Anyone a member of the Tranter Monthly club?

[Big Al]

I see Trantors via http://www.cigar-connoisseur.co.uk/ have a monthly club which costs £29 per month with 4 to 6 cigars as your selection. You can join or leave at any time. Anyone a member or been a member? Any good? Is it worth it?

[Robusto]

I wouldn't mind knowing the range of cigars in the monthly pack.

http://www.cigar-connoisseur.co.uk/acatalog/world_cigars.html

[Big Al]

I wouldn't mind knowing the range of cigars in the monthly pack.

http://www.cigar-connoisseur.co.uk/acatalog/world_cigars.html

Indeed mate! One of the reasons I am asking the question! :biggrin1:

[Big Al]

I've just sent them a Form request asking for example details of monthly selections.

[Robusto]

Smart move, Big. :biggrin1:

[HabanoSy]

I see Trantors via http://www.cigar-connoisseur.co.uk/ have a monthly club which costs £29 per month with 4 to 6 cigars as your selection. You can join or leave at any time. Anyone a member or been a member? Any good? Is it worth it?

Could be interesting...!!!

But like Robusto would be good to know what the monthly packs generally consist of...!?!

Lets hope they get back to you...

Restless, HabanoSy

[Big Al]

I hope they get back too. If they do I shall post up what they say.

[Simon-JG-hr]

I think it's a nice idea, and a good way of trying different sticks. If I manage to get a little store going down in Plymouth it was something I was considering (though only four times a year). Maybe three Cubans and a quality NC (Padron, Rocky etc)?

[Boss Hog]

Yes, that does look good. Just had a look myself.

Loved the banner they had on the home page. We should have this also

I could amend it to say. "This site contains images of tobacco that make some grown men weak at the knee's"


http://www.cigar-connoisseur.co.uk/acatalog/A1_160x600_RedR.gif

[Robusto]

I noticed that!
"Images of tobacco".

FFS. :rolleyes:
Could make you go blind.

[Big Al]

Well, Keith of Tranter has replied and supplied me with the following info:

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Tranter Connoisseur Club: Example Monthly Club Postings:
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February 2009
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Havana Bolivar Petit Corona
Nicaragua Jose Peidra Nacionales
Havana Upmann Corona Junior
Nicaragua Chinchalero Novilo
Dominican Dominicos Corona
Nicaragua La Rica Perfecto
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March 2009
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Havana Fonseca Cosacos
Havana Diplomaticos No4
Dominican Santa Damiana Panatela
Nicaragua Luis Martinez Robusto
Honduras Gil Gonzales Solado
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April 2009
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Havana San Cristobel El Principe
Dominican Arturo Furante Petit Corona
Dominican Rep Macanudo Café Court
Nicaragua Flor de Oliva Robusto
Havana Trinidad Reyes
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July 2009
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Havana Cuaba Generosos
Dominican Rep Macanudo Petit Corona
Brazil Alonso Menedez No40
Honduras CAO Black Storm
Dominican Rep Dominicus Robusto
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Price £29 per month including post.
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And how those smilies got in I'll never know!

[deltawhisky]

That's not too bad thinking about what you're getting for the dosh. Mm.. :biggrin1:

[Big Al]

Well, I telephoned Keith and signed up today. My first "shipment" will be the August 2009 selection. No idea what's in it until it arrives.

I am going to give the "Club" a four month trial and review in the New Year. I'll come back to this thread every month and give a report on what is in the Monthly selection and will also report on what they smoke like! Although some I may "put by" to age.

[HabanoSy]

Sounds great Al.

Keep us all posted...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Big Al]

And here is the August 2009 selection (my first and received today):

Punch Petit Coronas Tubed Havana
Jose Piedra Cazadores Havana
La Invicta Maduro Honduras
Don Ramos Corona Honduras
Carlo Torando Robusto (plastic tube) Honduras

[bnelly]

Do they come with tasting notes etc. ? Interested in what they have to say about the Piedra ?

[Big Al]

Do they come with tasting notes etc. ? Interested in what they have to say about the Piedra ?

No taste notes Bnelly - just a list of what, type and where from.

[spacemonkey_no9]

Do they come with tasting notes etc. ? Interested in what they have to say about the Piedra ?

I'm not sure that would do anything for future sales...:biggrin1:

[HabanoSy]

Not the best list in the world, but some nice smokes in there nevertheless...

Post up your views on them Al when you've smoked them...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Simon-JG-hr]

Do they come with tasting notes etc. ?Excellent idea! :hail:

Sorry, just making notes here... :biggrin1:

[HabanoSy]

Excellent idea! :hail:

Sorry, just making notes here... :biggrin1:

Watcha planning Si...!?! :41:

Curious, HabanoSy

[Simon-JG-hr]

:spy:

Just thinking... in advance... for my possible little shop... ;)

[HabanoSy]

Good man...

What's this a retailer who actually cares about his customers...!?!

That said the majority of cigar shops I've been to have all been excellent, passionate about their product I suppose...!?!

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Simon-JG-hr]

That said the majority of cigar shops I've been to have all been excellent, passionate about their product I suppose...!?!I think that's they key. If you have a passion, you want to share it.

(Plus, of course, the best customer is a repeat customer; and the best way to get repeat custom... good customer service ;) ).

[bnelly]

and the best way to get repeat custom...

Live in a country with extraordinarily low tobacco taxes :pop2: