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puskarich Offline
#1 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 12:54 PM EST
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At the risk of opening up a big can of worms, I cant help but ask a question that has me curious.

I notice a post every now and then that gets yanked because the poster mentioned a competing website, etc. Is there a list somewhere of who the sponsors are? If there is a good deal on the sponsor's site, can we mention it in the forum?

No big deal. Just curious. My inquiring mind wanted to know.
Mr.Mean Offline
#2 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 1:25 PM EST
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This site is run by Cigars International ie: CI. they are a retailer of cigars, therefore have no sponsorship but maintain the site on their own.
Robby Offline
#3 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 1:36 PM EST
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Heheheheh hehehee "yanked" um hehe he he
rck_1 Offline
#4 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 1:51 PM EST
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You can however post a message saying you know of a good deal on something and include your e-mail addy. those interested can e-mail you for specifics!!!
cayman2b Offline
#5 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 2:00 PM EST
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Hey- where'd Slim's post on the I/T Fires go??
Somebody do a naughty and they yanked the whole
post or I'm I having a major brain f$#T..
lifesacatch22 Offline
#6 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 3:52 PM EST
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I'm not sure what gets yanked, though i just had one that got pulled down, it was a web site that had a few links to cigar companies CAO, Bucanero, Torano (no retailers) and it got yanked. I'd still really appriciate any feedback if anyone wouldn't mind looking at the site. e-mail me at aczapla (at) istate (dot) edu
Slimboli Offline
#7 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 5:56 PM EST
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Yeah ... you a few of you 'goofs' got my thread deleted ... hehehe! I explain it in another thread ...

Hang on ... I'll let Steve field this one, I've said it so many times that I just can't ...

... THIS time!
Slimboli Offline
#8 Posted: Wed, Apr 9 2003, 6:01 PM EST
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... give him some time, as he may have gone home for the day.

But, I'm sure he will answer this to your satisfaction.
TrishS@CigarBid Offline
#9 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 3:44 AM EST
Joined: 06-13-2001
Posts: 3,172
Steve is the new board monitor, but he's got a few days off to celebrate his birthday! (Feel free to post all those happy birthday wishes.) So I'll field this one.

* In a nutshell, since this site is hosted by a cigar company, don't mention our competitors.
* If you THINK it may be a competitor, don't mention it.
* If you point people to a website that has links to our competitors, don't mention it.
* Be nice to each other.

Simple, huh?

For those of you who don't BELIEVE me and the Reader's Digest condensed version, here's a lovely cut/paste of the information that can be found at the entrance to the forum!!

Welcome to the CigarBid.com forum. Use of the forum is open to all CigarBid registered users. The Forum is provided as an opportunity for members to discuss cigars and related topics.
The basic rule for using the Forum is that you use good judgment and common sense in keeping your comments and messages reasonable. Some examples of unreasonable messages may include the use of profanity, advertising or commercial purposes, competing web sites, or disparaging an individual, a race or religion, a company, or website. In the event that certain Forum postings are questionable, the posting will be taken down, and offenders may have their privileges removed. This message area is monitored by our staff, who reserve the right to remove, edit or close a post or thread at any time. However, it is impossible to review every message, and while we will make every effort to remove objectionable material right away, by using the forum you acknowledge that all posts are the express opinions of the authors only. Therefore, in no way will CigarBid.com or its administrators or staff be held liable for any post. The IP address of all posts is recorded to assist in enforcing these terms and conditions.
By entering you agree to be bound by these conditions.
Thank you!

Let me know if you have any questions!! :)

Trish
JonR Offline
#10 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 6:08 AM EST
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Ou ! Ou ! Ou ! Trish ( JonR's arm sticking straight up, hand waving ) I have a question! Do you know when Sponge Bob Square Pants new movie is due out? JonR
TrishS@CigarBid Offline
#11 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 7:07 AM EST
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JonR -

My kids are too old (Thank goodness!!!) to enjoy SpongeBob. Sorry I can't help you with that one....

Anyone else have a question?!?!

Trish
Lowman Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 7:16 AM EST
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My turn, my turn...

When will CB/CI be having the next herf??? Looking forward to it !!!

Low

PS... how did you like those smiley face things??
TrishS@CigarBid Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 7:46 AM EST
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Low -- The smiley things were awesome!! I have mine at eye level on the wall. Thank you so much!! The guys' smiley thingies are all dirty. Mike keeps bouncing his off the floor and Steve...well, you know Steve.

Don't know much about the next herf, but I think they're starting the planning part. We'll keep ya posted!

Trish
xibbumbero Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 8:52 AM EST
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Trish,have they given any thought to having a west coast herf? :) X
TrishS@CigarBid Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 9:21 AM EST
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X -

We'd love to attend a west coast herf. Just may take a while to get there!! Until then, we'll enjoy them through the pictures you guys provide.

:(

Trish
cwilhelmi Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 9:24 AM EST
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Yeah what gives? Us West coasters miss out on all the fun!!
cwilhelmi Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 9:26 AM EST
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Trish - I heard from a reliable source that CI buys some of it's stock from competitors. Is there any truth to this?
Slimboli Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 12:18 PM EST
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Good point Chris, but my guess would be ... that once they have them in stock, that site then becomes CI/CB's competition ... LOL!
puskarich Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 4:12 PM EST
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You got my attention at the mention of a herf. Where is it usually located?
puskarich Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, Apr 10 2003, 4:13 PM EST
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(not that you didnt have my attention during the thread)

Who is the cool guy who started this conversation anyway? heeheh
couldITbe Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Apr 11 2003, 3:43 AM EST
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Most distributors buy from various sources, whoever offers the lowest prices and cuts the best deals. Most of the time it's accomplished direct with manufacturers. Yet from time to time cigar dealers buy and sell amongst each other. If one gets a deal, it often gets horse-traded around to a couple other dealers too. With a few glaring exceptions, competitors are fairly collegial.
Lowman Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Apr 11 2003, 4:27 AM EST
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Hey, look at that... We got the "Big Guy" to post...

Don't usually see you posting... How are ya?? Planning another herf at CB???

Low
couldITbe Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Apr 11 2003, 7:09 AM EST
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I've been hiding in a corner of the humidor, biting my fingernails and worrying who cwhilhelmi's "sources" are.
:)
cwilhelmi Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Apr 11 2003, 7:24 AM EST
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keith - I figured it was as you described... I'm sure you would know the "source" that I'm talking about, you can email me if you like.

cpwilhelmi at hotmail dot com
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