Intrusive B&M Sales Help

[Snake Hips]

havent read the whole thread but yes, I prefer to be left alone in a B&M. the most annoying thing is when the owner/worker comes with you and raves about all sticks--ie there are no bad sticks. i guess this is salesmanship, but either at a car dealer or B&M, it comes off as quite fake. that being said, i do value and support B&Ms as it would suck if they went away. but the trick is finding a good one.

Haha, I hate that too. But the guys at my B&M aren't afraid to tell you their opinion...I was asking about [this particular $22 cigar] and he waited for the manager to leave the humidor and just goes - "Those suuuuuuck!"

And now my best friend works there, and his first assignment is to smoke one of every kind of cigar they have in stock, so I'm not worried about this problem anymore...

And they gave me a free membership

 

[Spect]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shotgunjimmy
Im curious though, how do you tell from smelling the cigar that it is plugged?

Me too.

It was a joke fellas. :chk

Not that I'd put it past some people though....

 

[Snake Hips]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Shotgunjimmy
Im curious though, how do you tell from smelling the cigar that it is plugged?



It was a joke fellas. :chk

Not that I'd put it past some people though....

I've seen guys take the cigar, close one nostril with their pointer finger, stick the foot of the cigar against the other, and sniff as hard as possible...what are they accomplishing with that one? And also licking them...I've seen it...

 

[Addiction]

It sounds like they've already prejudged you buddy. At this point I think you'd be completely within your rights to wait until the guy comes in, point at something on the ceiling and as soon as he looks up to see it kick him in the package so hard his balls rise up enough to look like earrings. Then grab a box or two of the most expensive smoke they stock and make a run for it.

Oh and if you can manage to take some candy from a baby carriage or maybe kick an 89 year old woman down some stairs for $1.13 that would totally complete the picture......

There are several nice B&M's here in the Minneapolis area, two of which are in the Minnetonka area, on my way home from work. I've stopped at both to buy sticks, and they each have a nice selection. But what bugs me is that they both basically follow a customer into the humidor and stand and watch while you make your selections. I realize I haven't been in their stores enough that they "know" me, but it really puts me off. I'm usually dressed in slacks and a button down shirt, so I'm not "sleezy" looking. Since I'm new to cigars, I want to be able to take my time and make my selections, read the little signs, compare prices, etc. It's very off-putting to have someone follow me up one side of the humidor and down the other.

So, if you happen to be reading this, please back off. If I want help or have questions I'll be only too happy to ask.

 

[BlackDog]

You may recall a couple weeks ago I made a post about feeling "hurried" by shop employees when I was in the humidor. Addiction has it posted right above here. Well, I visited again today and had a TOTALLY different experience. Some of you suggested that I start some discussion with the shop keeper. Well I did, and you were right. I was interested in some small spicy cigars, and he showed me what they had. Not a large selection (although they did have a quite a few small cigars in tins), but some excellent quality. Not only was he helpful, but said that he liked the RP Vintage, but that it wasn't spicy, more mild. But based upon his recommendation I bought it anyhow. He also signed me up for their email mailing list so I will know when they have events and promotions. This visit was MUCH nicer than the last one. So thanks for your suggestions, it really made my visit more comfortable. :tu

 

[Silound]

Glad I could offer an opinion on the matter to help


Us employees really do like it when people want to talk a little...it breaks up the monotony of the day and allows us to expand our own minds some with good conversation.