Creepy B&M experience....

lilwing88

Krieg

Wow, as pushy as they both were...I probably would just just turned around and left. I hate when I get stalked by a creeper rep..."wanna buy this...wanna buy that...I'll give it to you for whatever...blah blah..." I had one of those from Alec Bradley follow me into a humi once, dude was all over me too...finally lost it when he wanted to cut my cigar (actually tried to grab it out of my hand)...I told him that I thought that was rude, I don't offer to cut other people's cigars (unless THEY ask), I almost left without buying anything. B&M owners should really notice how these reps act while in their shop...they could be costing them more business than creating it.

JSaint

That does sound pretty creepy. I wouldve left as well right when they first started crowding me IF i was the only person in the store like you were. I cant stand that kind of stuff.

Hawk55

Hey man weird or not...PM me the name of the B&M w/a phone number so I can try for the No. 46s for $10!!!

LeftFive

wwhwang

coachjamie

Flying Pigs??

kuzi16

lilwing88

Which is why I'm really considering making that box purchase.......

cabinetmaker

lilwing88:

Which is why I'm really considering making that box purchase.......

Interested in a box split?

lilwing88

cabinetmaker:

lilwing88:

Which is why I'm really considering making that box purchase.......

Interested in a box split?

I'll have to figure out my finances for the week..... I'll let you know......

Hayblet

lilwing88:

cabinetmaker:

lilwing88:

Which is why I'm really considering making that box purchase.......

Interested in a box split?

I'll have to figure out my finances for the week..... I'll let you know......

if I wasn't so darn poor I would have asked that sooner

jsnake

Reps charging a fee for an event? WHAT!? I have been doing all mine for free. I benefit from the sales so I don't see why a rep would charge a fee. Also, IMO a rep ought to be promoting his own events as well to ensure a good turn out.

lilwing88

jsnake:

Reps charging a fee for an event? WHAT!? I have been doing all mine for free. I benefit from the sales so I don't see why a rep would charge a fee. Also, IMO a rep ought to be promoting his own events as well to ensure a good turn out.

I don't know for sure if this rep charged. I know it varies depending on the company. But I think it's fairly common depending on the size of the event, and what not. I agree that a rep should promote his/her own events. If I were one, I'd make dang sure there was a nice turn out.

sightunseen

jsnake:

Reps charging a fee for an event? WHAT!? I have been doing all mine for free. I benefit from the sales so I don't see why a rep would charge a fee. Also, IMO a rep ought to be promoting his own events as well to ensure a good turn out.

I think it's a matter of the balance between how big the brand is. B&Ms would probably pay for big companies like RP or Oliva to host events because they are well-known brands and consumer demand is high. For startup brands like 262, we would be doing it for free because we want to generate buzz and brand recognition. Like you said, the rep benefits from the sales.

smbrink

Wow. I dunno what I would've done! I'm not very good in those kinda situations.

KCW

Same thing here in Ma. last April. Oliva Rep, Store Owner, 80 year old man sitting in there doing nothing and myself. No Cain, or Cain NUB. Not as pushy but, similar (so called) deals.

cabinetmaker

I think the reps who have a b&m that sells a ton of their product would not charge for an event no matter large or small the company is.

lilwing88

I guess it all depends on the type of event, as well. The bigger the event, the more a store owner might put up of his own money for refreshments, food and prizes. This event was bare bones. So, I could see the rep not charging here. Which may explain his pushy demeanor.