I had a different experience. Everything was done in less than two weeks. This company is GREAT to deal with IMHO.

Day 1: I e-mailed them and gave them info on the retailer I was trying to land.
Day 2: The CEO called me the next day
Day 5: Received info from them in 3 days
Day 8: I talked to my retailer and gave a them some Bucs from my collection to try
Day 9: My retailer called Bucanero the next day
Day 12: The next day I received an e-mail confirming the retailer is now a "Bucanero Account"
Day 13: I ordered my free box for my efforts

Note: It is my understanding the "normal" procedure is slightly different with this program. (1) They call/e-mail you to talk about the retailer you have in mind. This to make sure there is a good fit, there is no other Buc retailer around, get contact name and number, etc.
(2)They are the ones that makes contact with the retailer and talks to them and sends them some samples if necessary.

I would say be patient with them, they are a small company that can’t and doesn’t want to be in every retailer. I am sure they are getting flood with opportunities. Both from legitimate Buc fans that want to spread the word and ones from “cigar mooches” that are looking for freebees they have to weed out.
GT

Except for the beetles, they're great. 😉

Tin - so if you can get your store to carry Bucs, does that mean you get a free box too? -LOL

KC

I have talked to Robert and Johnny and they keep mailing me abassador samples but for some reason they never make it here. Johnny called me the other daty and I told hime the story and he said he would make sure they got here and he has read some of the posting here on cbid and is pleased with our take on them.

Penguin13 I don't think thats the way it works but hey worth a try aint it. LMAO.. I the E-mail I did recieve from Robert way back when I first contacted them he said he was going to send some samples to me.. With having tried the "Z" and the Full Sail last week which I recieved in a trade there is really NO need for the samples just get me set up so I can start ordering. LMAO.. I thought the 2 I had were great. the draw was alittle tight on the Full Sail but the flavor was well worth the work to get it out..TinMan

Email might be a little slow from them lately due to the blaster virus. I think they took a hit!

Barry

UPDATE** Johnny called me today. What a Super Great guy he is..And a deal was struck and I have a message from him to the ISU guys that went to the RTDA Show and for your Club So drop me a line and I will pass the message on to you..Johnny really like these two kids that were at the show and at the booth he had nothing but good to say about them and wants me to take care of them for him. Hahahahahah. I told him them I-weggeans are a pretty good buch SOME TIMES. LMAO..BTW I was born and raised in Iowa.. *S*..So Fella's drop me a line so I can Pass on the note from Johnny to you you'll be glad you did.. *S*..TinMan

Oppps E-Mail is..
cnyreen at bmtc dot net..

DrMaddVibe --- you may already know this ... but the Catalina was named after Robert's wife ...

As soon as I heard what the name was I thought to myself...What a great "Get out of jail" ticket!

Just got off the phone with Johnny. One of the shops I went to placed an order 🙂 WOO HOO! Free Bucs!!!

KC

WOO HOO !! Good job...

I just got an email and my local shop just placed an order. I chose the Z as my box I can't wait.