I agree and disagree at the same time. I think cotm is a great idea however I don't think they are loosing any money with the cigars that we are getting even if you include packaging, shipping, etc... Especially if you look at how much they charge for cigars and boxes.
Take the Don Carlos 30th aniversary. They are selling them individually. If you take the price per cigar and multiple it by 10 for each size you come out with $1148.50. You can get the whole humidor, travel humidor and 30 cigars for $1250.00. So, clearly the prices are jacked up.
Another example is the Padron 1926 Maduro Torpedo. They sell it for $50. I got it for $25 in Miami. That's half the price. I also got the 1964 Torpedo Natural for $12.00 in Miami when it is $21.95 here.
There is also another online place that I won't name that has boxes or Hemingways that are anywhere from $30 - $75 cheaper than here.
Now, I am not here to bash, just making a point. I actually buy quite a bit from here, but I did want to point out that they are definately making money through other sales and by having certain cigars that we get from the cotm club priced so high, it makes it look like an even better deal when we can get those same cigars much cheaper.
As for customer service, I have had nothing but great repsonse from ccom. However my last email about the discount I didn't get from purchasing the samplers hasn't been answered. But little things like that don't bother me. I'll just send another email. If I don't get a response a second time, then I'll call.
Not sure about anybody else, but I am loving this month's shipment...It's a full-bodied theme (much like myself) with a DPG cuban classic, gurkha triple ligero, 5 Vegas cask strength, RP decade and cu-avana. I'm not familiar with the last and of the others, I've only had the decade, which I loved. Looking forward to all of these in a big way.
Not sure about anybody else, but I am loving this month's shipment...It's a full-bodied theme (much like myself) with a DPG cuban classic, gurkha triple ligero, 5 Vegas cask strength, RP decade and cu-avana. I'm not familiar with the last and of the others, I've only had the decade, which I loved. Looking forward to all of these in a big way.
When I read posts like this one, it makes me wish I was still a member.. Damn fellers that one is a winner !
Looks like April is here a bit early...Tatuaje Havana VI, nobles, Nub Habano, 466,RP Fusion, torpedo, Gurkha Sherpa, toro, CAO Gold, Robusto,--hmmm yummy Nicaraguan theme
So, that's what in this months selection? I have had 3 of those. I don't remember the Sherpa though. It would be nice to try it again. The Tatuaje and CAO I haven't had.
You sure about that? Undipped they're as flat as a credit card. Even dried out they're still as thick as... I can't find anything of this thickness nearby except a carabiner... 10mm?
You sure about that? Undipped they're as flat as a credit card. Even dried out they're still as thick as... I can't find anything of this thickness nearby except a carabiner... 10mm?
Mine was dry too. You can tell when they have been dipped in water and this one wasn't. Come to think of it, the last few I have gotten weren't dipped at all. I dipped then when I got my hands on them. I bet someone in the warehouse is just trying to get them out quickly and not his/her job or is not aware that they need to be dipped.
For the past few months (6?) it's been a pretty poor value. I've only kept it because I've been buying, but it's supposed to be a much better value than just the discount. At least that's how they "sold" it. I'm a big fan of ccom, but the cotm value has been upsetting me for a while now. I can think of much better things to spend that 53.90 on every month.
That's the price for the double. I felt it was a better value when I signed up. 20 more bucks for double the sticks. However; when the value's not there in the first place it's really here nor there.
I have to say, Ive been very happy with it. Been getting it for a year now, im fairly new to cigars... and I get to try out new things I wouldnt even consider buying otherwise.
First let me say that I've only received my initial cotm and this months, but yes I thought I'd be getting a little more for my money. I have been buying quite a bit from Ccom, so I'm sure the cotm has paid for itself for the last 2 months, so that really helps. It does make me try new things that I'd never even heard of before, but there are thousands of higher quality sticks that I've never tried as well. Just like most I love Ccom and will not cancel my cotm membership, but would like to see the cotm live up to the greatness that they've shown with every other aspect of there business.
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