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Customer Service/Damaged Goods?
smokerings1 Offline
#1 Posted:
Joined: 08-26-2001
Posts: 76
I sent an email to customer service today regarding a humidor I purchased as a gift for a friend. It was a guardian 75. It was missing three Spanish cedar dividers, hygrometer and humidifier. Also the box had been opened at least once, possibly twice. Anyone had any similar experiences with merchandise? If so, how was your customer service experience? I have had many dealings with cigarbid and this the second time with broken merchandise. All other transactions have been fine.
GetYourOwn Offline
#2 Posted:
Joined: 04-05-2002
Posts: 734
Call the 1-800 number in the left hand corner of the screen during office hours. They will fix you up.
Maybe you bid on a used one. They do not come with accessories.
If not they just stuck the wrong one in your box. They will fix you up fast if you call em.
jgjam Offline
#3 Posted:
Joined: 05-16-2002
Posts: 909
Have you received an answer from customer service...
If you haven't why would you post this before receiving an answer???
If you got an answer from them did they not take care of the problem??
If they did why would you post this if the situation was resolved???
I would understand postings like this if cbid didn't respond within a reasonable time period and offered less that acceptable options and solutions... But my experience with them has always been that they go out of their way to resolve any problems to my satisfaction.

Give them a chance... If they still don't respond favorably then post if you feel like it. How would you like it if anytime you make a mistake someone rips you without allowing you to offer an explanation and a correction...

Now I will get off of my soapbox. If anyone feels that I am wrong in these thoughts they are welcome to respond to my comments... you won't hurt my feelings... everyone has their own opinions and are entitled to them.

John
Slimboli Offline
#4 Posted:
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
Thanks John, you took the words right out of my mouth (now you get to catch all the flack ... hehehe!)

Why is it hard for some people here to realize, that the damage that has occured in shipment, is not the fault with the company that sends it? That is something out of their control, although they will bend over backwards to make it right ...

... also, before posting, search the archives. There has been tons posted on great 'Customer Service' here ... and at CI.
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#5 Posted:
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
i can't think of another company that has so much support from it's customers, that we not only defend the company, we attack (some do) the unhappy customer. i don't think the new kids on the block are used to customer service people that really are interested in correcting almost anything the customer is unhappy about.

they assume that customer service here will be like customer service at most places, "our menu has changed," followed by 6 options before finally reaching voice mail.

i have seen insurance companies go into the toilet after they install a phone option system and voice mail.

try calling the phone company for information about your bill.

new guys!! all of the people at customer service are there to service you, not them. give them a shot first, or we will be all over you like white on rice.
smokerings1 Offline
#6 Posted:
Joined: 08-26-2001
Posts: 76
Gentlemen, Thank you for such quick assistance! I would have thought you worked for cigarbid! In reality, perhaps I wasnt clear in my message. The question I asked was if anyone else had recieved broken merchandise and if so, how customer service was to deal with. Plain and simple.
To "GetYourOwn": Thank you, your advice was well recieved, however the humidor I purchased was advertised with the items mentioned in the email, IE: Dividers, hygrometer and humidifier.
To "jgjam" If you were paying attention to my message you might not have asked the questions you did. For instance, you asked "have you recieved an answer from customer service". My message was posted today and says that I had just emailed customer service. If you were familiar with customer seervice you would know that they are closed on the weekends. So to answer your question obviously I havent recieved a reply yet. On the lighter side, your soapbox is an enjoyable read at times.
To "Slimboli" you mentioned "Why is it hard for some people here to realize, that the damage that has occured in shipment, is not the fault with the company that sends it? That is something out of their control, although they will bend over backwards to make it right" The only damage I mentioned was a small scratch, to which I said it didnt bother me. My reasons for posting had to do with missing components, not damage. BTW, why spend a bunch of time surfing the archives when I can post one question and get such fast knowledge from you? Thank you for such a quick response though..........
RICKAMAVEN: Thank you for such an eloquent portrayal of the loyal CBID customer, if a little convoluted. BTW, I am not a newbie, I have been a poster here for over two years and have even at times supported your super duper far left rants on occasion. Have you forgotten so soon.....?
I am starting to be reminded of the ASC......

Slimboli Offline
#7 Posted:
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
American Society of Criminology???

Association for Survey Computing???

The American Society of Cinematographers???

Good point ... I temporarily forgot that I was a 'know-it-all' ... hehehe!



jreddoch Offline
#8 Posted:
Joined: 12-30-2000
Posts: 1,309
Plain and simple, c-bid's customer service is top notch and will correct the problem. I'd say I'd stake my reputation on it, if I had one.
Slimboli Offline
#9 Posted:
Joined: 07-09-2000
Posts: 16,139
smokerings1 --- to answer your question legitimately, yes ... once, I did have a problem with a humidor that I aquired at CB.

I won a bid that was $19 for the 'Maestro Burl Humidor' that retails at CI for $49, and they sent me the wrong humidor.

What they sent me, was the Humidor, Case & Cutter Gift Set which retails for $89 at CI ...

I immediately 'jumped the gun' and complained to customer service, and was promptly sent return UPS labels, and was told if I wanted it exchanged ... no problem.

Well after going to their parent site and looking it up, I decided that I really didn't need the 'burl' look after all ... and not having opened the humidor, didn't relize the 'bonus' that awaited me inside.
xrundog Offline
#10 Posted:
Joined: 01-17-2002
Posts: 2,212
Based on my experience, here's my prediction: You will send the humidor back and Cbid will send you another. This will continue until you get the right stuff. This will not cost you anything. It's a sure thing!
cigarsmoke Offline
#11 Posted:
Joined: 07-14-2002
Posts: 100
Just call the 1-800 number and they will take care of you. Then be sure to post how great customer service is. Because, you will find out how great they are. This will help alleviate all the freaking out that is caused by a simple question.
delarob Offline
#12 Posted:
Joined: 06-28-2001
Posts: 5,318
ASC-Another Satisfied Customer?
RICKAMAVEN Offline
#13 Posted:
Joined: 10-01-2000
Posts: 33,248
smokerings1

sorry i should have posted it seperately. it was not a response to anything or anyone.

me "convoluted?" i thought of myself as complex, complicate, detailed, and elaborate. those were the only words i could find in the thesaurus that went with complex.

incidently my keboard is running like ****. it takes almost a full second for each letter to appear when i am typing and i have lost the little blinking line. help!
TrishS@CigarBid Offline
#14 Posted:
Joined: 06-13-2001
Posts: 3,172
smokerings1 --

I'll be happy to investigate the problem and get it resolved for you as soon as I get to the office on Monday.

And I want to thank you guys for all of your support!! We do try to keep our customers happy. I'm glad we've done a good job so far!

-Trish
RobertParrott Offline
#15 Posted:
Joined: 06-27-2001
Posts: 344
Wow, now that’s what I call a dedicated employee. 10:30 on a Sunday morning and Trishhh is checking the forum. I think she should get a big raise for going above and beyond the call of duty. What do the rest of you think?
Tobasco Offline
#16 Posted:
Joined: 02-08-2003
Posts: 2,809
Ive never had damaged Merchandise from Cigar-Bid. Once
I recieved damaged stogies. The outer wrappers were
peeling badly. I told them and they sent me another
shipment free. It was only a five pak though. But they didnt even want the 1st ones back! I think they will help you out.
rayder1 Offline
#17 Posted:
Joined: 06-02-2002
Posts: 2,226
I don't even think of posting a complaint anymore. They have quickly resolved any problem I have had, so there is no point.

Rick...new keyboard...$10-$15 at Office Max. But then again...maybe your system is crashing..that'll be more. Waaaay more.
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