Cigar Weekly

sm.scoles · 12-20-2004, 07:09 PM

Ya know what? These phrases on a web site PISS ME OFF!

I can see once in a while, you run low on something, something happens and you put a tag upo like this. I can understand this sort of thing, some times shit just happens, right?

What really gets my panties in a knot is when every day, every time the web sites have these tags on certain cigars. Usually the more 'popular' cigars.

Why even list them if you can't give a solid price and keep them continuously in stock? I don't feel I should have to be calling every few days to see if you have soemthing and how much it costs when you have them clearly listed AND promoted throughout your site.

Sorry. Needed to vent.

cubano67 · 12-20-2004, 07:15 PM

Yeah, the whole reason I shop online is to not have to talk to anyone in the first place.

Smoker06 · 12-20-2004, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cubano67

Yeah, the whole reason I shop online is to not have to talk to anyone in the first place.

Cigar smokers aren't supposed to be anti-social.

steamnjn23 · 12-20-2004, 07:34 PM

usually, if they dont give a price i just dont go back to their site. i want to know my cost and any shipping charges before i talk to someone,
UNLESS, i'm talking to uncle mikey.

ServiceRifle · 12-20-2004, 08:00 PM

No doubt. It's just like looking at car ads. No price, no sale.

RichBomb · 12-20-2004, 08:19 PM

Maybe they're selling for below allowable advertised price

mdman · 12-20-2004, 08:20 PM

The reason some places say "Call for Availability" is that some cigar companies want you to keep to a price level, and go no lower...

So, some retailers will say "call for price" so they can give you this price that would normally draw some heat from the vendors they deal with.

ZachS · 12-20-2004, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mdman

The reason some places say "Call for Availability" is that some cigar companies want you to keep to a price level, and go no lower...

So, some retailers will say "call for price" so they can give you this price that would normally draw some heat from the vendors they deal with.

Most other internet vendors who deal with policies like this just make you add the item to your cart for you to find out how much it costs.

jefslat · 12-20-2004, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdman

The reason some places say "Call for Availability" is that some cigar companies want you to keep to a price level, and go no lower...

So, some retailers will say "call for price" so they can give you this price that would normally draw some heat from the vendors they deal with.

Thanks, Mike. It helps to hear from someone in the business as to why this is done. I'd have to agree, though; it is irritating.

stlbluesaddict · 12-21-2004, 01:51 AM

I find these "tags" most often on Fuente and Torano products.

12-20-2004, 07:09 PM	#1
sm.scoles Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 728	Call for pricing! Call for Availability! Ya know what? These phrases on a web site PISS ME OFF! I can see once in a while, you run low on something, something happens and you put a tag upo like this. I can understand this sort of thing, some times shit just happens, right? What really gets my panties in a knot is when every day, every time the web sites have these tags on certain cigars. Usually the more 'popular' cigars. Why even list them if you can't give a solid price and keep them continuously in stock? I don't feel I should have to be calling every few days to see if you have soemthing and how much it costs when you have them clearly listed AND promoted throughout your site. Sorry. Needed to vent. __________________ - Sean

12-20-2004, 07:15 PM	#2
cubano67 Herf Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: St. Marys, Georgia Posts: 6,955	Yeah, the whole reason I shop online is to not have to talk to anyone in the first place. __________________ (_[X]__]_]_]_]]] ~ Ed ~ ----------------------------------- www.cumberlandcigar.com ----------------------------------- Support Your Local Tobacconist

12-20-2004, 07:34 PM	#4
steamnjn23 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ringgold, ga 30736 Posts: 733	usually, if they dont give a price i just dont go back to their site. i want to know my cost and any shipping charges before i talk to someone, UNLESS, i'm talking to uncle mikey. __________________ see ya on the road -greg-

12-20-2004, 08:00 PM	#5
ServiceRifle Contributing Editor Club Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: S. Korea Posts: 1,104	No doubt. It's just like looking at car ads. No price, no sale. __________________ Put it out??? You know, everytime I light up, someone asks me that.

12-20-2004, 08:19 PM	#6
RichBomb Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 390	Maybe they're selling for below allowable advertised price __________________ Gentlemen this is unacceptable, there's no fighting in the war room!

12-20-2004, 08:20 PM	#7
mdman Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ USA Posts: 4,102	The reason some places say "Call for Availability" is that some cigar companies want you to keep to a price level, and go no lower... So, some retailers will say "call for price" so they can give you this price that would normally draw some heat from the vendors they deal with. __________________ Cigars are fer smokin™..! www.mdcigars.com

12-21-2004, 01:51 AM	#10
stlbluesaddict Club Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 1,099	I find these "tags" most often on Fuente and Torano products.