Thompson returns are costly

[Zoomschwortz]

Before I start, a word in my defense. I didn't know about the Jungle before ordering from Thompson and will cease ordering after receiving 250 inexspensive cigars that some of my friends like, so I can get 10% back on what I ordered from them.

I received some La Palomas cigars from them and after smoking 1 and sending 1 to sgresso, I returned them to Thompson.

I found out this morning that it cost me $26 to return these. That is nearly half the price of the cigars and when I add the delivery fee I payed to get them, I'm out almost 3/4 the original price.

It's funny that they will not UPS to Washington State so I had to wait almost a month to receive them, but, low and behold, the only way I could send them back to Thompson was by UPS.

If I hadn't bought the Humidor (which I really like) from them and a bunch of cigars, I would have cut the strings already. Since I only need to buy a few more cigars to get 10% back, I will stick it out and then apply the 10% towards some Arturo Fuentes and call it quits.

Well I'll step off my soap box now I wish I would have found the Jungle a couple months ago.

Friends don't let friends buy cigars from Thompson.

Take Care
Ken

[adamh_25_]

That sucks man...but at least you may get somethin out of em....the 10%.
Good luck.
Adam

[Stogiefanatic182]

Thomopson takes another victim. Dont feel bad, I too ordered from Thompsons. A small desktop humi and it came with their chepo cigars. A mistake that wont happen again.

[mtb996]

you can find some occasional deals on thompsons. I bought a nice humidor awhile back and I use the 50 million crap cigars they give you free to give to non-cigar friends that come over and want something to smoke.

You just have to be careful.

[tiptone]

After all that trouble the only way I'd order from them again would be if they turned that 10% off into 100% off. Just doesn't seem worth it for 10%...



I've never ordered from Thompson's, doesn't sound like I ever will.

[PuffDaddy]

Originally Posted by Zoomschwortz

Since I only need to buy a few more cigars to get 10% back, I will stick it out and then apply the 10% towards some Arturo Fuentes and call it quits.

Well I'll step off my soap box now I wish I would have found the Jungle a couple months ago.

Friends don't let friends buy cigars from Thompson.

Take Care
Ken

I would say, cut my losses and run! Every cigar you buy from them you could get from a vendor that would value your business. They are also so overpriced that the 10% isn't savings at all. I would go to Serious, Holts, CI, and many others for future purchases (or a local B&M if you have a good one).
BTW, Check out www.famous-smoke.com for good prices on Fuentes.

[Zoomschwortz]

Originally Posted by mtb996

you can find some occasional deals on thompsons. I bought a nice humidor awhile back and I use the 50 million crap cigars they give you free to give to non-cigar friends that come over and want something to smoke.

You just have to be careful.

I couldn't be happier with the Millionaire Humidor I bought from them and the La Condesa cigars are a hit with some friends that like Macanudos.

I will finish up with the 79 cent La Condesa cigars and call it quits.

[Corona Gigante]

Originally Posted by PuffDaddy

I would say, cut my losses and run! Every cigar you buy from them you could get from a vendor that would value your business. They are also so overpriced that the 10% isn't savings at all.

I trod the same path you're on. I bought my first humi from Thompson's along with a lighter and some of their own-brand smokes. That wasn't a bad deal and I still use the humi.

I also signed up for their cigar-club, but looking back, I would say that sticking with it just to get the 10% coupon is just good money after bad. Their house brands suck and their non-house blend prices are not very competitive.

Just my .

[LastClick]

Well don't feel to bad, I think every one, at least almost everyone here used thompson when first starting out. I did to and learned the hard way....but you've made it through the toughest part, now enjoy the rest of your journey my friend.

Originally Posted by Zoomschwortz

I wish I would have found the Jungle a couple months ago.

Friends don't let friends buy cigars from Thompson.

Take Care
Ken

[RPB67]

Like my dad always says. Cut your losses and just move on.

It could have been worse. Could have been a bigger order.

Stay away from Thompsons !!!!

[air1070]

I have never ordered from them. Been gifted a few Thompson sticks from friends however...The Amoroso was actually pretty good. The other two were like smoking a cat turd.

I still like to thumb through the catalog and read the descriptions.

"Not Cuban, But Nobody wants to believe it"
"Looks Like a Cuban, Tastes Like a Cuban, But it isn't a Cuban!"

I also like how everything is "Rare" and a "Puro"

[MrBill]

I've never ordered cigars from Thompson. All I'll order from them is lighters/cutters. If you compare their prices with say...JR, you'll see JR's MSRP is the LOW Thompson price!!
A few months ago I found out about CI and their prices are within a buck or two of JRs. And now that I've been put on to Cigar Bid (thanks to fellow forum members for making me spend money! )......Thompson? Who are they??????

[kenstogie]

I agree with you all Thompson's duz suck. I bought some stuff from them when I was a newbie. I still have some of those dog rockiets can't wait to unload them. I surely won't be smoking them. I (as a gift) recieved a humidor from them and has given me nothing but trouble. I am going to put some cheap sticks that look nice in it and leave it as decoration.

[jovenhut]

It took 5 weeks to get my Don Asa's and the box was noit even sealed right. they are a joke

[Bob]

Well, live and learn. Too bad they could make up for a lot with better customer service. I get more from my B and M. But my B and M doesn't care a Pheonix.....But, then again, my B and M gives me freebies and info and just good common cigar care. They have even been interested in being a part of CS. So my B and M means a lot and it is only a few minutes away.
The stuff they don't carry I talk to them about. They also give discounts for box purchases. And I can order from them over the Internet.

Or I can order what I need from the internet retailers.