Firebird Flake Release Must Be A Success

[SSGT.]

I understand the disappointment in not getting a tin or two of what you were looking forward to, and maybe things could've gone smoother or handled differently. What I'm not understanding here is all of the verbal temper tantrums.

Maybe we should all email customer service and get them to offer a participation tin of a lesser tobacco to pacify those who played and didn't score.

 

[Chasing Embers]

What I'm not understanding here is all of the verbal temper tantrums.

It happens every time a new blend is released.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

What I'm not understanding here is all of the verbal temper tantrums.

What I don't understand are the temper tantrums by people who said that they didn't want a tin, but yet here they are in this thread.
And, I don't mean you @SSGT.

It's impossible to tell how many people actually are upset because they missed out, because everyone has posted at least a dozen times, some just came here to rant not even knowing the sale was going on, or just saw a rant and wanted to join in.

Maybe ten (and I am being conservative here) actually wanted to buy some and missed out, but as the thread drags on, it has gone from "oh man, my bad luck," to "C&D purposefully disrespected them by overhyping."

My congratulations to C&D for selling out so fast on this one. They make an awesome product, and I am glad that they've been successful in this. I wish them more success and a long life in business. I just wish my local B&M would stop being fuckheads and would start carrying C&D products.

 

[telescopes]

Me, I was curious as to why all the hub bub. I am always keen to learn more about human nature. We all want to feel valued. Some find this in doing charity work or putting in time at work on an important project while others, I suppose, find it in a tin of tobacco. Strangely enough, while reading this thread, social services contacted me and inquired if I would be interested in taking in a former student I taught five years ago and is now in foster care. Apparently when they asked her if there was anyone she could think of that might help, she gave them my name over all of her relatives. They tracked me down and called. I always told my students that no matter what I would be there for them. While this is certainly stretching that sentiment, I‘ll take that sense of worth over a tin of tobacco - albeit thanks to a wonderful forum friend apparently you can have your cake and eat it too.

 

[coming to_falling too]

I think all that's needed to be said has been said. All the ranting is out of us. All the hurt feelings I hope are getting better. Nothing is going to change. This thread just needs to die.

 

[telescopes]

This thread just needs to die.

All that is needed is for a certain group of members to join in and blame the government or certain politicians and make it political. Gone, gone, gone to join other dead threads in Forest Lawn.

 

[Peter Peachfuzz]

If their web site was designed better I don't think users that lost wouldn't be near as pissed.

 

[Oddball]

I agree @Peter Peachfuzz

Every time there is a small batch there's the "Can't wait to try!" crowd and the "Small Batch, meh" crowd.


I just called my B&M and said if you get an allotment, can I get a couple of tins. I did this before the website fiasco typical overload.


It sucks, and some folks don't have options but the internet can be a finicky trickster.


Luckily there are little things like this on the forum: WTB C & D Firebird Flake :: Tobacco Sell/Swap/Search - https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/wtb-c-d-firebird-flake.108086/#post-37155895

Speaking of, I am traveling to another B&M tomorrow that typically has some C&D Small Batch 6-8 weeks after release. I am happy to snag a few extras if they got any. Be advised they sell at retail prices, not internet prices.

 

[sablebrush52]

All that is needed is for a certain group of members to join in and blame the government or certain politicians and make it political. Gone, gone, gone to join other dead threads in Forest Lawn.

As a community service I will be happy to attempt an emergency execution.

Here goes.

8 pages of complaining about missing out on some crap small batch blend can only be a sign of C&D Derangement Syndrome.

There. That outta do it.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

 

[renfield]

What'd I miss, fellers?​

 

[krizzose]

I’m usually a sucker for a special release, but as I am not big fan of DFK, I high and mightily decided I wasn’t interested in this one when the first ads came out for it. Without realizing that it was drop day, I went to look at the fresh estate pipes on SP, but was met with the virtual queue.

I blame all the high and mighty special release fetishists / hoarders who shut the site down for us lunch bucket pipe smokers just trying to peruse the regular shit.

Just kidding. I hope you got some if you wanted it

 

[elvishrunes]

I think they should probably allow only 2-5 five tins per sale on in demand small batch, sometimes they do on some blends..

However, for people who missed out, Speakeasy by C/D has pretty similar ingredients, and good reviews.

 

[Elric]

I always viewed the small batch releases as a temporary way to bring new blends to market prior to the FDA eventually dropping the deeming hammer. Kind of a genius move IMHO and quite in line with Sykes & Jeremy's business acumen.

 

[rsshreck32]

 

[Warlee]

I think they should probably allow only 2-5 five tins per sale on in demand small batch, sometimes they do on some blends..

However, for people who missed out, Speakeasy by C/D has pretty similar ingredients, and good reviews.

Looks like a nice blend, but there’s no oriental in it.

 

[elvishrunes]

Looks like a nice blend, but there’s no oriental in it.

According to Smokingpipes there is;

https://www.smokingpipes.com/pipe-tobacco/cornell-diehl/speakeasy-navy-blend-2oz/product_id/212619

I haven’t tried it, but heard good stuff, it’s in my cart, but so is lots of stuff

 

[Chasing Embers]

According to Smokingpipes there is;

Unless the altered the recipe from its original release or it's a typo, there's no mention of it on the original tins or in Jim's description of it. Very rum heavy as well even after 9 years.

 

[Oddball]

As of 11:06 CST 1/30/25 Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Firebird Flake - https://www.pipesandcigars.com/product/SBF-TP.html
Just keeping an eye out for folks that missed out.

 

[Mike N]

Firebird is also available at Watch City Cigars. One tin limit.