dads service. Sent from my LG-H830 using Tapatalk __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

12-08-2017, 06:14 AM	#30
Rob G Contributing Editor Herf God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camillus, NY Posts: 16,119	Any updates on this? I've placed several orders with JR and Holt's since this thread opened. __________________ Rob If people can tell me where to smoke, I can tell them where to go, too.

11-05-2017, 12:09 PM	#21
xrundog Contributing Editor Herf Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central, Iowa Posts: 9,806	(sigh) I want to use the sponsors too. It's gotta be worthwhile though.

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