hoyodude
Saturday, August 6, 2011 4:59:55 PM
A bunch of folks recently jumped on the noob who complained about "misleading pictures" and, truthfully, I was in the camp of "Read first, order second". But this auction that is up currently is enough to confuse anyone, see what you think:

http://www.cigarbid.com/Auction/Lot/1107560/EP-Carrillo-Predelictos-pyramid-5-Pack/ 

Clearly states this is for a 5-pack but at the end of the description, "Each bid is for one (1) single cigar." Wait. WTF? Now, c'mon guys. This looks like deliberate bait-and-switch. I don't believe it is, knowing the volume of business done by these guys a mistake like this is inevitable I guess but....really? Maybe they just proof read some of the auctions they post, who knows, but this is not cool.

ZRX1200
Saturday, August 6, 2011 5:02:01 PM
Hahaha!!!!
NYYankees
Saturday, August 6, 2011 5:03:41 PM
Good catch on this. I suppose the finer the print, the closer to the truth the statement is. However, I cannot imagine people spending $19/stick for those.
engletl
Saturday, August 6, 2011 5:39:17 PM
I would bet that what has happened in the description is...

The last time these were up for auction the were in the singles auction. Now they are in the fiver and instead of retyping the description/etc, the previous use was just C&P right in without a single thought to proof

dpnewell
Saturday, August 6, 2011 6:06:17 PM
This happened just recently on LHC Cores on FF. Top said 5 pack, but description said "1 lot of 10". I sent a message to CS, and finally, a couple days later after the auction had closed, they said it was for a 5ver, NOT the 10 listed in the description. If I had bid, I would have been p*ssed as we are told over and over again to go with the description. So, I guess the real rule is "whatever benefits C-Bid".

ZRX1200
Saturday, August 6, 2011 6:51:54 PM
Uh oh. . .
stogiemonger
Saturday, August 6, 2011 6:55:31 PM
This, to me, is simply an oversight on the part of C-bid, as was stated by engletl. This auction is for a 5 pack. I say that because in the quickies menu it is stated as a 5 pack. Once you click on it from the menu, it is again described as a 5 pack on the first line, and again on the second line. The last line of the description is clearly where the mistake occurred. I wouldn't judge them too harshly for this mistake, as I make mistakes from time to time as well. Yes, it should have been caught by proof reading, but... As far as an intentional bait and switch go? Wow! I'm just not getting that from this auction. I'm seeing a mistake, is all.

Edit: Oh, and that noob was a douche! He asked for his lashing, then begged for more.

jig+pig
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:27:36 PM
It seems there are quite a few "oversights" on c-bid........
engletl
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:30:15 PM

It seems there are quite a few "oversights" on c-bid........

jig+pig wrote:

It's da Svedes and their Minotaurs...

BDS12
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:35:33 PM
Ya , 5 pack up top, then auction for a single!

Great cigar, but not worth the confusion, I stay away from those screwups.

Hey, those things happen, but keep pointing them out so they can correct it.

stogiemonger
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:43:47 PM
^yup! Buyer beware! I pay attention as well, and don't bid on confusion either. This reinforces the don't bid drunk line.
elk hunter
Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:47:33 PM
Love it....
riverdog
Saturday, August 6, 2011 9:25:54 PM

It's da Svedes and their Minotaurs...

engletl wrote:

F'ing minotaurs. Can't trust any farther than ya can run em.

hoyodude
Saturday, August 6, 2011 9:38:22 PM

This, to me, is simply an oversight on the part of C-bid, as was stated by engletl. This auction is for a 5 pack. I say that because in the quickies menu it is stated as a 5 pack. Once you click on it from the menu, it is again described as a 5 pack on the first line, and again on the second line. The last line of the description is clearly where the mistake occurred. I wouldn't judge them too harshly for this mistake, as I make mistakes from time to time as well. Yes, it should have been caught by proof reading, but... As far as an intentional bait and switch go? Wow! I'm just not getting that from this auction. I'm seeing a mistake, is all.

Edit: Oh, and that noob was a douche! He asked for his lashing, then begged for more.

stogiemonger wrote:

Dude. You DID actually READ what I posted, right? Like where I said, " This looks like deliberate bait-and-switch. I don't believe it is, knowing the volume of business done by these guys a mistake like this is inevitable...", right? Clearly said I know it was not deliberate, just pointing something out that JUST MIGHT give a few noobs a heads-up about being careful here. If you've noticed how long I've been around here you might guess I wouldn't still be here if I thought of them as deliberate cheats.

Just so we're clear.🙄

wheelrite
Saturday, August 6, 2011 9:41:02 PM
Ya know...

PA is turning into a commie State,,,

Vladimir SvenR,,,,

Cbidski,,,

HockeyDad
Saturday, August 6, 2011 9:48:35 PM
I do not bid on auctions with conflicting descriptions. Problem solved.
wheelrite
Saturday, August 6, 2011 9:51:10 PM

I do not bid on auctions with conflicting descriptions. Problem solved.

HockeyDad wrote:

Bro,,,

The peasant's reading comprehension is lacking.Svenski knows this and takes advantage...

cigar breath
Saturday, August 6, 2011 10:01:45 PM
hockeydad said it. not sure dont bid. unless your a noob looking at pictures.
donutboy2000
Saturday, August 6, 2011 10:04:32 PM
.

Large font trumps smaller

font.

stogiemonger
Saturday, August 6, 2011 10:17:40 PM

Dude. You DID actually READ what I posted, right? Like where I said, " This looks like deliberate bait-and-switch. I don't believe it is, knowing the volume of business done by these guys a mistake like this is inevitable...", right? Clearly said I know it was not deliberate, just pointing something out that JUST MIGHT give a few noobs a heads-up about being careful here. If you've noticed how long I've been around here you might guess I wouldn't still be here if I thought of them as deliberate cheats.

Just so we're clear.🙄

hoyodude wrote:

LOL! Dude! We're clear. I know where you stand. As a matter of fact I've accused you, (in jest of course) of toting the company line before. I've even gone as far as accusing you of being a secret employee. (again in jest) I'm just stating my take on this is all. It is a mistake the way I read it. Not messing with the dude. Just opining.🇨🇮

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