It must minimum $500 to get Bronze because I spent over that (but less than $1000) in 2021. I was just under $500 in 2022. If only I’d known ….
Loss of VIP Bronze Status at SmokingPipes.com
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Actually not really. If I just wait for the semi-annual sitewide sales, I can get 15% off any pipe instead of just 5% off a select few brands.
I've been bronze a couple of years and with that it would be 5% off any pipe, which is nice. As for needing to spend x amount annually to retain it, all I can say is I only bought 1 pipe last year and it was substantially less than $200. Bought 1 pipe this year with no plans to buy more. So, will see if I still have it next year. As it only gives discounts on pipe purchases-along with free shipping-won't miss it much if I lose it as I imagine I'll buy few pipes in the future. Sufficiently stocked with pipes now.
Makes sense to me, lest there be a flood of wives all over the country cancelling their spouse's credit cards.
“Status” didn’t save me almost a nickel on SP for an Old Boy - I decided to try one and “magically” had an Amazon suggestion for the model I was looking for - now on the way via EA Carey for ……. $.04 cheaper!
I think I was bronze for a while, pretty sure it was a meaningless label, as I can't recall ever getting a "deal" or another perk from them. Last year I got a Christmas card from them, I thought that was no longer a thing, ended up in the trash. I do have nine other meaningless labels, not sure why they bother. I'll continue to purchase from them when the need arises as they are exceptional at delivering the goods, not to accumulate yet another label.
If I had to guess Id say AJL67 is probably Gold status based off of those awesome TAD pictures he puts up.
If I remember correctly there isn’t a set amount for Gold status. Its based on how much you purchase and how often you purchase. I’m sure it’s a pretty high amount. I think they consider it a case by case basis.
I'm currently Bronze, but aside from boosting one's ego I really don't see any tangible benefit from having these status levels bestowed upon you. It would be worthwhile if you received some type of additional discount or maybe an occasional special offer. Not complaining, just don't see why it matters what status-level they call you...
My silver status gets me 10% off pipes. It's not much, but it's better than 0% off.
This will be my last year at silver, because I won't be spending $1500 this year.
When I was bronze, I was getting 5% off pipes.
That's good to know. I wasn't aware that Bronze members received anything off of pipes. Need to go buy something!
Just click your bronze badge at the top of the Smokingpipes page when you login. It’ll list all the discountsThat's good to know. I wasn't aware that Bronze members received anything off of pipes. Need to go buy something!
Thank you for that tip! I saw the badge but just figured it was there "for show"...
I think you also get free economy shipping at one of the levels IIRC? However, as nice as that seems, living in Alaska made it such that several of my orders didn’t show up for over a month.
They were quick to work with me on getting that sorted.
And, FWIW, I love SP. This is in no way meant to defame them. I still buy from them to this day. I think the badges are a fun way to look back on the past and I kinda like that they keep them secret. It just adds another layer of fun to the process, meaningless as it seems.
They were quick to work with me on getting that sorted.
And, FWIW, I love SP. This is in no way meant to defame them. I still buy from them to this day. I think the badges are a fun way to look back on the past and I kinda like that they keep them secret. It just adds another layer of fun to the process, meaningless as it seems.
Agree that SP is a pleasure to deal with -- great customer service!
So, you guys don't have your SP acct set up to just automatically send you five pounds a month?
It felt that way for several years.
Lost silver recently. Haven't been actively buying pipes. I think I have plenty. But not by their bean counters record.