Don Collins Cigars San Juan, Puerto Rico

**Shelby07** · 06-20-2006, 09:52 PM

Mario - let's start over.

Apparantly you think I insulted your heritage. I don't believe I did, but if I said something along those lines I will tell you I never intended to and I can't apologize enough. As for insulting us, it had nothing to do with a differing opinion, Hell, this group disagrees all the time, but more with the fact that you thought you needed to lecture these guys. I am still very new to this and enjoy learning as much as I can. When I first came to the board, some of the members explained to me the fierce friendship and loyalty they have for each other. I didn't understand it then, but I do now. You may be an expert in your field, but as was already said, we don't know that and you have to admit, you did just show up out of nowhere, If you read some of the threads here you will quickly see that these are a savy bunch of guys with a passion for cigars, manufacturing techniques, best storage practices, history, etc., and they have a lot to share.

So, tell us a little something about yourself and perhaps some stories about your family's experiences in the tobacco industry in PR. Separate yourself from Don Collins cigars until we get to know you. Your family seems to have a history in the tobacco growing industry over there. I'm sure we'd all be interested in hearing about it.

**Lopaka** · 06-20-2006, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Shelby07

When I first came to the board, some of the members explained to me the fierce friendship and loyalty they have for each other.

Not to

this thread, however that meant a lot seeing that. I hope others (that are new here) read that and finally understand why we do things the way we do.

**Shelby07** · 06-20-2006, 09:57 PM

Perhaps we should move this thread to a different group??

bigpoppapuff · 06-20-2006, 10:16 PM

i don't like anybody...

**drew_goring** · 06-20-2006, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by don collins cigars

We Guarantee the cigars for 2 years without a humidor

Ok, you just lost your sale right there. We all know that only swishers and white owls are good for that long without a humidor. So then you must be selling garbage.

That's like buying fine cheese that doesn't require a refrigerator (cheez wiz).

Do you not know what a cigar smokes like that doesn't have proper humidifiacation?

So Fuck off..we don't want you white owl imitations

**WOXOF** · 06-20-2006, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by drew_goring

Ok, you just lost your sale right there. We all know that only swishers and white owls are good for that long without a humidor. So then you must be selling garbage.

That's like buying fine cheese that doesn't require a refrigerator (cheez wiz).

Do you not know what a cigar smokes like that doesn't have proper humidifiacation?

So Fuck off..we don't want you white owl imitations

I was wondering if anyone else caught that remark about not needing a humidor.

Don Collins and brother Mario, here is how you spread the word about a product.

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...ght=puros+ache

http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showthre...ht=shakespeare

P.S. what's wrong with cheez wiz?

**Don Collins Cigars** · 06-22-2006, 09:01 AM

Guys ,Mario is just standing behind his heritage and he's a proud smoker of Don Collins brand. Thats fine. All and many of you have visited the site I'm sure . You can view the guestbook and customer photos if you thought this was not the real deal. I'm not trying to sell you anything... these cigars sell themself.Yes, we guarantee the cigars for two yrs without a humidor. This is our Guarantee to our customers, if there is an issue send the back. I have yet to recieve 1 cigar returned. We hope that if you have questions, we can answer them for you .

bigpoppapuff · 06-22-2006, 10:31 AM

it's like talking to a wall....don....read my posts regarding sampling......you tell me if you can get better advertising.......i assure you that nobody here will buy one of your cigars unless someone other than you and mario says it's a great cigar......my offer still stands...use your head......try to build the brand my way...

**SuperChuck** · 06-22-2006, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Don Collins Cigars

Guys ,Mario is just standing behind his heritage and he's a proud smoker of Don Collins brand. Thats fine. All and many of you have visited the site I'm sure . You can view the guestbook and customer photos if you thought this was not the real deal. I'm not trying to sell you anything... these cigars sell themself.Yes, we guarantee the cigars for two yrs without a humidor. This is our Guarantee to our customers, if there is an issue send the back. I have yet to recieve 1 cigar returned. We hope that if you have questions, we can answer them for you .

How, exactly, do these "sell themselves"?

Let's review:
No one I know has tried one
They aren't listed in Perelmans
They are not available as singles
I have never read a review
They are only available through you
I have no idea who you are

No amount of cheerleading will get me to buy something that doesn't meet at least one of those criteria. And I'm pretty sure that goes for most of the members here, as well.

Too bad, cuz I'd like to find a good Puerto Rican smoke...

**Mario_smoker** · 06-22-2006, 07:57 PM

Wow, after all of this I wouldn't buy from them. Im pretty sure that this is not the advertisement Don Collins wanted.

Oh. And yes my great grandfather Pedro Flor Rivera use to work in the field in Toa Alta back in the 1800's.

**Desert Rat** · 06-22-2006, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mario_smoker

Wow, after all of this I wouldn't buy from them. Im pretty sure that this is not the advertisement Don Collins wanted.

Precisely the point that people here have been trying to make.

Don Collins et al wandered in here and stepped on his dick because he did not "sample" the board before making his sales pitch.

The boys here are wise enough to want to "sample" these glorious cigars before commiting to a purchase. They do not want to make a mistake like Mr. Collins and crew has.

So here is something to kow tow towards: go "sample" 1,000 posts on this and other boards, then the three of you sit down, and come up with a new game plan.

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